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Archive For May 2008
Still time to plant veggies
May 31st, 2008
There’s still have time to put in your vegetable garden! Warm weather is here and the conditions for establishing many plants begins to diminish, except for those plants that like it ho...
Shopping locally benefits locals, those beyond
May 31st, 2008
Those of us who have lived here for a few days recall the many stores we could choose from when we wanted to go on a shopping spree. We had but to park on Main Street in then decide which direction...
More voters are casting early votes
May 31st, 2008
By late Friday, early and absentee voters totaled 415, said Quay County Clerk Ellen White.
Early voting will continue through today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Quay County Courthouse...
05-31-08: Calendar
May 31st, 2008
Today: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Kids Fishing Clinic for kids ages six through eleven, Elks Lodge # 1172, 2118 S. Adams St. Food will be available for parents and participants, first 100 partici...
05-31-08: Police Blotter
May 31st, 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. According to reports:
Community Notes: Swimming lessons, Pest scout school
May 31st, 2008
Swimming classes openThere are still openings in swimming classes in the second session which is being offered from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-11 a.m. on the weekdays from June 23-July 3, sai...
Recycling: Grant helping city to launch green pla
May 31st, 2008
A $10,000 grant for office recycling containers will put the city of Tucumcari in green mode.
The grant to Tucumcari was one of 10 grants, totaling $260,000, awarded by the New Mexico...
City approves $20.6 million budget
May 28th, 2008
A 20.6 million budget was approved by the Tucumcari City Commission Tuesday night.
Included in the 2008-2009 budget are about $9 million in capital and infrastructure expenditures, sai...
05-28-08: Police Blotter
May 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. According to reports: Fri...
Community Notes: THS summer school, Library summer program, Spay/neute...
May 28th, 2008
THS offering computer class this summerTucumcari High School will be conducting a summer school program this summer. The program will be a self-paced computer class known as PLATO. All Tucumc...
May 1974
May 28th, 2008
Fifty pounds of popcorn and a case of popcorn boxes were stolen from the local theatre’s basement. ... Randy Worley and Brad Baskins recovered two, 15-pound hairballs from a local cow’s...
05-28-08: Fishing Report
May 28th, 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...
Remembering, praying for those who serve
May 28th, 2008
That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, what mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan...
05-28-08: Calendar
May 28th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St.Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 6...
Downs move to Moriarty not expected to hurt Tucumcari's chances for ra...
May 28th, 2008
A new race track in Moriarty shouldn't have much impact on Tucumcari's proposal for a race track and casino, said Warren Frost, executive director of the Quay County Gaming Authority.
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Body found in Conchas Lake identified
May 26th, 2008
CONCHAS -- A 25-year-old Albuquerque man died Sunday in Conchas Lake after cliff diving near Conchas Dam, New Mexico State Police said.Julian Sanchez was diving with friends and did not...
Possible drowning reported at Conchas Lake
May 25th, 2008
CONCHAS -- A possible drowning was reported at Conchas Lake State Park on Sunday afternoon, according to a New Mexico State Parks news release.
An unidentified male was diving...
05-24-08: Fishing Report
May 24th, 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...
Bike Notes: Memorial rally at Blue Swallow, Toulouse trek, VFW benefi...
May 24th, 2008
Holiday rally rides into Tucumcari for birthdayThree Route 66 icons will be hosting the Valkyrie Riders Cruiser Club (VRCC) for a get together BBQ on Route 66 on Memorial weekend.
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Aggie's orders are swell surprise
May 24th, 2008
The stay in Las Cruces a couple of weeks ago was sort of divided into two segments, one being the party with the Dr. Marion P. Hardman family and the other being the time spent with my young friend...
Memorial holiday starts earlier, lasts longer
May 24th, 2008
What's the last Monday in May? Memorial Day. Memorial Day wasn't always on the last Monday in May. It used to be on May 30. Forty years ago, on June 28, 1968 Congress passed the Uniform...
Cowboy gathering seeking nominees with cowboy ways
May 24th, 2008
The Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering is taking nominations for the Buck Ramsey Heritage Award to be presented on Sept. 20 at the annual gathering. The award is given to an individual, family or ranch tha...
Early voting off to slow start
May 24th, 2008
Absentee/Early Voting is taking place at the Quay County Clerk’s Office for the Primary Election.
As of Friday, there had been almost 50 early and absentee voters, said an...
05-24-08: Community Notes
May 24th, 2008
‘Click It or Ticket’ to crack down on drivers who don’t wear seat beltsThe New Mexico Department of Transportation announced this week it has began its 2008 “Cli...
05-24-08: Police Blotter
May 24th, 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. According to reports:
05-24-08: Calendar
May 24th, 2008
Today: 8 a.m.-noon, Delfido Gonzales VFW Post #2528 and Ladies Auxiliary Buddy Poppy Drive, 105 E. Main St. Call 403-6586.Today: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., the Wheatland School Reunion, Grady Senior Ci...
May 1956
May 24th, 2008
A 16-year-old boy was sentenced to 30 days in the County Detention Ward for habitual truancy. ...The American Legion Auxiliary collected $255 from their Poppy Day sale. ... The Tucumcari-base...
05-24-08: Around Town
May 24th, 2008
Commencement...Adrianna Chavez graduated May 17 from Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Goodwill, Okla., with an Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. Commencement was followed by...
Quay County Commission denies subdivision plan for Pinon Point
May 24th, 2008
Plans for the Pinon Point Ranch subdivision were denied Friday by the Quay County Commission.
Commissioner Bill Curry said that there was a lack of potable water for each tract in the...
Ministry of H.O.P.E. takes a new look at its mission
May 24th, 2008
The Ministry of H.O.P.E. is taking time off to reevaluate its mission and minstry, said David P. McAfee, president of H.O.P.E.’s executive board.
“We’re recognizing...
Community Notes: Pool set to open Saturday, Holiday closings, training...
May 21st, 2008
City pool ready to open Saturday
The Tucumcari City Pool will open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, a city official said.The pool will be open daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6...
05-21-08: Police Blotter
May 21st, 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. According to reports: ...
May 1940
May 21st, 2008
The City of Tucumcari made a special rate of 2 cents per kilowatt hour available for electric cooking and hot water heaters as their contribution toward &...
Senior Week: Banquet honors athletes, Class of 2008 paints the street
May 21st, 2008
Rattler athletes on all of the teams were honored Monday night at a banquet sponsored by the Diamondback Booster Club.
Parents and family members crowded the Tucumcari Convention Cente...
Bear cub sighted at Conchas Lake
May 21st, 2008
There have been several sightings of a Black bear cub near the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offices at the Conchas Dam Project, said Alyson Strickland, Corps of Engineers park ranger.
...
Praising God and remembering ties of friendship
May 21st, 2008
Ya know what? Praise God! I will say it again – Praise God! In a previous article in the Quay County Sun, on May 7, I stated that we need to pray for rain locally and over the Canadian...
Black bear cub sighted at Conchas
May 20th, 2008
The U.S. Corps of Engineers have had sightings of a Black Bear cub in the area of its headquarters at Conchas Dam.
The last sighting of the cub, which is estimated to be about 2 and ha...
05-21-08: Calendar
May 20th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715 for information.Today: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Southwest Quay Soil Conservation District, Forrest F...
K9 aids in seizure of $118,902
May 17th, 2008
Two Gambia, West Africa nationals were arrested Monday and charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, according to court documents and a press release from the Quay County...
Engagement announcement, birthdays, scholarship awarded
May 17th, 2008
Ready to wed...Del and Beverly Choate of Tucumcari are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Choate of Canyon, Texas, to Miles Zachary, also of Canyon.The bride...
Friends of Ute Lake plan outdoor holiday concert
May 17th, 2008
Two enterinment headliners will be the guest performers at the first annual “Stars on tthe Water 08,” concert on May 24.
The event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends...
Quay County renews Trigg contract
May 17th, 2008
The Quay County Commission has approved a multiyear lease of the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital to Presbyterian Healthcare Services.The lease is effective for the next 10 years, with an optio...
THS Senior Week Activities
May 17th, 2008
Today: 4 p.m., seniors softball game and family picnic. Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Hamburger Fry at VFW.Sunday: 5:45 p.m., THS Auditorium for class picture and slide show, baccalaureate.
May 1947
May 17th, 2008
Tucumcari men started growing their beards in hopes of winning the Sheriff's Posse whisker-growing contest to be judged in August. ...
The steel framework for the addition to the power...
05-17-08: Calendar
May 17th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., Amistad, NM will host the New Deal/WPA Celebration Day. All day events, demonstrations and displays, and food. Call 505-633-2251. Sunday: 12 noon, Senior Class Fam...
School Menus: May 19-22
May 17th, 2008
The following are the menus for May 19-22 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Breakfast burrito, cereal , juice and m...
Bowlers compete at state
May 17th, 2008
Three Mountain View bowling teams are competing this weekend at the New Mexico United States Bowling Congress (USBC) open tournament in Albuquerque.
“We’re proud to finally...
05-17-08: Police Blotter
May 17th, 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. According to reports:
Community Notes: Reunion planning, Commodities distribution, Bookmobil...
May 17th, 2008
Reunion planners meet SundayThe Tucumcari Rattlers class of 1978 will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Convention Center to plan for the 2008 reunion.“Come out if you can,&rdquo...
Friendship flows through the generations
May 17th, 2008
At times, some of our experiences are so special that we wonder how we could be fortunate enough to have them. The past weekend, for instance, was a major emotional high and a time during which to...
Arch Hurley approves million-dollar budget
May 14th, 2008
A $1,050,000 budget was approved by the Arch Hurley Conservancy Board of Directors on Tuesday.
The budget is about $3,000 more than last year, said district manager Franklin McCasland....
Mesalands updates 'liquidation damages'
May 14th, 2008
It can be costly for full-time employees at Mesalands Community College to leave their jobs before their contracts expire.
Mesalands updated its “liquidation damages” claus...
Adult softball leagues forming
May 14th, 2008
The Tucumcari Recreational Center is forming the following leagues for the upcoming softball season: Adult men's, women's and co-ed leagues. Cost is $300 per team. Fees must be paid by 5 p.m....
05-14-08: Fishing Report
May 13th, 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...
Spiritual connections have many sources
May 13th, 2008
And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LOR...
05-14-08: Military Notes
May 13th, 2008
Navy Seaman John P. Vuras, son of Sonja J. Vuras-
Foote and Stephen W. Foote of Tucumcari, recently completed U.S.
Navy basic training at Recruit Training Comman...
May 1953
May 13th, 2008
City Police Court Judge J. Wylie Parker collected $825 in fines in one week. ... The Princess Theatre was showing "Road to Bali" with Bob Hope, and the Canal Drive-in featured "Flying Leatherne...
Change and culture shock are keys to great beginnings
May 13th, 2008
Not long ago, a friend and I were talking about culture shock, the idea that confusion can result in a sudden change in environment especially if a person hasn't been prepared for such a change. Th...
05-14-08: Police Blotter
May 13th, 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. According to reports:
GED degrees awarded by Mesalands
May 13th, 2008
The following students were awarded their GED, or General Educational Development degrees, from the Mesalands Community College on Friday.
Jamie Alderete
...
05-14-08: Calendar
May 13th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715.
Today: 2:30 p.m., New Mexico Retiree Health Care Auth...
Arch Hurley to begin irrigation Tuesday
May 12th, 2008
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District announced Monday that it has ordered the irrigation water on as of Tuesday. "People need to be reminded that the Canal and canal roads are not public p...
Rattlers win track title
May 10th, 2008
Tucumcari got 1-2 sweeps from Tyler and Taylor Koch in throwing events, and consistent high marks on relay efforts to edge Clayton for the Class 2A boys track championship Saturday...
School Menus
May 10th, 2008
The following are the menus for May 12-16 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Biscuit and jelly, cereal , juice and milk.
New team at Tucucmari Golf Course
May 10th, 2008
After a four year absence, Charlie Maciel has returned part-time to the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course.Teaming up with Rex Maddaford of Tucumcari, they have formed M&M Golf and wer...
Opinion column should use scientific backing
May 10th, 2008
Regarding the May 3 editorial “Listing polar bears as endangered is bad for business:”
Polar Bears are the canaries in the mine. Basically the column ridicules science and...
What's the best advice?
May 10th, 2008
“The best advice I ever got.” No, I’m not talking about advice I got. That line is on the cover of Fortune Magazine, with a list of celebrities who provided the...
05-09-08: Calendar
May 10th, 2008
Today: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Flea Market/ Bake Sale/ Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Bingo Hall, 108 S. Eighth St., Logan. 487-2977.Today: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Targeted Marketing, a New Mexic...
05-09-08: Police Blotter
May 10th, 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. According to reports:
May 1962
May 10th, 2008
Fishing was closed for the year at Tucumcari Lake so the state could kill the unwanted fish and restock the lake with 350,000 game fish. ... Bob Fife's western band played at the Stadium Park recre...
Mesalands grads looking to future
May 10th, 2008
Twenty-eight students received their associate degrees at Mesalands Community College commencement ceremonies Friday night.
“This is the first graduation we’re having...
05-09-08: Koch brothers are No. 1 and No. 2 in discus, Vow exchanged,...
May 10th, 2008
Brothers competing...Tucumcari seniors, Tyler Koch and Taylor Koch, took first and second, respectively in the boys discus throw Class AA on Friday at the 2008 NMAA State Track & Field Ch...
Bonds proposed to save Sands Dorsey
May 10th, 2008
Saving the Sands Dorsey should be put to a vote of the residents through a bond issue, suggested commissioner Jim Witcher at Thursday's city commission meeting.
Commissioner Jim Laffer...
Next stop nationals for taekwondo athletes
May 7th, 2008
Twenty-five martial arts athletes, from adults to childen, qualified for and were invited to the 2008 National AAU Youth and Adult Taekwondo Championships to be held June 30-July 5 in Madison, Wisc...
05-07-08: Fishing Report
May 7th, 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...
05-07-08: Police Blotter
May 7th, 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. According to reports:
05-07-08: Calendar
May 7th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715 for information.Today: 5:30 p.m., meeting of The Class of 2008 Parent Committee, Mesalands Community...
05-07-08: Community Notes
May 7th, 2008
Legion to hold flea market, bake sale and pancake breakfast SaturdayThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit 77 is having a flea market, bake Sale and a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.on Sa...
May 1936
May 7th, 2008
Jack Davis was arrested in Colorado Springs, Colo. Davis was charged with slaying Harry Grubs during an attempted robbery of the White Cottage Camp filling station the previous December. ......
County's dentention center to house juveniles
May 7th, 2008
It’s cheaper to keep problem kids at home, say county officials who are re-establishing juvenile jail cells at the Quay County Detention Center.
And housing other county’s...
School Menus for: May 5-8
May 3rd, 2008
The following are the menus for May 5-8 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Pancakes and sausage on a stick, cereal ,...
May Checklist for your garden
May 3rd, 2008
l It is not too late to sow directly into the soil seeds of sunflower, zinnia, morning glory, portulaca, marigold, cosmos, periwinkles, and gourds. Achimenes, cannas, dahlias, and other summer-flow...
05-03-08: Community Notes
May 3rd, 2008
Cinco De Mayo fest set for Monday at Mesalands Mesalands Community College will present its annual Cinco De Mayo celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the parking lot at the col...
Polls add confusion, division to politics
May 3rd, 2008
Poll-itics — no that’s not a typo.
To add to our confusion about all the primaries and caucuses, we’ve got a flood of polls drowning us in numbers. Yes, w...
Photographer, sculptor featured artists at ENMAS gallery
May 3rd, 2008
Local artists Mike Lucero, a sculpture, and David Buchen, a photographer, are the featured artists for May at the Eastern New Mexico Art Space Gallery. The openi...
05-03-08: Meeting Notes
May 3rd, 2008
Roundhouse, annual meeting set for FridayThe Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and the Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) Roundhouse Review Dutch treat luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m....
05-03-08: Police Blotter
May 3rd, 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. According to reports:
May 1934
May 3rd, 2008
The Spanish baseball players and fans reorganized their team, the Tigers, and planned for the new season. Joe Gomez was elected manager and Eloy Marquez, captain …The fire department w...
NTSB: Crash cause tied to fuel mixture setting
May 3rd, 2008
YUMA, Ariz. – The cause of an airplane crash carrying a passenger from Yuma , Ariz., and piloted by a former Yuman is still under analysis by the Federal Aviation Administration months after...
City gets loans, grants to update sewer system
May 3rd, 2008
U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici announced Friday that the city of Tucumcari has been awarded a $2.17 million federal loan and grant package to support upgrades to its aging wastewater system, according to...
Birthdays, golden anniversary, engagement
May 2nd, 2008
Second birthday for JaylenJaylen Hope Baldwin is celebrating her second birthday today. Her parents are Jennifer Baldwin and Dominic Quintana. Her grandparents are Susie Moore and Claud...
Laughter keeps the gals afloat
May 2nd, 2008
As many of you know, my cousin, Tink Nixon, has been ailing for some time and has been staying with her son and his family in Scottsdale. During these many months,* she and I have visited bac...
05-03-08: Calendar
May 2nd, 2008
Today: 8 a.m., the Great American Cleanup. Meet at Kvols Park.Today: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Dumping at the city landfill for the Great Ameican Cleanup No batteries or hazardous waste can be tak...
