Sixth and Hines remembers Tucumcari and its changing streets
Kevin Wilson reflects on Tucumcari memories from his time as interim editor, noting the city’s evolving economy and landmarks. He recalls Rattler basketball’s rise, local scenes on Sixth and Hines, and long standing traditions like painting the street by THS seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
Quay County
Rattler
Atlanta Braves
New Mexico
Convention Center
Alco
Radio Shack
K-Mart
Mesalands Community College
Phillip O. Barry
MCC
Sixth
Hines
Sixth Street
Tucumcari High School
Hines Street
Tucumcari High
Sixth and
Portales High
Community events calendar for Tucumcari and Quay County
A multi item listing covers Friday groundwater workshops in Mosquero, Democratic and Republican party meetings in Tucumcari, and July through August events along Route 66 and local venues. Highlights include Rockin Route 66 festival July 27, Fourth of July Street Dance at Ute Lake State Park, Tucumcari Farmers Market sessions, Quay County Horse Show, Route 66 and Railroad Day, Quay County Rodeo, and Patriotic Day at Tucumcari Historical Museum with guest speakers and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute Creek
Mesa Soil and Water Conservation District
Mosquero
Quay County
Democratic Party
Pow Wow
Route 66
Tucumcari
Republican Party of
Quality Inn
E. Tucumcari Blvd
Rockin’ Route 66
Taste of
Ballfield
Ute Lake State Park
Logan
Tucumcari Farmers Market
Wailes Park
New Mexico
Quay County Fairgrounds
Tucumcari Historical Museum
S. Adams St
Weekly school lunch menu with varied entrees
Wednesday Chile relleno with cheese and salad then Thursday oven baked chick en with rice pilaf and broccoli. Friday kraut dog and vegetables followed by Monday chicken breast with Alfredo and carrots. Tuesday tamale with beans and tortilla then Wednesday sour cream enchiladas with salad and oatmeal cookie. Thursday chili dog and potato wedges then Friday meatloaf with beans and carrots. Monday chicken fried steak with potatoes and apple cobbler. Tuesday hot ham sandwich with lima beans and California vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Tucumcari Girl Injured by Bottle Thrown From Car
On June 12, 1969, a 12 year old girl from Tucumcari was badly cut on the leg while walking home from a ball game when a white car passed by and a bottle was thrown, sending her to the hospital. Gene Richardson named new pastor of Center Street Methodist Church in Tucumcari. The Canal Drive-In theater advertised a double feature of The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park for Friday the 13th night owls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
West Gaynell Avenue
Route 66
Center Street Methodist
San Jon
Canal Drive-In
Park
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Altrusa International
Lois Sappington
Lou Briscoe
Ellen White
Janie Hoffman
Charlene Montgomery
Kimberly Hanna
Susan Taylor
Beverly Lake
Amy Gutierrez
Altrusa
Hope
Blake
Kevin Wilson
Eastern
Tucumcari High Gym
Clovis Furniture Exchange
Grand Ave
Clovis
UiVia
Deep Blue Dental
Katrina Lueras-Collins
DDS
Raymond Collins
DDI
Victor Matthew Pacheco
DMD
Alge
Tayeas
Blue Hole Rd
Santa Rosa
Veronica
Montano
Vmontano
Qcsunonline
Ron
Warnick
Rwarnick
Qcsunonline.com
Tucumcari Senior Center
Logan Senior Center
Gene Richardson
Albert
Ederal Avings
Clovis Media Inc
Pile St
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