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Flu prevention easiest way to stay well
November 29th, 2006
By Kevin Wilson
FREEDOM NEWSPAPERS
It’s often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Though the math may be different, it’s a philosophy that emerges every year about this tim...
11-29-2006: Calendar
November 29th, 2006
Today: 9 a.m., Quay County Commission, Commissioners Chambers, Quay County Court House.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from noon to 1 p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesday...
Some gifts don't require long ines
November 29th, 2006
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;...
11-29-2006: Police Blotter
November 29th, 2006
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 10...
Library fair begins Friday
November 29th, 2006
The Tucumcari Public Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Friday through Dec. 8.
It will include newly released works, award-winning titles, children’s classics, and current be...
Pilot of Cannon F-16 still missing
November 29th, 2006
The pilot of a Cannon Air Force Base F-16 fighter jet that crashed Monday in Iraq is still missing, Air Force officials said.
The pilot was not found at the crash site, the Air Force said. The Air Fo...
Mike Pacsirta
November 29th, 2006
Mike Pacsirta
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 306 E. Aber St., Tucumcari.
Mike Pacsirta, 94, died at his residence in Tucumcari on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006.
Mr. Pacsirta was bor...
Farrier forges new house of worship
November 29th, 2006
On South Lake Street, there has been a quiet transformation taking place over the past several months.
The former business of a trucking company is now home to the The Father's Forge.
It's a small Ch...
Rattlers drop two at season's tipoff
November 29th, 2006
The Rattlers fell prey to the Elida Tigers, 49-64, Tuesday night at Tucumcari.
“We need to work on conditioning. I told the guys we have a few kinks we need to work out. It's only the beginning of t...
School building gets a failing mark
November 29th, 2006
When testing is completed – by the end of January – Tucumcari Public Schools officials hope they will learn why their multi-million-dollar elementary school has cracks in its walls and at certain...
Holiday weekend: A good one for cops
November 29th, 2006
It was a quiet holiday weekend on the roads, according to officials of the Tucumcari Police Department and New Mexico State Police.
“We only had eight arrests this weekend and only three of them we...
11-25-2006: Calendar
November 25th, 2006
Monday: Quay County Commission meeting rescheduled. See Wednesday.
Tuesday: Quay County Commission will hold a closed executive meeting concerning the County Manager’s position. No action will be...
Canines rule: Pause and be grateful
November 25th, 2006
Although I wanted to write this column before Thanksgiving, the slave wouldn't let me use the computer because she said she didn't want me to lose the story she was working on. Well, I just waited unt...
Thankful to be counted at the table
November 25th, 2006
Thanksgiving dinner is when families gather? Right?
Wrong.
Not just families. Thanksgiving is often an open house. Hospitable families add to their family Thanksgiving by bringing in "others," pe...
11-25-2006: Police Blotter
November 25th, 2006
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 8...
Richard Lon Bull
November 25th, 2006
Richard Lon Bull
Services: 2 p.m., Monday at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa,Texas. A local memorial service will be at 6 p.m. on Friday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
Richard Lon Bull, 61, died...
11-25-2006: Community Notes
November 25th, 2006
City to honor National Guardsman’s Iraq service
Everyone’s invited to a recognition and appreciation presentation, followed by a reception, in honor of National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Braziel,...
Plans abound for Conchas Dam
November 25th, 2006
New camping and other recreation facilities are on the drawing board for the southside area of the Conchas Dam, said Gary Cordova, operations manager of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Conchas Dam Projec...
Shoppers make early Black Friday trips
November 25th, 2006
Sunrise sales on Friday brought out some of Tucumcari's early birds who wanted to take advantage of retailers' deep discounts.
"We were here at 5:30 a.m.," said James Mowles, who was shopping at Radi...
Turkey talk by third graders
November 22nd, 2006
Heaven Chavez, 8, and third-grade teacher Gabriela Walden put the final touches on a flour tortilla that ends up being a tepee. It's all part of learning about the meeting of Native Americans and pil...
Rattler season ends in Lordsburg
November 22nd, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers closed out the season 6-7 with a loss Saturday, 12-0 to the Lordsburg Mavericks.
“Our young men played their hearts out. We knew that Lordsburg was a great team going into Sa...
11-22-2006: Turk's Turf
November 22nd, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Hopefully the weather is going to stay nice during our winter months so everyone can get out and play and enjoy your course.
Another important thought: I will be comple...
Logan loses pair, San Jon splits
November 22nd, 2006
The Logan Longhorns, both girls and boys varsity teams, lost to the to the Des Moines Demons Tuesday night.
Both teams had foul trouble throughout the first half, even though the scores stayed close.
...
11-22-2006:Police Blotter
November 22nd, 2006
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...
11-22-2006: Calendar
November 22nd, 2006
Thursday-Friday: Tucumcari City and Quay County government offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Saturdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 14...
City gets new Senior Olympics director
November 22nd, 2006
The Tucumcari Senior Olympics has a new director, Corene Medcalf, who is looking for senior athletes to start preparing for the senior games next year.
“A healthy lifestyle for seniors in Quay Coun...
Church readies for Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2006
Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather together around the table for a traditional meal, but for some there is no family. For others, there may not be a chance to get together as a family this...
School Board hires superintendent
November 22nd, 2006
Acting superintendent Aaron McKinney was hired as superintendent of Tucumcari Public Schools by the school board Monday night.
He will receive an annual salary of $96,000.
McKinney replaces William...
Wilson arrested
November 22nd, 2006
New Mexico State Police arrested Grant L. Wilson, 43, of Tucumcari on Nov. 11.
He is charged with one count of criminal sexual penetration and criminal sexual contact of a minor, according to a polic...
Community Notes
November 22nd, 2006
Police seek fugitive from detention center, court
The Tucumcari Police Department are asking for help in apprehending Johnny J. Martinez, 25, who was recently sentenced to nine years in the penitenti...
Despite gravity we aspire to the heights
November 22nd, 2006
The natural law of gravity holds the solar system together. The moon orbits the earth because of their mutual gravitational attraction. The moon’s gravity causes tidal changes on earth but it isn’...
Bertie Marie Flint Ragland
November 22nd, 2006
Bertie Marie Flint Ragland
Services: Have been held.
Bertie Marie Flint Ragland, 93, died Friday, Nov. 17, in Clovis, N.M., following an extended illness.
Mrs. Ragland was born May 4, 1913 at Bar...
Tucumcari Gardsmen return to Tucumcari
November 18th, 2006
By Chelle Delaney
Quay County Sun
There will be much to be thankful for in two Tucumcari households on Thursday.
National Guardsmen Sgt. Anthony Lujan and S.Sgt. Jayson Braziel – the first two gua...
San Jon starts season with mixed results
November 18th, 2006
Receipts requested
Tucumcari Middle School requests residents save cash register receipts from Lowe’s food store. Each receipt collected between Sept. 1 and March 31, 2007 is eligible to help the sc...
Police sting nets 24 arrests
November 18th, 2006
With the temperature in the 20s, Thursday would have been a good morning to sleep in, to stay snuggled under the covers.
But for two dozen suspected drug dealers, there would be no extra sleep. At 6 a...
Community Notes
November 18th, 2006
Special to the QCS
Keely Goodgame, a member of the San Jon FFA Chapter, received recognition as a national winner at the 79th National Future Farmers of American Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 25-28...
11-18-2006: Police Blotter
November 18th, 2006
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
l At 6...
Two coyote packs meet : Girls and Boy's Basketball
November 18th, 2006
SAN JON – Friday night was the battle of the packs.
The San Jon Coyotes played the Dora Coyotes in the first boys and girls basketball games in 2A action.
The San Jon Lady Coyotes started the seas...
Where else can you turn a corner and find a friend and history
November 17th, 2006
During our forty-one years of visiting with each other via this column, we have mentioned frequently how very fortunate we are to live in a small town and a great county. While I was down south, I sur...
Thanksgiving a la green chiles
November 17th, 2006
While Thanksgiving usually brings to mind canned yams, pilgrim hats and cranberry stains on a white lace tablecloth, things may be celebrated a little differently in Eastern New Mexico.
That's becaus...
Hunger disappears from UDSA's vocabulary?
November 17th, 2006
Will you be celebrating Thanksgiving? Most Americans will.
But those who do celebrate should, perhaps, be conscious that not all Americans have reason to celebrate.
For example, the "homeless" – p...
11-15-2006: Calendar
November 15th, 2006
Today: 11:30 a.m., regular meeting, Substance Abuse Committee of the MCCH Council at Mesalands Success Center, Center St. All who are interested are invited and encouraged to attend. For more informat...
11-15-2006: Turk's Turf
November 15th, 2006
Turkey Shoot signup
Remember the Turkey Shoot Scramble on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Shotgun, Teams will be blind draw by the Turkey Committee. $20 entry fee per player. Many prizes and hopefully the weathe...
Rattlers prepping to meet Lordsburg Mavericks
November 15th, 2006
Most expect the Santa Rosa Lions to be in the Class 2A title game, and if they do so they would be 12-0.
If the Tucumcari Rattlers are to face the undefeated, they’ll have to beat another undefeate...
Wind brings invasion of tumbleweeds
November 15th, 2006
Trapped by an ocean of tumbleweeds, little Christian Madden Jr., 2, pushed aside a curtain and peeked out his window. Wide-eyed, he stared as his father stabbed twiney thistles with a rake, hurled the...
Charles R. “Bob” Keele
November 15th, 2006
Charles R. “Bob” Keele
Services: None scheduled.
Charles R. “Bob” Keele died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006 in Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Keele was born In Lovell, Wy., in 1940. He lived for many years in...
Clovis man dives into business
November 15th, 2006
When you sell a product that has no particular use within a 100-mile radius, it helps when your customers are your friends.
That’s the key to business for Jeremy Kitzhaber, who has taken a love for...
Board and super come to agreement
November 15th, 2006
William Reents, Tucumcari School Superintendent, and the Tucumcari Public Schools have come to a resignation and settlement agreement.
Reents has been on administrative leave since June 6 and was gi...
Questions about title transfer of Arch Hurley brings out large group
November 15th, 2006
With the water getting to be a bigger concern, about 70 ranchers and farmers met last night to hear the possibilities of transferring ownership of the Tucumari irrigation canal, which is operated by A...
Services set for Sci-Fi Grand Master
November 15th, 2006
Services: at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Campus Union Ballroom at ENMU.
While Portales people knew him as “Jack,” the Eastern New Mexico University professor and all-around nice guy, Jack William...
Being Thankful
November 15th, 2006
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be than thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100...
11-15-2005: Police Blotter
November 15th, 2006
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 1...
11-11-2006: Police Blotter
November 11th, 2006
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:
Monday
• At 3...
Put an end to policitcal season with smiles, laughter
November 11th, 2006
During the last few weeks, many of us have expressed our displeasure regarding the levels to which some of the politicians in our state and nation sank in order to try to beat their opponents. What ki...
Raindrops won't be fallin' on her for long
November 11th, 2006
Someone called it playing hopscotch.
My Clovis editor asked if it were a mission to live in every state in the nation.
I call it getting out of the rain.
And with the rainfall the Oregon coast gets...
Give thanks for vets
November 11th, 2006
Armistice of Nov. 11, 1918.
It wasnt until 1938 that Congress passed a bill making Nov. 11 Armistice Day.
But then came World War II and it produced its veterans, who were not recognized by WWI’...
Sci-Fi writer Jack Williamson dies
November 11th, 2006
The man considered by many the “Dean of Science Fiction” — Jack Williamson — died Friday at his home in Portales. He was 98.
A prolific writer, Williamson authored more than 50 novels and num...
Commissioners revise appointment procedures
November 11th, 2006
Several city comissioners and Mayor Mary Mayfield got into a little verbal sabre rattling over the way candidates for city agency advisory boards are appointed and the use of Robert’s Rules of Order...
Community Notes
November 11th, 2006
Police step up patrols...
The Tucumcari Police Department will be conducting occupant safety patrols from Monday thorugh Friday. During this time officers will be out enforcing occupant safety, includ...
Final votes counted
November 11th, 2006
QCS Staff
Quay County's votes were verified Friday morning by Quay County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Court, Ellen White.
The Canvassing Committee reviewed and verified the 3,576 ballots from T...
Rattlers march on
November 11th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers upset the undefeated Capitan Tigers to move on to the 2A football playoffs semifinals 33-30.
“This was an unbelievable game. Both teams played well and it went down to the wi...
Quay County official vote
November 11th, 2006
The Quay County official vote count for the November 2006 general was 3,675, according to the Quay County Commission and County Clerk.
United States Senator
• Jeff Bingaman: 2,236
Democratic Part...
Arthur R. "Duke" Primrose
November 10th, 2006
Arthur R. "Duke" Primrose
Services: 11 a.m., Saturday in the First Baptist
Church in Tucumcari.
Arthur R. "Duke" Primrose age 75, died suddenly on
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006.
Duke Primrose was born Jun...
Coyotes finish as runnerups
November 8th, 2006
By Thomas Garcia
Quay County Sun
The San Jon Coyotes six-man football team wound up their 2006 season as district champions and state runnerups.
The Coyotes met the New Mexico School for the Deaf’s...
11-08-2006: Turk's Turf
November 8th, 2006
Some people missed something special when you passed up the fantastic five-course Italian meal at the Country Club last Saturday. Tony Morano and his committee members — Peggy Shipley, Rick and Agn...
Found a good deal? God says to research
November 8th, 2006
Recently, some commercials have promoted products using claims of having “good news” in light of present bad conditions. You’ve probably seen them: The world’s about to be destroyed (or someth...
11-08-2006: Calendar
November 8th, 2006
Today: 5:15 p.m., THS Class of 2008 Parent Committee, Mesalands Community College Lobby. All parents are encourage to attended. For information, call 461-4437 or 461-2874.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcohol...
11-08-2006: Police bloter
November 8th, 2006
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 6...
Rattlers hoping to pull upset
November 8th, 2006
After their recent win against Dulce, the Tucumcari Rattlers are preparing to meet Capitan on Friday in quarterfinals of the 2A state playoffs.
“The people that come and watch are going to be in fo...
Theodore "Ted" Leroy Whatley
November 8th, 2006
Theodore "Ted" Leroy Whatley
Services: Have been held. Local services to be scheduled.
Theodore “Ted” Leroy Whatley, 71 of Vermilion, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2006 at his home after a short il...
Community notes
November 8th, 2006
Parents for 2008 meet
The Tucumcari High School Class of 2008 parent committee will meet at 5:15 p.m. today at Mesalands Community College Lobby. All parents are encouraged to attended. For more in...
Voters approve education bond
November 8th, 2006
Higher education officials in eastern New Mexico expressed gratitude Tuesday for voters in the General Election who approved millions of dollars for higher education in the region.
With 70 percent of...
How Quay County Voted
November 8th, 2006
How Quay County Voted 2006
(vote count is based on provisional numbers)
United States Senator
l Jeff Bingaman: 2,231
Democratic Party
l Allen W. McCullough: 981
Republican Party
United States Repr...
Voters OK senior funds
November 8th, 2006
With 90 percent of precincts reporting on Tuesday, 62 percent of New Mexico voters favored providing $16 million to benefit senior citizen centers across the state.
Bond A would fund projects at dozen...
Democrats claim big wins
November 8th, 2006
Quay County Democrats made a strong statement Tuesday, unseating an incumbent magistrate judge and electing a Democratic candidate for sheriff.
David Joel Garnett defeated incumbent Republican Magist...
Play hurt, pain later
November 4th, 2006
Mend now and you'll probably play later.
High school students who participate in athletics may experience a sports-related injury in one of their four years before they graduate.
However, playing t...
Bengals take league championships
November 4th, 2006
Bengals vs the Cowboys. No, it’s not Monday Night Football but rather the Tucumcari Junior football league championship, played on Thursday night.
The Bengals took the championship with a 16-0 win o...
San Jon Coyotes playing for Title
November 4th, 2006
The San Jon Coyotes, Quay County's only six-man football team, will play in their first state championship game today.
The Coyotes (5-2) will play at 1 p.m. today against the New Mexico School for the...
11-04-2006: Police Blotter
November 4th, 2006
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 12...
Rattlers next Stop: Capitan
November 4th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers will advance next week to the quarterfinals of the 2A playoffs after Friday's victory over Dulce.
The Tucumcari Rattlers grounded the Dulce Hawks, scoring all of their points i...
New Deputy Police Chief retuns home
November 4th, 2006
On Oct. 6, Ron Haley joined the Tucumcari Police Department as Deputy Chief of Police.
A Tucumcari native, Haley is the department’s second in command under Police Chief Larry Ham.
Ham was named c...
Former GM of motel arrested
November 4th, 2006
Douglas Ewing, the former general manager of the Tucumcari Holiday Inn, was arrested Wednesday on 20 felony counts for embezzlement, Tucumcari Police Chief Larry Ham said.
Ewing, 49, was arrested in...
Ute Lake Ranch Golf Course gets green light from ISC
November 4th, 2006
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) approved an agreement on Thursday that allows Ute Lake Ranch to construct and operate a golf course on the shores of Ute Lake, according to a news rel...
11-04-2006: School Menus
November 4th, 2006
San Jon
Monday
Breakfast: Toast and eggs, cereal, fruit and milk
Lunch: Fish, mac and cheese, broccoli, fruit, salad bar and milk
Tuesday
Breakfast: Bagels and yogurt, cereal, fruit, milk
Lunch: Ench...
Some people just don't do it
November 4th, 2006
Some people just don't do it.
These people are perfectly normal. They pay their taxes. They're law abiding. (They may take a drink or two, may even have a little too much, sometimes, but everybody...
Wood burning stove can lead to nightly drama
November 4th, 2006
Now that cooler temperatures are creeping in like mice beneath a breadbox, I had to do something I’ve never done before.
Use a wood stove.
The only heating elements I’ve ever known include hissin...
Canyons comfort recalls peaceful past
November 4th, 2006
Aggie finally talked me into driving to the canyons of home so we could enjoy the beauty and solitude as we perched on the rim across from Grandmother's house. For a short time, we were isolated and i...
Henry B. Blair
November 1st, 2006
Henry B. Blair
Services: 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
Henry B. Blair, 73, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 at the Baptist St. Anthony Hospital in Am...
Rattlers begin basketball practice
November 1st, 2006
Monday was the first night for Tucumcari High boys and girls basketball teams. Coach John Span laid out the game plan for potential junior varsity and varsity teams. Players, he said, were expected ...
Two Rattlers running in state competition
November 1st, 2006
Two Tucumcari students who placed in the top 10 at the district cross country meet last week will be competing in the 3.1-mile state cross country championships on Saturday at Rio Rancho, said Coach G...
