Quay County Fun Run Walk Draws Walkers From Two Schools
About 227 participants ran or walked 3.1 miles in Tucumcari on a morning event led by Tucumcari and Santa Rosa high school teams. The Quay Health Council organized the fundraiser with 68 volunteers and local business donations. Dennis Ulibarri, once wheelchair bound by Guillain Barre syndrome, completed the route with his mother Liz Smith, marking a personal milestone.
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Plant wastewater facility faces staffing and equipment failures
Rivera reports nonworking screening and grit removal allow solids to remain in water through treatment. Upgraded in 2011 with 9.1 million in USDA Rural Development and ARRA funds, the plant lacks replacement for grit auger and screen. A pump is sent to Albuquerque for repairs but funds are unavailable. EPA noted manpower and equipment issues. a plant manager is vacant after Joe Ramirez's July death. City seeks two qualified operators and funds for trash screen and UV bulbs, while the equipment budget is insufficient.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Program
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Albuquerque
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
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Joe Ramirez
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