Tucumcari Officer Arrested for Domestic Assault
State police say Tucumcari Police officer Robert Vargas assaulted his wife after she texted another man. Vargas faced arraignment on aggravated assault charges, pleaded not guilty, and posted a $2,000 cash bond. He was placed on paid leave while investigators detail the incident at the 1700 block of South Jackson.
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Quay County Magistrate Court
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Jason Brazier
New Mexico
Cleo Baker
Quay County
Baker
QCDC
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NMSP
Marcus Lopez
Lopez
Tucumcari Eyes New Mexico Racing License Say Frost Optimistic
Warren Frost, director of the Quay County Gaming Authority, discusses Tucumcari’s slim chances for New Mexico’s last racing license. He cites a merit based governor and reshuffled racing commission as favorable, noting a past pro Hobbs stance and promising future outreach in six weeks.
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Warren Frost
Quay County Gaming Authority
Frost
New Mexico
Tucumcari
State Racing Commission
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Ing Commission
Marty Cope
Raton
Hobbs
Racing Commission
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Todo y Mesalende Iron Pour and Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Todo y Mesalende hosts an iron pour starting at 11 30 a m with a day long event and a bring a plate meal in the evening. Helping Hands Hospice Spaghetti Dinner begins at 6 p m at the Elks Lodge with tickets priced 6 for adults and 3 for children. Obituaries include Noma Ozelle Wallace Tillman and Mary Ruth Keith.
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the Elks Lodge
Tucumcari City Manager Defends Citizen Choice on Budgets
City Manager Bobbye Rose says the deficit and future department funding are for Tucumcari residents to decide. She emphasizes citizen input as the city weighs its financial options and service levels.
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Bobbye Rose
Tucumcari Names Frances Olsen Chamber Director
In March 1971 the Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce appointed Frances Olsen of Tucumcari as chamber director following the resignation of Don Long who took another job in the county. More history items on page 2.
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