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Archive For November 2008
Texico wins Class 2A title
November 29th, 2008
DEXTER — The Texico Wolverines and Dexter Demons opened the 2008 football season in a lightning-shortened game in August that didn’t count. Saturday afternoon, they finished the season...
Prep football scoreboard
November 29th, 2008
Saturday
Class 5A
Semifinals
Eldorado 10, Clovis 7
Class 3A
Semifinals
Portales 42, Bloomfield 26
Class 2A...
Mules roll into semifinals
November 28th, 2008
WOLFFORTH, Texas — Muleshoe’s football team advanced — emphatically — into Texas’ Class 2A Division I semifinals on Friday night.
Senior quarterback Wes Wood th...
Friends give us new view of relatives
November 28th, 2008
Through the many years we have been visiting, we have mentioned the major privilege of living on one’s home area and knowing several generations of most of the residents. We know we are among...
11-29-2008: Police Blotter
November 28th, 2008
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 9:07 a.m....
11-29-2008: Calendar
November 28th, 2008
Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Logan. Call 497-3910.Monday: 2 p.m., regular meeting, Museum Board, Tucumcari Historical Museum,...
School Menus for Dec. 1-4 for House
November 28th, 2008
The following is the school menu for House School for Dec. 1-4. There is no school on Friday.Monday:Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, juice and milkLunch: Frito pie, corn,...
Muleshoe set to test Bulldogs
November 27th, 2008
MULESHOE — Muleshoe’s offensive line has developed a real appetite for protecting senior quarterback Wes Wood.
Every time Wood goes through a game without being sacked, he reward...
11-26-2008: Calendar
November 26th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St. Call 461-3451.Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. –...
Entries sought for Pecan Show on Dec. 6 at Festival of Trees
November 26th, 2008
The Quay County Pecan Show sponsored by the Quay County Extension office is part of the Festival of Trees on Dec. 6 at the Tucumcari Convention Center.According to an Extension Service...
11-26-2008: Police Blotter
November 26th, 2008
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 1:01 p.m.,...
Mitchell resigns from school board
November 26th, 2008
Albert J. Mitchell, Jr., a past president and member of the Tucumcari Public Schools Board resigned Monday night.
Mitchell resigned to become judge to the 10th Judicial Circuit, a post...
County approves contract to update detention center
November 26th, 2008
The Quay County Commissioners approved a $284,788 contract with Sierra Detention Systems of Colorado for upgrades at the Quay County Detention Center.
The contract will be for upgrade...
Dora sweeps Grady on basketball court
November 25th, 2008
The Dora boys and girls basketball teams began their seasons with a home sweep of Grady Tuesday night.The Dora Lady Coyotes used a 21-1 second quarter to rout Grady 60-37. Tori Varnell...
11-26-2008 Fishing Report
November 25th, 2008
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 an...
True Christians do more than talk the talk
November 25th, 2008
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to anot...
City watching its dollars, tabs clean up as priority
November 22nd, 2008
Tucumcari should be closely watching its dollars because funds from the state and federal government are being squeezed in the economic downturn, said several city commissioners at a regular meetin...
Auto accident claims Alva Carter Sr.
November 22nd, 2008
Friends and family of Alva C. Carter Sr. remembered him as generous, honorable and a hard worker.
“He was a big man with a big heart,” said Mary Helen Carter, his wife of 5...
11-22-2008: Library Books
November 22nd, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionGrace by Richard Paul Evans. A runaway girl and the two...
2008 House honor roll students
November 22nd, 2008
The following students from the House Muncipal Schools were on the honor roll for the period ending Nov. 6.AsKaren AcostaJeremy FoustKristopher FoustDeeAnn...
Learning to do without is one Thanksgiving blessing
November 22nd, 2008
Because Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, I was more than a little disgruntled when I overheard some people saying that they surely don’t look forward to it this year b...
Book signing set for local author
November 22nd, 2008
Local author Debra Whittington has released her latest book “Let’s Go To The Mountain.” The 476-page book features 366 daily devotionals.
“Let’...
11-22-2008: Calendar
November 22nd, 2008
Today: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Christmas Craft fair, pancake breakfast, bake sale, lunch, American Legion Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth St., Logan. Call 487-2803 or 487-9282 to rent a space.Today: 1:30-...
Community Notes
November 22nd, 2008
Nativity show plannedA community Nativity show will be held at the Mission to to benefit those in need. For the show, the mission is accepting anything pertaining to the Nativity, such...
11-22-2008: Police Blotter
November 22nd, 2008
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 a.m....
Friday area prep football capsules
November 22nd, 2008
Texico 28, Santa Rosa 21, OTImpact: The Wolverines advance to next week’s Class 2A state championship game against either Lordsburg or Dexter, who play today at Dexter.R...
Texico beats Santa Rosa in OT, advances to finals
November 21st, 2008
The Texico Wolverines beat the Santa Rosa Lions Friday night in Santa Rosa 28-21 in overtime. Texico advances to the New Mexico Class 2A finals next week. Texico will face the winner of Saturday's...
Prep football scoreboard
November 21st, 2008
Class 5A
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Clovis 31, Sandia 7
Class 2A
Semifinals
Texico 28, Santa Rosa 21, OT
Clas...
Foxes look for fourth 1A title in row
November 21st, 2008
Clayton has a streak it would like to end tonight. Suffice it to say, the Yellowjackets have their work cut out.
Clayton hosts three-time defending champion Fort Sumner in today’s 7 p....
Texico set to take on Santa Rosa
November 21st, 2008
On Oct. 17, the Texico Wolverines took over the No. 1 spot in state Class 2A football rankings and essentially clinched the District 2-2A football title with a 28-14 victory at Santa Rosa.
T...
Prep football capsule
November 21st, 2008
Muleshoe vs. LittlefieldWhen: 6:30 p.m. (CST) today in a Texas Class 2A Division I area round playoff game at Frenship High School in Wolfforth.Records: Muleshoe 11-0, Lit...
Mesalands rodeo ends fall season No. 3 in region
November 19th, 2008
The last rodeo for the fall semester was completed at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces last weekend with a strong showing from Mesalands Rodeo Team members.
Mesalands&r...
11-19-2008: Calendar
November 19th, 2008
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 S. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: ...
11-19-2008: Police Bloter
November 19th, 2008
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 12:47 p.m....
11-19-2008: Community Notes
November 19th, 2008
Young At Heart Choir set to sing SaturdayThe Young At Heart Choir of Albuquerque will be presenting a concert at Center Street United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. T...
Santos exhibit by late Max Henderson opens Saturday
November 19th, 2008
A retrospective of works by the late Maximilliano “Max” Padilla Henderson will open this weekend at the Eastern New Mexico ArtSpace Gallery.About 20 santos and carvings by the art...
11-18-2008: Fishing Report
November 18th, 2008
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 we...
Think about what you are doing ...
November 15th, 2008
A few of my recent articles have dealt with our thought processes. We must be careful about what thoughts we entertain because our thoughts can take control of our lives, eventually becoming expres...
11-15-2008: Calendar
November 15th, 2008
Today: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Anne’s annual “Pasghetti” dinner, Hammond Hall, corner of Hancock Avenue and Fifth Street. Tickets: $6.50 adults, $2.50 children 10 years of age and y...
birthdays for two year olds
November 15th, 2008
Greyson ushers in two with Elmo...Greyson Bollinger, of Tucumcari, celebrated his second birthday on &n...
11-15-2008: Police Blotter
November 15th, 2008
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. Monday l At 12:33 a....
Investigators still seeking details of crash
November 14th, 2008
Crash investigators are still trying to determine which of two vehicles involved in a fatal head-on collision Wednesday night was driving in the wrong lane, according to State Police Lt. Gary Ross....
Commission sets hearing date for owner of Sands Dorsey
November 14th, 2008
A hearing for the owner of the Sands Dorsey Building will be held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 24, the Tucumcari City Commission said Thursday night.
The building’s owner Bob Hengstenberg h...
IRS is holding checks for five area residents
November 14th, 2008
Some Quay County residents could be eligible for an an unclaimed IRS refund or economic stimulus payment from the government.The IRS has a list of five residents in Quay County who have a tax...
Mixed league bowling results
November 14th, 2008
Here are the Nov. 11 results for the “Wednesday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placings1st place- Aquaholics 1mo x2nd place-3 roses and a Thorn...
Game and Fish to hold meeting in Logan on antelope
November 14th, 2008
The state’s Department of Game and Fish will conduct one of its A-PLUS Northeast Area meetings at 6 p.m. Wednesday, at the Logan Civic Center, 901 Martinez St., Logan, according to a press re...
11-15-2008: Library Books
November 14th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionThe Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly. Harry Bosch and Mickey...
Common ground keeps friendship alive, lively
November 14th, 2008
Through the many years, we have visited much about teaching and the joys thereof. You have learned a little about how much I love and respect former students and how pleased I am to see them whenev...
Nov. 15, 2008 Football Capsules
November 14th, 2008
Muleshoe 34, Bushland 20
Impact: The Mules stay unbeaten in a Texas Class 2A Division I bi-district game played at Canyon. They advance to meet Littlefield (11-0), which also w...
Prep football scoreboard
November 14th, 2008
New Mexico
Class 2A
Quarterfinals
Texico 39, Cloudcroft 7
Class 1A
Semifinals
Fort Sumner 60, McCurdy 0
8-man
Fort Sumner advances to state finals
November 14th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE— Fort Sumner advanced to the finals with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-11 win over Magdalena. The Vixens (22-1) seek their fifth title in 13 years at 5 p.m. today against Animas.
The...
State high school volleyball results
November 14th, 2008
At UNM Johnson Center, AlbuquerqueFriday’s semifinalsClass 5AMayfield def. Clovis 25-19, 25-18, 25-22Rio Rancho vs. Las Cruces High, 6 p.m.Class 4A...
Lady Cats prevail in marathon
November 14th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — Each of the first three Class 5A state volleyball quarterfinals had a strikingly similar pattern Thursday night at the Santa Ana Star Center.
Clovis, earlier in the day a...
Area teams advance
November 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — So far, so good for the Texico and Fort Sumner volleyball teams in state competition.
Both advanced to semifinal play with three-game sweeps on Thursday at the University...
Area prep football capsules
November 13th, 2008
Cloudcroft at TexicoWhen: 7 p.m. today in a Class 2A quarterfinal playoff game.Records: Cloudcroft 4-7, Texico 9-0.Last meeting: 2004, Texico beat the Bears 3...
Lady Rams advance to state semifinals
November 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Hatch Valley’s roster for the Class 3A state tournament is dotted with players listed at around 5-feet, 7-inches tall.
Could’ve fooled Portales.
At one...
New Mexico state tournament brackets
November 12th, 2008
Class 5AWednesdayPool play game recordsPool A — Rio Rancho 5-1, Mayfield 5-1, Clovis 2-4, Gallup 0-6.Pool B — Gadsden 6-0, La Cueva 3-3, Manzano 2-...
Lady Cats place third in pool play
November 12th, 2008
The Clovis High School volleyball team went 2-4 in Pool A play, to place third in the pool. They will face Cibola, who finished fourth in Pool C, in a 1:15 p.m. game at Court 3 at the Santa Ana Sta...
Texico, Ft. Sumner come through pool play unblemished
November 12th, 2008
Two-time defending Class 2A champion Texico and Class 1A favorite Fort Sumner earned the top seeds following pool play Wednesday at the state volleyball tournament in Albuquerque.Texico...
11-12-2008: Fishing Report
November 12th, 2008
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 we...
Arch Hurley approves strategic plan
November 11th, 2008
The Arch Hurley board of directors approved Tuesday a list of long term and short term goals for its strategic plan.
One board member, however, did not approve the plan.
11-12-2008: Calendar
November 11th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 ? to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: No...
11-12-2008: Community Notes
November 11th, 2008
Rattler Reunion sets planning meetThe class of 1979 Rattler Reunion planning meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Elks Club.St. Anne’s to dish out “Pa...
11-12-2008: Police Blotter
November 11th, 2008
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.Thursdayl At 12...
Stuff can get the way of God
November 11th, 2008
And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for...
Lady Rams are young, but desire a repeat state volleyball championship
November 11th, 2008
It’s almost become a November tradition in Portales — along with the shorter days and colder nights, the Lady Ram volleyball team makes its annual trek to the state tournament in Albuqu...
Lady Broncos return to state after 18-year absence
November 11th, 2008
The last time the Floyd Lady Broncos advanced to the New Mexico state volleyball tournament, Buster Douglas had recently handed Mike Tyson his first professional boxing loss, the San Francisco 49er...
Cat Tracks — Undefeated through district
November 9th, 2008
Time and time again, the Clovis Wildcats finished drives in the Hobbs end zone. They didn’t start drives too far away.
Whether by interception return, kick return, fumble return, or po...
Lady Rams fall to Ruidoso in district championship
November 9th, 2008
RUIDOSO—The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team will be defending their 2007 Class 3A state volleyball championship this week as the District 4-3A runner-up to Ruidoso after the Lady Warriors c...
Wildcats and Rams both seeded third
November 8th, 2008
The Clovis Wildcats received the No. 3 seed, behind top-seeded Las Cruces and second-ranked Eldorado. The top two seeds are each 10-0.
Clovis, 9-1, lost to Eldorado 22-21 in overtime in the...
Quay native shares centennial with county
November 8th, 2008
In the same year that the city of Tucumcari celebrated its centennial birthday, a Quay County resident will celebrate his 100th birthday.
Horace Thomas of Tucumcari will hit th...
Roch ran footrace for office
November 8th, 2008
Dennis Roch won more than one race this election season.
Roch, who will represent Curry, Roosevelt and Quay counties as the new District 67 representative, was challenged to a...
Simple tips can help avoid gardening disasters
November 8th, 2008
Some lawn and garden mistakes are easily made, but a little bit of information can go a long way. Here's what not to do in your landscape in the soil, watering and pest categories.
Soi...
11/8 Police Blotter
November 8th, 2008
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 8:12 a.m....
11/8 Around Town
November 8th, 2008
Just turned two...Marquis Alderete Jr., will be celebrating his second birthday on Sunday. His birthday was Nov. 7. Marquis is having a SpongeBob party and celebrating his birthday with his s...
Bipartisanship good beginning for new president
November 8th, 2008
It is an exciting and historic development for an African American to be elected president of the United States. People still alive can remember when racial segregation was enforced by law in some...
Homecoming reminder of good times past
November 8th, 2008
Attending Homecoming at NMSU last week was a major treat for this Aggie who earned her first degree there 53 years ago. Seeing people with whom I had attended the College of New Mexico Agriculture...
Quay County official election results
November 8th, 2008
Editor’s note: Plus or minus notes difference from unofficial counts to official. President and Vice President of The United StatesDemocratBarack Obama and Joe Biden &...
11/8 Calendar
November 8th, 2008
Today: 5 p.m., Annual Veterans Day Dinner, American Legion Bingo Hall, Logan. Call 4887-9282. Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Lo...
11-7 Prep Volleyball Summaries
November 7th, 2008
State playoffsClass 1AFirst round
Floyd 3, Clovis Christian 1
Floyd 16 25 25 25
11-7 Prep Football Summaries
November 7th, 2008
Eight-manState quarterfinal
Melrose 62, Springer 0
Springer 0 0 0 0 &m...
Capitan ends Rattlers' season
November 7th, 2008
The 2A Tucumcari Rattlers ended their playoff run with a 42-17 loss to the Capitan Tigers at Capitan.
The 10th-seeded Rattlers were trying to turn the corner and defeat the seventh-seeded Ti...
Prep scoreboard
November 7th, 2008
Area
FootballRegular season
Clovis 58, Hobbs 0
Portales 48, Ruidoso 24Farwell 57, Anton 6White Deer 45, Bovina 31
Muleshoe 41, Fri...
First-round state volleyball matchups
November 7th, 2008
Class 2AJal (15-6) at Texico (19-2)When: 6 p.m. todayOf note: Texico is ranked No. 3 in Class 2A, but is the two-time defending state champion. The Lady Panthers, me...
San Jon football capsule
November 6th, 2008
What: 6-Man Football State Championship
Who: San Jon (4-5) vs. Hondo Valley (8-2)
Where: Hondo
When: 6 p.m. Friday
This will be the Coyotes&r...
Tucumcari football capsule
November 6th, 2008
What: 2A high school football quarterfinals
Who: Tucumcari Rattlers (3-7) vs. Capitan Tigers (5-5)
Where: Capitan
When: 7 p.m. Friday
The 10t...
Portales hosts Lovington in District 4-3A semis
November 5th, 2008
The Lady Ram volleyball team swept Lovington in both district matches this fall, and they’ll have to beat them once more tonight to have a chance to win the District 4-3A tournament champions...
Veterans Day observances set in Quay County
November 5th, 2008
Veterans Day services set for SundayThe Tucumcari Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2528 will hold a pre-Veterans D...
Voter turnout high in Quay County
November 5th, 2008
About 66 percent of all eligible voters cast their ballots on Tuesday, said Quay County Clerk Ellen White.
“It’s the most I’ve seen,” said White, who has been c...
Roch overtakes Tucumcari native Craig Cosner
November 5th, 2008
A Clovis native and former Texico school teacher, Republican Roch said he understands the issues that are important to Eastern New Mexico.He said he plans to make education his first priority...
Bowling Notes
November 5th, 2008
Here are the Oct. 29 results for the "Wednesday Night Out" mixed-league bowling teams. For information about mixed-league bowling call 461-2133.Team placings1. Drink-a-Lot2....
11-05-2008: Calendar
November 5th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 ? to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: No...
11-05-2008: Police Bloter
November 5th, 2008
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 3:18 a.m.,...
Harden returns to state Senate
November 5th, 2008
Clint Harden is returning to state Senate in an otherwise slow night for Curry County representation.
As of 11:15 p.m., state election totals show Harden winning 67.7 percent of the vo...
Two arrested, one sought in Tucumcari shooting
November 3rd, 2008
Two Tucumcari men were arrested, and another who is considered armed and dangerous is being sought by police in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday, according to a press release from...
Small changes can have great effects
November 3rd, 2008
I was using a 3-point hitch mower at work a while back and wanted the edge of the area mown to be neat and straight. The ground was rough, and although I was moving slowly, the fr...
Ruidoso sweeps Lady Rams to close district
November 2nd, 2008
One fact is clear after the Portales volleyball district finale at Ruidoso Saturday afternoon — the road to the District 4-3A championship runs up the mountains and through Ruidoso High Schoo...
Vixens top Floyd for tourney title
November 2nd, 2008
FORT SUMNER — The top-seeded Fort Sumner Vixens got a bit of a tussle from second-seeded Floyd before subduing the Lady Broncos 26-24, 25-15, 25-21 in the District 3-1A volleyball tournament...
Area teams awarded No. 1 seeds
November 1st, 2008
Three area football teams were accorded No. 1 seeds Saturday night
in Albuquerque for the upcoming state small-school football playoffs.
Texico (9-0) and Fort Sumner (9-1) earned first-round...
11-01-2008: Calendar
November 1st, 2008
Today: 8 a.m - 5 p.m., C.R.A.F.T. Fair, Quay County Exhibit Hall, Quay County Fairgrounds.Today: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., In Person Absentee Voting and Early Voting for the Nov. 4 2008 General Elect...
Garden checklist for November
November 1st, 2008
Garden Checklist for Novemberl Don’t get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them.l Place orders for seeds thi...
School Menus for Nov. 3-6
November 1st, 2008
The following are the menus for November 3-6 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.LoganMondayBreakfast-Pancake on a stick, juice and milk.Lunch-Chi...
Mother Road Rally elects new officers
November 1st, 2008
Mother Road Rally, Inc. has selected a new slate of officers. The new board members are: President Tracy Rascoe, Treasurer Jean Morency. Serving on the board are John Everhart, and Brent Byrd....
Celebrate your freedoms, vote as you see fit
November 1st, 2008
Being a member of the over-the-hill-gang certainly has its advantages because we can remember times that were and be thankful to have lived during them.
For instance, we can remember w...
11-01-2008: Police Blotter
November 1st, 2008
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 1:13 a.m....
Suspect in high-speed chase in jail
November 1st, 2008
An 18-year-old Texas man charged with armed robbery and fleeing from officers in a high-speed chase for more than 120 miles on Interstate 40 late Wednesday is being held in the Quay County Detentio...
births, birthdays and weddings
November 1st, 2008
McFarland to turn 95...R.H. “Shine” McFarland will be celebrating his 95th birthday. Family and friends are invited to the celebration between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 at...
