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01-31-2007: Police Blotter
January 31st, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Friday
• At 5:...
Longtime NRCS employee retires
January 31st, 2007
When district conservationist Mike Delano began working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Roy, there was just one contract on land to be placed in a government conservation program, h...
Super Bowl Party at First Baptist
January 31st, 2007
First Baptist Church will be hosting its first Super Bowl Party at 4 p.m. on Sunday, at the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to wear their favorite team jerseys.
The game will be broadcast live o...
Lopez takes first at Cardinal Wrestling Classic Tournament
January 31st, 2007
Two Rattler wrestlers placed and another won first in his class at the Cardinal Wrestling Classic Tournament at Robertson High School at Las Vegas.
“We did real well against all of the teams,” sa...
01-31-2007: Calendar
January 30th, 2007
Fridays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon, Girl Scout paper drive at Mesalands Community College on 11th Street
Tuesday: noon,...
Rattlers fall prey to Santa Rosa Lions
January 30th, 2007
The Rattlers start off district play down one, with dual losses in the Lion’s Den.
The Lady Rattlers lost 66-35 to the Lady Lions and the Rattlers fell 78-53 to the Lions Tuesday night at Santa Ros...
Unemployment rate takes fall
January 30th, 2007
The unemployment rate in Quay County was down slightly to 4.2 percent in December 2006 compared to 4.6 percent in December 2005, based on unemployment figures released last week by the New Mexico Dep...
Partner sought for DWI program
January 30th, 2007
The Quay County DWI Task Force has formed a committee to ask city commissioners to become their fiscal agent at the commissioner's next meeting on Feb. 8.
Quay County is currently the DWI's fiscal ag...
Charges against teens dropped
January 30th, 2007
Charges of conspiracy to commit murder have been dropped against two Tucumcari teenagers, said assistant district attorney Kirk C. Chavez.
"The facts were not sufficient to continue with a criminal c...
Herminia Hernandez-Cordova de Dunbar
January 30th, 2007
Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the First
Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
Herminia Hernandez-Cordova de Dunbar, 61, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital following an exten...
Eddie Gutierrez
January 29th, 2007
Services: 7 p.m., Tuesday a rosary will be recited at the St. Anne's Catholic Church. At 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday a mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's.
Eddie Gutierrez, 73, die...
City commission holds off on condemnation proceedings
January 27th, 2007
The Tucumcari City Commission voted down a proposed resolution to condemn one residential and one commercial building until the owners could be given more time to respond.
Not all the commissioners,...
Rattlers split homecoming wins
January 27th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers won 75-62 against the Floyd Broncos and the Lady Rattlers fell 57-39 to the Lady Broncos Friday night at their basketball homecoming in Tucumcari.
The Rattlers drive and pace...
01-27-2007: Police Blotter
January 27th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Saturday
• At...
Phil H. Bidegain named 'Cattleman of the Year'
January 27th, 2007
Phil Bidegain named ‘Cattleman of the year’
Phil H. Bidegain of the T4 Ranch was awarded the 2006 "Cattleman of the Year" award by the New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association at the recent Joint St...
It's a privilege to share education
January 27th, 2007
Although I rarely make much noise about my life as a teacher, I have never quit missing the classroom and the wonderful students I was privileged to have during those 34 years. I was very fortunate to...
Will the market get cornered?
January 27th, 2007
President Bush said in his State of the Union address, “We must continue investing in new methods of producing ethanol, using everything from wood chips, to grasses, to agricultural wastes.”
Bus...
Two Logan men face charges for poaching
January 27th, 2007
Two Logan men charged with poaching are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Brent Daniels, 29, and Travis Oberg, 34, are to be arraigned at the Harding County Magistrate Court at Roy, according...
01-27-2007: Around Town
January 27th, 2007
Charmaynn joins family...
Lynnsey Charmaynn Myles Hall was born Dec. 23 at Clovis. She weighed 7 pounds, 14.9 ounces and was 191/2 inches long. Charmaynn is the daughter of the late Lynnsey Montgomery...
Elvia Ingram
January 27th, 2007
Services: 10 a.m, Tuesday at the graveside services at the family plot at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Elvia Ingram, 97, died in Clovis on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007.
Mrs. Ingram was born Dec...
01-27-2007: Calendar
January 27th, 2007
Monday: noon, Quay County DWI Task Force Meeting, K-Bob's Restaurant.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Fridays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous U...
Four finalists named for city manager
January 27th, 2007
QCS Staff
The selection committee for Tucumcari city manager has four finalists to be interviewed for the job on Feb. 3:
• Doug Powers, director of the city's Community Development Department.
•...
Extreme fighting returning to Tucumcari
January 27th, 2007
Blood War is the title of the Desert Extreme mixed martial arts event coming early next month in which several local fighters will return to the steel cage to test their skills and entertain the crowd...
Adeline V. Eggert
January 26th, 2007
Services: 2 p.m., on Tuesday at the Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Adeline V. Eggert died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in Phoenix, Ariz., following an extended illness.
She was born July 2, 1908 in...
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Hargis
January 25th, 2007
Services: 2 p.m., Friday at Center Street United Methodist Church in Tucumcari.
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Hargis, 95, of Alamogordo, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at her home, surrounded by her famil...
Area schools Basketball Homecoming schedule
January 23rd, 2007
Friday
4:30 p.m. Logan Longhorns vs. Clovis Christian Eagles
4:30 p.m.: Tucumcari Rattlers vs. Floyd Broncos
Feb. 3
3 p.m.: House Cowboys and Cowgirls vs Grady Broncos
3 p.m.: San Jon Coyotes vs. C...
01-24-2007: Calendar
January 23rd, 2007
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Thursday: 5 p.m., regular meeting Housing Authority, City Hall.
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting City Comm...
January 1953
January 23rd, 2007
At J.C. Penney’s corduroy jackets were $7.77, large bathroom towels were 68 cents each, khaki pants were $2.50 a pair, women's shoes sold for $2 and long winter coats for $15. ... The Crescent Cream...
Memorial Services for Tom E. McCarty
January 23rd, 2007
Memorial Services for Tom E. McCarty will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Divine Connection Church (formerly, the Living Word Church) at 306 E. Tucumcari Blvd. Fred Caton, pastor of the Divine Connec...
Fabbie Janie Trujillo
January 23rd, 2007
Services: A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary in North Hollywood, Calif. A memorial service will be announced for Tucumcari later.
Fabbie Janie Trujillo, 62,...
Conrad of Logan chosen for Arch Hurley manager
January 23rd, 2007
The new manager selected for The Arch Hurley Conservancy District is Bill Conrad of Logan.
Conrad, who is currently a building trades instructor at Mesalands Community College, was selected three to...
Officials express disappointment with dispatch
January 23rd, 2007
Several fire chiefs throughout Quay County have complained about the 911 central dispatch system based at the Tucumcari Police Department, said Donald Adams, Quay County fire marshal.
Dispatchers are...
Area stays safe despite snow
January 23rd, 2007
Accidents were at a minimum on Friday and Saturday when snow blanketed Tucumcari.
However, road crews are putting in long hours to keep the roads clear and safe, a state transportation official said....
Doug Walker
January 23rd, 2007
Services: Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Doug Walker, 53, died at his residence in Tucumcari on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007.
Mr...
Without challengers...
January 20th, 2007
No candidates filed on Wednesday for positions on the Board of Trustees of the Mesalands Community College, according to the Quay County Clerk's Office.
Incumbents up for re-election on the five-memb...
Weather cancellations
January 20th, 2007
This weekend’s weather has caused cancellations.
• The “Tucumcari’s Got Talent” show, to be presented by the Quay Council for Arts and Humanities, at the Tucumcari High School Auditorium sc...
Anniversaries - Birthdays
January 20th, 2007
Couple goes silver..
Charlie and Bertha Chavez will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary next week. The couple was married on Jan. 23, 1982 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tucumcari. The...
Seven Rattlers named to 2A football squad
January 20th, 2007
Seven Tucumcari Rattlers football players have been selected for the New Mexico 2A All-State team. The selection for the All-State team is honorary and no actual football game is played by the athlete...
01-20-2007: Police Blotter
January 20th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Tuesday
• At 1...
Two Quay seniors qualify for nationals
January 20th, 2007
Two Tucumcari senior Olympians, Celso Blea and Gilbert Romero, qualified for the 2007 National Senior Olympics in June 24-July 5 at Louisville, Ky.
Blea and Romero qualified to go the nationals as a...
1-20-2007: Tuck's Turf
January 20th, 2007
This week I will be off to Albuquerque for a high school workshop for the upcoming high school golf season.
Feb. 5: Start of Season for Golf Team
For all students who are planning to be part of the...
Trash is big business
January 20th, 2007
Let's talk trash. Like what's in your garbage can.
Just because we want to throw these things away, doesn't mean they're "trash." We're denigrating, belittling, disparaging, maligning, and slandering...
Teens appear in court
January 20th, 2007
Three Tucumcari juveniles, charged with conspiracy to commit murder, made court appearances on Wednesday. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges against them, court records show.
The juveniles,...
County opts out of fiscal duties for DWI program
January 20th, 2007
Quay County will not serve as the fiscal agent beyond June 30, 2007 for the DWI program based in Tucumcari the Quay County Commission said on Friday.
Commissioners voted unanimously not to serve as D...
01-20-2007: Letters to Editor
January 20th, 2007
On the afternoon of Dec. 30, the two of us were sailing along on Highway 54, when we came to the intersection of 54 and I-40 at Tucumcari, and we came upon the blocked road, from snow. The motels were...
City to review applications for city manager
January 20th, 2007
City Commissioners to review applicants
Tucumcari City commissioners are to have met at 9 a.m. today in a closed executive session in the City Police Training Room, 214 E. Center Street. Commissioners...
Arch Hurley to name new general manager
January 20th, 2007
Arch Hurley to name new general manager
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District has scheduled a meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday to announce the appointment of its new general manager.
The board of director...
Cold weather bad news for cows
January 20th, 2007
PORTALES — Come rain or shine, snow or ice, livestock producers must battle the elements on a daily basis to ensure their livestock is cared for and their livelihood is not damaged or lost. Snow an...
01-20-2007: Calendar
January 20th, 2007
Monday: 9 a.m., special meeting of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District, Arch Hurley headquarters.
Monday: 5:30 The Association of Commerce & Industry of New Mexico -Annual Legislative Reception El D...
Abduction attempt sends shock waves
January 20th, 2007
Several Quay County schools have tightened their security procedures after an attempted abduction of a 14-year-old Grady girl on Monday, school officals said.
“On Monday, Jan. 15th at 4:10 p.m. the...
Sense of place comes from within the heart
January 19th, 2007
Last week was very special because I received letters from three former residents of Ima and enjoyed each word because most had to do with descriptions of their lives in that community when they were...
Rattler wrestling team places in top five
January 17th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers wresting team had several of their wrestlers place in the top five of their weight class and the team took fourth place overall in points on Friday and Saturday at the Saint Mic...
Tucumcari to appeal proposed move to Class 3A
January 17th, 2007
The Tucumcari School District plans to file an appeal to the New Mexico Athletic Association (NMAA) regarding a proposal to change the sports programs for Tucumcari High School from a 2A program to 3A...
Arch Hurley's top pick goes unnamed
January 17th, 2007
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District Board of Directors has offered the position of general manager to one of five candidates, said Larry Perkins, chairman of the board.
"The majority of the board ag...
Rattler boys rout House, girls drop nailbiter
January 17th, 2007
It was a night of contrasts Tuesday night at the Snake Pit at Tucumcari.
The Lady Rattlers lost 41-39 in the closing seconds of the game, while the Rattlers won 70-34.
The Lady Rattlers missed four...
Become doers of the word, not just hearers
January 17th, 2007
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye ca...
01-17-2007: Calendar
January 17th, 2007
Wednesdays ongoing: Al-Anon Unity Group meeting 5:30 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Thursday: Agriculture & Hom...
Rattler reunion planning to begin
January 17th, 2007
Rattler Class of 1997: Time to plan Rattler Reunion
The class of 1997 will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Pow Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge. The meeting is to plan events for the Rattler Reunion...
2007 Basketball homecoming queen to be selected Thursday
January 17th, 2007
The student body of Tucumcari High School will vote for the 2007 Basketball Homecoming Queen on Thursday.
The Quay County Clerk, Ellen White, will conduct the election with the help of her office st...
01-17-2007: Police Blotter
January 17th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Saturday
• At...
Businesses battle for air space in Clovis
January 17th, 2007
Two companies have entered bids to provide federally subsidized air service in Clovis.
Wyoming-based Great Lakes Aviation wants to extend its contract serving Clovis, and an airline based in Hawaii...
Alva Ray Firestone
January 17th, 2007
Services: 10 a.m., Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Logan.
Alva Ray Firestone, 84, died in Tucumcari on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. He was a longtime resident of Logan.
Mr. Firestone was born June...
Gloria Belle Ledbetter
January 17th, 2007
Services: Time and date of services at House Cemetery in House will be announced later.
Gloria Belle Ledbetter, 75, a resident of Los Lunas, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007.
She was born in Perry, Okla., i...
Tom E. McCarty
January 17th, 2007
Services: The time and date for a memorial service will announced later.
Tom E. McCarty, 68, died suddenly on Monday. Jan. 15, 2007.
Mr. McCarty was born Feb. 8, 1938 in Tucumcari. He had lived in Tu...
Tucumcari teens face conspiracy to kill charges
January 17th, 2007
Three Tucumcari juveniles were arrested for conspiracy to commit murder on Sunday, Tucumcari Police Chief Larry Ham said.
Charges were filed against two 17-year-old boys and one 15-year-old boy after...
School student council looks to purchase mascot gear
January 17th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers may soon have a new mascot.
"It's been about six years since the school has had a mascot," said Michael Martinez, student council president.
The Rattlers' Student Council is as...
Audit finds schools deficient in policy, supplies
January 17th, 2007
A 2006 audit of the Tucumcari Public Schools found the district lacking in two areas and made recommendations for improvements.
The audit by Albuquerque-based Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP was...
Gov. Bill Richardson’s 2007 State of the State Address
January 16th, 2007
Governor Bill Richardson’s 2007 State of the State Address
(As prepared for delivery on Jan. 16, 2007)
Lt. Governor Denish, Senate Pro-tem Ben Altamirano, and Speaker Ben Lujan; Native American and...
01-13-2007: Around Town
January 13th, 2007
Beautiful baby...
Dezmond Pacheco, 1, the son of Veronica Baca and Josh Pacheco of Tucumcari, won several first places at the 2006 New Mexico area Baby Pageant in November in Albuqurque. He was awarde...
January 1965
January 13th, 2007
District 3 Quay County Commissioner T.G. Rose was elected to chairman of the commission. ... Construction of the Trigg Memorial Hospital was still ahead of schedule and was to be completed by the summ...
01-13-2007: Calendar
January 13th, 2007
Monday: 6 p.m., regular meeting Tucumcari School Board, School Administration Building.
Tuesday: noon, regular meeting of the Library board, Library
Tuesday: Chamber Luncheon: Noon at K-Bob’s St...
01-13-2007: Police Blotter
January 13th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Tuesday
• At 1...
Letters to Editor
January 13th, 2007
Match for hospital on funds administered by Quay
In the Jan. 10 issue of the Quay County Sun, the story headlined, "County to pay hospital $526K" failed to mention that the Dr. Dan C. Trigg Mem...
Making the best of snow days
January 13th, 2007
When I asked the slave if I could write our essay this week, she said I could if I'd wash the mud off my paws. Now my water dish looks rather murky, but my paws are very clean and won't cause her to y...
City declares disaster
January 13th, 2007
City commissioners declared the weeked of Dec. 29-31 a disaster in Tucumcari because of the additional snow clean-up and the costs of managing about 7,500 extra motorists and semis in the city over Ne...
Jasper retires from DOT after 25 years
January 13th, 2007
The New Mexico Department of Transportation bid farewell to supervisor Lewis Jasper after 25 years of service.
“I am going to miss everyone. I have truly enjoyed working with each and every one of...
Virginia Fern Ross
January 13th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Virginia Fern Ross, 84, resident of Lake Hubert, Minn., died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007 at the Edgewood Vista in Brainerd, Minn.
Mrs. Ross was born in Denver, Colo. on Oct. 7, 192...
Dionicio A. Martinez
January 13th, 2007
Services: 1 p.m., today at the Santa Clara Church in Wagon Mound.
Dionicio A. Martinez, 76, a resident of Tucumcari, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas.
...
Springer takes twin win from Rattlers
January 13th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers dropped two to the Springer Red Devils Friday night at the Snake Pit in Tucumcari.
“We need to play defense with our feet and not with our hands,” said Tucumcari girls coac...
Wrestlers warming up for district play
January 13th, 2007
The Rattlers wrestled yesterday and are to compete today at Saint Michael's Al Salazar Memorial Wrestling Tournament in Santa Fe.
They have been competing against 24 teams ranging from 3A to 5A sch...
01-13-2007: Turk's Turf
January 13th, 2007
Well the holiday's finished up with a big bang for the New Year but not for us golfers. But I know everyone made great New Year's resolution, and if they are in any way pertaining to golf, I hope I c...
January 1976
January 10th, 2007
A fire destroyed the club house at the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. The pro shop and home of Mr. and Mrs. Pittman were saved from the fire. ... Quay County Commissioner Bill Yates was presented t...
Schools, colleges get set for board elections
January 10th, 2007
For the first time, the Mesalands Community College board of trustees will hold an election separate from K-12 school board elections, said John Yearout, director of MCC's public relations. That elect...
Arch Hurley Distict names five finalists
January 10th, 2007
The Arch Hurley Conservancy Board of Directors will be interviewing candidates for its general manager on Thursday, the board said at its meeting on Tuesday night.
To be interviewed are:
• William...
County to pay hospital $526K
January 10th, 2007
The Quay County Commission agreed to a $526,254 payment to Dan Trigg Memorial Hospital for its hospital operations for 2007-2008 at its meeting Monday.
The payment request reflects an overall 4 perce...
Home Ec,ag seminar set for Jan. 18
January 10th, 2007
The 39th Annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar hosted by the Quay County Extension Service will be Jan.18 at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
Programs will begin at 9 a.m. with a variety of...
Roosa M. “Rosie” Davis
January 10th, 2007
Roosa M. “Rosie” Davis
Services: Have been held.
Roosa M. “Rosie” Davis, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, in the Coom Memorial Nursing Home in Dalhart, Texas.
A Tucumcari resident, she had be...
Don Huckabee
January 10th, 2007
Don Huckabee
Services: 2 p.m., today at Calvary Baptist Church in Friona, Texas.
Don Huckabee, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, in Friona.
Mr. Hubackabee was born Feb. 14, 1934 in Springlake, Texas, to...
Albert L. Foote
January 10th, 2007
Albert L. Foote
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Albert L. Foote of San Jon died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas following an extended illness. Mr. Foote is sur...
Even some scholars are not paying attention to Bible
January 10th, 2007
In science and history, we often draw inaccurate conclusions because we don’t have all the facts, or, sometimes, because the facts have been misrepresented.
Coming to the wrong conclusions can happ...
01-10-2007: Calendar
January 10th, 2007
Wednesdays ongoing: Al-Anon Unity Group meeting 5:30 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Thursday: 3 p.m., special me...
Story time resumes at library
January 10th, 2007
Story Time at the Tucumcari Public Library will resume on Jan. 17. All children ages 2 to 5 years old are welcome to attend. There will be crafts, nursery rhymes, and storytelling. Come in to regi...
01-10-2007: Police Blotter
January 10th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Friday
• At 11...
June 17, 2006 Around Town
January 9th, 2007
Smith newcomer arrives
Kirksey Lynae Smith, 7 pounds and 10 ounces, was born June 2 to Kara and Jeremy Smith of Logan. She is the granddaugther of Jeri Robinson of Tucumcari; Dean Smith of Logan; and...
June 10, 2006 Around Town
January 9th, 2007
Haller to marry
Dwight and Pam Haller of Tucumcari announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Tana Rae Haller to Jose Jesus Gutierrez of both of Portales, son of Joe and Mari...
June 3, 2006 Around Town
January 9th, 2007
Eight is great
Kaitlyn J. Sena will celebrate her eighth birthday in Tucumcari with family and friends. Kaitlyn was born in Tucumcari. Her birthday was Friday.
Her parents are Sandy Sena and Paul an...
January 1960
January 9th, 2007
Tucumcari's Safeway grocery store brought in the new year with a contest to win 100 silver dollars to be given away three times on Jan. 13, 20 and the 27th. ... The first winter band concert by the ju...
Precipitation situation
January 7th, 2007
Precipitation situation...
The New Mexico State University Agricultural and Science Center at Tucumcari released earlier this week its year end report for precipitation and snowfall.
• Total precip...
Rotary looking for good causes to assist
January 7th, 2007
A performer at last year's Rotary Air Show returned his check for $3,000 to the Rotary, said Elmer Schuster, Rotary Club president.
The club, in turn, decided to return the money to the community, a...
County wish list for 2007 Legislature
January 7th, 2007
The Quay County Commissioners have put together a $4.875 million wish list to present to the 2007 New Mexico Legislature.
The sum covers four projects and the commissioners' top priorities for 2007,...
Rotary looking for good causes to assist
January 6th, 2007
A performer at last year's Rotary Air Show returned his check for $3,000 to the Rotary, said Elmer Schuster, Rotary Club president.
The club, in turn, decided to return the money to the community, a...
01-06-2007: Letters to Editor
January 6th, 2007
Gym of a birthday appreciated
After spending a week skiing in Colorado my husband and I along with our three children headed home to Texas. We were in search of a seafood restaurant for my so...
Percipitation situation
January 6th, 2007
Precipitation situation...
The New Mexico State University Agricultural and Science Center at Tucumcari released earlier this week its year end report for precipitation and snowfall.
• Total precipi...
County wish list for 2007 Legislature
January 6th, 2007
The Quay County Commissioners have put together a $4.875 million wish list to present to the 2007 New Mexico Legislature.
The sum covers four projects and the commissioners' top priorities for 2007,...
He's driven to succeed
January 6th, 2007
Tucumcari resident and business owner Charley Crossley is trying to bring a Jeep off-road event to Tucumcari — when he is not breaking world records.
Crossley, is a 43-year-old retired monster truc...
Year in Review: July, 2006
January 6th, 2007
Here are the highlights of the second half of 2006, as reported in the Quay County Sun.
July 1: Almost half of the floating Ute Lake Marina’s slips are covered. The Marina also has gas pumps and a...
01-06-2007: Police Blotter
January 6th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Tuesday
• At 2...
John Cortes Banks
January 6th, 2007
John Cortes Banks
Services: 3 p.m., today in the Chapel at Muffley Funeral Home.
John Cortes Banks, 88, of Clovis, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at his home in Clovis.
He was born May 25, 1918 to G...
Title hopes end in semifinals
January 6th, 2007
A pair of Quay County teams advanced into the semifinal round of the annual EPAC tournament this week as the House girls and San Jon boys each navigated their way through preliminary games. But hopes...
Winds of fortune on horizon?
January 6th, 2007
Take a bunch of wind turbines, those tall columns with the propellers (and a generator) on top, site them in a carefully designed group, and tie them together into an electric grid, and you've create...
New Year off to a good start
January 6th, 2007
We certainly began the new year on a very white note and had a community burgeoning with stranded travelers, some of whom were heard to remark that they had other plans for New Year's Eve and Day but...
01-06-2007: Community Notes
January 6th, 2007
Blood bank’s reserves low, drive coming here Jan. 24
Recent storms have created a shortage in reserves at the state’s blood bank, United Blood Services reported.
“We have less than a half day’...
EPAC Tournament results
January 4th, 2007
Epac results and tournament schedule
All games are being played at Texico
Boys Teams Results
Tuesday
Dora 85 Logan 76
San Jon 46 Floyd 44
Melrose 41 House 39
Wednesday
Game 10: Elida 60,...
01-03-2007: Police Blotter
January 2nd, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Thursday
l At 2:...
01-03-2007: Calendar
January 2nd, 2007
Monday: 9 a..m., regular meeting Quay County Commissioners, County Court House.
Monday: 3 p.m., Museum Board meeting, Museum
Monday: 5:15 p.m., Greater Tucumcari Economic Development meeting, Tucumcar...
Beatrice LaVern Wilson
January 2nd, 2007
Beatrice LaVern Wilson
Services: 2 p.m., Thursday in te Dunn Memorial Chapel.
Beatrice LaVern Wilson, 69, died in Amarillo, Texas, at Baptist St. Anthony Hospice on Sunday Dec. 31, 2006.
Mrs. Wilson...
