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4-H contest results
June 30th, 2010
Novice and junior Quay County 4-Hers competed in a variety of county contests on May 20 – May 28 to qualify for district said Quay County Extension Home Economist, Brenda Bishop.
"The...
Living an abundant life not a sin
June 30th, 2010
One Sunday many years ago, our songleader came along introducing himself as if he were running for office as “John Doe — Democrat.”
He often did fun things like that. As he...
Court decision another blow to Bill of Rights
June 30th, 2010
Americans must be ever-vigilant that, in the name of combating terrorism, we don’t also undermine our vital liberties.
That’s why we’re troubled by the U.S. Supreme Court d...
Obesity matter of personal responsibility
June 30th, 2010
Many of us in the food producing business are watching with a suspicious eye Michelle Obama’s pending federally funded efforts to combat obesity in children.
Our skepticism is justifie...
Facebook fad huge time waster
June 30th, 2010
Maybe I’m a little late to the party, but last week I finally dipped my toes in this Facebook fad.
I called a lot of other communication technologies fads too. There was the cell phone...
History of Fourth of July important
June 30th, 2010
Recently I was buying fireworks for the upcoming celebration of the Fourth of July, our nation’s independence/birthday day.
While I was looking over the selection of the artillery cann...
Fishing report — June 30
June 30th, 2010
The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports:
• Clayton Lake: Trout are good f...
Letter to the editor: Weakening government control lead to crises
June 30th, 2010
The recent editorial “Government no good at dealing with catastrophes” is the usual approach used by conservative organizations such as Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation, American Ent...
Rattler reunion keeps alumni 'forever young'
June 30th, 2010
This is a special week for Tucumcari Rattler Alumni and friends because the Rattler Reunion Annual has been mailed. We are in for quite a treat because our annual publication is now in a different...
Senior menu — June 30
June 30th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Tater Tot Casserole, california vegetables, cottage cheese, wheat bre...
Community calendar — June 30
June 30th, 2010
Today
• Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City Hall.
Friday
• Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, 10...
Police blotter — June 30
June 30th, 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 1:...
New Freedom boss brings 'wealth of experience'
June 29th, 2010
Freedom Communications Inc. has named Mitchell Stern, the former chairman and chief executive of Fox Television Stations Inc., as CEO of the Irvine, Calif.-based media company. Freedom owns t...
Press release: Freedom names CEO
June 29th, 2010
IRVINE, CA, June 29, 2010 – Freedom Communications announced today that Mitchell Stern has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stern, a member of t...
Wike named new drug task force coordinator
June 28th, 2010
Former police officer Heather Wike is the new Region V Drug Task Force Coordinator.
Wike will receive a salary of $40,000 under a contract subject to a performance review in six months, ac...
Press Release: First-Ever New Mexico Tour 66 Motor Tour Revs Up
June 24th, 2010
It wouldn’t be summer without an old-fashioned trip along the Mother Road
and the Route 66 Association of New Mexico aims to please with its
first-ever New Mexico Route 66 Motor...
Government no good at dealing with catastrophes
June 22nd, 2010
The White House was more successful last week forcing a private company — British Petroleum — to set up a $20 billion fund to pay for damage from the oil spill than it has been in stemm...
Litigious animal groups inhumane
June 22nd, 2010
Attorneys for the Extreme Humane Society of the United Suers (X-HSUS) have filed suit in the San Francisco Court of Steals, Deals, Repeals and Conceals against Geico (Government Engineered Insuranc...
Support comes in all shapes, sizes
June 22nd, 2010
I’m confident in my manhood. Self-assured, not afraid to hold my wife’s purse in a department store.
So when the need arose to assist my wife in shopping for a new bra, I opted t...
Exercise not necessary to be physically fit
June 22nd, 2010
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “exercise”? If you are like most Americans, the word exercise conjures up an image of sweating, discomfort, hurting. Other...
Fishing report — June 23
June 22nd, 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....
On the shelves — June 23
June 22nd, 2010
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.
Fiction
• “The 9th Judgment”
History gone with building
June 22nd, 2010
When we heard about the burning of the main building at Metropolitan Park, many of us were saddened because that park represented some of the happiest times of our youth. We recalled the fun we had...
Public record — June 23
June 22nd, 2010
The following are outstanding bench warrants for failure to pay fines issued by the Quay County Magistrate Court:
• Michael Armijo, 20, possession of alcoholic beverages by a minor. Am...
Community calendar — June 23
• Housing Authority Board at...
June 22nd, 2010
Thursday
• Housing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City Hall.
• City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall.
Friday
City Finance Board at...
Police blotter — June 23
June 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 8:22...
Senior menu — June 23
June 22nd, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Burrito supreme, span...
Mesalands' Blanchard wins barrel racing title
June 20th, 2010
Sydni Blanchard of Mesalands Community College won the barrel racing championship at the College National Finals Rodeo, which wrapped up Saturday night in Casper, Wyo.
Blanchar...
Cats to have six home games in 2010
June 16th, 2010
The Clovis Wildcats will spend a lot of time on their home turf this season.
The 2010 football schedule includes six home games in a 10-game regular season, which kicked off at 7 p.m. on Aug...
Cover of darkness not safe from cows
June 15th, 2010
Late-night calls are usually not good news. Especially if it is the police calling to tell you a car has hit a cow on the highway.
Jack got the call at 11:15 p.m. on a Friday night. The loca...
Securing border starts with fixing immigration
June 15th, 2010
Many see border security as a simple issue: just stop people from coming across, and let those who try to come illegally suffer the consequences.
The fatal shooting of a Mexican teenager by...
Marriage has been good to me
June 15th, 2010
The year was 1982. June was starting out hot like most Junes in eastern New Mexico. The spring I turned 23 is the one I’ll never forget.
My wife and I celebrated 28 years of marriage t...
Sandoval seeking diversity committee spot
June 15th, 2010
Mesalands Community College’s Board of Trustees Vice Chair seeks election in the Association of Community College Trustees.
Jimmy Sandoval of Tucumcari has entered his bid for a posit...
Mesalands students to compete in national rodeo finals
June 15th, 2010
Seven rodeo students from Mesalands Comm-unity College are competing in the College National Finals Rodeo in Wyoming.
The students started CNFR competition on Sunday at Casper, Wyo.
...
Rep. Lujan to hold town hall
June 15th, 2010
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., is holding a telephone town hall 6:40 p.m. (MDT) Wednesday.
Residents of the 3rd Congressional District must email their name and telephone number to...
Five year old killed in crash
June 15th, 2010
A 5-year-old girl was killed and six others injured in a one-vehicle rollover Monday on Interstate 40 near Tucumcari.
According to a release from the New Mexico State Police:
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Blooming wild flowers spark road trip
June 15th, 2010
Although the countryside between here and Oklahoma City is beautiful and was really showing off with a profusion of wild flowers, this woman from lma could hardly wait to grab Aggie and take our Su...
Senior menu — June 16
June 15th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus forthe upcoming week for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Beef brisket, pinto beans, coleslaw, garlic toast and margarine, appl...
Community calendar — June 16
June 15th, 2010
Friday
• Library Advisory Board at noon, Tucumcari Public Library.
Tuesday
• Planning and Zoning Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., City...
Police blotter — June 16
June 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 1:04...
Albuquerque police fatally shoots Tucumcari native
June 15th, 2010
A man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a Tucumcari man was shot to death Tuesday by Albuquerque police.
Albuquerque police have identified a man fatally shot by an officer at a truck...
Beauty is only a drive away
June 14th, 2010
Although the countryside between here and Oklahoma City is beautiful and was really showing off with a profusion of wild flowers, this woman from lma could hardly wait to grab Aggie and take our Su...
Student passes through town on cross walk
June 14th, 2010
A student walking from California to South Carolina stops in Tucumcari as he rest from his 2,411-mile pilgrimage home.
Tobiah Steinmetz, said he was on a walk of faith Friday afternoon as h...
Pool closed Friday
June 11th, 2010
The kid's pool at the Tucumcari City Pool is closed today for maintenance.
It will be open normal hours, 1-5 p.m., on Saturday....
Vacation bible school leads children to Jesus earlier
June 8th, 2010
“…Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me…” Luke 18:16 (NIV)
Preparation for Vacation Bible School (VBS)...
Letters to the editor: Rodeo coach commendable
June 8th, 2010
Tucumcari is a wonderful town with a wonderful community college. Above all, you have an amazing rodeo coach.
I hope you realize and appreciate the talents and accomplishments of C.J. Aragon...
Facts show U.S. immigration fears unfounded
June 8th, 2010
Politics often involves a tug-of-war between perception and fact. One of the most obvious cases involves the insinuation that “illegals” are swarming across our southern border and putt...
Tomboy more comfortable in mud
June 8th, 2010
Nicole was a tomboy. No, more accurately she was a cowboy.
She favored cow work to Barbie dolls. She was Dad’s right-hand man. By age 15, she could pull her weight, from building fence...
Columnist craves readers' attention
June 8th, 2010
It could be time to apply a little market research to these weekly missives I jokingly refer to as a column. I need to zero in on my audience a bit it seems.
For some 22 years I’ve wri...
Community briefs
June 8th, 2010
Consumer report available
The RAD Water Users Co-op members were told that the consumer confidence report (CCR) is available upon request during Tuesday’s regular meet...
Former valedictorian earns top academic award
June 8th, 2010
SOCORRO — A former Tucumcari High School valedictorian won one of the top academic awards at the commencement ceremonies of New Mexico Tech on May 15.
Clay Beevers, a 2006 Tucumcari gr...
Fishing report — June 9
June 8th, 2010
The fishing report from the New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports
• Clayton Lake:...
Senior menus — June 9
June 8th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Chili dog, baked potato wedges, mixed vegetables wit...
On the shelves — June 9
June 8th, 2010
The following books are available for checkout at the Tucumcari Public Library
Fiction
“61 Hours” by Lee Child. After a...
Community Calendar — June 9
June 8th, 2010
Thursday
• City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall.
Friday
• Quay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Court House.
...
Police blotter — June 9
June 8th, 2010
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Tuesday
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Frost: Appeal delaying inevitable
June 8th, 2010
Tucumcari officials, hopeful to take advantage of a second chance at a racino, said an appeal filed with the New Mexico Gaming Control Board is simply a delay tactic by...
Sometimes, 'Thank you' is all you can say
June 7th, 2010
Kathryn Stephenson, a Quay County native, invited this woman from lma to spend a few days with her at her home in Edmond, Okla. You may recall that she has invited me at other times and that we hav...
June 9, 2010 Senior Menus
June 7th, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday: Chili dog, baked potato wedges, mixed vegetables with marg...
La Mesa officials file appeal
June 7th, 2010
Tucumcari officials, hopeful to take advantage of a second chance at a racino, said an appeal filed with the New Mexico Gaming Control Board is simply a delay by Raton-based La Mesa Racetrack and C...
Annual program aims to curb drunken driving
June 3rd, 2010
The New Mexico State Police department is undertaking its annual 100 Days and Nights of Summer, but local officers would like to be able to reduce more than just alcohol-related incidents.
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Veteran editor joins Freedom board
June 3rd, 2010
Freedom Communications Inc. announced Thursday that Larry Kramer, a former newspaperman and founder of the online financial website MarketWatch, was elected to the board of directors. Freedom own...
Press release: Racetrack officials appeal license revocation
June 3rd, 2010
ALBUQUERQUE – The La Mesa Racetrack and Casino announced today it has appealed last month’s decision of the Gaming Control Board (GCB) to revoke its gaming license, fighting back by say...
Cage fighting added to Mother Road Rally
June 2nd, 2010
Organizers have put together a two-day schedule of events including cage fighting for the seventh annual Mother Road Rally in Tucumcari.
“We decided to try something new this year with...
Our page — June 2
June 2nd, 2010
Meet your neighbor
Name: James Chester Gurule
Profession: Ute Lake State Park manager
Age: 29
Hometown: Logan
Family: Wi...
Jesus' sacrifice cleansed us of sins
June 2nd, 2010
Most people get the heebie jeebies whenever lice are mentioned, especially if they have children in school.
Lousiness is common in cattle, particularly during winter and this past winter, I...
Mesalands Community College president's citation
June 2nd, 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...
Realy for life set for Friday
June 2nd, 2010
The American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser is set for Friday and Saturday at Tucumcari High School.
The event, which features volunteers walking around the track fo...
Feds revoking U.S. citizenship unconstitutional
June 2nd, 2010
U.S. citizenship is a right protected by the Constitution; it is not a privilege that can be taken away at will.
That truth needs to be maintained.
Several members of Congress have sp...
Fishing report
June 2nd, 2010
The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.
Area lake reports
Clayton Lake: Trout are good from the shore w...
Strawberry farmers right to cut losses
June 2nd, 2010
Back before the collapse of the United Soviet Socialist Republic we had visitors from Romania tour our feedlot.
We explained the program including cost of cattle, feed, maintenance, and cost...
Song leads to craving for steak
June 2nd, 2010
Ever get a song stuck in your head with no hope of shaking it?
Lately for me it’s been the Zac Brown Band’s song “Chicken Fried.”
You can’t miss the tune...
Mesalands Community College dean's list
June 2nd, 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...
Gathering to honor 'spirit of the west'
June 2nd, 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...
Senior menu — June 2
June 2nd, 2010
The following are the lunch menus for June 3 - June 9 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Tuna and shells, tossed green salad with ranch dressing, low sodium crack...
Tucumcari Elementary School honor roll
June 2nd, 2010
Tucumcari Elementary
Fourth Nine Weeks
Third Grade
All A’s
• Jaxon Arguello
• Dwight Brown
• Mauryn Bruce
Calendar — June 2
June 2nd, 2010
Friday
• Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board, 10 a.m., City Hall.
• Quay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Court House.
June 10
• City...
Police blotter — June 2
June 2nd, 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...
Governor's race to pit Denish, Martinez
June 2nd, 2010
New Mexico Republicans and Democrats can agree on at least one thing:
“I think you’d have to say the governor’s race is going to be front and center on everybody’s ra...
Primary election results
June 1st, 2010
County Commissioner District 3
Republican
• Brad Bryant — 301
• Edwin Bruhn — 235
