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Press release: Get your Click on Route 66
January 31st, 2013
Santa Fe– The New Mexico State Police will team up with law enforcement agencies in seven other states in the “Get Your &ls...
New Mexico fishing report: Jan. 31, 2013
January 30th, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Sen. Pat Woods says system of regent appointments too political in na...
January 30th, 2013
Republican state Sen. Pat Woods of Broadview is supporting proposed constitutional amendments sponsored by Las Cruces Democrats Rep. Jeff Steinborn and Sen. William Soules requiring elections for s...
Commander: Base supports wind energy development
January 30th, 2013
Few questions were asked by regional residents following a presentation by Cannon Air Force Base commander Col. Buck Elton Wednesday morning, during which he it made clear base officials are highly...
The most important guest at any wedding is ...
January 30th, 2013
I was thinking recently about a long-ago wedding — the one Jesus attended at Cana of Galilee, the same one in which he became the winemaker for the feast. And that reminded me of another wedd...
Candidate Q&As: Logan school board position 5
January 29th, 2013
Position 5 (four-year term)Thomas S. Humble (incumbent)• What's one thing the district can do to save taxpayers money without compromising stud...
Candidate Q&As: Logan school board position 4
January 29th, 2013
The following candidates are seeking election Tuesday to the Logan School Board. Each was asked to respond to the same five questions.Position 4(four-year ter...
Bond issue goes to vote Feb. 5
January 29th, 2013
Tucumcari School District residents will vote on continuing a 20-year-old tax to fund school operations in a special election on Feb. 5.The tax of $2 for every $1,000 in assessed property va...
Rattlers split homecoming wins
January 29th, 2013
The Tucumcari Rattlers split homecoming wins Saturday with the visiting Pecos Panthers at Rattler Gym....
Mesalands preparing for iron pour
January 29th, 2013
Mesalands Community College is currently preparing for their 15th Annual Iron Pour on March 10-16 at the foundry. The iron pour attracts students from all over the U.S. and many return year after y...
Thomas: May be tough to choose who to cheer for
January 29th, 2013
Super Bowl Sunday. I can't help but smile when I say those three wonderful words.Sure it would be even better if the Green Bay Packers were one of the two teams playing in the Super Bowl, b...
Menus — Jan. 30
January 29th, 2013
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Jan. 31- Feb. 6:TucumcariThursdayBreakfast: Breakfast PizzaLunc...
Comments from the canyons: Social standards getting lower
January 29th, 2013
We have been visiting about the joys of life in rural areas and have noted that many of them are unique. Once in a while, those good events are slightly diluted because times have changed and with...
Websites down on Wednesday morning
January 29th, 2013
Clovis Media Inc. websites will be off line for about two hours Wednesday morning.“The building that has our websites stored in it is having maintenance done on its electrical system,&...
Notes from the church lady: Faith in God can bring about great change
January 29th, 2013
"I can do all things through Christ..." Philippians 4:13Have you changed in the past 20 years? No, I don't mean physically, but in your spirit. I can see how the Lord took an unsure, untr...
Police blotter — Jan. 30
January 29th, 2013
The following is a sampling of calls received by he central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• At 12.43 a.m., a man reported an ope...
Guards injured in Tucumcari escape attempt
January 28th, 2013
Two Quay County Detention Center officers were injured Sunday by an inmate attempting to escape, 10th Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose said.
God will always lead us to success
January 10th, 2013
Setting up housekeeping is no easy task. But the task on the other end of the journey is harder.Ask anyone who has buried their last parent or whose parents have had to move into a care faci...
If everybody had a father like I had a father ...
January 15th, 2013
I was bumping up toward my own birthday last week (Jan. 11) when I was reminded that Jan. 9 was the 13th anniversary of my father’s death. And then our youngest brother reminded...
How Do You Feel About Growing Older?
January 22nd, 2013
January. I think of it as a birthday month. My dad’s. My oldest granddaughter’s. And mine.Last weekend we helped celebrate that sweet little beauty’s sixth birthday. My own...
Local man charged in fatal accident
January 25th, 2013
A Tucumcari man remains in the Quay County Detention Center charged with felony homicide by vehicle for the death of 25-year-old Silvia Chavez-Cruz.
New Mexico fishing report
January 23rd, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Thomas: Looking forward to flavorful heat
January 22nd, 2013
Living in the southwest or, more specifically, New Mexico or, as I like to call it, home has made me, like many others, addicted to hot food.Now when I say hot I don't mean hot as in ouch t...
Mesalands offering new weight loss class
January 22nd, 2013
Mesalands Community College is offering a new weight loss class this semester to help people reach their fitness goals in the New Year.HPE 136: Health and Fat Loss Challenge is a 16-week edu...
Longhorns split wins with Lions
January 22nd, 2013
The Longhorns split wins with the Santa Rosa Lions Monday night during a makeup game at Logan.
San Jon faces Floyd Thursday
January 22nd, 2013
The 11-4 San Jon Coyotes face the 5-13 Broncos Thursday at Floyd.The Coyotes are coming off a narrow 55-54 win over the 10-6 Quemado Eagles Saturday at San Jon.Trailing throughout mo...
Official says Logan will continue to fight Ute water project
January 22nd, 2013
Despite its request for an injunction being denied in federal court, the Village of Logan will continue to fight construction of the Ute Water Project."We are very disappointed with Judge J...
Mesalands presidential screening committee selected
January 22nd, 2013
A presidential screening committee has been selected by the Mesalands Community College's Board of Trustees.The board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the 13-member committee and wi...
School district hopes to renew property tax in special election
January 22nd, 2013
The Tucumcari Public School District is asking voters to approve continuing a two-mill property tax in a Feb. 5 special election.
Three file for trustee positions
January 22nd, 2013
The following filed Jan. 16 for Mesalands Community College board of trustee positions:• Board member position No. 2 for a six-year term commencing April 1, Jimmy R. Sandoval.&bu...
Menus — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2013
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Jan. 24-30.TucumcariThursdayBreakfast: Breakfast barLunch: Cheese pizza, salad, fresh vegetables...
Calendar — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2013
ThursdayHousing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City HallCity Commission at 6 p.m., City HallFridayLibrary Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., Libr...
Police blotter — Jan. 23
January 22nd, 2013
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• A...
Comments from the canyons: Rural residents should keep on smiling
January 22nd, 2013
Last week, we visited about the joys of living in a small town and how fortunate we are. Let's continue along that same line as we think about a few more habits we exhibit.I was reminded of...
Lauriault: Cleansing of spirit hands-on experience
January 22nd, 2013
I saw a billboard recently that said "Truck Wash" at the top and "Hand Wash" at the bottom.My first thought was about what was being washed was that it was neat that you could wash whate...
New Mexico fishing report: Jan. 17, 2013
January 16th, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Final lawsuit cleared, clearing way for first phase of Ute constructio...
January 15th, 2013
A federal court cleared the way Monday for construction to start on the first of the Ute Water Project.
Vacant commission seat open to applications, nominations from resident...
January 15th, 2013
Following the initiative of the late commissioner Daniel Lopez to get the community involved, the Tucumcari City Commission has opened the District 3 commission seat to applications and nominations...
County tables open meetings act compliance
January 15th, 2013
A new Quay County Commission chairman was elected Monday and two new commissioners start their terms representing their respective constituents.
Officials offering emergency farm loans
January 15th, 2013
Federal officials are offering emergency loans after declaring eastern New Mexico a disaster area due to extreme drought conditions.Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties are among 19 in New Mex...
Rattler wrestler takes first
January 15th, 2013
Tucumcari Rattlers wrestler Dillon Wood was named outstanding wrestler with a first place finish at Saint Michael's tournament.Woods' first place finish was in the 132-pound division a hig...
Mobile Vet Center visiting Thursday
January 15th, 2013
The Department of Veterans Affairs-Readjustment Counseling Services, or Mobile Vet Center for short, will be at Mesalands Community College 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Thursday for veteran outreach.
Menus — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2013
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Jan. 17-23TucumcariThursdayBreakfast: Breakfast pizzaLunch: Ch...
Calendar — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2013
WednesdayTucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City HallCemetery Advisory Board at Noon, City HallSundayVFW Ladies Auxillary enchilada dinner...
Column: Communication crucial, even when it's easy
January 15th, 2013
I don't think I am alone when I say communication is crucial, especially considering how easy communicating should be in these days of technological advancements.There are more people onlin...
Comments from the canyons: Pleasant experiences mean more to look forw...
January 15th, 2013
As we have reiterated through the years, living in a rural area is just great. We never know what will happen next, but we can bet we will have a new adventure or two almost every day.Those...
Notes from the church lady: Technology won't replace face-to-face
January 15th, 2013
"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..." Hebrews 10:25How much has technology advanced? This week there was a post on Facebook that talked about what it would be like if you...
Police blotter — Jan. 16
January 15th, 2013
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• A...
Text of Gov. Martinez' state of the state address
January 15th, 2013
SANTA FE — The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Susana Martinez from the chamber of the New Mexico House of Representatives on Janu...
School delays Tuesday
January 14th, 2013
Tucumcari and San Jon schools will have a two hour delay Tuesday due to the weather. ...
EPAC a family affair
January 12th, 2013
EPAC. The two-syllable, phonetically-spelled four-letter word that’s not really a word is known across southeastern New Mexico as the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference basketball tournament....
EPAC scoreboard
January 11th, 2013
FridayBOYSWinners semifinalsGame 13: Texico 70, Dora 55Logan vs. Fort Sumner, 8:30 p.m.Guarantee games
Second of three lawsuits against Ute water project dropped
January 11th, 2013
The attorney representing the South Shore Home Owners Association dropped a second lawsuit filed against the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority.Thomas Hnasko of Albuquerque dropped t...
Legislators want local control of capital outlay funds
January 10th, 2013
A million-dollar (or more) question that is likely to face Curry and Roosevelt county lawmakers in the New Mexico Legislature’s next session, which begins Tuesday, is how state capital outlay...
Boys favorites dominate second day of EPAC
January 9th, 2013
MELROSE — As far as boys action was concerned Wednesday in the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference tournament, chalk was the talk, and the high seeds spoke loudly.All four top seeds adv...
Meetings watch: EPCOG (Jan. 9)
January 9th, 2013
Here’s a report on Wednesday’s Eastern Plains Council of Governments Executive Committee:• Members reviewed and made adjustments to their November 2012 financial reports.
Former senator Mesalands government relations specialist
January 8th, 2013
Former State Sen. Clinton D. Harden was introduced Tuesday as Mesalands Community College's new government relations specialist.Aaron Kennedy, vice president of student affairs, introduced...
Letter to the editor: Gun control matter of safety
January 8th, 2013
Your Dec. 19 editorial — "Gun control not answer to tragedy" — gives one view of a serious problem facing our country.There are a lot of facts from various research projects a...
Elected officials sworn in
January 8th, 2013
Elected officials were sworn in Jan. 2 at the courthouse in the 10th Judicial District courtroom by Judge Albert J. Mitchell.Those taking the path included Tim Rose, newly elected district a...
Grant bolsters enrollment, programs at Mesalands
January 8th, 2013
The use of the Wind Center of Excellence grant at Mesalands Community College's North American Wind Research and Training Center has increased the number of student enrollment and programs offered...
Mesalands election set for March
January 8th, 2013
The Quay County Clerk's Office will be conducting the Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees election to be held on March 5, 2013.The filing day for candidates is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on...
Rattler wrestlers ready to improve
January 8th, 2013
The Tucumcari Rattlers Wrestling team returns from the Christmas break focused and determined to improve their conditioning.
Our page — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2013
Food basketsOn Dec. 22, approximately 40 Elks members met at the Tucumcari Elks Lodge and prepared and delivered 112 Christmas Food Baskets for Quay County area needy famili...
Area lawmakers largely united on issues
January 8th, 2013
Curry and Roosevelt County state lawmakers seem united on what issues need the most attention in the upcoming New Mexico Legislature, which begins Jan. 15.Education, economic development and...
Longhorns, Lady Longhorns entering EPAC
January 8th, 2013
The Logan Longhorns and Lady Longhorns both enter the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference tournament with a record of 7-3 and a first round bye.The tournament runs from Jan. 8-12 with the fir...
Column: Rough time coming off holidays
January 8th, 2013
Am I the only one who feels a bit rough starting out the week after operating on holiday time the past few weeks?Christmas and New Year's are two very important and celebrated holidays with...
Local cheerleaders perform in London
January 8th, 2013
Two Tucumcari Rattlers cheerleaders started off the New Year performing in a parade in London, England."It was a life-changing experience that I'd like to do again," said Aby Jimenez, sop...
Police blotter — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2013
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• A...
Calendar — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2013
ThursdayCity Commission Work Session at 5 p.m., City HallCity Commission at 6 p.m., City HallFridayLoadgers' Tax Advisory Board at 10 a.m., City HallMonday
Menus — Jan. 9
January 8th, 2013
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Jan. 9 - Jan. 16TucumcariWednesdayBreakfast: Breakfast pizzaLunch: Teriyaki chicken, brown rice,...
Christmas tree recycling open
January 8th, 2013
All Tucumcari and Quay County residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Coronado Park at Camino Del Coronado between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p,m, Monday through Friday through J...
Comments from the canyons: Weathering blizzards less arduous these day...
January 8th, 2013
After our little snowfall last week, some of us began talking about some of the storms of the past and how they affected our lives. Of course, we didn't have much pavement in the county; thus, we...
Lauriault: God's intentions often misinterpreted
January 8th, 2013
At a buffet luncheon recently someone said to the person sitting next to me, "I can't believe you're hungry after you had that burrito grande for breakfast."My neighbor replied that he w...
New Mexico fishing report: Jan. 3
January 2nd, 2013
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered...
Two Tucumcari residents brave cold for a better tan
January 2nd, 2013
When most people take a snow day they tend to stay inside where it’s warm and catch up on their DVR recordings or reading.
Year in review: Top stories of 2012
January 1st, 2013
The following are some of the top stories featured in the Quay County Sun during 2012:December— New Mexico State Police are investigating the s...
Former police chief remembered for desire to serve
January 1st, 2013
Friends describe Daniel Lopez as a man who cared about his community, was compelled to serve and above all loved his family.
On the shelves — Jan. 2
January 1st, 2013
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.Fiction"Sleep No More," by Iris Johansen. The forensic sculptor Eve Duncan in...
Column: Hoping for a quiet 2013
January 1st, 2013
I for one am hoping and ready for a New Year that is not as eventful as 2012.I know, that is a bit of a contradiction as I am a reporter and an eventful year is our bread and butter.W...
Residents declare resolutions
January 1st, 2013
The Quay County Sun asked several people if they make New year's resolutions. Their responses:Georgia Lujan: My resolution for 2013 is to lose weight.Ellen W...
Pastor to celebrate 25th anniversary with Temple Baptist Church
January 1st, 2013
Wes Stewart will celebrate his 25th year as Pastor of Temple Baptist Church in January.
Comments from the canyons: Tow sacks another lost part of history
January 1st, 2013
While some of us were trying to wrap gifts during the holidays, I mentioned that I really needed a tow sack in which to place a box because it would be much easier to use than any wrapping material...
Notes from the church lady: New year brings hope, expectation
January 1st, 2013
" Yet I will rejoice in the Lord...The Lord God is my strength...he will make me to walk upon mine high places." Habakkuk 3:18-19A new year is here with hope and expectation of good things...
