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Police: Tucumcari city commissioner dies from gunshot wound
December 30th, 2012
New Mexico State Police are investigating the shooting death of Tucumcari City Commissioner Daniel Lopez.
Preliminary trial for teen charged in deaths of two family members wai...
December 27th, 2012
A preliminary trial scheduled for Friday for a local teen who has pleaded not guilty in connection to the deaths of two family members has been waived.Tony Day, 14, remains in the Quay Count...
Former officer found guilty of criminal damage
December 27th, 2012
It took a District Court jury in Tucumcari less then 30 minutes Thursday to find a former Tucumcari Police officer guilty of criminal damage to property of a household member.Pete Vargas, 32...
Radio station sponsors Christmas reading
December 25th, 2012
KTNM/KQAY radio sponsored "Twas the night before Christmas" at the convention center on Friday with approximately 60 children and parents attending.
Rattler wrestlers in top five in invite
December 25th, 2012
Four Tucumcari Rattler wrestlers placed in the top five Saturday during their annual invite at Rattler Gym.
Rattlers beat Broncos
December 25th, 2012
The 4-2 Tucumcari Rattlers go into the holiday break with a 66-31 win against the 3-8 Floyd Broncos on Friday.
Residents talk issues with area legislators
December 25th, 2012
More than 50 county residents attended a legislative meeting Wednesday to discuss priorities and issues with area legislators.
Christmas quiz
December 25th, 2012
With the holiday rush in full swing people are trying to get their last minute shopping, decorating and cooking done for the perfect festive celebration.So as a distraction from the...
Folk who donated time, effort deserve gratitude
December 25th, 2012
I was recently on Facebook and came across a woman who said that she and the man she takes care of were needing a Christmas dinner delivered and wondered if there was a church or organization who c...
Comments from the canyons: Ready to greet coming new year
December 25th, 2012
We seem to turn the pages on our calendars faster each year and then have to put up new ones with new scenes. We also have to cope with changing numbers of the year as we write checks and letters....
Lauriault: Christians must make ready for Jesus' return
December 25th, 2012
Twas the day after Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was sleeping, not even a mouse.Why?Although the song says when the baby awakes, no crying he makes, the song, it...
Senior menus — Dec. 26
December 25th, 2012
(No school menus until January.)Senior Citizens menus for Dec. 27 - 31ThursdayBaked Cajun fish, wild rice, cauliflower, carrots, biscuit with margarine, low fat yogurtFr...
Candidates file for school boards
December 19th, 2012
The following candidates filed Tuesday at the Quay County Clerks Office for positions on the school board in their respective school districts in Quay County. The election will...
Sen. Udall, Bingaman speak about death of Speaker Ben Lujan
December 19th, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) issued the following statement today on the passing of Speaker Ben Luján: "Our state lost a great...
On the shelves — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.Fiction"Notorious Nineteen" by Janet Evanovich. The New Jersey bounty hunter...
Sands Dorsey demolition hitting roadblocks
December 18th, 2012
City officials continue to work on a way to demolish and dispose of the Sands Dorsey building in a way that is financially responsible for the residents of Tucumcari."We have not walked awa...
Wrestling coach has high hopes
December 18th, 2012
If you're a coach, the only thing better than having a strong team this year is getting them back next year.This year is one of those great next years for Eddie Encinias, coach of the Tucum...
Cash mob strikes again
December 18th, 2012
The Tucumcari cash mob hit again on Thursday night with a dozen people shopping at a local small business.Thursday night brought in several people shopping and buying items on their Christma...
Sports briefs — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
BasketballThursday4:30 p.m., Tucumcari Rattlers vs Dexter DemonsSaturdayThe Tucumcari Rattlers Wrestling Invite will be held on Saturday at Rattler Gym.Results o...
Our page — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
Student of the monthGarrett Le Mons, 16, has been named December 2012 Student of the Month at Tucumcari High School. He is the son of Jimmy and Tammy Le Mons and is a senior...
Letter to the editor: Clean energy important to future
December 18th, 2012
Last Tuesday's edition of the Quay County Sun had an informative article, "Senator pushes for wind energy tax credit extension."Our two senators and one representative, Ben Lujan, are for...
Calendar — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
City and County Offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday in observance of Christmas.The Quay County Sun office will be closed Tuesday, and we resume normal business hours Wednesday.
Menus — Dec. 19
December 18th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Dec. 20 - 21.TucumcariThursdayCook's ChoiceLogan
Notes from the Church Lady: Jesus will bring peace to violent world
December 18th, 2012
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?" Romans 8:35"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" Psalm 30:5"Sleep in heavenly peace." Where is the pea...
Comments from the Canyons: Tragedy shouldn't destroy joy of season
December 18th, 2012
This is the time of year during which we are supposed to be joyful as we approach Christmas. We were building up to that until the twenty children and six teachers were slaughtered in the Sandy Hoo...
Officials look to improve school safety
December 18th, 2012
In the wake of the Dec. 14, mass shooting at an elementary in Newton, Conn., area school administrators are working to improve their lockdown procedures.“It’s scary,” said...
Tucumcari resident becomes citizen
December 18th, 2012
A desire for her voice to count and call Tucumcari and the U.S. home prompted a resident to take the steps to become a citizen.
Street repair bid tabled
December 18th, 2012
A need to understand the selection process prompted city commissioners to table the awarding of a $196,048 bid for repair on Whitmore Street.Commissioners tabled one of two agenda items to b...
Xcel asking for 14-percent rate increase
December 13th, 2012
By Thomas Garcia CMi staff writertgarcia@qcsunonline.comXcel Energy is citing increased energy demand as the reason for seeking a 14.4 percent increase in customer...
Xcel files for rate increase
December 13th, 2012
Xcel Energy is citing increased energy demand as the reason for seeking a 14.4 percent increase in customer rates. Xcel has filed the proposal with the New Mexico Public Regulati...
Fishing report — Dec. 13
December 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...
School election filings to open
December 12th, 2012
The Quay County Clerk will be conducting 2013 school elections for Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon and House school districts.Filing day for all interested candidates is Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. until...
Real Santa whiskers not as itchy
December 11th, 2012
Several random observations recently have tickled my funny bone (starting with the struggle whether to spell funny bone, funnybone, funny-bone or funniebone). Here they are in random order.A...
Hearing postponed for teen in slayings
December 11th, 2012
The preliminary hearing for Tony Day, 14, who is accused of killing his adoptive mother and stepsister on Nov. 26, has been postponed until 9 a.m. Dec. 28, according to Suzy Chavarria, court monito...
Lighting the way
December 11th, 2012
Combine semi-truck flatbeds, fire trucks, farm and service vehicles and jeeps with sheets of mini-lights, Santa Claus and a lot of kids. Add a heavy dose of imagination and you get Tucumcari's an...
Veterans memorialize attack
December 11th, 2012
When the national Pearl Harbor Association disbanded a couple years ago, it hit Logan's Bobby Casados hard. Casados, a veteran active in Logan American Legion Post 77, took matters into his own ha...
Residents come together to mourn
December 11th, 2012
From 80 to 100 kids called her "Mom" and her husband Mike was "Dad.""I don't want to see the word 'adoptive,'" Mike Day said. "They were our kids."That's how about 200 st...
Heavy mantle has fallen after tragic loss of friend
December 11th, 2012
When Elijah the Prophet was depressed, God told him to anoint his replacement and several other people to carry on God’s work as leaders of Israel and Syria (Aram) and, basically, whatever on...
Riders fill shopping list in Tucumcari
December 11th, 2012
Members of the Rough Rider Motorcycle Rally Committee from Las Vegas, N.M., spent Saturday in Tucumcari shopping for needy kids in their community.William Sanchez, coordinator, Elmer Martine...
Meetings Watch — City Commission
December 11th, 2012
The Tucumcari City Commission held a work session on Thursday to discuss and make any changes necessary to the personnel policy. Commissioners took action on:• The commission agreed to...
Commissioners repeal animal ordinance
December 11th, 2012
After weeks worth of debate, and the threat of a negative referendum election, Quay County commissioners voted Monday to repeal an animal ordinance. The vote was 2-1, with commissioners Robe...
School Menus — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for Dec. 13 -20: TucumcariThursdayB...
Looking back — December 1969
December 11th, 2012
Four armed robbers were captured by the New Mexico State Police and Quay County Sheriffs office. The four men robbed the Cedar Hill Grocery store 16 miles east of Tucumcari. The...
Children losing touch with past
December 11th, 2012
As we know, cartoons are created to make us smile, but sometimes, they reflect the truth to the point of losing that purpose. Last week, a friend handed me such a cartoon.Six school-age chil...
Lighting contest — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
These are the addresses for the annual Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce lighting contest on Dec. 10:• 6377 Cedar Court (West on Campbell, down Cedar Hill and l...
Altrusa donates books to detention center
December 11th, 2012
Altrusa International of Tucumcari recently donated 105 books to the Quay County Detention Center. The books were used to expand the library at the detention center.
Holiday Happenings — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
Here is a listing of holiday events scheduled in the Tucumcari area, as compiled by the Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce: Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration: An...
Meetings Watch — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
Arch Hurley Conservancy Arch Hurley Conservancy District met Tuesday and took the following action:• The board of...
Police Blotter — Dec. 12
December 11th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department:...
State judge dismisses one of three lawsuits against Ute pipeline proje...
December 4th, 2012
A state judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss litigation the Village of Logan filed in an attempt to halt construction on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Wate...
Our page — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2012
American Legion AuxillaryAmerican Legion Auxiliary Juniors Unit 77 of Logan gave their time and love to make 106 quilt tops and spinal cork blankets for the Veterans Adminis...
Hospitality House hidden treasure
December 4th, 2012
While visiting our parents — Billy and Myrna Menges — in Tucumcari for Thanksgiving, my husband Stanley and I were introduced to a hidden treasure: The Hospitality House.
Officials uncertain on date of ruling for racino
December 4th, 2012
Speculation runs from any day now to sometime after the first of the year on the timing of a state appeals court ruling that could open the door for a racino in Quay County."We are on the c...
Judge rules in favor of minority shareholders in Ute Lake Ranch case
December 4th, 2012
A Colorado judge has ruled in favor of minority shareholders, stripping Barry Freedman of controlling power of the Ute Lake Ranch Inc. and DVR LLC and appointing a receiver.On Nov. 29, Arap...
Officials approve roofing contract for courthouse
December 4th, 2012
On Monday county commissioners met in special session and approved a roofing contract for the court house.County Manager Richard Primrose said the commission approved the contract of $203,30...
Box re-elected to farmers union board of directors
December 4th, 2012
Kathleen Box was re-elected to the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union board of directors.Delegates to the 2012 RMFU convention re-elected board member Kathleen Box to serve another term on the boa...
On the shelves — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.Fiction"The Panther," by Nelson DeMille. Th...
Police blotter — Dec. 5
December 4th, 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 10:21 a.m., a woman reported an...
Judge dismisses Logan water project litigation
December 4th, 2012
A state judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss litigation the Village of Logan filed in an attempt to halt construction on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Wate...
Records: Teen says he blacked out when altercation began
December 4th, 2012
A local teen charged in the deaths of two family members gave no reason for the cause of his actions and claims he blacked out once it began.New Mexico State Police investigators and the Ten...
Attorney: Teen facing charges in killings 'in shock'
December 4th, 2012
A Tucumcari teen charged with killing his mother and stepsister is in shock as he awaits a court hearing later this week, according to his attorney Jeffrey Buckels.
School menus — Dec. 5
December 4th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for Dec. 6 - 12:TucumcariBreakfast daily: Cereal, graham crackers, yogurt, parfaits, bagel and cream cheese, fruit, juice or mi...
Comments from the Canyons: Technology sometimes causes more frustratio...
December 4th, 2012
Sometimes, this woman from Ima thinks the world is against those of us who are unable to stay up with technology or anything that has to do with the computer world.I know I should have been...
Notes from the Church Lady: Life can be frustrating, rewarding puzzle
December 4th, 2012
"For the body is not one member, but many." 1 Corinthians 12:14A few days ago a friend and I were discussing jigsaw puzzles.There is something comforting about staring at hundreds o...
In tribute: Former Fort Sumner coach made impact
December 1st, 2012
Figuratively, it could be said that Mario Martinez was always looking out for the little guy.
