County Commission Votes to Rejoin EPCOG
The Quay County Commission approved rejoining the Eastern Plains Council of Governments after a three year absence. County manager Richard Primrose cited 2010 audits as the hold up and noted HB 411 could affect state funding to EPCOG. Executive director Sandy Chancey said the council is updating the 2012 audit and hopes to attract more members.
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Quay County Commission
Eastern Plains Council of Governments
EPCOG
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Sandy Chancey
Chancey
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Community pressures to upgrade Tucumcari school signs
Aaron McKinney says Tucumcari Public Schools seek bids to install two LED signs at the high school and South Sixth Street route 66 corner. Jerry Koile launched the effort, donating time and urging repairs to boost school pride and student recognition.
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Tucumcari
Aaron McKinney
McKinney
Jerry Koile
South Sixth Street
Route 66
Tucumcari High School
Koile
New Mexico True campaign highlighted at Tucumcari banquet
New Mexico Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson will keynote the Tucumcari Quay County Chamber of Commerce banquet to discuss the New Mexico True campaign. Organizers note the event aims to boost tourism awareness and showcase cultural venues across the state.
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New Mexico
Jacobson
Tourism Department
Veronica Valencia
Department of Tourism
Valencia
Mesalands Cinco de Mayo and local events
Thursday 5:30 p.m. Cinco de Mayo at North American Wind Research and Training Center Tucumcari. Dance 6 p.m. at Middle School cafeteria. Friday Tucumcari Quay County Chamber Banquet 6 p.m. Saturday Tourism Days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glenrio Visitors Center.
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Mesalands Community College
North American Wind Research and Training Center
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Glenrio Visitors Center
Poll results and public notices in brief
Last week’s poll split nerves between karaoke and speeches with 58 percent for karaoke. This week’s poll asks the official summer drink with options iced tea lemonade or something else. Obituary mentions Betty L. Martinez and a May 1951 note recalls county nurses aiding Civil Defense in a unified effort.
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