Tatum Municipal Schools Explained

Tatum Municipal Schools is a school district headquartered in Tatum, New Mexico.

Most of the district is in Lea County (including Tatum),[1] while a portion is in Chaves County.[2]

History

Circa 1943 an elementary school gymnasium was built.[3]

In 1957 the district had a total of 650 students. That year a gymnasium was being built at the high school, with a total cost of $678,000.[4]

In 1976 there was a bond election for $1,600,000 with about 50% voter turnout out of more than 600 possible voters; the voting books indicated 709, but some voters had moved away. The bond election succeeded, with 184 votes in favor and 132 votes opposing. Plans included building a new gymnasium for the elementary school, with a proposed cost of $386,000.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lea County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-07-14. - Text list
  2. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Chaves County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-07-14. - Text list
  3. News: Givens. Steve W.. Voters Approve $1.6 Million Tatum School Bond Issue. Hobbs Daily News-Sun. Hobbs, New Mexico. 1976-12-08. 40. 262. 1, 5. - Clipping of first and of second page from Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Myers. Louise. Carlsbad Citizens Group Tours Area School Plants. Carlsbad Current-Argus. Carlsbad, New Mexico. 1957-10-10. 72. 9. 1, 2. - Clipping of first and of second page at Newspapers.com.