New Mexico Racing Commission Defers Coronado Sixth License Decision
The NM Racing Commission deferred action on Coronado Partners' bid for a sixth license to build a Tucumcari racetrack and casino, ordering a decision within 90 days per Judge Franchini's writ. Public session yielded no vote. next meetings set for July 21 and August 18.
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New Mexico Racing Commission
Coronado Partners
Tucumcari
Albuquerque
Nancy Franchini
Coronado
The
Racing Commission
Franchini
Warren Frost
Logan
Frost
Quay County Sun
Lordsburg
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Ismael “Izzy” Trejo
New Mexico
Be on the lookout for wayward bears in drought conditions
New Mexico Game and Fish warns residents of increased bear encounters as drought reduces food. Biologist Rick Winslow notes bears may move into towns seeking sustenance and may be euthanized if deemed a threat. A 125 pound brown bear in Tucumcari was euthanized in 2017 after tranquilization.
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Rick Winslow
Tucumcari
South Seventh Street
West McGee Avenue
Canadian River Valley
Santa Rosa
Game & Fish
Tucumcari Approves Interim Manager, Budget Increases
City commissioners meeting in closed session approved Martinez as interim city manager and set a June 27 special session to discuss a lobbying contract, an interim city attorney contract, and a water line work order for Hoover Tank. Several contracts were renewed or raised including Main Street services, M&M Golf course management, and street work funding with COOP grants.
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Martinez
Clinton D. Harden & Associates
Hoover Tank Project
Tucumcari Main
Christopher Arias
Tucumcari Main Street
Connie Loveland
Tucumcari
Rachelle Arias
M&m Golf
Tucumcari Municipal
Charlie Maciel
New Mexico Department of Transportation
Aber Addition
Tucumcari Recreational Center
Lovington
Egolf+Ferlic+ Martinez+Harwood law firm of
Santa Fe
Ulaw
Albuquerque
Ruth Ann Litchfield
Tucumcari School Board
Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari City Pool
Contamination Hamps Auctioned Truck Stop and Closed Hardee’s
Auction Development Corp cites above ground fuel lines and NM Environment Department findings as reasons the Tucumcari Truck Terminal remains idle and costly to clean. Hardee’s on Route 66, owned by Jim-O-Lette, also failed to sell. locals note poor tax rolls and missed revenue, while other buyers delay prioritizing cleanup and redevelopment.
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Hardee’s
First Street
Route 66
Jim- O-Lette
Texas Corporation
New Mexico Opens State Vaccination Scheduling Portal
The New Mexico Department of Health urges residents to schedule via VaccineNM.org. A helpline at 855 600 3453 option 3 assists. Early treatment with COVID-19 drugs is recommended for high risk individuals to prevent hospitalization and death if started within days of symptoms.
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New Mexico
Department of Health
San Jon Board Seeks Interim Leader as Glady Resigns
San Jon Municipal Board of Education met in closed session to discuss candidates to replace departing superintendent Janet Glady. Glady will exit after four years. a special meeting was set to consider an interim administrator. The board approved a BRATS transportation contract in open session with one member abstaining.
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San Jon
Glady
Illinois
Tim
Tucumcari
Quay County Sun
Brats of
San Jos
Dale Bone
Residents sue Forest Service over Hermits Peak Fire FOIA
Las Vegas residents claim the Forest Service withheld documents about the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire and the prescribed burn that started it. The May 4 FOIA request seeks burn plans contracts and governing rules with a federal injunction and litigation costs sought in a June 8 Albuquerque federal suit.
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Las Vegas
Hermits Peak
Calf Canyon
New Mexico
U.S. Forest Service
U.S
Forest Service
U.S. District Court
Albuquerque
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Robyne Beaubien Consulting
Ronald Carver
Vanderpool
Gresham
Ouay County
San Jon Board
Desert Gyspsy Beauty Bar, LLC
Misti Gibson
Amber Nolen
CNP
Washington Ave
Desertgypsybeautybar.com
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