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Thursday area prep capsules — Dec. 30
December 30th, 2010
Boys Dora 52, Elida 45 Records: Dora 5-5, Elida 4-4. Recap: Dora scored 28 fourth-quarter points and snapped a three-game losing streak. Freshman Dylan Privett sco...
Lady Rams claim Wildcat Classic title
December 30th, 2010
By Clarence Plank
PNT staff writer
cplank@pntonline.com
LITTLEFIELD, Texas — The Portales Lady Rams cruised to the Wildcat Classic championship Thursday night with a 44-1...
Lady Wolverines take third in tournament
December 30th, 2010
Texico’s girls lost their perfect record this week in the Plateau Wireless Classic, but they got out of it what coach Keith Durham wanted.
Twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper combined for 2...
Tournament capsules — Dec. 29
December 30th, 2010
Boys
• Amarillo Tascosa advanced to the finals of the Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic on Wednesday, overcoming a nine-point halftime deficit by holding St. Michael’s to two...
Rams post win in double OT
December 29th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams were looking for an easy win against Class 4A newcomer Atrisco Heritage Academy on Wednesday at the Stu Clark Tournament.
Atrisco gave the Rams more...
Lady Rams advance to semifinals
December 29th, 2010
LITTLEFIELD — The Portales Lady Rams slipped past by Friona 27-13 at the Wildcat Classic on Wednesday.
Portales held Friona to five points in the second half.
Macy Mitchell (6-4...
Emergency departments work through holidays
December 29th, 2010
The holiday season means business as usual for Tucumcari emergency workers.
Tucumcari Police Department Detective Sgt. Patricia Lopez said the city experiences a spike in property crimes, in...
Press release: Cold weather means pruning time
December 29th, 2010
It's pruning time! Here are some things to keep in mind before taking saw in hand. Tree age Pruning is important when trees are young. Trees can be trained th...
Changing tides settle into steadfast working rhythm
December 29th, 2010
As the year comes to a close, I am filled with a sense of enthusiasm for what the new year will bring. I can honestly say this feeling is due to the fact that we have a full staff at the Quay...
Martin makes myriad music
December 28th, 2010
I can’t remember how many songs Martin wrote, probably half of my notebook full of livin’ room hits. I guess nobody knew me as well as Martin. All those sad love songs, honky tonk...
New year means new chance
December 28th, 2010
As 2011 creeps ever closer, it’s time for us to draw our lines in the proverbial sand and resolve to improve ourselves. Whether that may be finishing a long-forestalled project, cutting...
Gift cards ease Christmas panic
December 28th, 2010
Did you get a little piece of plastic in your stocking this Christmas? Business experts say Americans gave a record amount of gift cards this Christmas. According to the National Retail Found...
Community calendar — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2010
Jan. 10 Quay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Court House. Service clubs Altrusa Club of Tucumcari: First and third Wednesday of each month, noon, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801...
Robertson edges Rams
December 28th, 2010
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Fifth-ranked Robertson ended Portales’ modest four-game win streak, beating the Rams 51-48 Tuesday in the first round of the Stu Clark Tournament
Portales coach...
El Paso Coronado hands Lady Wolverines first loss
December 28th, 2010
The defending Class 2A state champion Texico Lady Wolverines were looking for a test in the Plateau Wireless Classic, and they got one in their first game.
Class 5A El Paso Coronado overwhel...
Obama falls short on Guantanamo policy
December 28th, 2010
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has pretty much confirmed what most observers have taken to be a done deal, anyway. Despite President Barack Obama&...
Residents greet new year in different ways
December 28th, 2010
Just as we begin to enjoy one calendar, we have to change in order to keep up with the years. These years seem to speed by, leaving many of us breathless and wondering what has happened.
Alt...
School menus — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2010
The following are menus for schools in Quay County. House Tuesday Breakfast: Toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, variety of cerea...
Looking back — Dec. 22
December 28th, 2010
December 1954
LeDeane Studio celebrated eight years of business by giving away prizes. The winners included Shara Latham, Joanne Hall, Sandra Ellis and Mrs. L.L. Roach.
Members...
Police blotter — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
At...
Senior menu — Dec. 29
December 28th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Dec. 30 — Jan. 5 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Chicken primavera, sweet carrots, au gratin potatoes, pumpkin spic...
God's power alters lives, souls
December 27th, 2010
Recently, I overheard a conversation between some farmers and a scientist who works to develop new varieties of agricultural plants. The scientist described how plant geneticists had...
Deregulation lead to recession
December 27th, 2010
The economic recession we are in is the direct result of deregulation of the financial industry. With the facts staring us in the face some (new...
Hostile holiday horse holds hostage
December 22nd, 2010
So, in case you haven’t noticed yet, it’s almost Christmas. I thought this might be a good opportunity to share a story about one of my most memorable Christmases of all time.
Th...
School board candidates announced
December 22nd, 2010
Tuesday was the last day for filing for Quay County school board candidates. Belowis a list of those candidates. Only one race is contested; however, all districts have a bond question so there w...
St. Nick actually existed
December 22nd, 2010
Merry Christmas, or -- if you prefer -- Season’s Greetings or even Happy Nondenominational Holiday. To be honest, my Christmas spirit just kicked in on Monday. I know to many thi...
Senior menu — Dec. 22
December 22nd, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Dec. 23 - 29 for the Tucumcari Senior Center. Thursday Steak and stuff, spinach, parmesan potato rounds, wheat roll and margarine, lemon bar...
Police blotter — Dec. 22
December 22nd, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday • At 11 a.m., an anonymous c...
Wildcat push record to 8-1, defeat Rio Rancho
December 21st, 2010
Clovis coach J.D. Isler thinks the Wildcats can be a lot better once 2011 rolls around. But he’s pretty happy with how they’re doing in 2010.
The Wildcats moved to 8-1 on the sea...
Undefeated Canyon rolls past Lady Cats
December 21st, 2010
CANYON, Texas — Clovis coach Jeff Reed knew his young team would have its hands full trying to knock perennial Texas power Canyon from the ranks of the unbeaten.
Nicole Hampton put the...
Christmas brings back memories
December 21st, 2010
By the time this is printed, we should have most of the major Christmas tasks completed and should be thinking about plans for Christmas Day. Remember when we were children and these la...
Looking back — Dec. 22
December 21st, 2010
December 1952 The Furr's food store held its grand opening and customers registered to win a new universal gas range stove. Customers also received a free Coca-Cola six pack wi...
Community calendar — Dec. 22
December 21st, 2010
Tuesday Planning and Zoning Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., City Hall. Wednesday Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City Hall. Thursday Hou...
Iraqi Christians face persecution
December 21st, 2010
One of the more unfortunate consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq has been the virtual decimation of the already-small Christian community in Iraq. Christians were hardly immune from persecutio...
Cowboy contemplates Christ child's cattle
December 21st, 2010
Have you given any thought to whether there were any cows in the barn on Christmas Eve that night two thousand and ten years ago? All Luke says is there was...
Prep capsules — Dec. 20
December 20th, 2010
Boys
Monday
Farwell 72, Dora 41
• Records: Dora 4-5, Farwell 11-1
• Recap: Farwell showed why it’s ranked seventh in C...
Christmas brings Jesus' good news
December 20th, 2010
The advent clock is ticking down to the final days and hours before the arrival of Christmas. Just about everywhere I go people are asking if I am ready for Christmas and I give them a resou...
Prepbasketball capsules — Dec. 18
December 18th, 2010
Saturday
Boys
Fort Sumner 61, Dora 39
Dora 9 15 10 5 — 39
Ft. Sumner 17 16 13 15 — 61
• Records:...
Cats earn split on trip
December 18th, 2010
ALAMOGORDO — A southern New Mexico two-step is over with a split for the Clovis Wildcats.
Senior forward Craig Cook had 11 of his game-high 20 points in a 24-7 third quarter, pushing C...
Onate hands Cats first setback
December 17th, 2010
LAS CRUCES — Clovis’ tour through southern New Mexico took a hit Friday night, as host Onate took a 65-59 win over the visiting Wildcats.
Tim Jacobs had a game-high 21 points to...
Class 3A all-state football
December 16th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association
FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback: Jacob Jameson, Lovington, Sr. Running backs: Brandon Branch, Albuquerque Academy, Sr.;...
Three Wildcats earn second-team all-state
December 15th, 2010
State champion Mayfield landed five players on the Class 5A all-state football first team, including senior running back Brandon Betancourt, who rushed for 216 yards in the Trojans’ 69-42 win...
Class 5A all-state football team
December 15th, 2010
New Mexico High School Coaches Association all-state
Class 5A
First team
Offense
Quarterback: Ryan Trujillo, Manzano, Sr.
Ru...
GOP appointments reflect party in stasis
December 15th, 2010
The Republicans, having won back control of the House of Representatives with campaigns that suggested they had learned their lessons about extravagant spending during the Bush years, named their c...
FFA kids prove sharper than their herd
December 15th, 2010
My hat is off to parents who have a job in town but insist on raising their kids in a “rural lifestyle.” Fifty or so thousand young people were at the National FFA Convention in Indiana...
People perceive prettiness
December 15th, 2010
While at a restaurant drive-thru last week, I encountered a nice lady, maybe a little older than me, who told me ... well, I can't tell you exactly what she told me as it may prove a tad PG-13 for...
Arturo Grajeda named student of month
December 15th, 2010
Arturo Grajeda has been named Teenager or Student of the Month by the Tucumcari Elks Lodge.
Arturo Grajeda, 16 is the son of Arturo and Alma Grajeda of Tucumcari.
He is a sophomore at...
Fishing report — Dec. 15
December 15th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information availablefrom area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses...
Police blotter — Dec. 15
December 15th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday • At 4:56 a.m., an al...
Looking back — Dec. 15
December 14th, 2010
December 1969
Four armed robbers were captured by the New Mexico State Police, Quay County Sheriff's office. The four men robbed the Cedar Hill Grocery store 16 miles ea...
Community calendar — Dec. 15
December 14th, 2010
Friday
Library Advisory Board at noon, Tucumcari Public Library.
Sunday
Country western gospel singer Suzy Gayle at 6 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church.
Dec. 28
Planni...
Fourth annual Pecan Treasures Food Show results
December 14th, 2010
The fourth annual Pecan Treasures Food Show was held Friday with 15 delicious entries. The judges had a hard time selecting winners from the entries. One of the main criteria for select...
Comments from the Canyons: Quay tree tradition lives on
December 14th, 2010
We have a number of Christmas traditions in our county and can trace many of
them back to other countries and times before our county came into being. We also
have some more recent tr...
Baby Jesus grew up to be Lord
December 13th, 2010
At Christmastime most people are content to dwell on Jesus’ first coming – the drama surrounding his birth presented in the first few chapters of Matthew and Luke in the Bible. They rem...
Cats top Demons for tourney title
December 11th, 2010
SANTA FE — Senior Lathan Lieb made sure Clovis High wouldn’t get off to another slow start Saturday night.
Lieb hit three of his five 3-pointers in the first quarter, keeping the...
Lady Rams Fall to La Cueva in third-place game
December 11th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Senior Jamie Parker scored 17 points Saturday night as La Cueva defeated Portales 44-29 in the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invite.
La Cueva built a 19-11 halftime le...
Lady Cats bow to Roswell High in finals
December 11th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Roswell High’s Shanice Steenholdt was too much for Clovis High’s girls Saturday night.
The 6-foot senior post scored 16 points and dominated the paint en route...
Lady Cats top Portales to reach Mel Otero finals
December 10th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s girls struggled to get going Tuesday night against rival Portales, but quickly righted the ship.
The Lady Wildcats took control by outscoring PHS 13-2...
Cats roll by Valley, gain finals
December 10th, 2010
SANTA FE — For the second day in a row, the Clovis High boys got off to a slow start.
This time, though, it wasn’t a 19-point, first-quarter deficit the way it was in Thursday&rs...
Rams overwhelm outmanned NMMI
December 10th, 2010
ROSWELL — Portales’ pressure defense overwhelmed New Mexico Military from the start and keyed the Rams to a 74-20 rout of the struggling Colts on Friday night.
While NMMI had a t...
Lady Rams beat host Rio Rancho
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Portales junior Macy Mitchell scored 14 points — all in the first half — to lead the Portales Lady Rams to a 40-26 win over host Rio Rancho High on Thursday in the qu...
Cats subdue Volcano Vista in OT
December 9th, 2010
SANTA FE — Things couldn’t have started off any worse for Clovis High’s boys Thursday.
The Wildcats found themselves down 21-2 to Volcano Vista late in the first quarter of...
Lady Cats pull away from Cruces
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Clovis High’s girls, defending champions in the Mel Otero Invite, got off to a good start in their title defense on Thursday.
Senior Ashlee Pierson’s 19 points...
Lady Rams turn back Rio Rancho
December 9th, 2010
RIO RANCHO — Portales junior Macy Mitchell scored 14 points — all in the first half — to lead the Portales Lady Rams to a 40-26 win over host Rio Rancho High on Thursday in the qu...
Press release: Former Quay County resident now Arizona State Senator
December 9th, 2010
Representative Steve Yarbrough, currently Speaker Pro Tempore of the Arizona House, has deep Quay County roots. Newly elected to the Arizona State Senate where he will chair the Senate...
Cats, Lady Cats get set for tournaments
December 8th, 2010
Clovis High’s basketball teams are on the road for tournament action this weekend, beginning with quarterfinal contests today.
The boys (2-0) face Volcano Vista in a 10:30 a.m. contest...
Cold gets old
December 7th, 2010
Don't you just hate the cold? I really do. In fact, there's nothing about it that I particularly care for. I would just as soon skip the chilliness of winter months. We could all celebrate Christma...
GOP battles EPA over regulations
December 7th, 2010
Congressional Republicans, emboldened by the party’s midterm election victories, promise to force up-or-down votes on many economically harmful regulations planned by the U.S. Environmental P...
Officials investigate treatment of dog
December 7th, 2010
By Thomas Garcia
Quay County Sun
City officials are investigating an alleged violation of Tucumcari’s animal control policy concerning the euthanizing of a dog.
Quay Coun...
Looking back — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
December 1962
Twelve students of Tucumcari High School were inducted into the National Honor Society for their outstanding academic record. They were: Nancy Thornberry,...
Police blotter — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday • At 9:22 a.m., a man...
Community briefs — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
Potluck to honor McCasland In honor of Quay County Commission Chairman Franklin McCasland’s eight years of service to the citizens of Quay County as an elected official, the cou...
Rams hold on for win over Coyotes
December 7th, 2010
ROSWELL — Junior guard Phoenix Russell hit two game-clinching free throws with 14 seconds left Tuesday night, and the Portales Rams held on for a 57-55 victory over Roswell High.
The R...
Community calendar — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
Thursday Eastern New Mexico Feral Hog Symposium at 9 a.m., Tucumcari Convention Center. City Commission Work Session at 5 p.m., City Hall. City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall.
Horse tale grows taller
December 7th, 2010
It is not uncommon for me, as a windy storyteller, to be asked, “Is that really true?” “Well, of course,” I begin, “it’s true…I think.”...
Comments from the Canyons: Country stores served as town hubs
December 7th, 2010
Recently, several of us have recalled our memories of country stores and the importance they played in the rural communities. Of course, the one I remember most vividly is the general store at Ima....
Press release: Local students prepare to graduate
December 7th, 2010
Two students from the Quay area are candidates for graduation from Eastern...
Press release: Goodwill offers services for Quay County brain injury p...
December 7th, 2010
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is seeking participants for its Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Case Management program in southeastern New Mexico. Counties in southeastern New Mexico served by Good...
Press release: Mesalands signs memoranda with universities
December 7th, 2010
Mesalands Community College recently partnered with the mechanical and aerospace engineering department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the mechanical engineering and materi...
Senior menu — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Dec. 9-15 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Rio Grande pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, potluck roll and...
School menus — Dec. 8
December 7th, 2010
House
Monday
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, variety of cereal, muffins, yogurt, juice, milk
Lunch: Bean burrito with salsa, corn, fruit, soup and salad bar, variety of milk
T...
Officials eye racino developments
December 6th, 2010
Quay County Gaming Authority officials said they are fully aware of the added interest of a new developer and investor concerning the racetrack in Raton.
“We are on top o...
Time proves more valuable than material gifts
December 6th, 2010
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus …” Colossians 3:17
On Saturday, Mom and I went to view the nativities at...
Lady Rams rally to beat El Paso Eastwood
December 4th, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — A second-half rally lifted the Portales Lady Rams over El Paso Eastwood 33-28 for third place in the Levelland Tournament on Saturday. Portales led 4-3 after the first only...
Lady Cats take third in Gallup tourney
December 4th, 2010
GALLUP — Senior Ashlee Pierson played her way onto the Gallup tournament’s all-tourney team Saturday night. She had some help as the Clovis High Lady Wildcats claimed third place.
Dora/Elida capsules
December 3rd, 2010
Boys
Elida 46, Meadow (Texas) 44
Records: Elida 3-1, Meadow 2-4
Recap: Senior forward Alex Varela hit a pair of free throws with nine seconds left t...
Lady Cats fall to Kirtland Central in semis
December 3rd, 2010
GALLUP — The Clovis High girls basketball team was stopped in its tracks Friday night it its bid to return to the finals of the Gallup tournament.
Kirtland Central, one of the best tea...
Portales bested by Levelland
December 3rd, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — Levelland’s defense stymied the Portales Lady Rams on, posting a 34-12 win Friday in the semifinals of the Lady Lobos’ tournament.
Portales (1-1) was out...
Thursday area prep basketball capsules — Dec. 3
December 3rd, 2010
Anton (Texas) tournament Boys Olton 61, Elida 32 Records: Olton 5-1, Elida 2-1. Recap: Olton’s full-court pressure and outside shooting hurt the Tigers e...
Cats host Rams in season opener
December 3rd, 2010
After a rebuilding season in 2009-10, Portales coach Mark Gallegos is confident he’s got a deep and athletic bunch.
But he’s got concerns going into Friday’s season opener...
Steers take aim at semis
December 3rd, 2010
After upending Springlake-Earth 35-32 for the District 3-1A Division II title on Nov. 5, the Farwell Steers figured they might see the Wolverines again in the playoffs.
Farwell (11-1) and Sp...
Lady Cats advance to semifinals
December 3rd, 2010
GALLUP — Clovis High’s girls got a balanced attack led by 14 points from junior post Paige Gardner Thursday night to beat Cienega High School of Vail, Ariz. 51-40 in the first round of...
Lady Rams roll to win in tourney
December 3rd, 2010
LEVELLAND, Texas — A strong defensive effort in the second quarter propelled Portales to a 48-34 from over Hereford on Thursday in a first-round game in the Levelland girls basketball tournam...
Lady Rams win Levelland tourney opener
December 2nd, 2010
A strong defensive effort in the second quarter propelled Portales to a 48-34 from over Hereford, Texas, on Thursday in a first-round game in the Levelland, Texas, girls basketball tournament.
...
Tucumcari man sentenced in bank robbery
December 2nd, 2010
One of four men police say was chased down by a daring bank executive is facing 12 years in prison for robbing the American Heritage Bank in Melrose.
Santos Preciado, 19, pleaded guilty Wedn...
Peters has eye on Raton racino
December 2nd, 2010
Dec. 01--Santa Fe art dealer and businessman Gerald "Jerry" Peters, who has twice tried to become a partner in New Mexico racinos, has his foot in the door on yet another: the long-stalled La Mesa...
Portales figures to get tested at Levelland tourney
December 1st, 2010
After blowing out Goddard in their season opener more than a week ago, the Portales Lady Rams figure to get tested for the first time in the three-day Levelland, Texas, tournament that starts today...
Ladies auxillary hosting sale
December 1st, 2010
Ladies auxillary hosting saleThe VFW ladies auxillary is hosting an indoor sale Saturday at VFW post 2528, 105 E. Main Street, beginning at 8 a.m. The cost for a display table to sell arts an...
Fishing report — Dec. 1
December 1st, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesse...
Holiday rituals under way
December 1st, 2010
By Thomas Garcia
Quay County Sun
There is no reason for concern about the low number of entries in the 21st annual Christmas Light Parade and Christmas lighting contest, said Tucumcar...
