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Vendors and residents praise Tucumcari Farmers Market, report vandalism to facilities
Summary
Market organizers and vendors told the commission the season was successful with growing attendance and vendor numbers; they thanked city staff for restroom support and reported vandalism to locks at the park facilities.
Several residents and market organizers spoke during public comment to thank city staff and to highlight the success of this year’s Tucumcari Farmers Market.
John Tuca Carey (identified in the record as Farmers Market manager) invited commissioners and the public to the season-closing potluck on Oct. 18 and said, "We've had a spectacular year this year. We've had increased vendors. We've had increased attendance. The bathrooms have been a huge hit and very much appreciated." He credited city staff member Mr. Solis with helping promptly when issues arose.
Other vendors and attendees made similar points: attendance included several markets with more than 300 people and one early market with over 500 people, based on speakers’ statements. Vendors thanked staff (named in the record as Keith and Mr. Fox) who washed sidewalks and kept dust down at the park. Speakers also reported repeated attempts to vandalize restroom locks; one speaker said the city resolved that by providing keys and immediate attention to the issue.
One public commenter, identified as Gilbert Potezko in the record, raised an unrelated complaint about a property at 719 East Staver and asked commissioners to pay attention to the matter; details were not provided in the excerpt.
Speakers thanked the commission and staff for support and invited the public to the market’s final event and to next year’s centennial and Route 66 celebrations.
