TUCUMCARI – The Jon Kirksey era began in the city's government when commissioners approved his city manager contract during a special meeting the morning of Oct. 16. Commissioners -- save for an absent Keith Hayes -- unanimously approved the $95,000-a-year pact after a 10-minute closed executive s ession with him. Kirksey, 45, would receive a $3,000 bonus if he solves issues with water billing... ...read more read less