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Obits 9/27
September 27th, 2003
Benevieve Griego
Genevieve “Billie” Griego, 65, died Sept. 24, 2003 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born Aug. 8, 1938 in Tucumcari to Antonio and Paublita Lopez.
Mrs. Grieg...
Rattlers suffer season's first loss
September 27th, 2003
The Tucumcari Rattlers were dominated Friday night in a 49-14 loss to the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell.
The Rattlers (4-1) scored first against the Colts (5-0) on a 1-yard touchdown run b...
Blocked field goal dooms Logan
September 27th, 2003
The Longhorns lost their second straight game in heartbreaking fashion Friday night in front of their home crowd.
Logan (2-3) fell short 35-34 in overtime to Melrose (3-1), the second ranked 6-man te...
Support local museum
September 27th, 2003
If you missed the events at Tucumcari Historical Museum last weekend, you missed one of the most exciting times we have had there this century. The New Mexico Archaeologists were there en masse and ha...
Americans have mixed view on First Amendment
September 27th, 2003
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceab...
New MBA program offered by Eastern
September 27th, 2003
Beginning Oct. 21 Eastern New Mexico University will offer a Master of Business Administration program through Mesalands Community College.
Lee Weyant, assistant professor of management and graduate...
obits 9-24
September 24th, 2003
Kassidy Lynn Quilimaco-DeLeon
Kassidy Lynn Quilimaco-DeLeon, an infant, died Sept. 17, 2003.
She was born Sept. 17, 2003 to Krystal Quilimaco and Antwan DeLeon.
Her grandparents are Jamie DeLeon of...
Seek comfort from Lord in rough times
September 24th, 2003
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die Ecclesiastes 3:1-2. When someone we know is going through a crisis there are tim...
Live free, ask for forgiveness
September 24th, 2003
The Blood of Christ covers, nullifies, atones for, does away with, every sin except one and it isn’t yours. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins an...
Penalties doom Mesalands in season's first rodeo
September 24th, 2003
A field of more than 500 contestants from the region competed at the fall intercollegiate rodeo opener in Portales last weekend.
Among them were 38 members of the Mesalands Community College Rodeo...
Longhorns' lack experience, not confidence
September 24th, 2003
The Logan football team is young, but don’t tell head coach Billy Burns his squad is rebuilding.
“What I think it is for the younger guys is an experience year, for the older guys this is all the...
Wounded Rattlers battle NMMI
September 24th, 2003
The Rattlers will face the team that could be the best they play all year — and they will do it shorthanded.
Junior starting quarterback Chris McCasland and senior running back Rob McClelland are b...
State funding less than area schools requested
September 24th, 2003
Quay County school districts are being forced to find alternative funds to cover costs of renovation and repair projects to their facilities.
Not one of Quay County’s school districts were awarded...
Thunderbirds cancel flight, air show moves on as planned
September 24th, 2003
The nation’s most elite air show act will reach Tucumcari — but the planes will never leave the runway.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have officially canceled their performance at the Oct. 1 R...
'No' is the right vote Tuesday
September 21st, 2003
Tuesday’s vote on Amendments 1 and 2 deserve no votes from you. They are the result of hurried legislation drafted under pressure from state leaders who believe they know best how to improve New Mex...
Teacher's-aide says vote 'yes' on both amendments
September 21st, 2003
By now, most citizens of Quay County are aware of the special election coming up on Tuesday. As a teachers-aide of 27 years in Tucumcari and as a grandparent of six grandchildren in the schools, I am...
Amendment 2 won't solve New Mexico's education problems
September 21st, 2003
On September 23, New Mexicans will be asked to approve a funding scheme to pay for so-called public school reforms.
Constitutional Amendment 2 is risky and will most certainly jeopardize an endowmen...
Second half lifts Rattlers past Raton
September 21st, 2003
The Rattlers took their show on the road for the first time this season and dominated the second half in a 40-20 victory against Class 3A Raton.
Tucumcari (4-0) siezed control with 10:51 remaining in...
obits 9-20
September 21st, 2003
Virginia Wood
Virginia “Gina” Wood, 57, died Sept. 18, 2003 in Bernalillo.
She was born May 9, 1946 in Tucumcari.
Mrs. Wood is preceded in death by her mother, Lucy Barreras; a brother, George M...
Jets' air show fate in Air Force hands, organizer confident
September 21st, 2003
Whether or not the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will fly at this year’s Tucumcari Rotary Club Air Show depends on who you ask.
Rotary Club member and event organizer Bob McClelland Jr. said the jets...
Fact vs. fiction, how wild west really was
September 21st, 2003
Dressed in 18th century attire with a gun holster strapped to his waist Ted Pearce suddenly transformed into Tom Sears to perform a wild west skit during the 10th Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair Fr...
Arizona man remembers city before I-40
September 21st, 2003
The last time Scott Lane visited Tucumcari he traveled Historic Route 66 because Interstate 40 wasn’t complete.
Not only was Lane in complete amazement that Tucumcari was still in exsistance he wa...
Four arrested in prostitution sting
September 21st, 2003
Rumors have persisted for months.
And Wednesday, four women were arrested and charged with promoting prostitution following an undercover police sting at “The Trucker Spa” 10 miles west of Tucum...
9/17 obits
September 17th, 2003
David Largent
David Largent, 77, died Sept. 14, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Amarillo.
He was born July 12, 1926 in Merkel, Texas.
Mr. Largent was a member of the Center Street Uni...
Cowboys lose season opener
September 17th, 2003
Despite 417-yards passing by the House offense, the Cowboys lost their season opener Friday against Reserve 44-26.
With two ineligible players and one injury, the Cowboys were forced to play the seco...
Rattlers to play season's first road game
September 17th, 2003
For the Rattlers, Friday’s opponent nearly upset the No. 1 ranked Class 3A team in the state last week.
But they didn’t — and remain without a win this season.
The Rattlers (3-0) will face the...
Use of confession is another way people can obey Jesus
September 17th, 2003
Immediately before he ascended back into heaven, Jesus told his disciples, and every Christian since then, to teach others to obey everything he had commanded (Matthew 28: 20).
Previously, he had sai...
When times get rough, never forget to call upon the Lord
September 17th, 2003
This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psalms 119:50
“And, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world”. I’m glad you are here with me Lord; I can’t...
Special election still a toss up
September 17th, 2003
With only six days until the Sept. 23 statewide special election Quay County educators share mixed beliefs about voting to approve the two educational amendments.
Voting “yes” on the amendments i...
New director could soon be in place
September 17th, 2003
The Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation discussed the hiring of a Director of Economic Development at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening.
After beginning a nationwide search with job...
Garcia born to rope and ride
September 17th, 2003
At an age when most boys were riding stick horses, Dathan Garcia went for the real thing.
Dathan, 15, is a third-generation award-winning rodeo competitor who began competing at age 2, after his fath...
Thunderbirds' air show appearance in doubt after crash
September 17th, 2003
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Thunderbird crashed this weekend at an air show causing uncertainty for the planes’ status at the Oct. 1 Rotary Air Show in Tucumcari.
Thunderbird Capt. Chris Stricklin ejecte...
New Mexicans must protect the land grant permanent fund
September 13th, 2003
On September 23, New Mexicans will be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to increase distributions from the Land Grant Permanent Fund to pay for a comprehensive education reform bill passed e...
Voting 'yes' will provide needed funding
September 13th, 2003
What does Republican Senator Domenici have in common with Democrat Senator Jeff Bingaman, Governor Bill Richardson, business leaders, former Governor Garry Carruthers, and public school employees and...
Obits 9/13
September 13th, 2003
Allen Payton
Allen Payton, 69, died Sept. 10, 2003 at Trigg Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 28, 1934 in Roy.
Mr. Payton was a long time Tucumcari resident and was active in farming. He served is...
Fair, a can't miss event
September 13th, 2003
As Sept. 19 and 20 draw near, excitement mounts at Tucumcari Historical Museum. Bruce Nutt is doing handsprings while trying to get everything in readiness for the coming state archaeology Fair.
Con...
City to host Archaeology Fair
September 13th, 2003
A hands-on approach to learning New Mexico’s cultural heritage is the whole idea behind the 10th Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair.
More than 20 archaeologists will set up exhibits under trees and...
World War II hero is never on time; his wife hates to be late
September 13th, 2003
Whenever the Reynolds travel Shirley does all the driving due to her husband Homer’s vision disability.
While Homer sits in the passenger seat observing the highways for any potential road hazards...
Mesalands forms economic alliance
September 13th, 2003
Mesalands Community College announced this week that it has formed an alliance with the Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation.
With the agreement, the college will provide an office and...
Voters undecided as poll time approaches
September 13th, 2003
For many Quay County parents, the Sept. 23 statewide special election vote will be a poll-time decision. But whatever they choose in the end, most agree the issues are important.
Since early voting b...
Rattlers get first test
September 10th, 2003
Estancia came up short in their first week against Laguna, but don’t look for this week to be anything like the Rattlers first two.
Tucumcari (2-0) battles Estancia (0-1) at 7 p.m. Friday night at...
Mesalands meets blood drive goal
September 10th, 2003
Using the theme “Blood donors are heroes,” Mesalands Community College saw several heroes participate in their weekend blood drive.
“We are very pleased with the results, especially for a first...
Mesalands to improve rodeo arena
September 10th, 2003
The campaign involves 10 improvement projects that will expand and improve the current rodeo facility (horse stall and storage,) as well as provide equipment to enhance the overall rodeo arena.
After...
House native loved billiards
September 10th, 2003
Lucille Powell proved it’s never too late to take up a new hobby.
Powell’s hobby was playing pool and her billiards home was the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Clovis. She took up the game in 1966,...
Rec. center keeps kids off streets
September 10th, 2003
When school is out Orlando Nathan and his friends Antonio Vasquez, Alex Page and Emilio Castaneda can be found at their favorite hang-out, the local recreation center.
The 15-year-old boys meet at th...
obits 9/10
September 10th, 2003
James Stallings
James W. Stallings, 88, died Sept. 7, 2003, at Assisted Living in Logan.
He was born Feb. 11, 1915 in Decatur, Okla.
Mr. Stalling served his county in the U.S. Army and later was tran...
obits 9-6
September 6th, 2003
Marcella Jenkins
Marcella Jenkins, 85, died Sept. 2, 2003.
She was born Oct. 17, 1917 to Issiac Oren and Nellie Raye Etheridge Durham on a small ranch in Obar.
Mrs. Jenkins was the valedictorian of h...
Beware more state control of our schools
September 6th, 2003
Gov. Bill Richardson explains his education vision with a passion befitting a master politician. He’s stumped throughout the state in recent weeks to ask New Mexicans to allow him to show us all how...
Two games, two wins, Rattlers 101, opponents 0
September 6th, 2003
Questa’s Justin Martinez thought he had the angle. But as he lunged to make the tackle on Tucumcari junior Chris McCasland, the Rattlers star delivered a devastating stiff arm sending Martinez to si...
Military man flew aircrafts, wife rescued wounded
September 6th, 2003
Walking his golden retriever outside Denny's restaurant and waiting for his wife to pick up the food, George LaFrance was stopping in Tucumcari on his way to Arizona.
All he did before arriving here...
Area residents express beliefs about Iraq war
September 6th, 2003
While eight Democratic candidates bashed President Bush and his actions regaurding the war in Iraq during a televised Democratic debate at the University of New Mexico Thursday night, Quay County resi...
Ten Commandments: Local monument similar to many challenged across cou...
September 6th, 2003
Prominently displayed on Tucumcari City Hall’s front lawn on E. Center Street is a seven-foot tall black marble Ten Commandments monument surrounded by three flag poles bearing the American, Mexico...
Obeying everything Jesus commanded - repentance
September 3rd, 2003
In Matthew 28: 20, Jesus told his disciples to teach us everything he commanded. Obeying Jesus’ commands is how we show our love for him (John 14: 15) and receive blessings from him, the first of wh...
House led by experience, setters
September 3rd, 2003
Experience will be the key to success for the 2003 House Cowgirls volleyball team.
Head coach Jason Lee loses only one starter from a team that finished third in the district last year. House will be...
San Jon finds strength in height
September 3rd, 2003
San Jon opened the 2003 volleyball season with a 3-1 victory against Dora High School, a team head coach Clair Rachor said he doesn’t remember ever defeating.
The Lady Coyotes are coming off a rebu...
Rattlers don't want 'big head'
September 3rd, 2003
The Tucumcari football team battles Questa Friday in what should be this season’s final tuneup.
The Rattlers (1-0) meet Questa (0-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Rattler Stadium. The two team’s opening game...
obits 9/3
September 3rd, 2003
Gene Richardson
Gene Richardson, 73, of Logan, died Aug. 31, 2003, at his home in Logan.
He was born June 25, 1930 in Okmulge, Okla.
Mr. Richardson married Clara Jo Winfrey on Aug. 28, 1949. He was a...
Local conservationist's hard work pays off
September 3rd, 2003
Working closely with the community and area school children about the importance of conservation has won Relissa Nials this year’s Region V Outstanding Conservationist award.
Nials works for the Na...
Local school wants parents involved
September 3rd, 2003
Remember one, two and Sept. 23 were the three specific instructions Gov. Bill Richardson gave Tucumcari elementary students for reminding their parents to vote in the upcoming special election.
Thoug...
Gov. pushes special election agenda at TES
September 3rd, 2003
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson campaigned in favor of the two amendments posted on the Sept. 23 special election ballot when he addressed Tucumcari Elementary School Tuesday.
Calling himself a “ch...
