Partial tree removal and private property blockage reported
Storm crews removed a fallen tree to restore southbound traffic on Route 104 while another tree damaged a car in a private yard on East High Avenue. City crews could not remove the private property tree. Conchas Lake rose slightly with Friday’s rain, reaching 4177.32 ft on Sunday. Ute Lake near Logan held at 3779 ft with a recent peak 3779.1 ft. Rex Stall of the I SC noted storage at 7.65 ft from capacity and potential releases to the Canadian River when limits are reached. last release was in 2006.
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Citywide emergency alert system lets residents opt in
Jaynes describes a digital map based warning system for dispatchers to target areas and notify residents by phone email or TTY. The system can record a live or computer generated message and reach special needs customers, with sign up via the city website and opt in choices.
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Survey on health care needs and services in the county
The survey reports 18 percent stance abuse and treatment 12 percent obstetrics care 11 percent mental illness care and more dentists 7 percent. It notes Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital needs reduction in emergency room costs updated equipment better services lab costs and local doctors privileges. It cites 2009 results: 82 percent have medical provider 50 percent have a Quay County dentist 12 percent transportation difficulty 74 percent support tele health for medical services and privacy safeguards. Seniors 14 percent and mentally ill 11 percent need more attention. The system will retry contacts and email if phone numbers fail but awaits an emergency manager uptake in Tucumcari.
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Firework Sales Debate Sees July 4 Fire Risk Highlighted
City officials cite 16 grass fires in recent years with nine starting on July 4 and recall a house fire on First Street sparked by a bottle rocket. Commissioner Haymaker notes dry conditions could return before Independence Day despite recent rains.
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Chavez Fired by D A In Tenth Judicial District
Assistant deputy district attorney Kirk Chavez was dismissed by District Attorney Tim Rose after working on high profile cases in the Tenth Judicial District Court since 2013. Chavez helped prosecute Randall Jones for the 2012 Shirley Pacheco murder and appeared in Tony Day double murder proceedings. Rose called the dismissal a difficult decision and said Chavez could resign. Chavez could not be reached for comment.
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Books Available at Tucumcari Public Library
The library lists Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline Carnal Curiosity by Stuart Woods John Wayne by Scott Eyman. Call 461 0295 for more information.
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The Divide: Taibbi Examines Wealth Gap Injustice
Nonfiction overview notes Matt Taibbi’s exploration of how money shapes justice in the United States. The work surveys systemic disparities, indicting courts, finance, and policy that favor the rich while imperiling the poor.
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