Tucumcari approves late 2023 reports and budget tweaks
Tucumcari city commissioners at a Sept. 5 special meeting approved fourth quarter budget adjustments and fiscal year 2023 financial reports that were late beyond the Aug. 31 DFA deadline. Mayor Moya and Finance Director Chacon defended the progress amid lingering questions while Commissioner Cherry voiced irritation at state oversight. The panel also endorsed $319,000 in capital outlay street funds and discussed appointing Barton Oglesby to District 3, vacant since December.
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Tucumcari
Paula Chacon
New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration
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Mike Cherry
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Rachelle Arias
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Oglesby
Commission
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Tucumcari festival draws crowds as weather disrupts tents
Tucumcari Main Street reports record crowds despite a late storm that ripped down vendor tents at the festival. Connie Loveland notes attendance near 4 000 in 2019 levels, with over 100 vendors and a pageant drawing a large audience. Cash prizes and awards were given to booths, including Sparks of Happiness and Fired Up Flavor. Nathan Pacheco and Kenna May Pendley named Prince Tocum and Princess Kari. Some vendors packed up after the storm while many stayed to finish the event.
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Mosquero
Tocum
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Odeon
Jackie Parker Duplantis
Nathan Pacheco
Kenna May Pendley
Prince Tocum
Tucumcari Main
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Snapp pleads not guilty after arrest warrant issued
Snapp shouted at Moore and threw a drink. Magistrate Judge Noreen Hendrickson issued an arrest warrant after reviewing the officer affidavit. Battery is a petty misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Snapp posted he would fight the charge in court while asserting he did not hit Moore. He seeks the District 1 seat, filing first on Aug 29. other contenders include Ralph Moya, Jerry Lopez, and Maria Carmen Gonzales. District 1 covers much of Tucumcari's north side.
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Moore
Noreen Hendrickson
Tucumcari
Erin Sumrall van Soelen
Clovis
Ralph Moya
Jerry Lopez
Maria Carmen Gonzales
Ellen White
County weighs bridge fix amid storm damage on Old Route 66
County bridge inspector will assess a 90 year old span near a new low water bridge on Old Route 66 between San Jon and Endee after storm damage. Officials debate reopening prospects while pursuing legal options over contractor insurance and architectural requirements.
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Zamora
San Jon district eyes building upgrade amid debt offer
The San Jon district considers a new building adjacent to district land with an option to accept a $22 million project for just $250,000 in additional debt while roofs leak and boiler systems need upgrading. The board also approves a 2026 technology plan and hears student progress with DreamBox.
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Sharla Rusk
Rusk
San Jon
Public Education Department
Jessica Gonzales
Emma
FFA
Gonzales
Renee Sallee
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