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Tucumcari voted America's 41st favorite small town to visit

Tucumcari was named the 41st-favorite small town to visit in the United States by FamilyDestinationsGuide.com.

The website surveyed 3,000 families to find the top 150 small towns across the country where they would love to spend.

A news release from the guide cited Tucumcari’s Mesalands Dinosaur Museum, Tucumcari Historical Museum and other historical sites, outdoor activities and unique attractions.

Other New Mexico small towns that made the list were Chimayo (29th) and Gallup (73rd).

The top three small town in the U.S. by the guide were Holualoa, Hawaii; Ely, Nevada; and Anna Maria Island, Florida.