Ute Lake State Park
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Established in 1964, Ute Lake State Park is named after Ute Creek, a major tributary of the Canadian River. The reservoir’s capacity was increased in 1983-84 by raising the dam and building a massive labyrinth weir spillway. The spillway, the largest in the United States, required 27,000 cubic yards of concrete and 7.
4 million pounds of steel to construct. The park offers multiple recreational opportunities, including camping/picnicking, fishing, bird watching and boating.
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Fort Bascom—1863-1870
Fort Bascom was built to protect this area from Comanches.
Tucumcari (1)
Population—5363 Elevation—4096 ft. This area was troubled by both Comanches and Comancheros, New Mexicans who traded illegally with the...
Tucumcari (2)
Population—5363 Elevation—4096 ft. This area was troubled by both Comanches and Comancheros, New Mexicans who traded illegally with the...
Tucumcari Mountain
Tucumcari Mountain has long been a landmark for travelers along the Canadian River.
Yetta Kohn (1843-1917)
Yetta K ohn ( 1843-191 7), M atri arch, Cattl e R ancher and Busi nes s Woman Born in Bavaria and widowed in Las Vegas (NM), Yetta ran...