Tucumcari Restaurants Reopen for Sit-Down Dining
Tucumcari restaurants allowed sit-down service for the first time in weeks as Gov. Grisham’s phased plan lifted restrictions. Mary’s Mainstreet Gym opened at 5:30 a.m. with sheriff’s help for sanitizing. Kix on 66 halted indoors with 50 percent capacity rules and a soft outdoor reopening.
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Tucumcari Highs 58 Seniors Hold Outdoor Virtual Graduation
Tucumcari High School staged a pandemic era outdoor virtual commencement for 58 graduates in the bus lane with masks on and social distancing. Fireworks and confetti marked the diploma moment after speeches by Ashley Shipley and Tianna Peterson as families watched remotely and in parked cars.
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Mesalands Holds First Virtual Commencement for 65 Graduates
Mesalands Community College conducted its first ever online commencement ceremony for 65 students receiving certificates or associate degrees. The 45 minute event streamed on YouTube with an anthem by Tucumcari Crossroads and messages from trustees staff and faculty. Clay Beevers Sandia National Laboratories lead engineer delivered the keynote noting the role of community colleges as transition points and the impact of COVID 19 on this graduating class. Mayela received academic all state honors.
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Mesalands Online Commencement Sees Acting President Speak
Mesalands Community College acting president Natalie Gillard delivers opening remarks during the virtual commencement ceremony streamed online Saturday. The online cap ture highlighted the college’s milestone as graduates tune in remotely.
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