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Pauline F. Mitchell
October 31st, 2007
Services: From 1 p.m. to 6 pm. on Thursday visitation will be at the Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday, there will be visitation followed by the funeral service at t...
10-31-2007: Fishing report
October 31st, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
Yard and Garden: Winter check list
October 31st, 2007
Now that there are fewer garden chores, take time to browse gardening catalogs or search the Internet for those hard-to-find favorites.
Place orders for seeds this month so you will have them availab...
Be prepared should be motto for everyday lives
October 31st, 2007
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
The recent fires that devastated resi...
10-31-2007: Community Notes
October 31st, 2007
Making a difference
Forty people attended the "Make a Difference Day" at the Tucumcari Municipal Library on Saturday.
The celebration was hosted by the Tucumcari Altrusa’s Literacy Committee, which...
Halloween safety tips
October 31st, 2007
l Tripping and falling in the dark of Halloween night sends most children to the emergency room. Costumes that fit correctly and don’t have billowing skirts or sleeves and shoes that can be walked i...
10-31-2007: Police Blotter
October 31st, 2007
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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 10:23...
K-Bob's restaurant closes
October 31st, 2007
The K-Bob’s Steakhouse restaurant at 200 W. Estrella Ave. closed on Sunday night, said the restaurant’s former manager.
A woman who was at the restaurant on Tuesday confirmed the restaurant’s c...
GE, Mesalands ink deal for wind turbine
October 31st, 2007
SANTA FE – Gov. Bill Richardson approved $2 million in appropriations to help finance a 1.5 megawatt wind turbine to be installed at Mesalands Community College for the North American Wind Research...
October 1935
October 31st, 2007
Roy Hutchens from the Quay valley constructed a tank on his place and stocked it with catfish. Ducks were already on the lake, so he got his ducks and fish right in his own back yard. …Six hundred m...
10-31-2007: Calendar
October 31st, 2007
Today: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Halloween Carnival for kids 5th grade and under, American Legion Bingo Hall, 100 S. 8th St., Logan. No charge for games, concessions available, dunking booth. Hosted b...
October 1974
October 27th, 2007
C.J. Wiegel was the THS senior class student saluted by the Elks for the month of October. ... J. Bronson Moore was appointed Magistrate Judge. … Dan Barks began his 75-hour marathon walk to raise...
Homecoming made special by memories
October 27th, 2007
Homecoming at NMSU was very special this year for the woman from lma. Seeing so many people from a major chapter in my life was overwhelming, providing an emotional high that will last indefinitely.
...
Letter to Editor: Spay clinic boon to community
October 27th, 2007
Our town was lucky.
We had the spay and neuter mobile clinic here on Oct. 17.
We need that clinic here again. And if we could arrange for two or three days, what a lifesaver in dogs and cats that woul...
Community input sought on high school project
October 27th, 2007
Tucumcari Public Schools has recognized for a number of years that our existing high school facility is showing its age. While we have a wonderful new library and a band and music facility that is mor...
New Mexico's frotier real American idea
October 27th, 2007
Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona was invited by a magazine, celebrating its 150th anniversary, to write an essay on “The Future of the American Idea.”
She wasn’t the only one invited to write su...
Tucumcair Middle School honor roll, first nine weeks
October 27th, 2007
The following are students on the honor roll for the first nine weeks at Tucumcari Middle School.
Tucumcari Middle School
All A Honor Roll
1st Nine Weeks, 2007-2008
6th Grade
Roxanne Awais
Merissa Co...
Hospital auxiliary launches its 'Season's Greeting' fundraiser
October 27th, 2007
Special to the QCS
The Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members will begin their Season’s Greetings fund drive on Thursday.
The auxiliary, which has 28 members, has chalked up numerous hours...
10-27-2007; Commodities, museum trip, passport to Quay
October 27th, 2007
Food commodities ...
Commodities are expected in November, said an official of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, based in Clovis.
The food bank serves nine counties by distributing the commoditi...
Work stopped on Sands-Dorsey building
October 27th, 2007
Work on the Sands-Dorsey building has been halted and a citation is to be delivered to the building’s owner, said city officials on Friday.
Concerns about construction at the burned out building to...
10-27-2007; Police Blotter
October 27th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Monday
l At 2:53...
10-27-2007; Calendar
October 27th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Quay County Red Ribbon Carnival, Quay County Fair Grounds.
Today: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Make A Difference Day Fiesta, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Refreshments...
Benino Aguilera
October 27th, 2007
Services: At 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at 424 South Monroe St., Tucumcari.
Benino Aguilera, 86, of Clovis, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clovis....
Wanda Lee Bradford
October 27th, 2007
Services: At noon Sunday memorial services will be at the Elks Lodge in Tucumcari.
Wanda Lee Bradford, 73, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 in Dalhart, Texas.
Wanda Lee Ratliff was born in Flagstaff,...
Lawrence F. Fitzner
October 27th, 2007
Services: At 10 a.m. Monday funeral services will be at the United Methodist Church in Logan.
Lawrence F. Fitzner, 93, died at the Muleshoe Area Medical Center at Muleshoe, Texas, on Thursday, Oct....
Donald Gordon Strope
October 27th, 2007
Services: At 2 p.m. Monday services will be at the San Jon Cemetery in San Jon.
Donald Gordon Strope, 51, of Tucumcari died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 at his daughter’s home in Portales.
Mr. Strope w...
Ralph Clifton Richardson
October 27th, 2007
Services: At 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 a memorial service will be held at the Center Street Methodist Church in Tucumcari.
Ralph Clifton Richardson, 73, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007.
Mr. Richardson was bo...
Lady Cats drop finale at Hobbs
October 27th, 2007
HOBBS — The Hobbs Lady Eagles clinched the District 4-5A girls soccer championship on Friday with a 5-0 win over Clovis High in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Hobbs got two goals from Na...
Oct. 26, 2007 Prep Football Scoreboard
October 26th, 2007
Portales 60, NMMI 0
Texico 42, Tucumcari 6
Ft. Sumner 55, Questa 0
Floyd 47, Logan 16
Melrose 53, Clovis Christian 12
Nazareth 20, Bovina 7
Sudan 35, Farwell 20...
Cats get past district rival
October 26th, 2007
RUIDOSO — For the first time this season, the Clovis High boys cross country team beat a District 4-5A rival. Now coach Mark Bussen hopes it carries over to the district meet next week in Hobbs.
Th...
10-24-2007: Fishing Report
October 24th, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
10-24-2007: Tuck's Turf
October 24th, 2007
Just a few important things coming up in the near future.
Thanksgiving Turkey Scramble
Nov. 18 12:30 p.m. shotgun entry fee $20 per player, 4-Person Scramble. Teams will be selected by a blind draw...
Rattlers seek victory over Texico
October 24th, 2007
The 5-3 Tucumcari Rattlers are anticipating a hard-fought victory for their first district game with the 4-2 Texico Wolverines.
“Texico is much better than they played against Santa Rosa,” said Ra...
Watch out, things change faster than you think
October 24th, 2007
I recently remembered an occasion on which I was paddled at school. I’m sure this happened many times; but, frankly, I remember only this one occasion (my parents’ spankings were much more memorab...
10-24-2007: Calendar
October 24th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall 215 E. Center St.
Today: 6 p.m., Cow Patty Bingo sponsored by Class of 2008. Tickets are $10...
Yard & Garden: Fall's great time to plant shrubs, trees
October 24th, 2007
There’s no better time to plant hardy woody plants than fall. Weather and soil conditions are perfect for root growth and establishment.
Trees usually get the attention, but shrubs shouldn’t be o...
Community Notes: Pasghetti dinner, legal workshop for seniors
October 24th, 2007
Pasghetti, anyone?
St. Anne's annual "Pasghetti" dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday at Hammond Hall, 5th and Hancock Pasghetti with meat or vegetarian sauce, salad, bread sticks, iced...
10-24-2007: Police Blotter
October 24th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 10:35...
Altrusa nets $11,000 from party
October 24th, 2007
Tucumcari Altrusa International netted more than $11,000 during its annual "cash party" fund-raiser, which wrapped up Saturday night at the Tucumcari Elks Lodge.
Quay County Sun Managing Editor Chell...
Commission looks at possibility of road bypass
October 24th, 2007
Quay County commissioners are looking into what it would take to build a road, about four miles long, that would be a shorter route between the south side of Ute Lake and access to U.S. 54 before the...
Spay and neuter clinic gets rave reviews
October 24th, 2007
Thirty Tucumcari cats and dogs lost, er, their sex appeal on Oct. 17.
They were brought in by their owners to the free spay/neuter clinic, a one-day program to help petowners prevent their dogs and c...
Cavegirls down Clovis
October 21st, 2007
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Cavegirls got goals from Missy Marshall and Sarah McCoy and edged Clovis High 2-0 in District 4-5A girls soccer on Saturday.
Marshall scored in the second minute after halft...
Tucumcari homicide suspect nabbed in Washington state
October 20th, 2007
What started as a traffic stop by Grays Harbor Sheriff’s deputies in Washington state may have ended up nabbing a New Mexico murder suspect who’s been on the lam for eight years, according to Unde...
United Way raises $7,500
October 20th, 2007
The annual auction on Tuesday was the best ever for the United Way of Quay County.
“We raised about $7,500,” Doyle Frasier, president of the United Way, said.
Things started moving slowly at fi...
Birthdays, weddings, graduations ...
October 20th, 2007
Fresh from training...
Army Pvt. Shane A. Strand has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and recei...
10-20-07 Calendar
October 20th, 2007
Today: Noon, Ribbon cutting, Grand Opening or Brian Urlacher Cross Country GM Autoplex. Food, Fun and much more all day.
Today: 6 p.m., Altrusa Cash Party, Mexican Dinner, 9 p.m. dance to Limited Ed...
Few aware of New Mexico’s victims on death march
October 20th, 2007
Two weeks ago, we visited a while about my young friend from New Mexico State University, Debbie Widger, and her kindness in keeping in touch with old Aggies. She knows enough about us to know our hab...
Housing market will correct itself sans government help
October 20th, 2007
No one can now deny the obvious: The housing bubble, especially in high-priced real estate markets, has popped.
New home sales are projected to fall nationwide to 805,000 this year, down 23 percent f...
Parties should debate each other, not selves
October 20th, 2007
Yes, it’s early, but shouldn’t Democrats start mixing it up with Republicans?
That’s what was just suggested in a recent piece in the New York Times.
What we’ve been getting is a series of s...
Rancher’s girls just as good as any boy
October 20th, 2007
He was a good Dakota rancher with the stubborn Norwegian determination that allowed him to break even in the unforgiving country north of Mobridge.
He raised four children on the ranch. They were his...
October 1963
October 20th, 2007
Bill Speed was student council president for the 1963-1964 academic year at ENMU. ...Violet McBryde was named Woman of the year by the Tucumcari Business and Professional Women's Club. ...Thomas B. Ho...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 20th, 2007
SANTA ROSA 26, TEXICO 7
Impact: The Lions got the jump in the District 2-2A opener for both teams.
Records: Santa Rosa 7-1 (1-0), Texico 6-2 (0-1).
Difference-makers: Senior Jesus Roybal scored on t...
Oct. 20 Prep football scoreboard
October 19th, 2007
Manuel Robles scored three touchdowns, and the visiting Wildcats shocked Artesia 35-31 in a game broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Robles scored twice in the final 2:07, and Josh Bryant recovered an ons...
Clara Deane Rorabaugh Welker
October 19th, 2007
Services: Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at the Bella Vista Church of Christ, Bentonville, Ark.
Clara Deane Rorabaugh Welker, 86, of Bella Vista...
Lady Cats' Waters posts win at Hobbs
October 19th, 2007
HOBBS — Junior Caitlin Waters bounced back from a bit of an off-day Saturday in the New Mexico Military Invitational in Roswell to capture first place on Thursday in the Hobbs Invitational cross cou...
Artesia rolls in second half against Cats
October 19th, 2007
Thursday’s boys soccer match between Clovis High and Artesia was a tail of two halves. Unfortunately for the Wildcats, Artesia’s half was more productive.
Senior Aaron Ornelas and junior Rodolfo...
Wayne E. Lunn
October 18th, 2007
Services: At 10 a.m. Tuesday a memorial service will be held at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
Wayne E. Lunn, 83, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at his home in Tucumcari.
Mr. Lunn, formerly...
October 1964
October 17th, 2007
Arch Hurley and city crews sprayed mosquito breeding places to eradicate the threat of encephalitis from the Texas Panhandle area. … U.S. Rep. Thomas G. Morris returned to Tucumcari for a Democratic...
MainStreet envisions its downtown mission
October 17th, 2007
A renovated railroad depot, restaurants, shops, galleries and green space is how many see the downtown of the future.
“I can see that people are really interested in the Main Street revitalization,...
Pecan Bake-off yields sweet results
October 17th, 2007
The first annual Pecan Bake-off showcased 25 entries on Saturday.
“We are thrilled with the number of entries for a first time event” said Brenda Bishop, Extension Home Economist.
Judged the Bes...
Margaret Wieland
October 17th, 2007
Services: At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Margaret Wieland, 95, died at her residence in Tucumcari on Tuesday, Oct. 9 2007. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Wi...
10-17-2007: Calendar
October 17th, 2007
Today: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Southwest Quay Soil Conservation District, Forrest Fire Station.
Thursday: 5:15 p.m., Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation (GTEDC) Board meeting to begin...
Ornamental grasses low maintenance
October 17th, 2007
A ballet of light and movement is what you’ll get with ornamental grasses. Tough, graceful, shimmery and beautiful are possible ways to describe one of the best-kept secrets of the gardening world....
10-17-2007: Police Blotter
October 17th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 11:44...
Mindset key in discovering new truths
October 17th, 2007
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoug...
Lady Cats upended by Hobbs
October 17th, 2007
HOBBS — Things didn’t go too well for Clovis High’s volleyball team Tuesday night.
Hobbs rallied from a one-game deficit to hand the Lady Wildcats a 23-25, 25-18, 25-21, 26-24 loss in the Distr...
Carlsbad rallies to topple Cats
October 17th, 2007
CARLSBAD —Senior forward Kevin Barnhart scored one goal and assisted on another, helping Carlsbad rally in the second half for a 2-1 victory over Clovis High on Tuesday in District 4-5A boys soccer....
CHS boosters plan tailgate in Artesia
October 16th, 2007
The Clovis High Football Booster Club is planning a tailgate party before Friday’s nationally televised game at Artesia.
The game between two of the state’s most storied programs is being broadca...
Martha Shafer
October 15th, 2007
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Martha Shafer, 77, died in Dumas, Texas on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007,
following an extended illness.
Mrs. Shafer was born Jan. 30, 193...
Margaret Wieland
October 14th, 2007
Services: At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Margaret Wieland, 95, died at her residence in Tucumcari on Tuesday, Oct. 9 2007. following an extended illness.
Mrs....
QCS to launch e-Paper
October 13th, 2007
Starting Monday, the latest issue of the Quay County Sun is a mouse-click away.
Freedom New Mexico is debuting its e-Paper feature, and is giving readers a 30-day free trial to test the online versio...
Teen suspected of calling in threats
October 13th, 2007
A 16-year-old boy is suspected of making a bomb threat and making harassing/threatening phone calls to the Tucumcari Middle School on Sept. 25, said the Tucumcari Police Department in a press release...
United Way auction set for Tuesday
October 13th, 2007
The Annual Auction by the United Way of Quay County will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Bank and it will be broadcast on KTNM radio.
About 150 items will be auctioned.
Participants wi...
Lopez wins Arch Hurley election
October 13th, 2007
Pablo Lopez won the Precinct 1 post in the Arch Hurley Conservancy District election on Tuesday.
Lopez defeated incumbent David Foote 3,006 to 2,338 votes, according to the count announced at the con...
10-13-2007: School Menus
October 13th, 2007
The following are menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Sausage/egg biscuit, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Ravioli, roll, corn, applesauce, salad bar, s...
Births, Art classes, on the 'Net
October 13th, 2007
Birthday duo...
Skyler Jobe’s fifth birthday was Sept. 23 and Tyler Jobe’s seventh birthday is Oct. 17.
Their parents are Barbara and Elmer Jobe, Jr. of Logan. Their grandparents are Elmer and C...
10-13-2007: Police Blotter
October 13th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Monday
l At 8:02 p...
October 1953
October 13th, 2007
American Legion Post, No. 20, conducted a membership drive to attract Korean War veterans. … Mayor Tito Trujillo of Mosquero proclaimed an 8:30 p.m. curfew for all persons under 21. … Gov. Ed Mech...
Paul (Squeeky) Fields
October 13th, 2007
Services: At 1:30 p.m. on Sunday a memorial services will be held in the Assembly of God Church, Logan.
Paul (Squeeky) Fields, 50, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in Logan.
Mr. Fields was born No...
10-13-2007; Calendar
October 13th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., Pecan Bake Off entries are due between 10 a.m. and noon at Quay County ASAP office, 116 E. Main St. People’s Choice tasting: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Today: Six Shooter Siding Festival, Do...
Bovina, Farwell ready for district play
October 11th, 2007
There are years when entering district play with one or no wins would leave a team with little hope of making the playoffs.
That’s not the case this season in District 4-1A, where five of the six t...
Ralph Clifton "Clif" Richardson
October 11th, 2007
Services: Will be announced at a later date.
Ralph Clifton "Clif" Richardson died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Raymore, Mo.
He was born Oct. 10, 1923 in New Mexico and was raised in the state.
In li...
Rattlers take 7th at Melrose Tournament
October 10th, 2007
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers finished seventh in the Melrose Tournament.
The Lady Rattlers played the San Jon Lady Coyotes and lost in five sets during the final match Saturday at Melrose.
"The team...
Dowsing: Don't scoff, it really works
October 10th, 2007
When I was in high school, our neighbors across the road built a new house and drilled a new well. Before the construction began, the sight of them in the yard trying to find water with a small tree l...
10-10-2007; Calendar
October 10th, 2007
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari City Commission, City Hall, 215 E Center St.
Friday: 10 a.m., regular meeting, City Commission Finance Board, City Hall, 215 E Center St.
Friday: 6 p.m., r...
10-10-2007: Police Blotter
October 10th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 3:27...
Mesalands continues steps toward wind center
October 10th, 2007
An interconnection application between Xcel Energy and Mesalands Community College for its wind center was reviewed at the Mesalands board of trustees meeting Tuesday night.
“This application is an...
Six Shooter Siding Festival, marriages, birthdays
October 10th, 2007
Ready: Six Shooter Fest...
The first Six Shooter Siding Festival hosted by Tucumcari’s Main Street will begin on Saturday at 10 a.m.
The National Guard will open the festival with a color guard an...
Polling sites may be consolidated?
October 10th, 2007
Some polling locations in Tucumcari are expected to be consolidated if the state gives its approval.
Quay County Clerk Ellen White requested the consolidation because some locations have fewer than 1...
County extension could have new offices
October 10th, 2007
The Quay County Extension office and its agents could be looking at a new home. And it's right across the street from its existing office.
The Quay County Commission on Monday OK'd a request to seek...
James Warren Vinall
October 10th, 2007
Services: No services will be held.
James Warren Vinall, 79, of Willcox, Ariz., after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, died at his home, in Bonita, on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007.
He was born...
Bill Glen
October 10th, 2007
Services: At 1 p.m. Thursday, at Steed-Todd Chapel.
Bill Glen, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, from acute kidney failure after a brief stay in the Rio Rancho Health Care Center.
He was born July 3, 1...
Ram ground game leads to comeback win against Rattlers
October 6th, 2007
The Portales Rams recovered from an upstart Rattler team on the road, scoring 20 unanswered for its first win of the season, 20-14.
“We came out and just really controlled the ground game,” Portal...
Letters to Editor: Cooperative spirit to clean up
October 6th, 2007
I'd like to start this letter out on a positive note: Tucumcari has a lot of people who take pride in keeping their homes and businesses looking good. And I appreciate that as I'm sure many people do...
ENMU celebrates 1957 season
October 6th, 2007
When the Greyhound football team lost 45-20 last Saturday at Abilene Christian, it meant Eastern New Mexico University would again be just outside the Division II rankings.
But it meant something els...
Yard and Garden: Roses for fall planting
October 6th, 2007
Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, many perennials, vines and roses. Recent rain and cooler temps make an ideal environment for planting.
A great opportunity to see what you should be pla...
College ties bind friends and memories
October 6th, 2007
Last week was made special by a visit from Debbie Widger, Gift Planning Director, and Robert Peterson, Major Gifts Officer, from New Mexico State University. Yes, such titles sound quite impressive an...
10-06-2007: Calendar
October 6th, 2007
Today: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Center St. United Methodist Church Enchilada Dinner, 406 E. Center St.
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer's Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Mond...
USDA applications for EQIP program sought
October 6th, 2007
The USDA-New Mexico Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced that individuals who wish to apply for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) during FY2008 should submit their ap...
Community Notes: Gallery and B&B opening, Arch Hurley election
October 6th, 2007
San Jon Carnival
San Jon School and community are gearing up for their carnival. The theme this year will be “Battler of the Holidays.”
Events throughout carnival week include:
Elementary Schoo...
Accident claims life of Hobbs man
October 6th, 2007
One person was killed and two were injured Wednesday in a single vehicle rollover on State Highway 409 north of Nara Visa, the New Mexico State Police said.
The vehicle was traveling southbound when...
wedding, birthday, Arch Hurley elections
October 6th, 2007
Vows to be exchanged...
Vickie Stone and Frank Gutierrez, both of Logan, will be married at 2 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Logan Civic Center. All family and friends are invited to attend.
First birthday s...
County may see increase in population
October 6th, 2007
Population projections show Quay County taking a slight dip by 2020, according to the New Mexico Selected Health Statistics 2005 published this year.
From 2004 to 2005, Quay County had little change...
10-06-2007: Police Blotter
October 6th, 2007
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. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 4:40...
Denver Fisher
October 6th, 2007
Services: At 10 a.m. Wednesday services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Logan, with burial following at 3 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
Denver Fisher, 86, of Logan d...
Doris C. Griffin-Morgan
October 6th, 2007
Services: 10 a.m. today at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in McCook, Neb.
Doris D. Griffin-Morgan, 82, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at the McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Neb.
She was born Dec...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 6th, 2007
Muleshoe 64, Highland Park 0
Impact: The Mules appear to be cruising towards late showdowns against Bushland and Friona in District 2-2A.
Records: Highland Park 0-6 (0-2 district), Muleshoe 5-1 (2-0)....
Prep scores
October 5th, 2007
Goddard 14, Clovis 9
Portales 20, Tucumcari 14
Floyd 49, Dora 26
Muleshoe 64, Amarillo Highland Park 0
Fort Sumner 55, Mescalero Apache 6
Melrose 18, Valley Christian 6
Tatum 62, Clovis Christian 34...
Michelle Jeanette Maestas
October 3rd, 2007
Services: 7 p.m. Thursday a rosary will be recited at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari. At 2 p.m. Friday a mass of resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's.
Michelle Jeanette Maestas, 37,...
Friday area prep football capsules
October 3rd, 2007
Texico 40, Hagerman 7
Impact: Texico won its fourth game in a row.
Records: Texico 4-1, Hagerman 1-4.
Difference: The Wolverines used a balanced attack with 188 yards rushing and 117 passing.
Differ...
10-03-2007: Police Blotter
October 3rd, 2007
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. According to reports:
Sunday
l At 1:08...
Junior High Rattlers advance over Santa Rosas, 52-20
October 2nd, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers junior high football team won 52-20 Thursday against Santa Rosa at Santa Rosa.
The Rattlers junior high’s offense had 432 yards of total offense.
"We got off to a rocky start...
Rattlers aim to win on their home turf
October 2nd, 2007
The 4-1 Tucumcari Rattlers will play at 7 p.m., Friday against the 0-5 Portales Rams at Rattler Stadium.
The 2A Rattlers go into Friday's game after crushing Loving 48-0. Forty-two of the 48 points...
October 1966
October 2nd, 2007
Ray Nials of Tucumcari was the leading Bareback Rider of 1966 at the Big Ben Rodeos. … Mrs. Billie James Rose, who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband, Qu...
Births, Diabetes newsletter, FAA Leader: Brandon Sours
October 2nd, 2007
Newsletter for diabetics...
The Quay County Extension service is developing its own newsletter geared to Quay County families who have family member with diabetes. “Living Well with Diabetes” w...
10-03-2007: Fishing Report
October 2nd, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
Does it matter how much we do or make?
October 2nd, 2007
The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:2
God is faithful, by whom ye were called...
10-03-2007; Calendar
October 2nd, 2007
Thursday: 9:30, registration for Pecan Seminar, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., presentation on types, fertilizing, watering, marketing, etc. Bldg. A, Great Room, Mesalands Community College. Cal 461-0562.
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