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State police: Clovis girl killed in vehicle rollover north of Melrose
May 30th, 2009
An 11-year-old Clovis girl was killed when her mother's minivan rolled north of Melrose Friday night. Sonya Trujillo died at Plains Regional Medical Center, where she was taken followi...
State Police launch campagin targeting drunk drivers Friday
May 30th, 2009
The New Mexico State Police began this summer's "100 Days and Nights of Summer" traffic safety campaign on Friday in District 9 which includes District 9 Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Roosevelt...
Art Space receives two grants for public art at train depot
May 30th, 2009
Plans to feature the historical importance of railroads to Tucumcari by Eastern New Mexico Art Space received a boost on Friday.
Art Space received two grants on Friday, one from...
First birthday, wedding
May 30th, 2009
First birthday...Baylee Jones-Salvador is celebrating her first birthday today at Dunn Park. Baylee is the daughter of Tucumcari’s Nemie Salvador and Jamie Jones, who was born on...
Ute advisory group meeting ends with no decision
May 30th, 2009
A Ute Reservoir Advisory Group meeting Friday ended with no decision because of differences over 25 feet of water.
The group, which is made up of members from the Ute Water Commission...
City approves water rate increase
May 30th, 2009
A proposed 15 percent water rate increase was approved Thursday as part of the city’s preliminary budget by the Tucumcari City Commission, which came under criticism for not allowing public c...
State police: Vehicle rollover north of Melrose
May 29th, 2009
New Mexico State police responded to a one-vehicle rollover about 10:20 p.m. Friday on State Road 268 about 14 miles north of Melrose.
At 11:15 p.m. a state police dispatcher said she did no...
05-30-09: Police Blotter
May 29th, 2009
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.Tuesdayl At 7:38 a.m....
05-30-09: Library Books
May 29th, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionLover Avenged by J.R. Ward. A vampire ally hides his mix...
Finally, some rains to coax out nature's beauty
May 29th, 2009
Those of us who are of the land just naturally have to pause to admire the beauty whenever we have an opportunity. Last Sunday provided just that chance while Aggie and I were out for our ride....
05-30-09: Calendar
May 29th, 2009
Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Logan. Call 487-3910.Mondays ongoing: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari....
Press Release: BLM seeks comments on proposed SunZia Southwest Transmi...
May 29th, 2009
SANTA FE – The Bureau of Land Management is asking the public to help identify issues involved in a proposal to construct a high-voltage 500 kilovolt (kV) power transmission line (or two para...
Area players prep for last game as high-schoolers
May 28th, 2009
For some, the girls all-star basketball games in Gallup today are one more shot at a possible chance to play college ball. For others, it’s a last hoorah before turning to non-hoops ventures....
Press release: Xcel Energy, customer groups reach agreement on New Me...
May 28th, 2009
ROSWELL – Xcel Energy’s Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) has reached an agreement with New Mexico customer groups to increase base rates, a measure driven in large part by the...
Managing water levels at Ute Lake tops advisory group's agenda
May 27th, 2009
A meeting of the Ute Reservoir Advisory Group to discuss water supply management at Ute Lake in advance of a proposed water pipeline to bring water to Clovis and Portales will be held at 10 a.m. on...
05-27-09: Calendar
May 26th, 2009
Today: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3061.Thursday: 5 p. m., regular meeting, Housing Authority, City Hall, 215 E. Center St. Call 461-4403.Thursda...
Tucumcari schools set for $15 million budget for 2010
May 26th, 2009
The Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education discussed a preliminary budget of $15 million for the 2010 school year.
"Thanks to $560,000 in stimulus funds the budget will be about t...
05-26-09: Police Blotter
May 26th, 2009
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.FridayAt 7:06 a...
Being aware of sin doesn't mean we won't get caught in the fray
May 25th, 2009
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double mi...
Senior Center Menu for May 26-29
May 23rd, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for May 26-29 for the Tucumcari Senior Center. The Senior Center will be closed on Memorial Day.Tuesday Lunch: Hamburger Mac, green beans, corn,...
Officers will increase patrols over holiday, Conchas airport to be upd...
May 23rd, 2009
More officers will patrol I-40 for holidayHoliday drivers will see increased law enforcement activity this weekend as they drive across New Mexico, according to a press release from th...
Civility: Manners do matter at the dinner table
May 23rd, 2009
As many of you are aware, I spend a lot of time over coffee or iced tea at Del’s and Kix on 66. You also know I have been a “people watcher” forever and have learned much although...
05-23-09: Library Books
May 23rd, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionLoitering With Intent by Stuart Woods. Stone Barrington,...
Memorial Day Closings
May 23rd, 2009
The following offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day:Everyone's Federal Credit UnionFirst National Bank of New Mexico, Tucumcari and LoganFarm Credit Union...
05-23-09: Calendar
May 23rd, 2009
Today: 8 a.m., Wheatland School Reunion, Grady Senior Citizen Center. Call 806-362-4524.Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eighth Street, Logan. C...
05-23-09: Police Blotter
May 23rd, 2009
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.Saturday, May 16l At...
Wedding, birthday, law school grad, OK scholar
May 23rd, 2009
New graduate...Tara Woodrum will be celebrating her 18th birthday on June 3. Woodrum graduatedfrom Tucumcari High School on Friday. She is the daughter of Debbie Woodrum and the granddaughter...
County Oks $11.6 million budget
May 23rd, 2009
The Quay County Commission approved an $11.6 million preliminary expense budget for the county's 2009-2010 fiscal year beginning July 1 at its meeting on Friday.
This compares with $11...
Archibeque says chance to play golf at NMMI dream come true
May 20th, 2009
Will Archibeque started playing golf when he was eight, following in the footsteps of older sister Sara and brother in-law Matt Hunton.
On Friday, he continued taking steps in pursuing an ed...
Tucumcari student receives anonymous donation
May 19th, 2009
A check for $8,500 from an anonymous donor has been presented to Tucumcari High School student Donnie Price, 15, to be used for his education at Mesalands Community College.
The donor toured...
TEDC to survey Tucumcari's growth
May 19th, 2009
Meslands Community College officials want the Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation board to participate in an assessment of Tucumcari.
The Heartland Center for Leadership...
Rotary club donates college funds to three Quay County high school gra...
May 19th, 2009
Three Quay County students have received the Tucumcari Rotary Club Quay County Continuing Education Scholarships.
Johanna Albright of Logan, David Kneitz of San Jon and Adrian Prieto of Tucu...
Hope rallies past Lady Rams
May 15th, 2009
LAS CRUCES — An inability to hold a three-run lead in the final inning bounced the Portales Lady Rams’ from the Class 3A state softball tournament.
Hope Christian pieced together...
Texico advances to Class 1A-2A title game
May 15th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Jonathan Hill picked a good time to come out of a slump, delivering what turned out to be a game-winning two-run double in the top of the fifth inning that sent Texico to the C...
Portales netters bounced early
May 14th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Portales’ first day at the state tennis tournament ended up being a short one.
With three singles players and two doubles teams qualified, only No. 1 singles player...
Prep baseball: Texico takes on top-ranked Eunice
May 14th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — After two relatively easy wins earlier in the week in the Class 1A-2A state baseball tournament, the real battle starts today for the Texico baseball team.
The Wolverines...
Portales falters against St. Michael's
May 14th, 2009
The Portales High softball team had little trouble getting runners on base. Getting them home was the problem, as second-seeded St. Michael’s handed Portales a 3-0 loss in the second round of...
Portales wins first-round game
May 14th, 2009
LAS CRUCES — Portales overcame a case of butterflies to win its first game Thursday in the Class 3A state softball tournament, beating No. 10 Hatch Valley 7-2.
Amanda Marquez pitched a...
Wildcat golfers fade to sixth
May 13th, 2009
The Clovis girls finished last at the Class 5A state golf tournament, but coach Cristy Hill was able to eke out a few positives from the second day.
“Three of them scored better than t...
Texico recovers to finish fifth
May 12th, 2009
The Texico girls golf team had a goal to improve on their first-day learning experience at state.
Mission accomplished.
Texico took 35 strokes off of its Monday performance, posting a...
Portales golf squads finish sixth at state
May 12th, 2009
Portales could never quite get on track at the state golf tournament, as each team finished sixth at the University of New Mexico.
Portales’ girls took 20 strokes off their Monday perf...
Fort Sumner looking for third straight girls track title
May 12th, 2009
The Fort Sumner Vixens are heavy favorites to pull a three-peat, while the Foxes are hoping to pull a different type of title trio in Albuquerque.
Fort Sumner is sending 30 athletes to the C...
Lady Rams plan two-pitcher approach at state
May 12th, 2009
The Portales High softball team has two capable juniors on the hill, and coach Robbie Crowley is hoping to get a lot of mileage out of both this weekend in Las Cruces.
In all l...
Texico steals quarterfinal win
May 12th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Growing tired of waiting for his team’s offense to start clicking, Texico coach Richard Luscombe turned the Wolverines loose on the bath paths.
It worked.
St...
Mesalands wind energy center bidding open
May 12th, 2009
The Mesalands Community College's board of trustees on Tuesday voted to open the bidding for a $7 million North American Wind Research and Training Center building.
Mesalands officials recei...
Police blotter
May 12th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 10:28...
State baseball scoreboard
May 12th, 2009
Class 2A-1A
Tuesday’s quarterfinals
At UNM Lobo Field, Albuquerque
Eunice 18, East Mountain 2
Texico 9, McCurdy 3
At Rio Rancho H.S....
Notes from the Church Lady
May 12th, 2009
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in beha...
Students receive Rotary Club scholarships
May 12th, 2009
Area students received scholarships from local and state organizations to aid them in their pursuit of higher education.
Three Quay County students have received the Tucumcari Rotary Club Qu...
Economic development corp. seeks pact with city, county for stimulus d...
May 12th, 2009
The Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corp. is seeking an alliance between Quay County and the city of Tucumcari in hopes of securing more federal stimulus dollars.
Patrick Vanderpool,...
County commission form property tax protest board
May 12th, 2009
Quay County commissioners have formed a board to hear 70 protests against property tax increases in the county.
The board was formed at the request of Quay County Tax Assessor Janie Murray o...
Lady Rams meet Hatch Valley at state
May 12th, 2009
The Portales High School softball team has been seeded seventh in the 16-team, double-elimination Class 3A softball tournament, scheduled Thursday through Saturday in Las Cruces.
The Lady Ra...
Lady Wolverines struggle at state
May 12th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Texico’s first state golf tournament has turned out to be a learning experience.
An unforgiving course at the University of New Mexico got the best of the Lady Wolv...
Portales' Sanchez tied for second after one round at state
May 11th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — After one day, both Portales High School teams are sitting in fifth place at the Class 1-3A state golf tournament.
Portales holds a team score of 342, with senior Donavin...
Wolverines cruise through first-round state tilt
May 11th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Texico baseball coach Richard Luscombe admitted he was concerned when his team left the bases loaded in each the first two innings of Monday’s Class 1A-2A state first-roun...
Floyd eliminated from state 1A-2A baseball
May 11th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — The Floyd Broncos put themselves in position to pull off an upset over third-seeded Santa Rosa, but errors did the Broncos in for a 5-3 loss in Monday’s opening round of t...
State baseball tournament scoreboard
May 11th, 2009
Class 1A-2A
Monday
First round
Santa Rosa 5, Floyd 3
Texico 22, Pecos 1...
Lady Cats not chosen for 5A field
May 11th, 2009
The Clovis High softball team will not be making the trip to Las Cruces, as the Lady Wildcats were not selected for the Class 5A state tournament.
The 16-team field includes district rivals...
Rams eliminate Cats
May 9th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — For the second day in a row, Rio Rancho made short work of the Clovis High baseball team.
The second-seeded Rams, who homered five times in a 15-2 rout in Friday’s o...
Quay County Schools Menus for May 11-14
May 9th, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for May 11-14 for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday. House Monday Breakfast: Toast and jelly, cereal, juice and...
Senior Center Menu for May 11-15
May 9th, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for May 11-15 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.Monday Lunch: Baked Chicken with mushroom and Alfredo sauce, crispy sweet potato wedges, sli...
Tournament schedule for Tucumcari Golf Course
May 9th, 2009
Tournaments set at city golf course The following are upcoming golf tournaments at the Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course. For times and entry fees, call 461-1849. l May 23: San Jon Tourna...
May 26-28: Basketball camp set for Logan
May 9th, 2009
Basketball camp set for Logan A basketball camp for boys and girls on May 26-28 is set for Logan.The FUNdamentals Basketball Training Camp is for kids entering the third through 1...
05-09-09: Calendar
May 9th, 2009
Today: 6 p.m. Outdoor Country and Western concert, KOA Campground, 6299 Quay Road AI, $5. Donation goes for the Kids Cancer Camps. Reservations call 461-1841Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., Americ...
Moderate control best for elm leaf beetles
May 9th, 2009
At this time of year, the extension office receives a lot of calls about elm leaf beetles.What follows are some of the basic practices that you can take to recognize, treat and manage elm le...
Bikers run on common ground with our pioneers
May 9th, 2009
Last Sunday evening, Mr. Bill Kinder, owner of the Blue Swallow Motel, invited me to have dinner with a group of bicycle riders and to talk to them a little about the history of Tucumcari.
Longshot win brings positive boost
May 9th, 2009
A New Mexico owned and trained horse won the Kentucky Derby last Saturday.
In the midst of torrents of depressing news cascading onto us daily — even hourly — a little-know...
05-09-09: Police Blotter
May 9th, 2009
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.Tuesdayl At 5:36 a.m....
Rep. Roch to serve on Legislative Education Study Committee
May 9th, 2009
State Rep. Dennis Roch (R-Tucumcari) said Friday he was appointed as a voting member of the Legislative Education Study Committee, one of several interim legislative committees which meet bet...
05-09-09: Engagement, wedding and birthday
May 9th, 2009
Exchanging vows...Tina Ranette Smith and Tyrel Travis Cason, both of Magdalenda, will exchange vows at 7 p.m. on June 6 in Tucumcari.Smith is the daughter of Robin and Aleta Smith and t...
Governor's pledge to Tucumcari not forgotten
May 9th, 2009
The capital outlay dollars were skimpy at best when this year’s legislative session ended.
However, in January before the session started Gov. Bill Richardson said he wou...
Lady Rams sweep Dexter
May 9th, 2009
Freshman Cynthia Armijo went 7-for-7, and the rest of her team had little trouble as the Portales Rams swept Dexter 11-1, 14-4 to close out the regular season.
Portales finished 8-4 in Distr...
Prep track: Portales second; Clovis sweeps
May 9th, 2009
Ruidoso edged out the Portales girls, and Lovington blew out the boys field in the District 4-3A track championships held Friday at Portales High.
Ruidoso finished with 138 points, edging ou...
Rio Rancho routs Cats in playoff opener
May 9th, 2009
RIO RANCHO — Based on Friday, the Rio Rancho Rams have proven deserving of a second seed in the Class 5A baseball tournament.
The host Rams hit five home runs and scored 11 runs with t...
Local teams suffer tough outings
May 8th, 2009
Freedom New Mexico
Disqualifications paved the way for a Lovington victory in Friday’s District 3-1A/3A tournament at Lovington Country Club.
With the scores affected for Portal...
State baseball scoreboard
May 8th, 2009
Friday
Class 5A
(Best of 3)
Rio Rancho 15, Clovis 2, five innings, Rio Rancho leads series 1-0
Class 3A
Sutherland tapped for Luna County manager
May 8th, 2009
Former Tucumcari city manager, John Sutherland, was selected over three other applicants to become the county manager of Luna County, according to a report by The Deming Headlight.The s...
Lady Cats stay alive with win
May 8th, 2009
Clovis softball coach Brandi Thomas never had as large a group of seniors as she did this season. If Thursday night’s game against Hobbs was the last of the year for the Lady Wildcats, as it...
PHS golfers set for district meet
May 8th, 2009
The Portales High golf teams head into today’s district meet at Lovington, with state berths already in hand.
“Our goal is to win the district,” girls coach Loy Hampton sai...
Press Release: ENMU graduation set for May 16
May 6th, 2009
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University, in Portales, will host its 116th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. in Greyhound Arena. There are 322 candidates for the 2009 spri...
Press Release: Eight H1N1 cases now confirmed in state
May 6th, 2009
The number of H1N1 flu, swine flu, cases in New Mexico is now at eight, according to information released today from the New Mexico Department of Health.In all there are 20 probable cas...
NMAA: Practices resume, state events rescheduled
May 6th, 2009
The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Activities Association voted today to resume high school practices and reschedule state championship events at an emergency session this morning, acc...
04-06-09: Police Blotter
May 6th, 2009
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.Fridayl At 12:25 a.m....
4-Hers add shooting competition to their talents
May 6th, 2009
Despite cold, wet conditions, eight Quay County 4-H members competed in the State 4-H Shooting Sports contest Saturday at the NRA’s Whittington Center near Raton.
The 4-hers who...
Health officials urge caution, not panic in face of flu
May 6th, 2009
CLOVIS – New Mexico health officials urged eastern New Mexico residents to stress sanitation and hygiene, and stay home if they get sick, but don’t panic in the face of the H1N1 virus a...
Board of NMAA to revisit state competitions schedule today
May 6th, 2009
The board of the New Mexico Activities Association was to meet this early morning to discuss the lifting of the suspension of the state athletic competitions.
Sports events were postpo...
Press Release: Suspension of sports events to be reviewed Monday
May 5th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Today
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New Mexico
Department of Health and the New Mexico Public Education Department
announced that school c...
From the damage, God can bring collateral blessings
May 5th, 2009
In the movie, Collateral Damage, the hero’s (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) family is killed before his eyes while terrorists are attempting to kill their nemesis who did not die in the bom...
No reason to close schools, say health, education officials
May 5th, 2009
Based on new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Public Education Department announced today that school closur...
Reactions vary to NMAA's decision to suspend prep sports
May 4th, 2009
Some athletic directors are a little hot under the collar.
Others are just rolling with it.
But there’s little doubt the decision to suspend sports due to H1N1, or Swine Flu, is...
State closes 14 schools, NMAA supsends all practices and state competi...
May 3rd, 2009
More than a dozen schools across the state will be closed Monday and state athletic competitions are suspended as probable cases of the H1N1 or the swine flu are investigated, state health and athl...
CHS squads cruise at Ross Black Relays
May 3rd, 2009
LOVINGTON — Clovis High’s track teams got in a good tuneup as they prepare for the season’s stretch drive, sweeping team titles in Friday’s Ross Black Relays.
The Lad...
Lady Rams' season far from over
May 3rd, 2009
LOVINGTON — The Portales girls tennis team is going to be busy the next two weekends.
The Lady Rams will be in Albuquerque for the team championships this weekend, and six Portales gir...
FIrst case of H1N1 influenza confirmed in New Mexico
May 2nd, 2009
Department of Health Reports First Confirmed H1N1 Influenza CaseCase is 18-year-old Valencia County Male Who Has Recovered The New Mexico Department of Health Department anno...
Update on HINI flu virus from N.M. Department of Health
May 2nd, 2009
The New Mexico Departmetn of Health released the following information early Saturday afternoon.
Number of confirmed cases in NM: 0 Number of probable cases...
05-02-09: Police Blotter
May 2nd, 2009
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.Tuesdayl At 2:25 a.m., a fe...
Entertainment venues need more voice like Streisland
May 2nd, 2009
Once-in-a-while, we still have an opportunity to enjoy an exceptional program on television. Last week, for instance, Barbara Streisand presented a concert and reminded many of us of the time...
05-06-09: Calendar
May 2nd, 2009
Today: 6:30-8:30 p.m., public meeting to gather regional input for an update of New Mexico’s first State Water Plan by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission. Tucumcari Convention Center...
05-02-09: May events, menu at Senior Center
May 2nd, 2009
Below are the activities Monday through Friday during May at the Tucumcari Senior Center. For more information call 461-2307. MondayPool, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.Dominoe...
05-02-09: Upcoming events
May 2nd, 2009
THS student talent show set for TuesdayThe Tucumcari High School Student Council is presenting a talent show, the THS Golden Review.The show will be at 7 p.m. onTuesday at the Tucumcari...
Budding community garden plans growing
May 2nd, 2009
Quay County SunThe ground under Ed Perea's feet at Turner and Seventh streets doesn't look like much.
But with a sweep of his hand, Perera points out the long horizontal space on...
USDA slates $13.9 million for Tucumcari, Logan
May 2nd, 2009
Tucumcari and Logan are slated to receive $13.5 million in USDA funds from the federal stimulus package, according to an annoucement this week from the USDA.
Tucumcari will receive notice th...
04-02-09: Wedding, birthdays
May 2nd, 2009
Just married...Julie Maree Martin and Kerry Dean Stegall, both of Borger, Texas, were married April 24 in Borger.The bride is the daughter of Virgel "Chip" Martin and Charlotte Martin o...
CHS sends five entries to 5A state
May 1st, 2009
CARLSBAD — Clovis High’s tennis teams qualified three singles entries and two doubles squads for Class 5A state individual competition in Friday’s District 4-5A tournament.
Iraq, Afghanistand vets can apply for new GI benefits
May 1st, 2009
On Monday, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans can apply in Tucumcari for the new college benefits, said a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan’s office.
Lujan is urging Iraq an...
