Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
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1970: Grave concerns were expressed about planned pesticide use on 2 million acres in the region. Attendees at the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce meeting worried whether the pesticide would be harmful for fish at Ute and Conchas dams. The chamber asked for more research on the spraying plan.
• Conchas Dam was flushed for the first time since 1965. Dam operators opened six gates, draining two feet of water from each. The flushing will allow more water capacity at the dam by removing sediment and debris from its bottom.
• Mountain View track and field students in Tucumcari won their third straight Junior Olympics championship with 261 1/2 points. Coming in second was Zia School at 249 1/2 points. Granger had 156 points, and Buena Vista totaled 91.