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in which the story of "Tucum" and "Kari" is acknowledged to be apocryphal and merely something concocted by a group of local businesspeople at the old Elk
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Tucumcari is obvious hogwash. It is credited to a Methodist Minister, in 1907, by Sam Lowe in his book New Mexico Curiosities (pp. 59-63) Globe Pequot, 2009.
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The story may certainly be referenced, but it should not be told in its entirety, as it currently is written. Further, it should be properly referenced as to origin.
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Apparently the link changed since it was first added. I didn't get someone's personal home page; just something that said "bad page". I've corrected it. Try now. →
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Hopefully enough time has passed to attempt a proper reference to the name again. I have made those edits, today. Your comments are welcome.
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