Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
On this date ...
1974: About 30 homeowners and 10 business owners along First and Second streets in Tucumcari were part of a 30-day trial project for garbage collection services.
Each 3-cubic-yard steel garbage container was being shared by four homes. Each container was expected to last 15 years.
The containers were emptied by a 30-yard packer truck with an attachment that hooks on to the container, lifts it, empties it and returns it.
The truck could serve up to 800 homes a day.
EMCO’s system was one of several garbage-collection options the city was considering.
— The first-ever C.R.A.F.T. mini-fair in Tucumcari was proclaimed a success. The fair held its 50th-anniversary event in 2024.
— Donnie’s Shell was offering a tune-up involving the points, plugs and the condenser for $19.95. Southwest Motors offered a 1973 Chevrolet pickup for $2,795 and a 1970 Ford pickup for $1,495.
— The Orbit Lounge, under the new management of Dan Garcia, was hosting a dance Friday night, with music by Los Molinas.
— The Tucumcari boys basketball team lost to Clayton 53-33. The Rattlers shot only 23% from the field against a more physical Yellow Jackets squad. Rene Maciel led THS with 10 points.
— The Odeon Theatre was screening the Spanish-language drama “Secreto de Confesion,” starring Silvia Pina and Raul Ramirez.