Route 66 debate centers on Tucumcari Main Street
Local researchers debate whether Tucumcari Main Street once served as Route 66 before the Gaynell Avenue alignment. Proponents cite history and photos, while skeptics call for verifiable maps and DOT records, noting tourism may benefit regardless.
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Lee
Tucumcari
Illinois
Santa Monica
Gaynell Avenue
Whittington
First Street
First National Bank
Main Street
Loveland
Gagnell Avenue
Quay County Sun
Jim Ross
Ross
Gaynell
Mike Lee
Nick Gerlich
West Texas A&m University
Gerlich
Main
Mountain Road
City weighs cannabis sites as potential eyesore risks
Tucumcari officials fear shipping containers and old boxcars could become quick marijuana dispensary sites harming city aesthetics. The council also reviews 2021 2022 budget cuts and wage impacts, with a special meeting set for July 14 to continue talks.
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Todd Duplantis
Scott Crotzer
Tucumcari
District 4
Chris Arias
Egolf Ferric Martinez Harwood LLC
YLAW
Axiom
Rachelle Arias
Market opens with food vendors as Homemade Food Act eases sales
Groves expects opening day crowds of 375 to 400 if weather cooperates and plans for six food vendors and three craft vendors plus a hotdog stand. The new Homemade Food Act, effective July 1, removes NMED permit requirements for shelf stable foods, aiding local sellers. Groves notes seasonal produce and weather challenges while accepting food stamps WIC and Double Up Food Bucks. Call (575) 461-8499 for stand inquiries.
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Groves
New Mexico Environment Department
New Mexico Announces Unemployment Return to Work Support
State officials unveil a nine week program giving up to 1000 dollars to unemployment claimants who start new jobs and stay employed through August 28. Payments decrease by 200 dollars weekly. an estimated 15000 claimants may participate at a cost of 10.1 million dollars.
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Arias
DFA
Santa FE
New Mexico
Michelle Lusan Grisham
Tal
Department of Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions
Ricky Senna
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Martinez
McDonald’s
Moya
Duplantis
NeWear Quay County
Stee Theta
Pullyor
Noah
Richard Wolfe
Church of Christ
S. Third St. Tucumcari
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