Mesalands selects Thomas Newsom as new college president
Mesalands Community College trustees announced Thomas Newsom as the next president after a months long search. Newsom, former president of the Art Institute of Dallas since 2010, spoke in a online interview and said he looks forward to leading Mesalands. Contract negotiations will begin immediately with final board approval expected at 5:30 p m Thursday.
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City reopening after floods damage historic cemetery
Tucumcari memorial park cemetery closed after more than four inches of rain caused pooling and sinking gravesites. City Manager Doug Powers cited drainage and raised walls as factors and said the grounds reopened Monday following repairs and safety considerations.
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Homicide trial set for October in Tony Day case
Tony Day, then 14, faces adult murder charges for killing his adoptive mother Sue Day and sister Sherry Folts on November 26, 2012. Trial date October 21 is proposed as defense seeks access to Children Youth and Families records and experts. District Judge Albert Mitchell prioritizes the case with sessions ongoing and a July 16 status hearing. Day has been held at the Quay County Juvenile Detention facility since the slayings.
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Tucumcari Event Schedule This Week
Thursday water safety class at 10 a.m. at the public pool. Tucumcari City Commission meets at City Hall at 6 p.m. Friday features Chautauqua Music from the Ranch and the Open Range at Mesalands Wind Center at 6 p.m. Saturday sees the Tucumcari Farmers Market opening at 10 a.m. at Wailes Park.
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Poll and Obituaries Mentioned in County News Brief
Last week's poll questions Casey Kasem and Scooby Doo prompted 22 votes. This week asks which ice cream float is best with options Root beer Coke and a link to vote at gcsunonline.com. Obituaries listed: Adolph J. Armijo Sidney Prichard Collins Joe Ramirez Wanda Nell Yancy.
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Evans Foodway Ad Seals Bacon Eggs Sugar Rib Steaks
July 1960 market note shows Campfire bacon two pound package 98 cents rib steaks 59 cents a pound three dozen eggs one dollar and sugar ten pounds 98 cents with brief weather forecast showing highs and lows and page references to extended forecast.
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