Tatum Municipal Schools is a school district headquartered in

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. Most of the district is in Lea County (including Tatum), while a portion is in

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History

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. 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. - Clippin
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. 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.

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* School districts in New Mexico Education in Lea County, New Mexico Education in Chaves County, New Mexico {{NewMexico-school-stub