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June 2, 2010 Senior Menus
May 31st, 2010
The following are lunch menus fro the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday: Tuna and shells, tossed green salad with ranch dressing, low sodium crackers, slic...
Heritage nominations sought
May 31st, 2010
The Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering is taking nominations for the Buck Ramsey Heritage Award to be presented on Sept. 25 at the annual gathering. The award is given to an individual, family or ranch tha...
Mesalands Spring 2010 President's Citations
May 31st, 2010
At the end of each spring semester, the President's Citation is announced as official recognition of exceptional academic achievement. To be eligible, students must maintain a cumulative grade poin...
Mesalands Spring 2010 Dean's List
May 31st, 2010
The Dean's List is announced as official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishments. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for courses taken at Mesaland...
Tucumcari Elementary School Honor Roll
May 31st, 2010
Fourth Nine Weeks
Third Grade
All A’s
Jaxon Arguello
Dwight Brown
Mauryn Bruce
Alexandra Chavarria
Joshua Chavez
A...
Self-doubt helpful with some memories
May 31st, 2010
Have you ever noticed that you can be sitting around doing as little as possible and suddenly have memories from the past flash across the mind's screen? Often those memories have been hidden in th...
Ram hoops camps set
May 31st, 2010
The Portales boys basketball program is running a pair of basketball camps over the next two weeks.
A junior high camp begins today, with 1-4 p.m. sessions through Thursday at Portales Jun...
Alleged stolen cash turned over to U.S. Marshals
May 28th, 2010
A lawsuit filed in Santa Fe claims Tucumcari police stole $47,000 from two Kansas residents during a May 2 traffic stop.
Tucumcari police records tell a far different story, claiming $53,140...
Candidate profiles: Lieutenant governor
May 25th, 2010
Primary elections are Tuesday in New Mexico.
The state has three Republican candidates running for lieutenant governor. Five Democrats are seeking the post.
We recently invited all to...
Senior menus — May 26
May 25th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday through June 2 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Hawaiian pork, tossed green salad with ranch dressing, whole whea...
Logan Honor Roll
May 25th, 2010
A/B Honor Roll
Sixth Grade
• Kohl Ciemny
• Scott Earle
• Hope Kulback
• Jared Lubera
• Brooke Rachor
• B...
Memorial Day chance to remember loved ones
May 25th, 2010
As we approach Memorial Day, we need to recognize what two Quay County natives did recently to be sure that all graves are marked in the Hudson Cemetery. Duane Moore and Marvin Nials took the time...
Fishing report — Mary 26
May 25th, 2010
The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports:
Clayton Lake: Trout are good...
Police blotter — May 26
May 25th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Monday
• At 1:55 a.m...
Calendar — May 26
May 25th, 2010
Today
Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City Hall.
Thursday
Housing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City Hall.
City Commission a...
Rep Lujan to hold office hours
May 25th, 2010
Rep. Ben Ray Luján’s district staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Shiprock, Corrales, Edgewood, and Logan on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mobile Office Hours allow residen...
Time has come to contemplate libertarian answers
May 25th, 2010
Why can’t every state have
governors like Gary Johnson? Although a Republican, as governor of New Mexico from 1995-2003, he vetoed 750 bills, not including hundreds of line-item cuts i...
Vietnam war veterans owed apology
May 25th, 2010
This Memorial Day weekend, my thoughts will go back to a friend from college — Clovis May.
He was a mild-mannered, hard working, good cowboy from a ranching family in Deming, New Mexic...
Family history repeats itself at home
May 25th, 2010
She said she heard it crack when she went down. All I heard was a shriek of pain as she grabbed for my arm on her way down.
With a day off recently, I had been catching up on yard work and m...
Lawsuit filed against Tucumcari Police
May 25th, 2010
Two Kansas residents claim in a lawsuit filed in Santa Fe that police in Tucumcari stole $47,000 in cash from them because they were assumed to be Mexican nationals.
“We have not recei...
Lieutenant governor candidates respond with essays
May 25th, 2010
Primary elections are June 1 in New Mexico.
The state has three Republican candidates running for lieutenant governor. Five Democrats are seeking the post.
We recently invited all to...
Area sees powerful storm Sunday
May 24th, 2010
Severe thunderstorms over northern Quay County developed multiple tornadoes Sunday evening that damaged areas of Union County and Western Texas.
“This type of weather is typical for...
No vote to dismiss EPCOG director; Tucumcari mayor resigned over decis...
May 22nd, 2010
The chairman of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments board says he exercised “executive privilege” when he fired EPCOG’s former director last fall.
Richard Arguello al...
Girls hoops camp set for June
May 19th, 2010
Rock Staubus Gymnasium will host the Lady Wildcat basketball camp June 7-10.
The camp, run by Clovis High girls basketball coach Jeff Reed, is for girls entering grades 1-9 for the upcoming...
Our page — May 19
May 18th, 2010
Honors
Bridget Breen was inducted into the Chi Omega Sorority at Eastern New Mexico University at Portales. Breen is a freshman at ENMU majoring in Elementary Special Education. She i...
God blesses everyone with success in all things
May 18th, 2010
Tis the season to be jolly with high school and college graduations and the fact that many people, young and old alike, will embark into a new stage of life. Some will start their careers immediate...
Candidates log thousands of miles on road to state office
May 18th, 2010
Since Roosevelt County rancher Matt Rush filed for the state land office race, he’s logged 30,000 miles on his truck, with only one trip to Lubbock and the rest across New Mexico.
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Scholarship list
May 18th, 2010
Tucumcari High School seniors offered scholarships during the 2009-2010 school year. This year’s seniors received $140,782.96 in scholarships.
Cielo Wind Power
Rancher uses feminine wiles to lure bull
May 18th, 2010
Most inventions or new ideas result from a problem for which there is no commonly prescribed answer.
Women often have more need to find an alternative solution because, unlike their macho co...
British election may affect November polls
May 18th, 2010
To get through its current crisis, the United Kingdom needs another Iron Lady. That’s the derogatory term bestowed by her opponents upon Margaret Thatcher, the Conservative Party’s prim...
Memories of first car still fresh
May 18th, 2010
As a red-blooded Amer-ican male I have no problem recalling the vehicles I’ve owned in my lifetime.
Recently, as a part of an exercise in a Bible study, the class was asked to tell eve...
Fishing report — May 19
May 18th, 2010
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and The Fish Phone, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses....
Letter to the Editor: Affordable means of college education available
May 18th, 2010
A recent QC Sun headline read, “ENMU raises tuition.” It could have read, “ENMU has third lowest tuition of 79 Southwest universities.”
It all depends whether we see...
On the shelves
May 18th, 2010
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.
Fiction
• “Lucid Intervals” by S...
Railroad work passed down from generation
May 18th, 2010
Although this woman from lma has rarely written about the railroad heritage in our family we certainly had our share of railroaders.
Mother’s father, Frank Clough, was Super-intendent...
Senior menus — May 19
May 18th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday through May 26 for the Tucumcari Senior Center:
Thursday
Steak and Stuff, asparagus, carrots, wheat roll with margarine, s...
Community calendar — May 19
May 18th, 2010
Friday
• Library Advisory Board at noon, Tucumcari Public Library.
Monday
• Quay county Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse.
Tuesday...
Police blotter — May 19
May 18th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Wednesday
Xcel Energy seeking Texas rate increase
May 17th, 2010
Xcel Energy’s Texas-based operating company, Southwestern Public Service Company, is seeking a 7 percent overall retail rate increase in Texas to recover recent investments in the power lines...
Senior Menus, May 20-26
May 17th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday through May 26 for the Tucumcari Senior Center:
Thursday: Steak and Stuff, asparagus, carrots, wheat roll with margarine, strawbe...
Assistant superintendent leaving for advancement potential
May 17th, 2010
Career advancement opportunities spurred Dennis Roch’s resignation from Tucumcari Public Schools.
Roch resigned last week as the Assistant Superintendent of Tucumcari Schools to take a...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued
May 17th, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Quay, De Baca and Curry Counties.
It is in effect until 10 p.m....
May 19, 2010 Obituaries
May 17th, 2010
Martin Maes
Martin Maes, 36, died Monday May 10, 2010, in Tucumcari.
He was born Aug. 20, 1973, in Tucumcari.
Survivors include his mother, Dora Maes.
Services...
On the Shelves — May 19, 2010
May 17th, 2010
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295. Fiction"Lucid Intervals," by Stuart Woods. Woods’...
May 19, 2010 Police Blotter
May 17th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.WednesdayAt 12:01 a.m....
Family had share of railroaders
May 17th, 2010
Although this woman from lma has rarely written about the railroad heritage in our family we certainly had our share of railroaders.
Mother’s father, Frank Clough, was Superintendent o...
Ceremony brings back memories for surviving Conchas Dam builder
May 14th, 2010
Even with the applause of 50 people and presentation of gifts Friday was just another day for Earl Flint.
“A great deal of people have come out to celebrate this project,” Flint...
Roch leaving Tucumcari
May 12th, 2010
Tucumcari schools Assistant Superintendent Dennis Roch has accepted a similar position at Texico.
Roch said he begins work at Texico, where he previously spent 8 ½ years...
Rattlers take gold at track meet
May 12th, 2010
Quay County track athletes brought home five gold medals from the state track and field competition last weekend in Albuquerque.
Alex Hutchins of Tucumcari (discus) and Lucas Benavidez of Tu...
Candidate profiles: District 3 Quay County Commission
May 12th, 2010
Editor’s note: Quay County residents have started voting in the June 1 Primary Election. Quay County Clerk Ellen White said early voting continues through May 29.
The only local...
Giving to God comes in many forms
May 12th, 2010
“…God loveth a cheerful giver.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
A wise person once told me there are many ways to g...
On the Shelves
May 12th, 2010
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295.
Fiction
Deception by Jonathan Kellerman....
Improving economy could stabilize Mexico
May 12th, 2010
Mexico’s government is working hard to put out good news about its people and economy. We can only hope the news is true.
President Felipe Calderon announced last week that Mexico&rsqu...
Friend's spirit felt at cattle drive
May 12th, 2010
Dear Norm,
I just wanted you to know we’re still punchin’ cows here on the S X. Not much has changed.
The Beacon well is working again. It’s opened up the west side...
"Rawhide" drew stars to Tucumcari
May 12th, 2010
From the snowstorm that trapped Jimmy Stewart for a couple of days in 1940 to the reminiscent tour of Old Route 66 that brought Paul McCartney to town two summers ago, Tucumcari has long been a mag...
Fishing report
May 12th, 2010
The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports:
Clayton Lake: Before the high winds started, fishing was good for 16-17...
Recycling day scheduled
May 12th, 2010
Participants in the Leadership Development Program have scheduled a recycling day from 8 a.m. to noon on May 22 in the Lowe’s grocery store parking lot.
Proceeds from the event will b...
Health care law still under attack
May 12th, 2010
The recently passed health reform law is still being attacked by those wanting to retain the status quo. This attack is conducted by misrepresenting the content of the law, its costs and who will p...
City forming softball leagues
May 12th, 2010
The Tucumcari Recreation Department is forming adult softball leagues.
Anyone with a men’s, women’s or co-ed team can register by contacting the Tucumcari Recreation Center from...
Graduates require community's support
May 11th, 2010
Graduation from high school is one of the major events in a young person’s life — a time to be remembered and cherished. We can but hope that today’s seniors will look back upon t...
Community calendar — May 12
May 11th, 2010
Thursday
• Public hearing for Route 66 lighting at 5 p.m., City Hall
• City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall.
May 21
• Library Advisory Board...
Police blotter — May 12
May 11th, 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
5-12 Obits
May 10th, 2010
C.A. Ragland
C.A. Ragland, 96, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in San Jon.
He was born May 30, 1913, in Artesia. Survivors include his daughter, Dianne Holman.
Services are at...
Portales' Sievers second in high jump
May 7th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — The Portales High track teams saved their best performances for last. Unfortunately, sometimes even that wasn’t enough at state.
Coaches and athletes for the Ram sq...
Lady Rams' Lucero ousted at state meet
May 7th, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE — Junior Shelby Lucero absorbed a 6-1, 6-0 loss at the hands of freshman Paloma Gomez of St. Michael’s on Thursday in the quarterfinal round of state Class 1A/3A individual...
CHS heads to Albuquerque for state tennis
May 5th, 2010
Clovis High singles players Jesenia Velez and Audie Rodela for the girls and Andy North for the boys head to Albuquerque today for the Class 5A state individual tennis competition at the Jerry Clin...
Senior menus
May 4th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for the Tucumcari Senior Center:
Thursday
Baked pork chop, rice pilaf, peas and carrots, roll, milk
Friday
Frito p...
Four injured in vehicle rollover
May 4th, 2010
Three Socorro High School students and their teacher received minor injuries in an early morning single-vehicle roll over near Tucumcari Tuesday.
The crash occurred at 6:45 a.m. on I-40 near...
Freedom chairman shares goals after bankruptcy
May 4th, 2010
James D. Dunning Jr. is the new chairman of Irvine, California-based Freedom Communications Inc., owner of the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun.
He brings broad...
Founder's philosophies remembered
May 4th, 2010
Editor’s note: R.C. Hoiles was founder of Freedom Communications, parent company of our newspaper. In conjunction with the company’s emergence Friday from bankruptcy and the c...
Security, safety personal responsibility
May 4th, 2010
People who live in the Chicago, Washington D.C., or San Francisco inner cities lock their doors at night. They are careful where they travel within the city. They all have friends who have been mug...
Contrasts prevalent in landscapes
May 4th, 2010
On a recent daytrip I went in search of photos and was struck by the multitude of contrasts in our eastern New Mexico landscape.
We hadn’t done it in a long time, so my wife and I pack...
Rodeo team qualifies seven to nationals
May 4th, 2010
The Mesalands Community College rodeo teams completed their seasons at the New Mexico State University Rodeo in Las Cruces last weekend, qualifying seven to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR)...
Fishing report — May 5
May 4th, 2010
The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports:
Clayton Lake: Fishing is good for 16-17-inch rainb...
NMSU horse riding clinic set for June
May 4th, 2010
Riders wanting to learn from the best about how to handle their horses — and try their hand at a little friendly competition — are invited to attend the Ranch Horse Clinic and Ranch Cut...
Freedom emerges from bankruptcy
May 4th, 2010
IRVINE, Calif. — Freedom Communications Inc., parent company of the Quay County Sun, announced Friday it has emerged from bankruptcy reorganization.
The emergence from Chapter 11 bankr...
Community calendar — May 5
May 4th, 2010
Today
• Cinco De Mayo Celebration at 5:30 p.m., Mesalands Community College
Thursday
• 42nd annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p...
Raton gaming license revoked
May 4th, 2010
The New Mexico Gaming Control Board has revoked a gaming license for La Mesa Racetrack and Casino at Raton, GCB Deputy Executive Director Greg Saunders said on Tuesday.
“What this mean...
PHS netters preparing for state meet
May 4th, 2010
Portales High’s girls are hopeful of doing some good things in Class 1A-3A individual state competition today and Thursday at the Jerry Cline Tennis Center in Albuquerque.
Both PHS squ...
In tmes of trouble, best to rely on God
May 4th, 2010
Recently, I was consoling a loved one who was really frustrated because her son continued to subject himself to a harmful relationship.
I reminded her that because there was only so much she...
Elderly friends offer life lessons
May 4th, 2010
Having friends of all ages is a rare privilege, one that we can enjoy in our own hometown and county. Because my first friends in those canyons were my parents and grandparents, I have always enjoy...
Police blotter — May 5
May 4th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Thursday
• At 8:22...
On the shelves — May 5
May 4th, 2010
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.
Fiction
Poor Little Rich Girl by Jackie Collins. Annabell...
5-5 Obits
May 3rd, 2010
Michael R. Pacheco
Michael R. Pacheco, 44, died on Friday, April 30, 2010, in Albuquerque. He was born July 14, 1965, in Albuquerque.
Survivors include his wife Dora Pacheco and his m...
