Serving the High Plains
February 1961
• Tucumcari Assistant Postmaster Albert Lawrence demonstrated the new stamp machine that was installed in the lobby of the post office. The machine made stamps available anytime the lobby was open.
• The Tucumcari Education Association honored Mary Wilms for 25 years of teaching and Mrs. Freddie Ratcliff for 20 years of teaching.
• Kenneth Humphries was named the new manager of the Tucumcari Safeway groceries stores.
• The Tucumcari Fire Department battled a blaze at the Addington Grain Company. Firefighters were unable to contain the blaze but the building was loss.
• Tom L. Lawson was recognized by the Tucumcari Rotary Club for 20 years of perfect attendance.
• The National Guard completed construction on its repair and storage garage located just east of the National Guard Armory.