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Newspaper delivery delayed
December 30th, 2006
Friday's storm has delayed delivery of the Quay County Sun.
The papers were printed in Clovis on Saturday morning as usual, but carriers have been unable to bring them to Tucumcari for distribution.
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Elks year end funding information
December 30th, 2006
Elks give funding info...
Each year, Tucumcari 's Elks Lodge 1172 BPOE steps forward to assist many efforts in Tucumcari and Quay County, said Raymond Parker, chairman of the Elks Board of Trustees....
Year in Review: January-June 2006
December 30th, 2006
Here are the highlights of the first half of 2006, as reported in the Quay County Sun. The second half of the year will be highlighted in Wednesday’s issue.
January
Jan. 1: High winds damaged roo...
Business to market the air up there
December 30th, 2006
A new business coming to town is hoping to fill some of Tucumcari’s airspace.
Retired helicopter pilot Vic “Span” Spankowski is working on opening a private ultra light aero park on an 80-acre...
Economic develop top priority among city commissioners
December 30th, 2006
City Commissioners were asked to name their top priiorities for 2007.
Tops among the commissioners were economic development projects and programs that would provides more jobs and increase gross rec...
Donald Ray Cain
December 30th, 2006
Services Pending
Donald Ray Cain, 66, of Conchas Dam, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari.
Arrangements will be announced by Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovi...
Notable Notes
December 30th, 2006
New Year’s party plans
Logan
Saturday: 8 p.m. to midnight, pre New Years Eve dance music by Julie and The High Mileage, American Legion Hall. $ 25 a couple, $15 per person
Tucumcari
Sunday: 9 p.m. t...
Happy is the heart that's at the right place
December 29th, 2006
When it comes to escaping, soap heads are so passé, however cute they may appear on the tour of Alcatraz.
Several soap heads were made by inmates to fool guards and give them time to break out of “...
Shelters opened for stranded travelers
December 29th, 2006
Families returning from holiday vacations and snowbirds making their way south were caught without shelter on Friday night because of the snow storm and the closure of I-40.
And there was more than a...
12-30-2006: Police Blotter
December 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:
Tuesday
• At...
12-30-2006: Calendar
December 29th, 2006
Holiday Closings:
The Quay County Offices and the City of Tucumcari offices will be closed on Monday.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., End of the year Community Church Service, Tucumcari Convention Center. All a...
2007:Time to begin inventory of good times
December 29th, 2006
Trying to select a favorite New Year's Day would be an impossible task for this woman from Ima because very few stand out a clearly as do particular Christmas days. Although we always celebrated that...
Brand new time to work together
December 29th, 2006
Yes, it's a brand-new year, but ... the nation – and the world – are still left with the same problems that made the world less-than-happy last year .... and the year before that, ad infinitum.
N...
12-27-2007: Calendar
December 26th, 2006
Wednesdays ongoing: Al-Anon Unity Group meeting 5:30 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Fridays ongoing: Alcoholics...
DWI patrols to begin soon
December 26th, 2006
Department conducting checks
The Tucumcari Police Department will be conducting a DWI saturation patrol from Monday through Saturday. The patrols will run from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., with a minimum of two...
Lynnsey Hall
December 26th, 2006
Lynnsey Hall
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at the Melrose High School Old Gym.
Lynnsey Joann Montgomery Hall, 30, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, after complications from child birth.
Mrs...
Clovis native Baskett playoff-bound
December 26th, 2006
IRVING, Texas — Hank Baskett had 32 text messages waiting for him when he reached the locker room.
Earlier in the night, it was Baskett and the Philadelphia Eagles who sent a message, dominating the...
Year-end service set for Sunday
December 26th, 2006
The 12th Annual End of Year Community Church Service will be at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
The program was started 12 years ago, by a former pastor of First Baptist Chu...
12-27-2006: Police Blotter
December 26th, 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
l At 7:07...
Council receives $150,000 grant
December 26th, 2006
An organization that serves eastern New Mexico has been awarded a federal grant of $150,000 for economic development, U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., announced in a press release Wednesday.
The Eas...
Church celebrates first Christmas
December 26th, 2006
Members of The Divine Connection church community celebrated their first Christmas in their new home on Monday.
"God has blessed us with a place to meet," said Fidelia Severance, a member of the comm...
Tuesday a day for deals
December 26th, 2006
Christmas holiday sales showed a boost over last year's figures, said several local retailers.
And the "day-after-Christmas” sales drew out a lot of hometown shoppers.
Retail managers said they w...
Park improvements planned for funds
December 26th, 2006
This summer, a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) grant will make improvements possible at Jennings Park and provide funds to hire six youths.
The $25,561 YCC grant will be used at the softball complex...
Tucumcari Air Force retiree dies in fire
December 26th, 2006
U.S. Air Force Ret. Lt. Col. William Frederick Frick, 91, died in an apartment fire on Christmas Eve, according to police reports.
Charles Dunn, deputy medical investigator for the state, said the ca...
12-23-2006: Police Blotter
December 23rd, 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 4:...
Tucumcari real estate market upbeat
December 23rd, 2006
Residential real estate sales in Tucumcari in 2006 were upbeat, according to the principles of several real estate companies.
"It's been a pretty good year," said Mickey Trousdale, of Trousdale Real...
Put all potential soul mates through the wringer
December 23rd, 2006
While Santa is always merry and bright and would make a good mate since he has 11 months off to do things like fix the sink, he’s also married.
Not to fret. As the end of the year offers time to re...
Secular Santa part of Christmas spirit
December 23rd, 2006
Merry Christmas!
At Thanksgiving, we give thanks.
At Christmas, we give gifts – and get thanks.
Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday.
Christmas is a religious holiday. But it's also a very s...
4-H competition rewards efforts
December 23rd, 2006
A late, great judging coach and friend of mine once told me, “John, you as a 4-H agent, have to do everything possible to ensure that competition is never phased out of the 4-H program. You always...
Celebrate, share memories of the season
December 23rd, 2006
While listening to a group of people talk about their favorite Christmases, my mind just naturally wandered into the past and the times we celebrated Christmas in the canyons. It then ambled to those...
Orlando Victor “Joe” Alarcon
December 23rd, 2006
Orlando Victor “Joe” Alarcon
Services: 10 a.m., today a Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Orl...
12-23-2006: Calendar
December 23rd, 2006
Holiday closings
Tucumcari City Offices will be closed Dec. 25-26; Quay County Offices will be closed Dec. 25-26.
Wednesdays ongoing: Al-Anon Unity Group meeting 5:30 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wed...
Write-in candidates sought for House
December 23rd, 2006
Because nobody filed to run for the school board in House, persons interested in running for those positions may still file as a write-in candidate, according to a press release from the Quay County...
Road construction partially completed
December 23rd, 2006
Construction workers were out in full-force on First Street Friday working to complete as much of they road as they could. Road contractor A.S. Horner had advertised that First Street would be open on...
Traffic stop leads to pot bust
December 23rd, 2006
QCS Staff
Suspicious activity by a driver at a Tucumcari truck stop led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of about 125 pounds of marijuana on Wednesday night, according to a press release from...
Coach aids hoops teams
December 23rd, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers had the opportunity to train Thursday with a former NBA player development coach and a current assistant coach for the Lobos.
Scott Peterson was an assistant coach for the San...
Rattlers, Cowgirls take third in Route 66
December 19th, 2006
The Elida Tigers swept Tucumcari Rattlers Route 66 Classic basketball tournament taking first place in the boys and girls brackets.
“We really enjoyed this tournament and hope they invite us agai...
Man convicted in famous case dies
December 19th, 2006
A man convicted of brutally raping and murdering a Clovis convenience store clerk more than 30 years ago died Tuesday in a state prison.
Stanley Deon Melton, who suffered a long battle with cancer an...
From cradle, to cross, to second coming
December 19th, 2006
Throughout this year’s Christmastime, I’ve been reminded of the familiar saying, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” We need reminders of Jesus’ historical life because so many people ar...
12-20-2006: Calendar
December 19th, 2006
Holiday closings
Tucumcari City Offices will be closed Dec. 25-26.
Quay County Offices will be closed at noon, Dec. 22-Dec.26.
Wednesdays ongoing: Al-Anon Unity Group meeting 5:30 p.m., at 1424 S. Si...
Donors help students recover from theft
December 19th, 2006
Christmas wishes can come true — something roughly 300 Clovis students have learned.
Clovis residents donated nearly $2,500 Tuesday to James Bickley Elementary School in an outpouring that raised...
12-20-2006: Police Blotter
December 19th, 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...
Commissioners set salary scale
December 19th, 2006
By Chelle Delaney
Quay County Sun
Salaries for Quay County elected officials were set for the next four years by the Quay County Commission.
The commissioners agreed that elected officials would rece...
Angel tree makes Christmas wishes come true
December 19th, 2006
On Saturday afternoon, 98 children were greeted by Santa Claus at the Wautonomah Hall. Each of the children was given a bag of goodies and a gift chosen especiallly for them.
This holiday cheer was...
Safe driving tips
December 19th, 2006
The New Mexico State Police caution that winter hazards greatly increase the chances of becoming involved in an automobile crash. Here are winter driving tips.
l Plan ahead and leave earlier. Don...
Weather causes few problems in Tucumcari
December 19th, 2006
Tuesday’s slush and icy roads kept many drivers cautious during the storm which arrived late Monday night
“We’ve been pretty fortunate,” said Tucumcari Police Chief Larry Ham. “It’s been q...
Community rallies to help robbery victim
December 19th, 2006
December didn't look like a good month for Stephanie Beltran of Tucumcari.
It was on Friday, Dec. 1, that Beltran, a manager at Pizza Hut, said she was admitted to Plains Regional Medical Center at C...
Plant may face slow journey
December 16th, 2006
Whether the proposed Clovis Ethanol plant gets the go-ahead for its air quality permit from the New Mexico Environment Department could be decided by mid-May, according to NMED officials.
A public he...
Couple finds love, degrees at ENMU
December 16th, 2006
John and Betty Ellis ironically met in a marriage and family class at Eastern New Mexico University in 1986. They had differing views on marriage, yet they tied the knot and put their education on hol...
Winners of Christmas decorating/lighting contest
December 16th, 2006
The Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce judged its annual residential and business Christmas lighting contest Monday evening.
Anonymous judges traveled around Tucumcari to decide the winners o...
Rattlers play final rounds of Route 66 Tournament
December 16th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers are playing the final rounds of their Route 66 Classic basketball tournament with games begining at 11:30 a.m., today at Tucumcari.
The Rattlers next game is 4 p.m., Dec. 29 aga...
There's more simplicity to Christmas
December 16th, 2006
Aggie and I stopped in Quay Valley to admire the beautiful tree decorated in memory of Bert Waterman. She was very pleased when she would decorate that tree and would talk about its being her major Ch...
12-16-2006: Calendar
December 16th, 2006
Monday: 9 a.m., regular meeting, Quay County Commission, Quay County Court House
Monday: 10 a.m., special meeting, Lodgers' Tax Board, City Hall.
Monday: 11 a.m., Senior Citizens Board, Senior Cente...
4-H 2006 awards for merit, achievement
December 16th, 2006
Quay County Council 4-Hers have held their end-of-the-year awards ceremony and elected new officers for 2007.
The 2007 Quay County Council officers are: president, Lisa Mitchell; vice-president, Roy H...
12-16-2006: Letters to Editor
December 16th, 2006
I would like to congratulate the leadership of Quay County including the Quay County Commission, the village of Logan, city of Tucumcari, village of San Jon and all of their citizens for the success t...
Yuletide has Christmas oddities
December 16th, 2006
Christmas does have a few oddities.
For example, say these words out loud: Jesus. Christ.
OK. Now say, Christmas. What's that? Did you say Crissmuss?
Well, everybody does, probably because that w...
Charles Parks Strain
December 16th, 2006
Charles Parks Strain
Services: Today, a memorial service will be held in Glendale, Az., and at 10 a.m. on Monday there will be funeral service at Steed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis.
Char...
12-16-2006: Notable Notes
December 16th, 2006
Udall's staff to hold office hours in Tucumcari
A staff member for U.S. Rep. Tom Udall will be Tucumcari next week to meet with constituents.
Christopher Neubauer, staff member, will be available to m...
Russell' s grab 'em at the Texas border
December 16th, 2006
A truck stop plaza developer plans to round up those semis in Quay County before they leave New Mexico and right after they cross the Texas border.
New Mexico businessman and entrepreneur, Emory Rus...
Animal control pact renewed with Logan
December 16th, 2006
An agreement for the housing and disposal of animals from Logan by the city of Tucumcari was approved Thursday night by the Tucumcari City Commission.
The commission had considered a similar agreeme...
$400,000 grant for train station in works
December 16th, 2006
The centerpiece of Tucumcari's downtown redevelopment will be its railroad station, which next month, will have $400,000 for improvements. The improvements of the Tucumcari Train Station will be worki...
12-13-2006: Police Blotter
December 13th, 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:
Thursday
l At 6...
12-13-2006: Calendar
December 13th, 2006
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholics Anonymous Unity Group meeting 7 p.m., at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Thursday: 5 p.m., regular meeting, Housing Authority, City Hall.
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting, City Comm...
12-13-2006: Notable Notes
December 13th, 2006
Tucumcarian picked as driver of the year
Terry Mills, of Tucumcari, was selected as Kraiser Transport, Inc. 2006 Driver of the Year. Mills received a trophy at the Kraiser companies annual Christmas p...
Getting for Christmas inside out
December 13th, 2006
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by...
Benjamin Luis Pacheco
December 13th, 2006
Benjamin Luis Pacheco
Services: 10 a.m., today a Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari.
Benjamin Luis Pacheo, 61, died at his home in Tucumcari on Frid...
Christmas light parade headliners
December 13th, 2006
Santa led the charge of the light parade up the hill on Eleventh Street as dozens sat warmly in their cars to watch the lights go by.
The annual Christmas Parade of Lights event – which this ye...
Merchants set for MainStreet project
December 13th, 2006
On Thursday, it was formally announced that Tucumcari had been accepted as a New Mexico MainStreet project. The designation is expected to help in the development strategy to revitalize the city’s d...
College gets $2 million for wind program
December 13th, 2006
A $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) was awarded to the North American Wind Research and Training Center being proposed by Mesalands Community College.
“We’re very excited...
Card game bridges generation gap
December 13th, 2006
My Aunt Helen died last week.
She was 84 and the last of my mother’s bridge group.
Her death is a marker of memories and a reminder that those of my generation are becoming the family sentinels.
She...
Violin maker straddling two centuries
December 9th, 2006
Rudy Gonzales is known locally as a sign painter. But here in the 21st century, Gonzales is really a 17th century artist and craftsman.
When he paints signs, he does it the old-fashioned way.
You won...
Man convicted of vehicular homicide
December 9th, 2006
A jury found an Albuquerque man, Steven Chavez, guilty on Wednesday of vehicular homicide under the influence of intoxicating liquors in connection with the death of James Callison, 34, of Tucumcari,...
State approves MainStreet for Tucumcari
December 9th, 2006
It's official. Tucumcari's Main Street is now part of the MainStreet program.
Rick Homans, the state's secretary of economic development, on Thursday made the announcement at Lena's restaurant, which...
Elida overtakes San Jon
December 9th, 2006
Quay County teams are reeling after encountering the Elida Tigers.
The San Jon Coyotes dropped to 2-4 after they fell prey to the Tigers Friday night.
And, several weeks ago Elida beat the Rattlers...
12-06-2006: Calendar
December 6th, 2006
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from noon to 1 p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesdays ongoing: Vintage Quilting Society meets 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen’s Buil...
Rattlers wrestlers take No. 8 spot
December 6th, 2006
By Thomas Garcia
Quay County Sun
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team placed eighth overall at the Randall Greater Gold invite at Amarillo.
“We are very happy with how we did on our first outing. W...
Cecilio Pat Garcia
December 6th, 2006
Cecilio Pat Garcia
Services: At 6 p.m., today at there will be a celebration of his life at the French Mortuary in Albuquerque; on Thursday there will be funeral service at First Family Church; an at...
12-06-2006: Police Blotter
December 6th, 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
l At 7:19...
Rattlers pull split at home
December 6th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers improved to 1-2 after a 75-63 win over the Fort Sumner Foxes Tuesday night.
“We did very well tonight. We worked on keeping scoring opportunities down and making sure we pick...
Owners consider relocating Sonic
December 6th, 2006
By Quay County Sun
The owners of the Sonic drive-in are considering moving the fast-food restaurant to a new location in Tucumcari, said Donna Volz, regional marketing director for Merrit Group Sonic...
Logan administrator keeps eye on growth
December 6th, 2006
This month Larry Wallin, administrator of the Village of Logan, celebrates 13 years at the position. The Quay County Sun visited with Wallin to learn what changes have occurred and what challenges fac...
Vadals shoot out windows of car, shops, residences
December 6th, 2006
During October and November there have been 80 cases of vandalism in Tuucumcari - most of which have involved broken windows in vehicles, residences and businesses, police records shows.
Between Thur...
Air show to continue in Tucumcari
December 6th, 2006
Tucumcari’s air show will be flying again.
Members of the Tucumcari Rotary Club have agreed to sponsor the Tucumcari Air Show in 2007, said the club's president Elmer Schuster.
In fact, a date of...
12-02-2006: Turk's Turf
December 2nd, 2006
Brrrrr. It is chilly, and it is nice to be back in town from my trip to Phoenix for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Happy Holiday Season to all! Another reminder to all of the folks who want to set up a speci...
Rattlers drop to 0-2 mark
December 2nd, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers moved to 0-2 after a 58-76 loss to the Estancia Bears Thursday night at Tucumcari.
The Rattlers trailed the Tigers early in the first period 12-20. Rattlers center Drew White s...
Ready to wrestle
December 2nd, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattler wrestling team is competing in the Randall Greater Gold invite today.
Tucumcari has 17 wrestlers in its program and five wrestlers who placed in last year's state tournament re...
12-02-2006: Community Notes
December 2nd, 2006
QCS Staff
The Chinese Gold Dragon Acrobats are bringing their show to Tucumcari.
An additional show for the 2006 line-up, the acrobats’ appearance is sponsored by the Quay Council for Arts and Huma...
12-02-2006: Calendar
December 2nd, 2006
Saturdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Saturdays ongoing: Narcotics Anonymous Roadrunner Group meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Anne...
All aboard te Rock Island Line
December 2nd, 2006
"Do yuh hear that whistle down the line?
I figure that it’s engine number forty nine,
She’s the only one that’ll sound that way.
On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe!”
That’s a song th...
Cold weather values remain constants
December 2nd, 2006
Through the years, we have visited much about the weather and its ever-changing attributes. The sudden changes are the ones that really catch our attention and cause us to wonder what will happen next...
Kanas man suicide victim
December 2nd, 2006
By Quay County Sun
A 34-year-old Wichita, Kan., man, an apparent suicide victim, was found dead in his car by a motorist early Thursday morning on West Route 66 in Tucumcari, police said.
Officers fou...
12-02-2006: Police Blotter
December 2nd, 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
l At 4:33...
LaVonne "Bonnie" Bruhn Paulk
December 2nd, 2006
LaVonne "Bonnie" Bruhn Paulk
Services:10 a.m., today, graveside services will be at the Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas.
LaVonne "Bonnie" Bruhn Paulk, 83, died Monday Nov. 27, 2006. in Oklahoma City.
...
Riding for a reason
December 2nd, 2006
Michelle J. Thompson of Glen Ellyn Ill., has been traveling by bicycle since Oct. 21 on Historic Route 66 from Chicago, Ill. to Costa Mesa, Calif. Her goal is to raise money to help her brother John...
City opens up spot on planning board
December 2nd, 2006
City Commissioners voted to change the boundaries for citizens who serve the Planning Commission and Zoning Board and city manager Richard Primrose gave his official notice of resignation at Thursday...
City's Primrose tapped for county manager post
December 2nd, 2006
The Quay County Commission agreed to hire Richard Primrose, the city manager of Tucumcari, to be its new county manager at its Wednesday meeting.
Franklin McCasland chair of the commission said Prim...
