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The Crafters Rockhounds Artists Fair of Tucumcari, known as C.R.A.F.T., reached a milestone when it held its 50th annual craft fair. The fair was at the Quay County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday. Travis Nelson started planning the C.R.A.F.T. fair in 1973, and the first fair was in 1974. Terri Baca, president of C.R.A.F.T., has been helping with the fair for about 20 years. "I feel that the fair is important because it helps other crafters have a venue to sell their crafts. It's not only...
Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County canceled a fundraiser scheduled for Thursday due to internet issues at the shelter. The fundraiser was supposed to be facilitated by Kris Rotonda of Jordan’s Way, which does live, three-hour Facebook fundraisers from animal shelters that are seen nationwide. Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way after his favorite dog, Jordan, died. He had adopted Jordan from an animal shelter. Kathi McCelland, chair of the board for Paws & Claws, said the event would have done fun challenges to encourage people to donate. “It...
Tucumcari recently hosted a New Mexico State Parks meeting to discuss the possibility of implementing new fees for all state parks. The meeting was held on March 6 at Mesalands Community College’s wind energy center. The new fees, announced earlier this month, are being suggested due to inflation, lack of upgrades and low employment rates. Between 10 and 15 people attended. CJ Wiegel, a member of the State Parks Advisory Board, said he understands the necessity of increasing fees. “(I didn’t realize) the need to increase our fees (and the n...
The New Mexico Environment Department hosted a climate action engagement meeting Thursday in Tucumcari, including discussing the possibility of a renewable energy hub being implemented in the city. The meeting was at the North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College. The meeting sought community input on the state’s climate action plan. Claudia Borchert, climate change policy coordinator at the Environment Department, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ordered a cut in greenhouse gas emissions. “The env...
Robert Moore Jr. has been working to restore several historic buildings in Tucumcari. With the help of his wife Heather and brother William Cooke, Moore is buying long-closed businesses in Tucumcari and trying to restore them to their former glory. "We want to better Tucumcari. We were tired of looking at rundown buildings," Moore said. "We wanted to make new jobs for people and make a change." He owns a plethora of properties in the community. He plans to reopen The Malt Shop, the Relax Inn (fo...