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Notes from the church lady: Best course to stay as far from sin as pos...
July 31st, 2012
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:08Imagine you are out for a casual ride without a care in...
Tucumcari man recalls running in Olympics
July 27th, 2012
There’s always something for Tucumcari’s Rex Maddaford to remember when a running of the summer Olympics comes to his television.
Reunions get better with time
July 31st, 2012
It's been 35 years since the Portales High School class of 1977 graduated but after a quick reunion in Ruidoso this past weekend it's clear the personalities are the same.I never would hav...
Editorial: N.M. scientists’ work should be applauded
July 31st, 2012
If you needed further proof that New Mexico is a hotbed for scientific research, here it is.This week six researchers with New Mexico ties will be among 96 U.S. researchers to receive the 20...
2012 4-H rodeo and horse show results
July 31st, 2012
The 51st annual state 4-H rodeo and horse show was a success despite a lower number of contestants compared to past years, said Brenda Bishop, Quay County extension agent.Bishop said here we...
Power company confident it will meet demands
July 31st, 2012
An Xcel Energy spokesman says the utility company is confident it will be able to meet power demands today one day after asking customers to conserve energy.Xcel Energy spokesman Wes Reeves...
Rodeo team members earn academic honors
July 31st, 2012
Mesalands Community College announced their 2012 Academic All-American rodeo recipients:Bailey Bates of Mexican Springs, Macy Fuller of Clarkston, Wash.; Hayden Moore of Clovis and Fran Oroz...
Q&A: Superintendent stresses college readiness
July 31st, 2012
Colin Taylor is the new superintendant of the San Jon Public School system for the upcoming school year. He replaces Gary Salazar, who retired.
Former Logan principal honored
July 31st, 2012
Met Life and the New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals selected Logan school's former principal for the state's principal of the year award.
City orders cleanup
July 31st, 2012
A citywide clean up for the Rattler Reunion this weekend would show the alumni coming back home that residents still care about their community still cares, according to city code enforcement of...
Firm hired to study industry growth
July 31st, 2012
The city of Tucumcari hired an Albuquerque-based engineering firm to conduct a preliminary engineering report for future industrial growth.City commissioners voted unanimously to approve an...
Comments from the Canyons: Reunion offers chance to relive memories
July 31st, 2012
Welcome home, Rattler alumni! This first weekend in August has been a special time for 50 years as we have celebrated our education from the Tucumcari Public Schools. From many parts of the world,...
Slice of life: Route 66 and Second Street
July 31st, 2012
I spent 30 minutes on Monday afternoon at the corner of Route 66 and Second Street, watching life pass in front of me.
City to use grant to cap, close landfill
July 31st, 2012
A solid waste facility grant from the New Mexico Environmental Department Solid Waste Bureau will help the city close and cap the old landfill."We are extremely lucky to have received the $...
Logan Schools hire principal, superintendent
July 31st, 2012
There will be two new faces in administration at Logan Municipal Schools when the school year begins.Johnnie Cain is the new school superintended, replacing Richard Hazen, who retired. Craig...
Press release: Farmers Electric declares energy alert
July 31st, 2012
High electricity demand has led Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) to declare an Energy Alert within its service area. FEC is urging members to cut back on their use of electricity, each evening, u...
Press release: Xcel asks customers curb electricity use
July 31st, 2012
AMARILLO, Texas – Xcel Energy is asking electricity customers in its Texas
Tucumcari residents charged with crimes related to sexual assault
July 26th, 2012
Three Tucumcari residents are charged with crimes relating to the sexual assault of two children under age 13, said 10th Judicial Chief Deputy District Attorney Timothy Rose.
Couple helps drill water wells in Haiti
July 24th, 2012
A local couple is in Haiti drilling water wells as part of a global initiative to provide clean water around the world.
Man pleads guilty to evidence tampering
July 24th, 2012
A Tucumcari man pleaded guilty Tuesday in the Tenth Judicial District court to charges connected with a July 2011 beating death.
Science center celebrating centennial
July 24th, 2012
To celebrate its centennial, New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari is hosting a field day Aug. 2. The theme for the official New Mexico centennial event (http://nm...
Lauriault: Life tough without God’s wisdom
July 24th, 2012
Some things appear as no-brainers, but they cause considerable confusion.For example, recently at a conference including scientists conducting research on wheat, I learned that the flour of...
More than 100 pets registered for fair
July 24th, 2012
Quay County residents registered more than 100 animals to take part in the 2012 Dog and Cat Health Fair, scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at the Tucumcari Convention Center.Although 180 animals were...
Home economics bowl team tops contest
July 24th, 2012
Nine Senior Quay County 4-Hers attended the state 4-H conference July 9-13 in Las Cruces. During the week they participated in leadership workshops, elected new state officers, and competed in a va...
Editorial: Former resident to blog Olympic experience
July 24th, 2012
The Olympic Games open Friday with 26 sports, 10,500 athletes representing nearly every country and millions of people watching from all over the world.We're looking forward to inspirationa...
Officials raise concerns about proposal on grant changes
July 24th, 2012
Count the Eastern Plains Council of Governments as one of numerous entities against a proposed change on Community Development Block Grant rules.Executive Director Sandy Chancey advised memb...
EPCOG audits repeat findings from 2005 report
July 24th, 2012
Audit reports from 2006 through 2008 at the Eastern Plains Council of Government repeat findings from a 2005 report — poor accounting practices that either contributed to misuse of government...
College hosts week-long Summer Adventure Camp
July 24th, 2012
Summer Adventure Camp was held last week at Mesalands Community College.This was a week-long camp of southwest themed classes that were both educational, as well as a fun experience for all...
Class of 1978 donates billboard for reunion
July 24th, 2012
The Tucumcari alumni will soon return home for the 50th annual Rattler Reunion.Local residents and those tourist traveling on South First Street in Tucumcari may notice a purple and gold rem...
Comments from the Canyons: Dog will only write for own amusement
July 24th, 2012
Several of you have asked about the black lab, Priscilla Alden, who came to live on this corner last August. You have even asked if she is going to write some of these columns as did her predecesso...
Police blotter — July 25
July 24th, 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 12:13 a.m., a man went in to t...
Slice of life: Route 66 and College Street
July 24th, 2012
I spent 30 minutes Tuesday morning at the corner of Route 66 and College Street, watching life pass in front of me.Here's what I saw:
Man pleads not guilty to child porn charges
July 24th, 2012
A Tucumcari man is in federal custody awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to five counts of child pornography.Lawrence Lucero, 65, of Tucumcari was arraigned July 19 by a United States...
Olympian: Support group important
July 24th, 2012
As a former Tucumcari resident urges local youth to pursue their dreams, as she prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London.Amber Campbell 31, will be training in Myrtle Beach, S.C., until Aug....
Tucumcari man arraigned on federal child pornography charges
July 20th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE – Thursday morning in federal court, Lawrence Lucero, 65, of Tucumcari, N.M., was arraigned on a five-count indictment charging him with three cou...
Family honors memory of lost relative
July 19th, 2012
A family visited the grave of a long lost relative in Tucumcari on Wednesday, completing a journey into previously unknown roots.
Fishing report — July 19
July 18th, 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 after t...
Police report major drug bust on U.S. 70
July 18th, 2012
An El Paso, Texas, man faces felony drug charges after investigators said they confiscated more than 1,700 pounds of suspected marijuana today from a horse trailer he was hauling outside Clovis.
Editorial: Quick sale may not be in state’s best interest
July 17th, 2012
At first blush, it might sound like a good idea to unload the state's supercomputer, Encanto, as a symbol of Gov. Bill Richardson-era excess, a la the state jet.After all, it supposedly can...
Mr. Wood was a true role model
July 13th, 2012
Portales lost one of the most kind and gentle men it has ever known this past week and heaven has inherited a wonderful grade school principal with the passing of Morris Wood.He was my grade...
Farmers market draws more than 160
July 17th, 2012
Quay County's farmers' market is held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays at Wailes Park on east Tucumcari Boulevard.
Former resident will compete in Olympics
July 17th, 2012
A former Tucumcari resident will take to the world's stage once again as she competes in the 2012 Olympics in London.
Relatives to pay respects to Civil War veteran
July 17th, 2012
More than a dozen great- and great-great-grandchildren will visit the grave site of their Civil War veteran relative Wednesday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
City to use federal grant for street projects
July 17th, 2012
A $480,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development will pay for the replacement of water lines, service lines and street paving on several city streets.New water line...
4-H horse show draws 37 contestants
July 17th, 2012
The annual State 4-H Horse Show and Rodeo will be held July 27-28 at the Quay County Fairgrounds.There are 37 contestants signed up for each day of the competition, said Tonya Hodges, rodeo...
Benefit dinner features columnist
July 17th, 2012
Local residents reach out to renowned poet Baxter Black in an effort to help veterinarian Jean P. Corey re-establish her practice in Quay County.A tragic fire on May 21, claimed the lives of...
Publication honors local motel
July 17th, 2012
An attention and dedication to nostalgic detail is why Tucumcari's Blue Swallow Motel was listed as a top 10 vintage motel in USA Today."It's very exciting, to have been selected for this...
Youth program continues
July 17th, 2012
A memorandum of understanding between the city of Tucumcari and Eastern Plains C.A.A. Inc. Head Start program will ensure a continuity of services for local youths.
Students should consider post high school education
July 17th, 2012
If you pick up most any tangible item you will see it was made in Mexico or China.More and more we see labor exported from the United States to countries where labor costs are cheaper.
Notes From a Church Lady: We are all winners in God’s Olympic games
July 17th, 2012
"I will run the way of thy commandments". Psalm 119:32In a matter of days U.S. athletes will compete in the London Olympic Games. Each one has practiced long and hard in their event hoping...
Coin-operated water machine replaced
July 17th, 2012
The coin-operated machine at Tucumcari's water pump station located at Third and Main streets has been replaced.
City, researchers collaborate on wastewater project
July 17th, 2012
A wastewater reuse project will create job and research opportunities at the New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari.The project is a collaboration between th...
Moncus: Hard to give up writing letters by hand
July 17th, 2012
Through the years, we have visited much about writing letters as well as the joy of receiving such missives. Although such correspondence has been taken over by various electronic inventions, some...
Police blotter — July 18
July 17th, 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 12:29 a.m., a...
McGee: Missing family gathering means missing out on stories
July 13th, 2012
I got a phone call the other day. It seems there was this big family get-together planned on the Fourth of July. The caller complained they didn't want to go. It seems they were on the outs with a...
In search of ponies: Pets help build immune system in children
July 13th, 2012
Germs: They do a body good. Finally, a study has surfaced espousing the value of good old dirt and grime and yes, even bacteria.And apparently, dirt is even good for kids, especially when ca...
Torres denied request to be jailed in county
July 11th, 2012
An emotional plea from accused child killer and longtime fugitive Noe Torres to remain jailed in Clovis and be close to his family was rejected Wednesday by District Judge Donna Mowrer. ...
Torres' plea to being held in Curry County denied
July 11th, 2012
An emotional plea from accused child killer Noe Torres to remain jailed in Clovis and be close to his family was rejected Wednesday by District Judge Donna Mowrer.Appearing via video at his...
Veterans counseled on workforce
July 10th, 2012
Joshua Baca, an adviser for the Veterans Business Outreach Center of Albuquerque, sat at a table with First Sgt. Robert Scales of the New Mexico Army National Guard and businessman Donald Sawyer.
Curry, Roosevelt keeping fire restrictions in place
July 10th, 2012
Roosevelt and Curry counties will keep fire restrictions in place for now even though the New Mexico State Forestry Division will lift statewide fire restrictions 8 a.m. today.The state ban...
Animal rescue group hosting health fair
July 10th, 2012
The city of Tucumcari Volunteer Animal Rescue will hosting the 2012 dog and cat health fair Aug. 9-11 at the Tucumcari Convention Center.The Santa Fe Humane Society's mobile spay and neuter...
State police increase presence for holiday
July 10th, 2012
An increased presence of law enforcement this holiday weekend was geared towards promoting safety, according to New Mexico State Police officials.
Police blotter — July 11
July 10th, 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 1 a.m., a man...
Comments from the Canyons: Reunion annual offers memories of high scho...
July 10th, 2012
Shortly after receiving THE GOLDEN RATTLER DIRECTORY, the Rattler Alumni received the TUCUMCARI HIGH SCHOOL 2012 RATTLER REUNION ANNUAL. Its colorful cover lets us know that the Class of 1982 will...
Grant to fund municipal airport upgrades
July 10th, 2012
Continued renovations and improvements at Tucumcari Municipal Airport will help the area's economic appeal, according to city officials.Recent Federal Aviation Administration grants for $30...
Parishioners to celebrate church’s 102nd anniversary
July 10th, 2012
The parishioners of Saint Anne's Catholic Church are preparing for their annual fiesta, celebrating 102 years of service in Tucumcari.The fiesta begins with a reception at 12:30 p.m. on Thu...
Teen helps out community
July 10th, 2012
Jeffrey Cordova, 17, has worked with Youth Conservation Corps for two years now. He said he signed up because he always wanted to be able to help the community out.
Holiday event draws 800
July 10th, 2012
An estimated 800 people attended a street dance this holiday weekend in Logan, according to Logan/Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce officials.
First car has special spot in my heart
July 10th, 2012
I'll never forget the curves on my very first.Her lines were classic as they curved toward her backside. She was dark green with supple vinyl upholstery and eight-track quadraphonic stereo....
Editorial: Fake lifeguard has no place at municipal pool
July 10th, 2012
Pranksters and spin doctors try to trick news reporters all the time. Newspapers across the country have learned to guard against fake obituaries, altered photos and multiple other efforts to misle...
Letter to the editor: Old health system was not working
July 10th, 2012
The article "Obama care threat to insurers" is the usual approach used by conservatives to discredit the Affordable Health Care Act.The act's enemies have not been able to make an honest...
Lauriualt: Christians should be witnesses of Jesus’ presence in thei...
July 10th, 2012
Here's a riddle for ya (don't worry, I'll give the answer): How can someone run all four red lights in an intersection in one maneuver?Sound impossible? It's not (at least, that's what...
Quay County schools receive passing marks from state grading system
July 9th, 2012
All Quay County schools received passing grades Monday under the guidelines of the state's new school grading system.The results, announced by Gov. Susana Martinez, show more than 65 percen...
Area schools earn passing marks under state's new grading system
July 9th, 2012
Most New Mexico schools scored passing grades under the new state rating system, including all those in Quay County. While most of the state scored Cs and Ds, Tucumcari Middle Sc...
On the shelves — July 4
July 3rd, 2012
The following books are available at the Tucumcari Public Library:Fiction"The Storm" by Clive Cussler. In the 10th Numa Files novel, Kurt Austin and his team battle a plan to chan...
College gets grant for equine programs
July 3rd, 2012
Mesalands Community College received a $10,000 donation from the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation to aid the continued growth and expansion of the Equine and Rodeo programs.Pat Fitzgerald, d...
Public Regulation Commission OKs proposed station
July 3rd, 2012
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously approved on Tuesday Xcel Energy's plans to build a new power generating facility in Tucumcari.
Airport awarded FAA grant
July 3rd, 2012
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday it has awarded grants to four New Mexico airports including Tucumcari Municipal Airport, according to a release from U.S. Senator Jeff Bing...
Rep. Roch: Obamacare threat to insurers
July 3rd, 2012
A tax forcing residents and small businesses to purchase health insurance, could lead to gaps in coverage and a decline in insurance providers, according to a local legislator."This law is...
D.A.: Fireworks negligence will be prosecuted
July 3rd, 2012
The absence of a ban of aerial fireworks will not deter the 10th Judicial District Attorney's office from prosecuting a case if negligent conduct is a factor.
Firefighters continue facing risks
July 3rd, 2012
It's truly amazing to me with all the wildland fires across the West this spring and summer that there has been very little loss of human life.We've had some truly huge fires this year wit...
Editorial: Remember, freedom includes responsibility
July 3rd, 2012
This week we celebrate freedom. For some of us that means backyard barbecues, pool parties, watching baseball from the recliner or watching Saturday's fireworks display at Ute Lake.Some als...
Raton investment group plans racing, gaming license application
July 3rd, 2012
A new investment group has expressed interest in building a race track and casino in Raton should La Mesa fail in its appeal to save their gaming and racing license.La Mesa was awarded the s...
City to use revenue from vehicle, equipment sales to pay for street li...
July 3rd, 2012
Money generated from the sale of surplus city vehicles and equipment is being used to repair the street lighting in Tucumcari, according to city officials.It's an effort to light streets an...
Moncus: Former students still kids to me
July 3rd, 2012
We Golden Rattlers have now received our "2012 Golden Rattler Directory" and have gone through it carefully searching for names of old friends.Although many of them are missing, some of th...
Notes from a churchlady: Patriotism is not allegiance to political par...
July 3rd, 2012
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Psalm 33:12A hundred years ago every community gathered for a big Fourth of July celebration that included parades, contests, speeches, and...
Low water levels prompt Conchas Lake boat ramp closing
July 3rd, 2012
A declining water elevation and shoreline damage prompted the closure of the south boat ramp at Conchas Lake State Park, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials."Heading into th...
Police blotter — July 4
July 3rd, 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 1:03 a.m., a man reported a pr...
