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Officials say Torres attacked in jail
November 29th, 2012
Hours after he was transported to the Curry County jail Thursday, former international fugitive and accused killer Noe Torres was attacked by the uncle of the child he is charged with helping slay....
Preliminary hearing set for teen charged in deaths of family members
November 29th, 2012
A 9 a.m. Dec. 7 preliminary hearing has been set for a Tucumcari teen charged in the death of two family members at their home earlier this week. Tony Day was charged Tuesday wi...
Area officials explore many avenues for economic development
November 28th, 2012
Patrick Vanderpool’s plan for improving Quay County’s economy is not complicated.
Tree project offering Arbor Day Foundation memberships
November 27th, 2012
The Tucumcari Oasis Tree Project helping in the beautification of Tucumcari by offering memberships to the Arbor Day Foundation.The fee is $10 and each person receives 10 free trees.R...
Former Quay resident helps in New York in Sandy's wake
November 27th, 2012
A former Quay County resident home to visit family over the holiday weekend recalled his time in New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy."The damage was widespread," said Chris Arnett, jou...
About 25 attend Mobile Office Day
November 27th, 2012
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez stopped in Tucumcari on Tuesday to listen to citizen concerns.About 25 people attended Mobile Office Day. Some asked Sanchez about the Ute Lake pipeline project and wha...
Business owners: Black Friday sales draw crowds
November 27th, 2012
Black Friday in Tucumcari turned out the community in large numbers.Rhonda Kandel, manager of K Mart, said the store had many special sales for shoppers. She said Tucumcari shoppers were fan...
Area agencies reach out to needy during holidays
November 27th, 2012
Two area agencies are working to ensure the less fortunate have a merry Christmas.Since 2005, the Helping Hands Hospice has raised money for their Angel Fund through ceramic angels, said She...
Residents call for petition to overturn animal ordinance
November 27th, 2012
Some residents called for a petition to overturn a new animal ordinance adopted Monday at a Quay County Commission meeting.
Menus — Nov. 28
November 27th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for Nov. 29 - Dec. 5TucumcariThursdayBreakfast: Biscuits and sausageLunch: Beef patty, mashed p...
Comments from the Canyons: Small-town living beats life in fast lane
November 27th, 2012
Through the years, we have visited about the joys of living in a small town and have had the pleasure of trying to explain some of those joys to people who cannot imagine life in such a sparsely po...
Letter to the editor: More conservative 'think tanks' than liberal
November 27th, 2012
Your anti-Affordable Care Act editorial (last week's Quay County Sun) credits the plan to cut health care costs to "a Washington think tank described as an idea factory for President Obama."...
Lauriault: Sometimes relationship with God requires reboot
November 27th, 2012
One of our children is notorious for taking off her shoes and socks in the car although she’s been told time and again not to do that. Consequently, wherever we go, we need to include...
Two killed in Quay County (updated)
November 27th, 2012
A Quay County teen is in custody after police say he killed his mother and stepsister in their home Monday night outside of Tucumcari.
Hospital holds ribbon cutting for senior program
November 20th, 2012
The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Hospital Thursday celebrating the new program Senior Solutions.
Animal hospital dedicated
November 20th, 2012
Thursday afternoon Father Hijgenus Anuta dedicated the building for the Tucumcari Animal Hospital with Jean Corey, doctor of veterinary medicine.
Year leaves much to be thankful for
November 20th, 2012
"Rejoice evermore... In every thing give thanks..." 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 18I have so much to give thanks to the Lord for this holiday season. Does that mean I had a year free of anything...
Menus — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for November 22 - 28TucumcariBreakfast daily: Cereal, graham crackers, yogurt parfaits, bagel and cream cheese, fruit, juice an...
Thanksgiving time to celebrate past, present, future
November 20th, 2012
As always, when we reach this time of the year, we have much for which to be thankful.Yes, Thanksgiving is a most special holiday and very definitely our own American holiday. We may think m...
Calendar — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2012
MondayQuay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County CourthouseLibrary Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., LibraryTuesdayCity Finance Board at 10 a.m., City HallPlanning...
4-H holds awards dinner
November 20th, 2012
Quay County 4-Hers held their 2012 achievement dinner and program on Saturday.This is the time of year 4-Hers are rewarded for their hard work and special people and businesses are thanked...
Lt. Governor Sanchez holding office hours Tuesday
November 20th, 2012
New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez will be holding a "Mobile Office Day" on Nov. 27 in TucumcariLt. Gov. Sanchez will be available to meet with constituents and provide assistance with i...
Cash party ticket holders split grand prize
November 20th, 2012
The two last ticket holders decided to split the $15,000 grand prize Saturday at the Altrusa International of Tucumcari's annual Cash Party.Pablo and Gonie Lopez, and Ruth Nelson were not p...
Mesalands hosting silversmithing open house
November 20th, 2012
Mesalands Community College is hosting an Artistic Silversmithing Open House Nov. 28 at the Farrier Complex.Attendees to the event, which will be from 5:30 p.m., to 9 p.m., will have the opp...
Police blotter — Nov. 21
November 20th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department:FridayAt 5:26 a.m., a man reported a suspicious...
Rattlers advance
November 20th, 2012
The (8-3) Tucumcari Rattlers advance to the next round of the 2A state tournament with a 45-0 routing of Mesilla Valley Sonblazers Saturday at Rattler Stadium.
Mesalands ex-president placed on leave more than once
November 20th, 2012
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees was made aware of Mildred Lovato's administrative leave at a California College before hiring her as president, said Association of Community Colle...
Official: Mesalands president search to begin next year
November 20th, 2012
The lengthy process of searching for a new president for Mesalands Community College will begin after the first of the new year, said J. Bronson Moore, trustee chairman."First of all, I wan...
Free dumping draws more than 50
November 20th, 2012
More than 50 residents took advantage of free dumping Saturday at the old Tucumcari landfill.This event was a success with a total of 4.6 tons of waste deposited at the old landfill, said Ve...
Two local teens arrested by State Police
November 16th, 2012
Two Tucumcari teens were arrested Friday, accused in connection with the theft of an assault rifle from a marked New Mexico State Police patrol unit. Police identified the two as...
California man killed on I-40
November 16th, 2012
A California man died in a two vehicle crash Friday morning on Interstate 40 about eight miles east of Tucumcari, according to state police.At 1:19 a.m., New Mexico State police...
Residents place flags on veterans' graves
November 13th, 2012
On Friday morning the community came together at the cemetery to put flags on the graves of our veterans.
Rattlers to face underrated Sonblazers
November 13th, 2012
The (7-3) Tucumcari Rattlers prepare for the first round of tournament play against a strong and underrated team in the 2A state tournament.The number five seed Rattlers will host the...
Digging up cemetery history
November 13th, 2012
You do one story on an old cemetery and before you know it you're labeled as the guy who writes about old cemeteries.That's what I was thinking recently when the phone rang and the lady on...
We must realize God has final say in everything
November 13th, 2012
Sometimes you just can't win.My wife was taking a youngster to pre-school one day and as they crossed the railroad overpass on U.S. 54, the child saw some cars on the sidetrack and commente...
Fishing report — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2012
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...
Longhorns travel to Tatum for quarterfinals
November 13th, 2012
The third seed Logan Longhorns will travel to play the second seed Coyotes Friday at Tatum in the quarterfinals of the 8-man state tournament."We did what we needed to do to advance past Mo...
Lady Rattlers take district title
November 13th, 2012
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers cross country team ended their season with a district championship and ninth place finish at state."I did not expect such a strong start when this season began,...
Group holds service for veterans
November 13th, 2012
The Daughters of the American Revolution held their veterans services Sunday at the Elks Lodge with several citizens attending.
Editorial: Public deserves to hear truth from Mesalands
November 13th, 2012
On Nov. 1, Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees Chairman J. Bronson Moore signed a letter informing college President Mildred Lovato that she'd been fired.The letter was not made p...
College board appoints signatories
November 13th, 2012
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees Tuesday appointed a new signatory and board member of the college's foundation in response to Mildred Lovato's termination as president."(...
Film features resident
November 13th, 2012
One of Tucumcari's own will be featured in the film "The Dust Bowl" on PBS 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday.R. L. "Boots" McCoy was born in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Dec. 1, 1926, and was raise...
Mesalands president fired
November 13th, 2012
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees fired its presidentOct. 31 without cause through a certified letter."We did terminate Mildred Lovato's contract on Oct. 31," colleg...
Residents honor veterans
November 13th, 2012
A dozen residents and members of the VFW 2528 gathered to honor veterans Monday at Tucumcari Memorial Park cemetery.
Cash mob highlights local stores
November 13th, 2012
The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce held their first Cash Mob event Friday.
‘Dad’ kept Aggies informed during WWII
November 13th, 2012
While remembering our veterans, I have been privileged to read a book about many of our friends during World War II."The Whole Damned World — New Mexico Aggies at War," The 1941-45 W...
Meetings watch — Nov. 14
November 13th, 2012
At the Tucumcari City commission meeting Thursday:• Commissioners Robert Lumpkin thanked the staff of the county clerk's office for a job well done during the election...
Police blotter — Nov. 11
November 13th, 2012
The following are samples of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department:Friday• At 4:40 a.m., an alarm was reported...
Election results canvassed by commission
November 10th, 2012
It's official. Quay County Commissioners completed a canvass Friday of the Nov. 6 2012 General Election and certified all results.Some 63 percent of the county's registered voters cast bal...
Records show Mesalands president fired
November 8th, 2012
Draft minutes from an Oct. 31 Mesalands Community College board meeting show president Mildred Lovato has been fired.
Two arrested following pursuit on I-40
November 8th, 2012
A 20-minute chase by state police Wednesday ended with the arrest of two Oklahoma residents connected to a burglary in Arizona, police said.
Unofficial Quay County General Election results
November 6th, 2012
Quay County General Election BallotResults unofficial until Friday's canvassPresident/Vice President• Barack Obama/Joe Biden, Democratic — 1,382• Mitt R...
Outgoing senator tours Tucumcari
November 6th, 2012
A visit to Tucumcari Thursday gave retiring U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman a chance to see projects he helped fund while in office. "It's great to actually see the projects which I fought for in Washing...
Mesalands president placed on leave
November 6th, 2012
Mesalands Community College President Mildred Lovato was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 31 in a closed-door executive session, according to board Chairman J. Bronson Moore.
Improvements for wells approved
November 6th, 2012
Grants were approved Wednesday at a special session of the City Commission from the Water Trust Board for improvements of three water wells at five mile park.For infrastructure improvements...
Fun run/walk T-shirts available
November 6th, 2012
Get Moving Quay County Fun Run/Walk T-shirts are available for those who finished the course. They can be obtained at the Quay County Extension office in the Terry Turner Building, 216 E. Center St...
Veteran service scheduled
November 6th, 2012
Tucumcari Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a service honoring veterans and active duty military on 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, Main and Second Street. Guest speakers w...
On the shelves — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.Fiction"Telegraph Avenue," by Michael Chabon. Fathers and sons in Berke...
Students donate food to ministry
November 6th, 2012
Kindergarten through fifth-grade students held a contest at the elementary school to see which class could collect the most canned and dry goods to be donated to the Ministry of Hope.
Altrusa hosting fundraiser party
November 6th, 2012
Altrusa International of Tucumcari is hosting its annual cash party at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Quay County Exhibition Center.The theme is "Country Barbeque." Attendees are encouraged to wea...
Comments from the Canyons: Hard to adjust to time change
November 6th, 2012
One more time, we have done as told and turned back our clocks in order to create confusion. We will now be on standard time just long enough to begin to get used to it before returning to daylight...
Bond C on way to passing
November 6th, 2012
With 61 percent of the votes in, state higher education Bond C was passing easily.That means $1 million for renovations at Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari.According ...
Dowell wins Quay commission seat
November 6th, 2012
Democrat Sue Dowell received about 60 percent of the vote and defeated Independent Wendell Smith in the race for Quay County Commission District 1.Officials said the unofficia...
Police blotter — Nov. 7
November 6th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• At 8:44 a.m., an...
Editor's Election Day blog: Ashley close to winning county seat
November 6th, 2012
Tim Ashley seems to be closing in on a Curry County Commission seat. Officials say Ashley is leading Paul D. Barnes, 1,660 votes to 1,540, with about 200 votes to be counted.Debbie Spriggs w...
Suit accuses ENMRSH of exploiting disabled
November 3rd, 2012
A lawsuit filed against ENMRSH last month alleges developmentally disabled clients under the agency’s care were forced to sleep outside as punishment and live in rodent or roach-infested home...
