Mesalands Community College board chair resigns after 31 years
Jim Streetman stepped down as chair and from the college foundation effective immediately in the wake of financial turmoil and criticism over oversight. He cited the need for new leadership amid ongoing fiscal challenges and transparency concerns raised by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Streetman served since the school's Tucumcari area days and offered to assist if needed.
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Stoner Powers Logan to Opening Round Win
Stoner sparked Logan in a decisive opening round victory as the team surged in the first half and held on to advance. Logan dominated the boards, while Stoner finished with a strong scoring night and key rebounds to seal the win.
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Contact Details for Senior Writer Ron Warnick
Index Contact lists Senior Writer Ron Warnick with phone and email contact options for GCSunOnline. The entry provides a direct phone number 575-461-1952 and a needless space in the email domain rwarnick gcsunonline.com.
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New Mexico to allow COVID-19 order to expire
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will let the COVID-19 executive order end at month’s end after three years of emergency actions. She notes ongoing vaccination efforts and urges boosters for older or immunocompromised residents as federal programs wind down.
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HED chief cites possible legal violations at Mesalands MCC
New Mexico Higher Education Department Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez expressed concerns that Mesalands Community College officials may have broken laws and risked fraud, waste and abuse. The letter names Mesalands President Gregory Busch and former board chair Jim Streetman, who resigned after decades on the board, amid on-site review and no confidence votes.
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Chamber director struggles to book acts for area events
Tucumcari chamber head Scott Crotzer told the Ledgers Tax Advisory Board funding gaps since 2020 and 2021 hinder event planning. He seeks to improve finances to pre pandemic levels, noting Pirata Fiesta met praise but lacked his target event caliber as a tentative August date replaces an April plan.
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