Fired Up! Tucumcari event draws thousands and prizes
The Fired Up! festival on Tucumcari Main Street drew an estimated crowd of about 2,000 with booths and performances. Winners in a blacksmith contest shared cash prizes from local sponsors while a car show and motorcycle winners were also honored. Reverend Mark Lake demonstrated rake pottery making as part of the event activities.
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Fired Up
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Tucumcari
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Craig Trnka
David Romero
Fabian Montano
Jesus Sena
Rainfall Boosts New Mexico Agriculture Morale and Prospects
County farmers report improved planting conditions and optimism as rainfall reaches nine inches May through July, with Arch Hurley district nearly half planted. Officials note short term gains in crop prospects, seed and fuel demand, and potential rise in local tax receipts.
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Quay County
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National Weather Service
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Reward Offered for Tucumcari Arson Fires
Crime Stoppers of Tucumcari offers a $1 000 reward for information leading to arrests for a series of fires on September 3 and 5. Calls are confidential and anonymous. Tips about the Sept 3 fires at 534 North Fourth Street and 2000 West Route 66 Payless Inn or the Sept 5 Tucumcari Motel fire at Smith and Adams may be reported to 461 3507.
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