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Friday area prep basketball roundup
January 31st, 2009
GirlsDistrict 3-1AElida 37, Fort Sumner 34Elida 8 13 10 6 — 37...
Lady Cats win 12th in last 13
January 31st, 2009
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s girls didn’t have many people contributing to the scoring column Friday night, but they didn’t need many.
Junior post Antiesha Brown led four...
Jan. 31: Legislative Tidbits
January 31st, 2009
Days remaining in session: 49
No pensions for crooks
Senate Minority Whip Bill Payne, R-Albuquerque, says it's an outrage
that impeache...
Bill to abolish death penatly gets go-ahead
January 31st, 2009
With
shaking hands and a quivering voice, a Las Vegas, N.M., woman whose son
was executed by the state of Texas asked the New Mexico House of
Representatives on Thursday to end capita...
School board elections set for Tuesday
January 31st, 2009
The School Board Elections in Quay County will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the following locations:Tucumcari District 2 – Tucumcari Recreation Centerl John M...
Biologist: Feral hogs growing issue
January 31st, 2009
The feral hog is rapidly becoming the new coyote, or new pest, of the state’s Ag agency, said a New Mexico Ag official at the 41st annual Agricultural and Home Economics Seminar in Tucumcari....
Clovis claims third straight win
January 30th, 2009
It wasn’t a pretty win, but the Clovis Wildcats will take it.
The Wildcats notched their third straight win, 46-35 over Los Lunas Friday night.
Clovis (14-7) goes into its Tuesd...
School Menus: Feb. 2-6
January 30th, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for Feb. 2-6 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday, except for Logan which will have a make-up day this Friday.Logan
A four-legged view of four wheels
January 30th, 2009
The slave is off to have coffee with friends so I am going to do some writing in order to get this column out of the way before she returns to complain that she doesn't have a subject this week. If...
01-31-09: Police Blotter
January 30th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.TuesdayAt 11:05...
Friday area prep scoreboard
January 30th, 2009
BoysClovis 46, Los Lunas 35Portales 53, Roswell High 52Fort Sumner 64, Elida 37Melrose 62, Gateway Christian 49Farwell 61, Springlake-Earth 40Bovina 70, M...
Streaking Clovis squad preps for back-to-back
January 29th, 2009
Ashlee Pierson probably could be starting, but she’s adjusted to her role as “sixth man” with the Clovis High Lady Wildcats.
Pierson has had several solid games for Clovis,...
Thursday's girls basketball summaries
January 29th, 2009
Non-district
Fort Sumner 51, Clovis JV 37
Clovis JV 4 12 14 7 — ...
Thursday's boys basketball summaries
January 29th, 2009
District 3-1A
Elida 71, Melrose 64, 3 OT
Melrose 17 6 15 13 5 &nb...
Jan. 31, 2009 Clovis basketball capsule
January 29th, 2009
Clovis (13-7) at Los Lunas (8-10)
7 p.m.
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.
Los Lunas players to watch: Sr. F Colten Chavez, Sr. G Aaron Marquez.
Jan. 31, 2009 Portales basketball capsule
January 29th, 2009
Roswell (14-4) at Portales (12-7)
7 p.m. today
At Stake: Portales could improve its state playoff seeding with a win over the Class 4A Coyotes
How...
School board elections: Friday last day for absentee votes
January 29th, 2009
Friday is the last day to vote absentee in the School Board Elections in Quay County that will be held on Feb. 3, according to a press release from the Quay County Clerk.Absentee voting...
Webcast issue under discussion
January 28th, 2009
House Speaker Ben Lujan will appoint a subcommittee to look into what's become a hot-button issue this session: webcasting.
Lujan, D-Nambe, will appoint a panel to look into what the r...
Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
January 28th, 2009
BoysNon-districtTexico 74, Logan 49Texico 26 14 16 18 — 74Logan 12 14 10 13 — 49Leading scorers — Texico,...
Rams beat Lovington; 3-0 in district
January 27th, 2009
LOVINGTON — The Portales Rams remain undefeated in district with a 45-40 win Tuesday against the Lovington Wildcats.“This was just your typical Portales-Lovington game,&rdqu...
Mesalands Dean's List: Fall 2008
January 27th, 2009
Students on Mesalands Community College’s Dean’s Honor Roll must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for courses taken at MCC, successfully complete 15 or more credit...
41st Ag and Home Ec seminar set for Thursday
January 27th, 2009
The 41st Agricultural and Home Economics Seminar. hosted by the Quay County Extension Service, will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
Here are times of t...
01-28-2009: Police Blotter
January 27th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Fridayl At 2:06 p.m.,...
Frost re-elected to state fair commission
January 27th, 2009
San Jon rancher Bob Frost was re-elected to serve on the New Mexico State Fair Commission and to serve as vice chairman, according to a press release.
The commission held its first mee...
School board candidates participate in forum
January 27th, 2009
Four of the six candidates seeking election to the Tucumcari School Board participated Tuesday night in a public forum.
The candidates answered questions about issues and p...
Tuesday's prep scoreboard
January 27th, 2009
Basketball
BoysNon-district
Clovis 79, Artesia 52Texico 75, Logan 41
District 4-3A
Portales 45, Lovington 40
District 3...
The race: Starting and finishing will all the basics intact
January 27th, 2009
Starting and finishing
The New Year is about one-twelfth over and most people who made New Year’s resolutions are probably still following up on them. I didn’t make any &ld...
CHS boys basketball capsule
January 27th, 2009
Artesia (16-3) at Clovis (11-7)When: 7 p.m. today at Rock Staubus GymRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.Notes: The Class 4A Bulldogs won their first 12 games o...
CHS swimming results
January 26th, 2009
Artesia InvitationalSaturdayBoysTeam standings: 1. Hobbs 133; 2. Clovis 125; 3. Carlsbad 90; 4. Artesia 66; 5. Socorro 55; 6. New Mexico Military 35; 7. Mesilla Valley 19;...
Portales basketball capsules
January 26th, 2009
GirlsRuidoso (13-6) at Portales (9-8)When: 7 p.m. todayAt stake: District opener for both teamsHow they got here: The Lady Rams had lost three str...
Cats turn back Rio Rancho
January 25th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Senior post Jaye Crockett scored 27 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws in the closing seconds as Clovis High’s boys turned back Rio Rancho 76-70 Saturday night....
Lady Cats take swim team title
January 25th, 2009
ARTESIA — Jill Southard set two school records and was in on four winning events Saturday, helping Clovis High’s girls to the team championship in the Artesia Invitational.
South...
Saturday area prep scores
January 24th, 2009
BoysClovis 76, Rio Rancho 70Texico 47, Floyd 26Fort Sumner 57, Dexter 50Grady 44, House 42Clovis Christian 58, San Jon 53GirlsClovis 67...
Suspect pleads not guilty in assualt case of man, 76
January 24th, 2009
Bobby Vandiver, 22, plead not guilty Wednesday to three felony charges at his arraignment in Quay County Magistrate Court.
Vandiver is charged with hitting, and kicking 76-year-old Jo...
Gaming Authority sets meeting for Friday
January 24th, 2009
The Quay County Gaming Authority will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday in the Territorial Room at the Tucumcari Greater Economic Development Corp.
The meeting will cover the...
01-24-2009: Warrants
January 24th, 2009
The following are outstanding bench warrants for failure to pay fines issued by the Quay County Magistrate Court.l Dianna Apodaca, 48, littering. Amount due $167l Courtney Herrera...
01-24-2009: Police Blotter
January 24th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl At 7:48 a.m....
Quinonez pleads not guilty to child molestation charges
January 24th, 2009
Gerado Alcala Quinonez, 25, plead not guilty to felony child molestation charges when he was arraigned Wednesday in Quay County Magistrate Court.
Quinonez was charged and arreste...
County signs off on constroversial subdivision
January 24th, 2009
The Quay County Commissioners reluctantly signed off Friday on a controversial subdivision on orders from a Curry County judge.
The 6,000-acre Pinon Point subdivision near the communit...
Clovis boys basketball capsule
January 24th, 2009
Clovis (10-7) at Rio Rancho (10-7)7 p.m. today, Rio Rancho High SchoolRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.How they got here: The Rams suffered a 61-60 loss Friday nigh...
Rams rout Warriors for second district win
January 24th, 2009
RUIDOSO— The Portales Rams (11-7, 2-0) remain undefeated in District 4-3A action after a Friday night 63-39 rout of the Ruidoso Warriors (6-11, 0-1) in Ruidoso.Senior Nick Bliss l...
Friday area prep basketball roundup
January 24th, 2009
BoysNon-districtTexico 60, Eunice 24Texico 15 16 14 15 — 60
Friday's prep scoreboard
January 23rd, 2009
Boys
District 4-3A
Portales 63, Ruidoso 39
District 3-1A
Fort Sumner 49, Melrose 30
Non-district
Texico 60, Eunice 24
Do...
Lady Cats seek test in Classic
January 23rd, 2009
First-year Clovis High girls coach Jeff Reed is hoping to see his team challenged tonight.
He expects the Lady Wildcats will get a test when they take on Roswell High at 7 p.m. on the openin...
Thursday area prep basketball roundup
January 23rd, 2009
BoysDistrict 3-1ADora 65, Melrose 63Dora 17 11 10 27 — 65
Thursday's area prep basketball scores
January 22nd, 2009
BoysDora 65, Melrose 63Grady 52, Mosquero 39Clovis Christian 73, House 38GirlsDora 39, Melrose 17Grady over Mosquero, score n/aClovis C...
All-state football teams
January 22nd, 2009
New Mexico High SchoolCoaches AssociationClass 2AFIRST TEAMOffenseQuarterback: Brett Anderson, Texico. Running backs: Jason Martinez, Santa Rosa; Mario P...
Portales opens district with easy win
January 21st, 2009
The margin of victory was solid in their first district win, but the Portales Rams weren't pleased with the intensity level in their 61-35 win over the New Mexico Military Institute Colts.
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Tucumcari students among thousands on National Mall to attend inaugura...
January 21st, 2009
Fourteen Tucumcari students were on the National Mall Tuesday in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration.
They braved Washington's deep chill that hovered around 25 degrees and witnessed...
Tuesday area prep basketball roundup
January 21st, 2009
GirlsMuleshoe 64, Friona 49Friona 11 9 12 17 — 49Muleshoe ...
01-21-09: Police Blotter
January 21st, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Fridayl At 4:44 p.m.,...
Community Events
January 21st, 2009
Tucumcari school board candidates forum set for Jan. 27 The Tucumcari Education Association will hold a “Meet the Candidates” forum for the public to meet candidates running...
Honor Roll: Logan High School 2009
January 21st, 2009
The following students made the honor roll for the second nine weeks at Logan High School.FreshmenAsTait AventZane SlaterAs and BsHolly BaxterN...
01-21-09: Calendar
January 20th, 2009
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: ...
The way we pilot our life can affect others
January 20th, 2009
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Psalm 25:4-5 Last wee...
Tuesday's scoreboard
January 20th, 2009
BasketballBoysTrinity Christian 69, Clovis 61Sudan 51, Farwell 42Olton 63, Bovina 54Muleshoe 60, Friona 50
Portales 61, NMMI 35
Dora 67, Elida 41
Clovis teams get state preview
January 19th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High’s swimmers got a possible preview of state competition in Saturday’s Albuquerque Academy Invitational.
Both CHS teams finished seventh in 13-schoo...
Clovis, Portales girls to battle again
January 19th, 2009
First-year Clovis High girls coach Jeff Reed doesn’t want to take anybody for granted.
The Lady Wildcats have been on a roll, winning seven of their last eight games capped by Saturday...
Clovis-Trinity Christian capsule
January 19th, 2009
Trinity Christian (21-3)at Clovis (10-6)6:30 p.m., Rock Staubus GymRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.Trinity players to watch: Sr. G Tyler Kennedy, Sr....
Rams confident heading into district opener
January 19th, 2009
The Portales Rams feel pretty good about their situation heading into the start of District 4-3A play.
Their stock will continue to rise if they can get a couple of wins this week, Rams coac...
Rams get upended by Hope Christian in tourney finals
January 17th, 2009
In their way of thinking, the Portales Rams felt they had a chance with Class 3A’s top-ranked Hope Christian on Saturday if they could prevent the Huskies from getting off to a fast start.
Saturday's scoreboard
January 17th, 2009
Basketball
Boys
Texico 48, Dora 46Fort Sumner 65, Tucumcari 51 Melrose 74, Lake Arthur 29
Clovis Christian 65, Grady 31
Hope Christia...
01-17-09: School Notes
January 17th, 2009
The following scholarships are available to area high school seniors. Students should contact their guidance counselors for more information. Scholarships are listed by application deadlines....
Change not always popular
January 17th, 2009
Those of us who have been around for a couple of days have formed a few habits, most of which are rather hard to break.
For instance, we rather enjoy reading the morning paper while we...
01-17-09: Police Blotter
January 17th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl At 7:57 p.m....
Suspect arrested on child molestation charges
January 17th, 2009
An illegal Mexican national, working in Tucumcari, was charged and arrested on Thursday on sexual molestation charges of a nine-year-old girl, police said.
Gerado Alcala Quinonez, 25,...
Quay 4-H team returns champs
January 17th, 2009
Quay County 4-Hers brought home a first place win last week from the First Annual Family Consumer Sciences Classic competitions in Denver, Colo. Participating in the Third Annual Family Consumer S...
Sands Dorsey draws mixed views
January 17th, 2009
A hearing on the Sands-Dorsey building came to a brief standstill Thursday before the City Commission.
Interim city manager Mike Cherry reported that the city’s attor...
Freshman lawmaker new to the game
January 17th, 2009
Tucumcari Assistant Superintendent Dennis Roch is a freshman lawmaker taking his seat Tuesday in Santa Fe. Roch is replacing Brian Moore of Clayton.
“It’s going...
Rose Parade performer, college honors, new arrival, Altrusa woman of t...
January 17th, 2009
Former Tucumcarian, Danielle Chavez, was among those who performed in the 120th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadina, California. Danielle is a member of the Broken Arro...
Boys basketball roundup, Jan. 16
January 16th, 2009
Texico 54, Elida 44
Elida 12 15 11 6 — 44
Texico 6 12 23 13 — 54
Leading scorers — Elida, Ryan...
Rams advance to Hope Christian invite finals
January 16th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales has trouble with Class 2A teams in the past at the Hope Christian Invitational.
Not this year.
Portales beat Rehoboth 60-45 Friday in the semifinals and w...
Friday's scoreboard
January 16th, 2009
BasketballBoysHighland 68, Clovis 46Texico 54, Elida 44Fort Sumner 75, Clovis Christian 45Farwell 62, Morton 26Sudan 65, Bovina 32Dimmitt, 52, Mules...
Elida rattles Rattlers
January 16th, 2009
TUCUMCARI — The Elida Tigers closed out Tucumcari from the free throw line, with a 9-for-10 second half in a 50-46 win Thursday at the Snake Pit.Kody Paiz and Cade Cathey each sco...
Cats find themselves up against another No. 1
January 16th, 2009
Another day, another chance for the Clovis Wildcats to pull an upset.“It seems like every time we turn around,” Clovis coach J.D. Isler said, “we’re playing a No...
Rams begin Hope Tourney with win over Mora
January 16th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales Rams began the Hope Christian basketball tournament with a 60-55 win Thursday night against Mora.Senior Nick Bliss led the Rams with 23 points, followed...
Honor Roll: Tucumcari Elementary first and second semester 2008 2009
January 14th, 2009
The following students were on the honor roll during the first semester at Tucumcari Elementary.Third gradeAll AsAngelina ArellanoCayd BilbreyBrittni Brockman
01-14-2009: Calendar
January 14th, 2009
Today: 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Eastern New Mexico Art Space, film night. 201 S. Second St. Call 461-1759Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-371...
Dropping your guard can be a hair raising experience
January 14th, 2009
I recently recovered from a cosmetic tragedy that may actually have been more traumatic for others than for me. While I was getting a haircut the guard fell off my barber’s clippers creating...
01-14-2009: Warrants
January 14th, 2009
The following are outstanding bench warrants for failure to pay fines issued by the Quay County Magistrate Court. ...
01-14-2009: Police Blotter
January 14th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Fridayl At 12:02 a.m....
Ministry of Hope opening two days a week next month
January 14th, 2009
Ministry of Hope will begin opening two days a week next month, said Doyle Frasier, president of the Ministry of Hope Board.
“We're going to have the dumpster back this Fri...
Mesalands put residence hall on hold
January 14th, 2009
Plans to construct a $3.2 million campus residence hall at Mesalands Community College have put on hold.
College President Phillip 0. Barry proposed that the college postpone its plans...
New excavator to help rework canal basins
January 14th, 2009
A $150,000 long-reach excavator was the attention-getter at Tuesday’s meeting of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District board.
After the regular meeting was adjourned, board member...
Tuesday area prep basketball highlights
January 14th, 2009
Boys* Lane Draper pumped in 22 points to lead Melrose to a 72-58 win over Clovis Christian. Jordan Broome led the Eagles with 16 points. * Lucas Walthers led a bala...
Lady Rams streak ends at Hobbs
January 13th, 2009
HOBBS— Fresh off two straight wins in the Portales Shootout, coach Clay Stout says turnovers were a big reason his Lady Rams (8-6) lost in Hobbs 36-32 Tuesday night.“They al...
Tuesday scoreboard
January 13th, 2009
BoysTexico 45, Friona 35Santa Rosa 49, Fort Sumner 48Melrose 72, Clovis Christian 58Farwell 53, Springlake-Earth 37Bovina 45, Morton 38Muleshoe 60, Lockne...
Gov. Bill Richardson to visit Tucumcari
January 12th, 2009
Gov. Bill Richardson will be in Tucumcari Thursday for a pre-groundbreaking rally for the new Tucumcari High School at the Tucumcari High School Auditorium, school officials said.
Stud...
Bengals down Cats in finals
January 11th, 2009
GALLUP — Alfonso Hubbard scored a game-high 30, and the Gallup Bengals rallied late to hold off the Clovis Wildcats 62-57 Saturday night for the Gallup Inviational championship.
Hubbar...
Lady Cats hold foe to one FG
January 11th, 2009
PORTALES — The Clovis High girls had four players outscore the entire Hot Springs team Saturday afternoon.
What’s more, the Lady Wildcats held the Lady Tigers to just one field g...
Saturday area prep scores
January 11th, 2009
BoysGallup InvitationalChampionshipGallup 62, Clovis 57Portales ShootoutPortales 60, Socorro 34EPAC tournamentAt Greyhound Are...
Here's the skinny on growing onions, layer by layer
January 10th, 2009
Success with onions under New Mexico's climatic conditions depends upon knowing the right varieties to use, and the correct time of the year to get them started....
Health council seeking your input
January 10th, 2009
What is the most important health concern in your life, in your community?
The Quay County Maternal Child & Community Health Council is seeking your answers so that it can ad...
01-10-09: Bowling Notes
January 10th, 2009
Here are the Jan. 7 results for the “Wednesday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placings1st place- Drink-a-lot2nd place-Misfits 3rd place- Wacky...
10-10-2008: Police Blotter
January 10th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl At 9:42 a.m....
01-10-2009: Library Books
January 10th, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionOn Account of Conspicuous Women by Dawn Shamp. An amazin...
Extension office teams up with Joslin Diabetes Center to present progr...
January 10th, 2009
The Quay County Extension Office is teaming up with the Joslin Diabetes Research center to offer a program for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, called Keep Moving, Keep Healthy.
Our thinnest memories of youth arise from snapshots
January 10th, 2009
Recently, one of my former students and close friends, Lucy Nials, handed me copies of some snapshots she had taken of Mother and me in 1957. What a shock! What happened to that young person in tho...
01-10-2009: Calendar
January 10th, 2009
Sunday: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Logan. Call 497-3910.
Monday: 9 a.m., regular meeting, Quay County Commission, Commission Chambers...
School Menus: Jan. 12-15
January 10th, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for Jan. 12-15 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.LoganMonday Breakfast: Muffins, juice and milkLunch: H...
Cats beat top-ranked Manzano
January 10th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis Wildcats took control of a tight game in a 20-14 third quarter, and claimed their fourth-straight win with a 49-44 victory over Manzano in Friday’s Gallup Invitation...
Rams pull out victory in Shootout
January 10th, 2009
The Santa Teresa Desert Warriors controlled the first three quarters of their game against Portales in Friday night’s opening round of the Portales Shootout.
The Rams dominated the fin...
Friday's area scores
January 9th, 2009
BoysFarwell 46, Lockney 37Anton 61, Bovina 45Olton 54, Muleshoe 47Gallup tournamentClovis 49, Manzano 44Portales ShootoutP...
Lady Cats prepare for Portales Shootout
January 9th, 2009
Prior to the start of practice this fall, first-year Clovis High girls coach Jeff Reed told senior Leia Willis he saw her in a “sixth man” role with the Lady Wildcats.Willis...
Logan, San Jon boys advance to EPAC consolation brackets
January 9th, 2009
FLOYD — Senior Taylor Smith led four Logan players in double figures with 13 points Thursday night and the Longhorns outlasted Grady 60-57 in the boys consolation bracket of the EPAC basketba...
Clovis boys sting Farmington 58-27
January 9th, 2009
GALLUP — The Clovis Wildcats are expecting a challenge from their second-round opponent today in the Gallup Invitational. They certainly didn’t get one Wednesday.The Wildcat...
Dome-maker garners complaints
January 8th, 2009
At least 85 complaints have been filed with Better Business Bureau offices in two states against a Tucumcari playground equipment manufacturer.The complaints are filed with the Better B...
Comment feature down
January 8th, 2009
The online feature that allows readers to comment on our stories is down across Freedom Communications.
Technicians are working to restore the feature.
Thursday scoreboard
January 8th, 2009
Basketball
Prep
Boys
Artesia 51, Portales 48
Gallup Tournment
Clovis 58, Farmington 27
EPAC TournamentL...
Rams host unbeaten Bulldogs
January 7th, 2009
With the start of District 4-3A action less than two weeks away, Portales boys basketball coach Mark Gallegos expects to get a good measure of his Rams tonight and through the weekend.T...
Clovis boys capsule
January 7th, 2009
BoysClovis (8-4) vs. Farmington (1-7)Gallup Tournament
When: 6 p.m. todayLast game: Clovis beat Cibola 65-32.At stake: Clovis is looking t...
Wednesday's scoreboard
January 7th, 2009
EPAC Tournament
Boys
At Floyd
WednesdayQuarterfinalsTexico 56, Dora 52Elida 62, Melrose 57Thursday
Randals tapped by RANM
January 6th, 2009
Randals named special directorA new slate of officers from the Realtors Association of New Mexico began their terms of office last week, including Richard Randals of Tucumcari, according to a...
01-07-2009: Sports Notes
January 6th, 2009
Rattlers take on BosqueThe Tucumcari Rattlers varsity boys basketball team will take on the Bosque Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Albuquerque.Lady Rattlers to compete in Bean Va...
01-07-2009: Calendar
January 6th, 2009
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today:&n...
01-07-2009: Police Blotter
January 6th, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police DepartmentFriday• At 2:08 p...
Canyon girls rout Lady Cats
January 6th, 2009
CANYON, Texas — The Clovis High girls faced one of the best teams in Texas on Tuesday night. One bad quarter did them in.Trailing 15-13 and playing for the last shot of the first...
Tuesday scoreboard
January 6th, 2009
All times MST
BasketballPrepBoysFarwell at Hart, n/aLorenzo 80, Bovina 38Lockney 52, Muleshoe 33
EPAC Tournament
at Floyd
Changing attitudes can turn 2009 into a positive year
January 6th, 2009
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and...
Lady Cats face big challenge in Canyon
January 5th, 2009
At 9-3, the Clovis High girls are off to a solid start this season.
Their five-game winning streak will be put to the test tonight when the Lady Wildcats play at traditional Texas power Cany...
Elida, Texico out to defend EPAC titles
January 5th, 2009
Elida’s boys are looking for a third consecutive title in the EPAC tournament this week, although Tigers coach Darrell Chenault isn’t going out on a limb.
“We’re goin...
Clovis extends streak with win at Mayfield
January 3rd, 2009
LAS CRUCES — Trailing the whole game, Clovis High’s girls found a way to extend their winning streak late on Saturday.
Sophomore Ashlee Pierson hit the front end of a two-shot fo...
01-03-2009: Calendar
January 3rd, 2009
Sunday: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Logan. Call 497-3910.Monday: 3 p.m., regular meeting, Museum Board, Tucumcari Historical Museum, 416 Sout...
School Menus for Jan. 6-9
January 3rd, 2009
The following are the menus for Jan. 5 to Jan. 8 for Logan, San Jon and Tucumcari schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday. LoganTuesdayBreakfast: PB&J...
From pruning to planting, tips for the winter
January 3rd, 2009
Here are some dos and don’ts for the new year as we move into the colder months of January and February.
l Don't fertilize newly set out trees or shrubs unil after they hav...
Patience helps to fend off clatter of ill chosen words
January 3rd, 2009
Have you ever had an acquaintance who seemed to enjoy putting you down inorder to feel superior or simply in order to bruise your feelings if possible?
I think most of us have met such...
01-03-2009: Community Notes
January 3rd, 2009
Unruh recognized for towing serviceLinda Unruh, owner of All Rite Towing, of Tucumcari, has received the American Towman ACE award for achievement in service performance. Recipien...
Grady farmer appointed to state livestock bureau
January 3rd, 2009
“I don’t think farmers are a bunch of stupid people in bib overalls,” said New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau’s new second vice president. “I believe they are the ba...
01-03-2009: Police Blotter
January 3rd, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Tuesdayl At 1:24 a....
Tug of war over funds
January 3rd, 2009
Whose $80,000 is it anyway?
The city of Tucumcari says it is theirs.
Quay County says they asked for it first.
At stake is $80,000 appropriated to “Tucu...
Jan. 3, 2009 Clovis girls basketball capsule
January 2nd, 2009
Clovis (8-3) at Mayfield (10-2)When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Las CrucesRadio: KCLV-FM 99.1Notes: The teams met in the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invite i...
Jan. 3, 2009 Clovis boys basketball capsule
January 2nd, 2009
Cibola (6-4) at Clovis (7-4)
7 p.m.
Radio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.
How they got here: Both teams are coming off wins against Los Lunas, albeit 1...
Weigh all sides of issue to determine financial rescue
January 2nd, 2009
This is to address your recent editorial "Fed May Not Be Able To 'Manage An Economic Rescue." The gist of this editorial is in the paragraph that states, "Many commentators s...
