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American Legion Auxiliary asks city to restore water at Unit 20 after previous tenant’s unpaid bill
Summary
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 told the Tucumcari City Commission their meeting space has had water service turned off because a previous tenant did not pay a shared bill; they asked the commission to restore service and not require the auxiliary to pay the prior account balance.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 urged the Tucumcari City Commission to restore water service to their building after utility service was disconnected for a prior tenant’s unpaid bill.
At the meeting, Angie (surname not specified) and Evangeline Maka, who identified herself as representing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20, said the group uses the building multiple times per week to make quilts and provide food and other services for veterans and community members. "We are being held up from, contributing to our community with the programs that we have for our youth and for our veterans," Evangeline Maka said during public comment.
Auxiliary members described practical impacts of the shutoff: they cannot use restrooms, make coffee during long volunteer sessions, or continue sewing and packing food for distribution. Gloria Rhodes said the group usually prepares about "150 blankets to go to the VA hospitals" and Faltering water service is hampering that work.
Speakers said the water was shut off after the city determined the building’s prior tenant, identified in a letter from commander John Pacheco, had not paid an outstanding bill. The speakers said they are a nonprofit and do not believe they should be made to pay the previous tenant’s debt.
City officials did not announce a decision during the public-comment portion reported in the transcript. Speakers said they would leave contact information with city staff and requested the commission consider restoring service so the auxiliary can continue its programs for veterans and children.
The comments were made during the meeting’s public comment period and did not include a formal agenda action recorded in the transcript.
