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Beyond experience or proving grounds
September 30th, 2006
It seems every governor has to have a book.
No, we're not talking about Gov. Bill Richardson's "Between Worlds."
We're talking about a book by Gen. Lewis "Lew" Wallace, who was appointed governor o...
Sky’s the limit from high plains
September 30th, 2006
When TV Honeymooner Ralph Kramden always joked about sending his wife to the moon, he could have done it easier than his proposed punching her hard enough in the head.
He could have simply sent her to...
It was just yesterday for friends, memories
September 30th, 2006
While other people have developed hobbies and have done all sorts of impressive things during their retirement years, I have just ambled around, enjoying each day in my home county. Visiting with old...
Rattler cross country team comes back into play
September 30th, 2006
The Rattler cross country team will compete today at 8:30 a.m. in the East Mountain small school Invite at Sandia.
There hasn’t been a cross country team in Tucumcari since the 2003-2004 school yea...
Portales edges out a win against Tucumcari
September 30th, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — Portales held on to beat Tucumcari 7-6 in a defensive struggle Friday night at Greyhound Stadium in the Rams’ homecoming game.
Minutes after a 55-yard field goal attempt by Tucu...
Rattlers lose nailbiter to Portales
September 30th, 2006
BLACKWATER DRAW — The Tucumcari Rattlers’ record, if not impressive, is evidenced by a dedication to toughen up.
The Rattlers (1-5) have been on the side of defeat often this season, but often to...
09-30-2006: Police Blotter
September 30th, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 Police Blotter
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County based at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few days. According...
09-30-2006: Calendar
September 30th, 2006
Sept. 30, 2006 Calendar
Monday-Friday: Approved Arch Hurley Conservancy members vote for a director in Precinct #2. For more information call 461-2351.
Monday: 4:30 p.m., monthly meeting of the the...
HUD grant to help Mesalands launch building trades program
September 30th, 2006
A $600,000 grant will be awarded to Mesalands Community College from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced U.S. Sen Pete Domenici on Friday in a press release.
“It will a...
Excessive uranium levels found in city water
September 30th, 2006
Uranium in the city of Tucumcari’s water supply has exceeded the maximum allowed by federal guidelines and the city has quit using three wells to help alleviate the problem, city officials said.
Ur...
Rattlers set to face Rams
September 26th, 2006
The 2A Rattlers will face off against the 3A Rams at 7 p.m. Friday night in Portales.
Both teams have one win coming into Friday, but the Rattlers are coming off of a win.
Tucumcari held visiting L...
Sept. 27, 2006 Tuck's Turf
September 26th, 2006
Many golfers and non-golfers enjoyed Saturday evening's Nite Lite Scramble party.
It couldn't have happened without the help of volunteers Des and Linda Griggs, Sandy Lee, Gary Lee, Randy and Carol Bl...
Sept. 27, 2006 Fishing Report
September 26th, 2006
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and we...
Sept. 27, 2006 Calendar
September 26th, 2006
Today: 9 a.m., regular meeting of the Quay County Commission, Quay County Court House. For more information, call 461-2112.
Thursday: 5 p.m., Housing Authority, City Hall.
Thursday: 6 p.m., City C...
Sept. 27, 2006 Police Blotter
September 26th, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County based at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few days. According to reports:
Monday
...
Base transition under way
September 26th, 2006
Cannon Air Force Base’s mission transition to the 16th Special Operations Wing has already begun, according to base commander Col. Scott West.
West, who has served as the 27th Fighter Wing’s comm...
Suzanne Marie Carter
September 26th, 2006
Services: Have been held.
Suzanne Marie Carter, 56, died Sept. 22, 2006 at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Carter was born Jan. 31, 1950 in Chamberlain, S.D., to Walt and Alice Urban. Sh...
Kenneth Dale Murphy
September 26th, 2006
Services: Have not been planned.
Kenneth Dale Murphy, 79, died Sept. 25, 2006 in Clovis.
Mr. Murphy was born in 1927 in Dickens, Texas. He had been a resident of Tucumcari and before that had...
Billy Max Hazen
September 23rd, 2006
Billy Max Hazen
Services: Have been held.
Billy Max Hazen, 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 at the Colefax General Hospital in Springer.
Mr. Hazen was born April 13, 1929 at Mosquero. He had lived muc...
School seeks volunteers for steering committee
September 23rd, 2006
The Tucumcari School system is looking for a few good men and women.
"We would like them to serve on the Facilities Steering Committee," said acting school Superintendent Aaron McKinney.
"Ideally,...
Plan for plump pumkin patch
September 23rd, 2006
Eight-year-old Noah Marquez of Tucumcari may have some tips for backyard gardeners when it comes to growing pumpkins.
“I had four seeds,” he said. “I pushed the dirt back a little bit, and put...
Junior Rattlers shut out opponents
September 23rd, 2006
The Junior High Rattlers shut out the Santa Rosa Cubs Thursday night 50-0 in Tucumcari.
Rattlers Coach Eddie Encinias said, “Our team played hard. They were excited and if they made a mistake they...
Volleyball update
September 23rd, 2006
QCS Staff
Logan’s Lady Longhorns had a busy weekend. Logan won against Mosquero in four sets on Thursday night and win against Grady Friday night.
Longhorns senior Samantha Sanchez attributed Thursd...
School menus beginning Sept. 25
September 23rd, 2006
San Jon
Monday
Breakfast: Waffles, cereal, fruit and milk
Lunch: Nachos with meat, corn, fruit, cake and milk
Tuesday
Breakfast: Bagels and yogurt, cereal, fruit and milk
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, rol...
Quay County 4-Hers place, show at state fair
September 23rd, 2006
2006 New Mexico State Fair Results
The following are the results from Quay County 4-Hers who participated in livestock and indoor exhibits at the New Mexico State Fair.
Swine Show
Tanner Sorrels, 5th...
Who knows what good for you
September 23rd, 2006
ust when New Mexico folks thought that burrito was safe, new news says a tainted bag of spinach found its way to the Land of Enchantment.
The spinach E. coli scare has now strained its way to 23 stat...
We've all got a responsibility to the Constitution
September 23rd, 2006
This week, we have been hearing and reading much about the Constitution and how very fortunate we are to have such a document. Many of us can recall memorizing the “Preamble” and the “Bill of Ri...
Letters to Editor: Rising gas prices
September 23rd, 2006
On Labor Day, my wife and I went to Ute Lake in Logan. We were surprised to find gasoline prices at both stations at least 20 cents cheaper than gas in Tucumcari.
Given the fact that Logan is 25 mi...
Falling for the season
September 23rd, 2006
We’ve all got that feelin.’
The reason’s the season. It’s fall.
Matter of fact, it’s the season of the autumnal equinox, the official astronomical change-of-the-seasons. We should have fel...
09-23-2006: Calendar
September 23rd, 2006
Today: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Quay County Heritage Dayze, Tucumcari Historical Museum.
Today: The Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry & Song Gathering, Old School Community Center, Nara Visa.
Today: 7 p.m., Blue...
Texico residents allowed to go back home
September 23rd, 2006
More than a dozen Texico residents were allowed to return to their homes around 2:30 p.m. Friday, two days after a truck accident resulting in a fuel spill forced their evacuation, according to Texico...
New owners take over ethanol refinery
September 23rd, 2006
The new owners of the ethanol refinery on Rock Island Road signed the final papers on Wednesday morning.
A Dallas-based partnership, SOZO Energy, LP, and the Tucumcari Greater Economic Development C...
Parents upset guidelines have change for Mr., Miss THS
September 19th, 2006
Parents aired complaints about the pending selection of Mr. and Miss TSH,
food service and registration fees at Tuesday night’s Tucumcari School
Board meeting.
And a board member told those attendi...
Quay County to celebrate Heritage Dayze
September 19th, 2006
Special to the QCS
Quay County Heritage Dayze starts on Friday and continues through Saturday
at the Tucumcari Historical Museum.
Festival-goers will find entertainment, history, hands-on activities a...
O.B. Coffey
September 19th, 2006
O.B. Coffey
Services: Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday
at the Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m., Friday at the First Baptist Church i...
San Jon Methodist Church to celebrate 100 years
September 19th, 2006
The San Jon Methodist Church will celebrate 100 years of ministry on
Sunday.
As its history demonstrates, the small San Jon Methodist congregation
first had to meet in people’s homes or a general...
09-20-2006: Calendar
September 19th, 2006
Today: Quay County Commissioners will be out of town for a meeting of the
Interstate Stream Commission.
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from noon to 1
p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth...
09-20-2006: Police blotter
September 19th, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office
for Quay County based at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the
last few days. According to reports:
Saturday
At 10:...
NM Game Commission to meet in Tucumcari to adopt new big-game hunting...
September 19th, 2006
Special to the QCS
The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Sept. 28-29 in Tucumcari to adopt
new big-game hunting and trapping rules for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
seasons, and to consider higher ci...
Mesalands Rodeo Team faces first match in Portales
September 19th, 2006
Lawrence Harmel, a member of Mesalands Community College Rodeo Team,
practices bull riding for the team's upcoming match, Thursday through
Saturday, at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. "We h...
Rattlers to play Falcons at homecoming
September 19th, 2006
Quay County Sunup against the 2A Loving Falcons at 7 p.m. on Friday at
Tucumcari.
“I’m excited and ready to play. It’s homecoming and we are going to win,"
said freshman Jon Gonzales.
The Ratt...
Construction barriers remind us to stay on right path
September 19th, 2006
While approaching the construction site between Tucumcari and Santa Rosa,
recently, I came upon a flashing sign I’d never seen before. It read
something like, “Caution – Moving Wall Barriers Nex...
Voters invited to try out new voting machines before Nov. 7
September 19th, 2006
Do you want to test your voting skills before Nov. 7?
Two styles of new voting machines that will be used for the Nov. 7
elections are up and operating at the Quay County Courthouse for voters to
try...
Resident thanks senator for visit
September 15th, 2006
Resident thanks senator for visit
I just wanted to say thanks to Sen. Jeff Bingaman for his recent visit to Tucumcari. Even if it was a short visit, he met with several people about the expansion for...
School menus: From Sept. 18
September 15th, 2006
Logan
Monday
Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, juice and milk
Lunch: Grilled ham & cheese, broccoli & carrots, salad, chips, ice cream and milk
Tuesday
Breakfast: Breakfast bar, juice and milk
Lunch: S...
Xtreme sport to come to Tucumcari
September 15th, 2006
Desert Xtreme Fights presented by The King of the Cage will debut in Tucumcari in early October.
It’s the first time that an extreme sporting event will be held in Tucumcari. Most of the time thes...
Rattlers hope for win on the road
September 15th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers have a road test today against Albuquerque Academy's Chargers.
The 2A Rattlers will play at 2 p.m. on Saturday against the Class 3A Chargers at the Richard Harper field in Albu...
Rivalaries make sports world
September 15th, 2006
Although I rarely pay much attention to sports, I decided to watch the Aggie-Lobo game last week because of the rivalry and because other programs were either repeats or weren’t very interesting. Ac...
City to enhance 911 system
September 15th, 2006
Next week, the consolidated 911 dispatch system based at the Tucumcari Police Department is expected to get the first phase of a long-awaited mapping system.
The mapping system will eventually be abl...
Medal of valor awarded for first time
September 15th, 2006
Patrolman D. Shane Strand was awarded the medal of valor on Thursday by the Tucumcari Police Department for risking his life to save fellow officers.
It is the first time that the medal of valor has...
City Commission agrees to airport annexation
September 15th, 2006
Tucumcari City Commissioners agreed on Thursday to the annex the airport property and land that would make it contiguous to existing city limits.
The city has been interested in bringing the property...
09-16-2006: Police blotter
September 15th, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County based at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few days. According to reports:
Tuesday
Rattlers to play Albuquerque
September 13th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers will travel this weekend to Albuquerque to play the Albuquerque Academy's Chargers.
The 2A Rattlers will play at 2 p.m. on Saturday against the 3A Chargers at the Richard Harpe...
09-13-2006: Turk's Turf
September 12th, 2006
Tuck's Turf
We had a great little Ryder Cup-type format Sunday afternoon with a different twist on some of our other events. And folks said they enjoyed the format. Here are the results:
Tower A Fli...
Molinas enjoys last run
September 12th, 2006
Krystal Molinas has been on the Rattlers’ side and sidelines for half a decade.
Molinas is the head team manager for the Rattlers varsity and junior varsity football teams.
Molinas got her start...
Upcoming volley ball games
September 12th, 2006
Several area volleyball teams will have matches this week
The House Cowgirls are 2-2. Their next game is 4 p.m. today at Santa Rosa.
The Logan Longhorns are 1-2. Their next game is 4 p.m. Thursday a...
09-13-2006: Calendear
September 12th, 2006
hursday: 6 p.m., meeting of the Tucumcari City Commission, City Hall.
Monday: 11 a.m., meeting of the Senior Citizens Board, Senior Center.
Monday: 6 p.m., San Jon Board of Education, regular meetin...
09-13-2006: Police Blotter
September 12th, 2006
Blotter
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few days. According to reports:
Saturday
l At...
By QCS staff
September 12th, 2006
A special ceremony, Honor and Remembrance, recognizing those who died five years ago in the terrorist attacks was held Monday morning in the courtyard of the Tucumcari Police Station.
An American...
County taps Cunningham for interim city manager
September 12th, 2006
Wayne Cunningham will come into the Quay County manager's office today as the interim county manager, said Franklin McCasland, chair of the Quay County Commission.
The Quay County Commission agreed d...
First Presbyterian celebrating 100 years
September 12th, 2006
On Saturday and Sunday, the First Presbyterian Church of Tucumcari will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Joining the current pastor, Iola Allender, who became pastor in 2001, in the celebration...
Former Rattler plays Pistol Pete
September 12th, 2006
A couple of years ago, the cowboy with twirling six-shooters, who’d been the Aggies’ mascot for 40 years, suddenly disappeared.
A foam-head replacement called Lasso Larry just didn’t seem able...
Logan Longhorns win one
September 9th, 2006
The Longhorn varsity 8-man team won Friday night 22-8 against the visiting
Coyotes. The Longhorns are now 1-1 on the season.
Coach Billy Burns said, “The season...
$20 million in construction contracts will be underway
September 9th, 2006
It’s estimated that almost $20 million in building projects have been
started or will be started within a year in Tucumcari, said a city
planning official.
Two truck stop-plaz...
Watch for the full moon monikers
September 9th, 2006
If anyone heard some howling on Thursday, I swear it wasn’t me. But it
could have been any number of coyotes, demons or anything else that
delights in a full moon.
The full moon is especially magica...
Gather strength from Lord during 9/11 anniversary
September 9th, 2006
Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall. My
soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me. This I recall
to my mind, therefore have I hope....
JD Lopez
September 9th, 2006
Joe D. “JD” Lopez
Services: A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne’s Catholic
Church. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, also at
St. Anne’s.
Joe D. “...
Colleges look closely at their budgets
September 9th, 2006
CLOVIS — Colleges and universities in New Mexico that experienced drops in enrollment may not be penalized, according to New Mexico Higher Education Department Secretary Beverlee McC...
Memories make history
September 9th, 2006
Not long ago, J.T. Warren of Arvada, Colo., sent a real treasure trove to this woman from Ima and also to the museum. He included a brief history of the Fisher family who homesteaded i...
Community Notes
September 9th, 2006
Arbor Day Foundation makes trees available
Does your classroom, club, group or church need a fall project that will
grow green?
No, it’s not a money tree, but you will ge...
09-09-2006: Police Blotter
September 9th, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office
for Quay County at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few
days. According to reports:
09-09-2006: Calendar
September 9th, 2006
Saturdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from 7 p.m. to
8 p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Saturdays ongoing: Narcotics Anonymous Roadrunner Group meeting...
Rattlers lose to Bears by a yard
September 9th, 2006
The Rattlers fell short in overtime for their third loss of the season.
The Tucumcari Rattlers lost against the Bears Friday night in Estancia in
overtime 18-19.
Even with over 100 y...
County chiefs learns new interim procedures
September 9th, 2006
County Commissioners and Quay County department heads met Friday morning
at a special meeting to discuss operating procedures following the Aug. 30
death of Quay County manager Te...
Are you running in circles?
September 6th, 2006
We’re always busy where I work. Recently, we were having some really busy
days because we had many different tasks needing completed in a short
time, but there were l...
Arch Hurley picks interim district manager
September 6th, 2006
The Board of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District selected ditch rider and
foreman Mark Precidao as its interim district manager at a special meeting
on Tuesday.
The board had put...
County faces decision on county's manager's post
September 6th, 2006
Last week’s death of Quay County Manager Terry Turner from a heart attack
has left a void in the county’s leadership.
Quay County Commission Chairman Franklin McCasland was at the county
manager...
Ute Lake releases water to Texas; First time in six years
September 6th, 2006
For the first time in more than six years, water was released at 7 p.m. on
Sunday from Ute Lake into the Canadian River, said Kent Terry, Ute Lake
Dam manager and tender for the state...
Richard Roe Simms
September 6th, 2006
Richard Roe Simms
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle
Blvd., S.E., Albuquerque.
Richard Roe Simms, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Aug. 31, 2006.
Mr. Si...
09-06-2006: Police Blotter
September 6th, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office
for Quay County at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few
days. According to reports:
09-06-2006: Calendar
September 6th, 2006
Wednesdays ongoing: Alcoholic Anonymous Unity Group meeting from noon to 1
p.m. at 1424 S. Sixth St.
Wednesdays ongoing: Vintage Quilting Society meets 1 p.m. to 3 p...
Rattlers take to the road
September 6th, 2006
The Tucumcari Rattlers will match up against the Estancia Bears at 7 p.m. on Friday in Estancia.
The Class 2A state runnerup Rattlers go into this match 0-2 with losses
against Class 3A St. Michael...
09-06-2006: Turk's Turf
September 6th, 2006
Just another quick reminder about top dressing and overseeding. The action
will be starting on Monday morning. Hopefully, the weather will provide
us with favorable conditions. Please bear with us o...
Texas group buys ethanol plant
September 2nd, 2006
A Dallas-based partnership, SOZO Energy, LP, and the Tucumcari Greater Economic Development Corp. (TGED) inked a deal on Aug. 25 for SOZO to purchase the ethanol plant on Rock Island Road, said a SOZO...
Ethanol production increasing nationwide
September 2nd, 2006
Ethanol developments near Quay County
The Dallas-based Panda Ethanol Inc. announced Wednesday that it intends to build a 100 million gallon per year ethanol plant in Sherman County, Texas.
I...
Love's plans to build bigger travel stop
September 2nd, 2006
Construction on a new $4.5 million Love’s travel stop at Mountain Road and I-40 is expected to begin in October, said Jenny Love Meyer, public relations director for Love’s.
The new 4,321-square-...
09-02-2006: Police Blotter
September 2nd, 2006
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County at the Tucumcari police headquarters, during the last few days. According to reports:
Tuesday
Lena Mae Bridges-Clem
September 2nd, 2006
Lena Mae Bridges-Clem
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lena Mae Bridges-Clem, 49, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 at her home in Tucumcari.
She was a home maker and a...
09-02-2006: Calendar
September 2nd, 2006
Monday: All Quay County and Tucumcari city offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Tuesday: 9 a.m., Arch Hurely Conservancy District will hold a special meeting, district office, 101 E. Hi...
Planet, or not, Pluto still matters
September 2nd, 2006
Should we believe what they’re saying about Pluto?
Since 1930, when Pluto was discovered, kids around the nation have spent years, months and hours learning how the discovery of Pluto made it nine...
Canyon trips always welcome
September 2nd, 2006
A couple of weeks ago, Aggie and I stood beside he Plaza Larga to watch that Colorado water rushing by, and my mind did its usual trick of heading to the canyons to see the beginning of that creek.
...
09-02-2006: Turk's Turf
September 2nd, 2006
If you missed the results of the 34th Breen Scholarship Tournament played in late July, here they are for the record:
First team: Dale English and Gary Lee
Second team: Richard Primrose and Sam Ma...
Rattlers lose to Capital
September 2nd, 2006
Tucumcari dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 14-7 loss to Class 4A Capital Friday night in Tucumcari.
The 4A Jaguars scored in the early minutes of the first quarter with a 55-yard run and with the...
