Burglary at Western Curio Shop on Adams Street
A burglar damaged a front door window of the Western Curio Shop at Adams Street and Tucumcari Boulevard on June 2 1971. Stolen items included jewelry cash coins and 30 hunting knives. President Nixon borrowed a ten dollar bill to buy the Babe Ruth World Series opening game ticket in Albuquerque and autographed it later.
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Odeon Screens Alice's Restaurant and Mrs Pollifax Spy
The Odeon Theatre shows Alice's Restaurant with Arlo Guthrie and Mrs Pollifax Spy with Rosalind Russell. It offers 10 weeks of Wednesday children’s matinees season tickets for 3.50. Safeway Tucumcari sells ground beef at 0.59 per lb and fryer chickens at 0.29 per lb.
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Fired Up Friday and Rattler Reunion Schedule in Tucumcari
Community calendar notes multiple events in Tucumcari including Fired Up Fridays at the Historic Railroad Plaza with food trucks from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chalk art contest on July 16 by the Quay County Health Council. The Aug 5–7 Rattler Reunion honors Classes of 1990–1991 and 1970–1971 with venues around town.
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Senior Centers Close to Public, Offer Meal Delivery
Tucumcari and Logan Senior Centers remain closed to the public indefinitely but will deliver meals to qualified individuals. For information call Tucumcari at 461-2307 or Logan at 487-2287 for meal delivery details.
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Kingdom Growth and Hope Amid Trials, Pastor Reminds Faithful
Gordan Runyan of Immanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari urges believers not to fear doom and to trust that Christ’s kingdom grows. He cites biblical prophecy from Isaiah, Psalms, and Ephesians, arguing God’s rule increases despite setbacks, while urging steadfast faith and Gospel peace.
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Tucumcari School Board Approves Nepotism Waiver
The Tucumcari Public Schools board approved a nepotism waiver to hire Deanne McKinney, sister-in-law of Superintendent Aaron McKinney, as elementary teacher and reading specialist. The plan includes a two-member hiring committee and aims to bolster support for students lagging due to remote learning.
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Quay County vaccination rates inch forward slowly
Quay County shows 35.6 percent of residents fully vaccinated and 40 percent with one shot. In Tucumcari, Quay County Family Health Center administered 20 Moderna shots last week, while Trigg Memorial Hospital reported no shots due to an ordering issue. The Public Health Office held six vaccinations at the Tucumcari Convention Center and will continue weekly on Wednesdays.
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Benefit roping event raises over 30000 for Tucumcari rancher
Local roundup notes a Saturday benefit roping event at a rural Tucumcari arena raised more than 30000 for Carlos Ortiz a rancher treated for lymphoma in an Arizona hospital. Ortiz attended the 12 hour event as about 400 roping teams competed with funds from entry fees a concession stand a silent auction and a live auction contributing to the total.
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