Sand-Dorsey building demolition approved after morning fire
Tucumcari officials approved tearing down half of the Sands-Dorsey building after a morning fire. Fire Chief Mike Cherry calls the cause unknown and suspicious while City Manager Doug Powers notes structural damage and ongoing containment. Crews from Daniel Construction knocked down the west wall as fire crews responded twice on Tuesday.
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Mesalands trustee Peabody receives honorary degree
Mesalands Community College honored Trustee Ted Peabody with an honorary degree on Friday. President Mildred P. Lovato praised his work with the college and noted he inspires students and staff. The graduation address was delivered by Jon Barela of the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
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Tucumcari MainStreet Wins 157 000 Grant For Depot
The state Economic Development Department awarded Tucumcari MainStreet a 157000 capital outlay grant to finish the train depot plaza. Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela called it a large award and key to rural development while Tucumcari Main Street Director Mark Lake said the funds will complete plaza work and spur Main Street recovery.
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Tucumcari Festival and Banquet Schedule Details
Eastern New Mexico Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Association hosts annual festival at Quay County Fair Barn with 15 dollar day passes or 25 for weekend. Tucumcari chamber banquet at Tucumcari Convention Center features guest speaker Don Chalmers and live entertainment. Cowboy Cooking at Tucumcari Historical Museum offers free biscuits and gravy and music by Rick Haymaker. Evening with the Arts concert and art show at Tucumcari High School Auditorium. Obituaries: Byron Jones Jr. Donald Eugene Berniece Furnish-Dodson William W. Rouse.
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Police Officers of the Year Honored by Elks Club
In May 1972 Gilbert Hunnicut of the New Mexico State Police and Kenneth King of the Tucumcari Police received plaques as police officers of the year at the annual Elks Club Law Enforcement Dinner.
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