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Tucumcari began in 1901 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built a construction camp. Originally called Ragtown, the camp became known as Six-Shooter Siding because of numerous gunfights. In 1908 it was renamed Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari, New Mexico · United States
