County Mulls $2 Hourly Raises for 2024 25 Budget
Quay County Commissioners consider approving $2 per hour raises for hourly staff and a reduced jail budget as the 2024 25 fiscal plan moves forward. County Manager Daniel Zamora reports the measures are affordable given higher property tax values and revised gross receipts tax projections, with jail staff levels trimmed to 18 positions.
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Zamora
Quay
County Detention Center
Johnny Reid
Reid
Commissioners
Logan-Page 1B Final Event Clinches IA Title
Logan Page 1B wins the state title in a dramatic final event at the IA meet. The victory caps a season of standout performances and places Logan Page in the state spotlight.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Temperatures
The forecast calls for today to reach a high of 83 and a low of 53. Thursday should be cooler with a high near 69 and a low around 49. Friday turns warmer again with a high about 84 and a low near 55.
Index Contact: Senior Writer Ron Warnick Reveals Contact
Senior Writer Ron Warnick is reachable at multiple contact points including a phone number and email address for The News. The notice provides direct lines for reader inquiries and story tips.
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Thenews
Art City becomes a reality near Tucumcari
Ron Warnick reports Art City has moved from concept to reality with a soft opening near Tucumcari off Highway 104. Eleven of fourteen large sculptures are in place with two more expected by fall. The site offers day passes at visitartcity.com and accommodates RVs and shiftpods for overnight stays. Construction includes cedar bathhouse, sauna, hot tub and outdoor kitchen.
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Art City
Matt Monahan
Fear Beast
Museum of No Spectators
Tucumcari
Quay County Commission
Highway 104
Visitartcity.com
Iron Pour returns to MCC after year hiatus
After a one year break Mesalands Community College revives the Iron Pour arts event led by faculty Nate Glaspie and Bill Raney. The 24th edition runs from Sunday through May 25 at Building D on South 11th Street in Tucumcari. Glaspie notes the hiatus included furnace reconfigurations to improve operations.
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Mesalands
Nate Glaspie
Bill Raney
Iron Pour, Which Will Take Place At Building D
South 11Th Street
Tucumcari
Glaspie
Iron Pour at Mesalands Community College Returns
A file photo recalls the Molten metal being poured during the 2022 Iron Pour at Mesalands Community College. The event returns next week after a one year hiatus, showcasing student makers and public demonstrations.
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Mesalands Community College
Tucumcari Fire Chief Put On Paid Administrative Leave
Tucumcari Fire & Rescue Chief Garrett Nash was placed on paid leave on May 2 while an internal investigation proceeds. City manager Paula Chacon cited personnel matters and declined to disclose reasons or a completion date. The department had just ended a January to April 2024 probation by the state fire marshal over non reporting.
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Paula Chacon
Garrett Nash
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Quay County
Lucas Bugg
New Mexico
Danielle Silva
TFD
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