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Buffs pull away in second half for win
September 30th, 2007
MENAUL — Facing an aerial assault from Menaul freshman quarterback Jayseph Griego, Melrose defensive backs Zach Pack and Lane Draper certainly had their ups and downs in the first half of a game on...
09-29-07: Police Blotter
September 29th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 10:20...
Mesalands is building its rodea team and potential
September 29th, 2007
Competing in the first college rodeo of the year, the Mesalands Community College Rodeo team fared well at the Cochise College Rodeo in Douglas, Ariz. The team was represented by 20 contestants in the...
Clovis Christian takes all three from San Jon
September 29th, 2007
The San Jon Lady Coyotes lost their first district game Thursday to Clovis Christian Lady Eagles.
The Lady Coyotes lost in three sets at San Jon, 25-23, 25-14 and 22-25.
The first and third sets we...
Tips to keep pests away from plants
September 29th, 2007
If you don’t like bugs, weeds and other pests taking over your yard, follow these quick tips to a happier and healthier landscape.
Pick the right plant
The one most important decision you will eve...
State Fair Results: 4-H Educational projects
September 29th, 2007
Quay County 4-Hers sent items they made in their 4-H educational project to the New Mexico State Fair to compete against youth from all over the state. Here is how they placed:
Jordan Runyan, a Jun...
Community Notes: Opening new Logan school performing arts, DAR awards
September 29th, 2007
Performing Arts Center at Logan to debut
At 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 8, the Logan Municipal School will host an open house to celebrate the new Performing Arts Center, at Logan schools. The school will reco...
Thomas pleads guilty to open container
September 29th, 2007
Clovis’ City Manager Joe Thomas has pleaded guilty to an open container violation and prosecutors have dropped a more serious charge of driving under the influence, court records show.
District...
Letters to Editor: Air show cooperative event
September 29th, 2007
Air show cooperative event
Tom and I so enjoyed our visit to your welcoming town and the very fine air show. What a delight to see a community come together to make something good happen. And the air...
MainStreet activities, plans for visioning sessin
September 29th, 2007
Six Shooter Siding Festival
The Six-Shooter Siding Festival Committee still has some space available at our festival on October 13th. “The festival is starting to take shape and it looks like we wil...
Walking stick gives us a view of life from the ground up
September 29th, 2007
Recently, one of my former students remarked in a letter that I have "more fun than most over the simple pleasures in life." I think she was a bit amused at one of the pictures of an insect I had take...
09-29-07: Calendar
September 29th, 2007
Today: 8 a.m., Trek for Trash, meet at Chamber Office. 487-6087
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Monday: Noon to 1 p.m., Red Ribb...
Glenda "Mo" Gollehon
September 29th, 2007
Services: At 3 p.m. today at the Muffley Chapel in Clovis.
Glenda "Mo" Gollehon, 59, of Portales Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at home in Portales.
She was born Dec. 12, 1947 to Glen Albert and Mary Osborn...
Jose O. Vigil
September 29th, 2007
Services: At 6:30 p.m. Sunday, visitation followed by a rosary at 7 .m. at French Mortuary Westside Chapel in Albuquerque. At 10:30 a.m. Monday a mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic...
Burleson case bound over to district court
September 29th, 2007
Criminal charges against Jim Burleson, a fight promoter who has admitted shooting Jason Pacheco, will be bound over to district court, said Magistrate Court Judge Joel Garnett in a statement on Frida...
City looking for commissioner nominees
September 29th, 2007
Persons who are interested in serving as city commissioner for District 4 are being encoruaged to send in their letters of interest.
The City Commmission agreed to seek registered voters who reside...
Births and birthday celebrations
September 29th, 2007
High-five for No. 5...
Camdan Tres Sandoval of Tucumcari celebrated his fifth birthday Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at George Molinas Park. His Shrek III birthday party was hosted by his mom and dad, and attend...
Rattlers trounce Falcons 48-0
September 28th, 2007
The 2A Tucumcari Rattlers made easy work the 2A Loving Falcons Friday at Loving.
The 1-4 Falcons' homecoming was spoiled with a 48-0 loss to the 4-1 Rattlers.
"I was worried that a second long road...
Mules set for start of district
September 28th, 2007
Coming off its first loss of the season, Muleshoe will try to start a new winning streak tonight when the Mules begin District 2-2A play against winless River Road in Amarillo.
While the Mules have t...
Rattlers, Quay teams prep for Friday matchups
September 26th, 2007
This weekend two Quay County football teams are hoping to pick up fourth wins and another is looking for its second.
The Tucumcari Rattlers want to chalk up another win against the Loving Falcons befo...
09-26-07: Tuck's Turf
September 26th, 2007
Wow. What beautiful weather lately and we all need to take advantage of it while it lasts. Get your clubs and friends and enjoy the great weather.
This is also a good of the year for course maintenanc...
Threats cause school evacuations
September 26th, 2007
Tucumcari Middle School was evacuated twice on Tuesday because of bomb threats.
At 11: 24 a.m. on Tuesday, a caller said faculty and students would be hurt, Tucumcari Assistant Superintendent Dennis...
09-26-07: Police Blotter
September 26th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Friday
l At 3:14 p...
Nancy Archibeque
September 26th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Nancy Archibeque, 60, died Wednesday, Sep. 19, 2007, in Tucumcari.
Ms. Archibeque was born Aug. 10, 1947 in Vaughn to Juan Andres and Soledad Armijo Archibeque.
She was rea...
Henry "Hank" Dempsey
September 26th, 2007
Services: Will be scheduled at later date.
Henry “Hank” Dempsey, 59, of Monahans, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2007, at Monahans Managed Care Center.
Mr. Dempsey was born Jan. 21, 194...
September 1942
September 26th, 2007
Postmaster T. N. Lawson reported an increase in requests for V-mail letter sheets. Only three sheets a day were allowed per person to write letters to soldiers overseas. ... Sid Latham, who lived nort...
Around Town, Pecan Bake Off, 'Little Mary' turns 103
September 26th, 2007
Pecan Bake Off...
Do you like Pecans?
The Quay County Extension Service is hosting a Pecan Bake Off to show off Quay County’s pecan industry. The contest will be Oct. 13 during the first Six Shoo...
Man pleads not guilty in motel slaying
September 26th, 2007
James Allen Benuska, 39, has pleaded not guilty in district court to charges of murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the homicide of a Tucumcari motel clerk, according to court docum...
Are we on the road not taken, or life's broad avenues
September 26th, 2007
Many eastern New Mexicans drive a lot. Our smaller communities have lots to offer, but not everything we need. So, we have to go to the larger cities for some things. There are several routes from Tuc...
09-26-07: Fishing Report
September 26th, 2007
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 weath...
09-26-07: Community Notes
September 26th, 2007
Museum to host trip to Zebra Ranch
The Tucumcari Historical Research Institute will have a field trip for its members to the Zebra Ranch between Roy and Wagon Mound on Friday Oct. 5. The group will le...
09-26-07: Calendar
September 26th, 2007
Today: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., one or more members of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District’s Board of Directors may attend a regional forum on climate change and water at New Mexico Highlands University,...
Mountainair tops Buffs
September 23rd, 2007
MOUNTAINAIR — Melrose coach Dickie Roybal had a short bench — actually, no bench — in Saturday’s 8-man football game against top-ranked Mountainair.
Still, he was pleased with his team’s pl...
San Jon Lady Coyotes sweep Lady Rattlers
September 22nd, 2007
The 2A Tucumcari Lady Rattlers lost in three to the 1A San Jon Lady Coyotes Thursday night.
It was the first win of the season for the Lady Coyotes with a sweep against the Lady Rattlers. The Lady Co...
09-22-07: School Menus
September 22nd, 2007
House
Monday
Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Salsbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, jell-o, salad bar, soup, fruit, milk.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, cerea...
How to prevent plant yellowing
September 22nd, 2007
Yellow plants?
If you have trees, shrubs, flowering plants or lawns that are persistently yellow, it could be an iron deficiency.
Iron deficiencies are caused by high soil pH, too much water, root...
First pecan seminar set for Oct. 4
September 22nd, 2007
Quay County, along with the New Mexico Pecan Growers Association and Northeastern District, will host a New Mexico Cooperative Extension Pecan Seminar on Oct 4, according to a press release.
“This...
State Fair Results
September 22nd, 2007
The following are some results of Quay County exhibitors at the New Mexico State Fair.
NM Bred Swine Show
Brittany Slutz: 5th Place Spot
Ken Mercer: 3rd Place Chester
Jr. Swine Show
Brittany Slutz...
Letters to the Editor: The military will be honored
September 22nd, 2007
We hear that soldiers who have fought and been killed in Iraq or Afghanistan gave their lives for nothing if we pull out now.
Nothing could be farther from the truth
None of us get out of this life a...
The joys of jumping generational boundaries
September 22nd, 2007
Seeing ourselves as others see us can be quite an experience and can cause us to pause and reflect just a bit.
Recently, for instance, one of my young friends compared me to her grandparents and then...
09-22-07: Calendar
September 22nd, 2007
Today: 7 a.m., Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry Gathering begins. All events will be at the Nara Visa Community Center.
Today: 8 a.m., San Jon School's Centennial Celebration. 8 - 11 a.m., registration, t...
Fire destroys Portales business
September 22nd, 2007
Joe Chandler says he was just 50 feet from his shop when lightning struck Thursday evening sparking a fire.
The Portales custom furniture business was destroyed by the blaze early Friday morning.
Po...
09-22-07: Police Blotter
September 22nd, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 12:03...
Trip to Zebra Ranch, New SBDC director
September 22nd, 2007
Trip set for Zebra Ranch
The Tucumcari Historical Research Institute will have a field trip for its members to the Zebra Ranch between Roy and Wagon Mound on Oct. 5.
The group will leave the museum a...
City Commission OKs agreement to hire Lopez as consultant
September 22nd, 2007
An agreement for New Mexico State Police Cpt. Daniel Lopez to become a volunteer consultant, with no pay, was approved by the City Commission at a special meeting on Thursday.
Lopez was selected as t...
Stunt pilots acrobatics thrill air show crowd
September 22nd, 2007
About 1,000 people attended the 15th Annual Tucumcari Rotary Club Air Show Wednesday at the Tucumcari airport.
The performance also received sky-high marks from students.
“They had a lot of new st...
Commission says cattle guards will stay
September 22nd, 2007
Like it or not, the cattle guards are going to stay on Quay Road 70, the Quay County commissioners told rancher Dusty Stone at their Friday meeting.
Stone and his dad, Lee Stone, drive a team of hors...
births, marriage
September 22nd, 2007
Olivia’s arrived ...
Antonio and Annie Pacheco of Oklahoma City are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Olivia Kathryn. Olivia was born July 16, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City...
Springer holds off Clovis Christian
September 22nd, 2007
Clovis Christian ran out of time — and timeouts — in its bid to break into the win column Friday night.
Springer, also coming in winless, got a pair of second-half touchdown passes from senior Ch...
Prep football capsules
September 21st, 2007
Texico 55, McCurdy 0
Impact: Texico won its third straight game
Records: Texico 3-1.
Difference: Texico held McCurdy to 38 yards, including minus-7 rushing.
Difference-makers: Texico, Edgardo Meza rus...
Tucumcari Rattlers win 14-0 against the Chaparral Lobos
September 21st, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers progress to 3-1 beating the Chaparral Lobos 14-0 Friday night at Anthony.
This is the first year the Lobos have had a football team and their stadium has not been built yet. So...
Mesalands seeking funds for wind institute
September 19th, 2007
Mesalands Community College's Board of Trustees approved the services of a new lobbying firm for the 2008 legislative session on Tuesday at its monthly meeting.
Mesalands president Phillip O. Barry a...
Rattlers going for second win against Lobos
September 19th, 2007
The 2A Tucumcari Rattlers head south Friday to play the 3A Chaparral Lobos at Anthony.
Chapparal’s stadium is under renovations, so the game will be played at 7 p.m., at the Gadsden high school in...
God is there in every season
September 19th, 2007
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11
Even though the calendar doesn’t officially declare tha...
09-19-07: Police Blotter
September 19th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Friday
l At 3:44 p...
Roy “Bogie” Chapman Bogart, Jr
September 19th, 2007
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Roy “Bogie” Chapman Bogart., 83, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 in Amarillo, Texas....
Proposal calls for Lopez to be a consultant
September 19th, 2007
An agreement for New Mexico State Police Cpt. Daniel Lopez to serve as the city's police consultant – as an unpaid volunteer for three months – is to be considered at a special meeting of the Tucu...
09-19-07: Calendar
September 19th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., gates open. Tucumcari Rotary Club Air Show, Tucumcari Air Port. Canadian Snow Birds will be back with more great acts.
Today: 12 Noon to 5 p.m., City Offices will be closed for Rotar...
Thelma Eudell Green
September 18th, 2007
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Thelma Eudell Green, 93, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at the Metroplex Adventist
Hospital in Killeen, Texas.
Mrs. Green was...
School menus
September 17th, 2007
House
Monday
Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Hamburger, tater tots, beans, , salad bar, soup, fruit, milk.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Biscuits/jelly, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Cheese...
Wildcats rushers provide multi-pronged attack
September 16th, 2007
Last week it was Scott McMath. This week it was Derrick Phillips who provided the second half of a 1-2 punch in the running game with senior workhorse Manuel Robles.
Robles did his part, topping the...
09-15-07: Calendar
September 15th, 2007
Today: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Quay County Heritage Dayze, live entertainment and demonstrations, free admission, Tucumcari Historical Museum, 416 South Adams St., Call 461-4201.
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumc...
09-15-07: Tuck's Turf
September 15th, 2007
On Sept. 22 is the Evening Nite Lite 4-Person Scramble at the Golf Course for your entertainment. It’s funny I say entertainment because it is a different kind of golf to planning the dark of nigh...
September is still prime time for garden chores
September 15th, 2007
Here are some items you can attend to and enjoy outside while the days cool down.
Dead Limbs
There's no reason why dead or damaged tree limbs can't be removed right now. Pruning out dead or damaged w...
Giving way to herd instinct is long way from easy chair
September 15th, 2007
The slave decided I, Aggie, could do the writing this week because she was otherwise occupied--meaning she was too lazy to do any extra thinking.
She and I really have had some good times on our Sun...
09-15-07: Police Blotter
September 15th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 5:46...
City strikes deal on water delivery for feedlot
September 15th, 2007
The city approved a contract to supply water to the developers of a feedyard at its City Commission meeting Thursday night.
The city agreed to furnish the water at a cost of $1.86 per 1,000 gallons o...
Hospital vote tax set for Tuesday
September 15th, 2007
On Tuesday, voters are being asked to weigh in on two proposals for a gross receipts tax to support the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
In the election, the first question asks residents to vote for a...
anniversary, wedding, Constitution Week, polling precincts
September 15th, 2007
Diamond time for Bells...
Delmar and Lorrayne Bell of Tucumcari will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday. All are invited to celebrate this occasion with Delmar and Lorrayne at a celeb...
Muleshoe 50, Shallowater 26
September 15th, 2007
Records: Muleshoe 3-0, Shallowater 0-2.
Impact: The host Mules continued to role, compiling 514 total yards and building a 50-7 lead by the end of the third quarter. Seven players had one touchdown e...
Smyer 28, Farwell 14
September 15th, 2007
Records: Smyer n/a, Farwell 0-3.
Impact: The host Steers were in contention for their first win until late. Leading 15-14, Bobcats quarterback Cole Kerns scored twice in the final 2 1/2 minutes to se...
Fort Sumner 27, Capitan 14
September 15th, 2007
Records: Fort Sumner 3-0, Capitan 1-2.
Impact: The visiting Foxes held Capitan to minus-3 yards rushing and 123 yards of total offense.
Difference-makers: Cass Dimitroff rushed for 203 yards on 27 c...
Menaul 38, Clovis Christian 28
September 14th, 2007
Records: Menaul 2-1, Clovis Christian 0-3.
Impact: CCS cut a 24-14 halftime deficit to two points with the first score of the third quarter, but was unable to overtake the Panthers in the Eagles’ h...
Texico 44, Loving 0
September 14th, 2007
Records: Texico 2-1, Loving 0-3.
Impact: Texico posted its second consecutive shutout, cruising on the road after building a 35-0 halftime lead. The second half was played with a running clock.
Diff...
Rosemary E. Ligneel
September 14th, 2007
Services: At 7 p.m. Sunday a rosary will be recited at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari. At 10 a.m. Monday a mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's.
Rosemary E. Ligneel, 76, die...
Mules' defense early-season surprise
September 13th, 2007
Garrett Riley acknowledges he’s having fun these days directing the potent Muleshoe offense.
The Mules have scored 80 points and pilled up more than 900 yards of offense in cruising to wins in its...
Alice L. Holterman Hines
September 13th, 2007
Services: At 2 p.m. Friday a memorial service will be held at Autumn Blessings Assisted Living center in Logan. At 1 p.m. Monday a graveside service will be held at Old Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe....
Suit filed against owner of Sands Dorsey
September 12th, 2007
The owner of the Sands Dorsey building is being sued for damages by a neighboring property owner and business, according to documents filed in the 10th District Court.
Robert Hengstenberg, owner of t...
Rattlers ready to tackle Estancia at home
September 12th, 2007
By Thomas Garcia
Quay County Sun
Tucumcari plans to concentrate on better football handling and play execution against Estancia on Friday, said Rattler Coach Dub Smith.
“If we play our brand of foo...
Economic development targets six industries
September 12th, 2007
The area's economic development agency plans to target segments of six growth industries in hopes of creating 595 new jobs over the next five years, said Patrick Vanderpool, executive director of th...
09-12-07: Fishing Report
September 12th, 2007
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 weath...
09-12-07: Calendar
September 12th, 2007
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari City Commission, City Hall, 215 E Center St.
Friday: 10 a.m., City Commission Finance Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St.
Friday: Noon – 7 p.m., Quay...
Learning forgiveness
September 12th, 2007
As the leading character of the Revolutionary War movie, “The Patriot,” Mel Gibson had been a brutal soldier in the French and Indian War. Upon losing his second son during the Revolution, he made...
September 1984
September 12th, 2007
Karen Lamb of San Jon was named Women’s Professional Rodeo Association’s 1984 World Champion Steer Undecorator. … After 15 years of operating Third Street Grocery, Jim and Glenda Gentry sold to...
09-12-07: Police Blotter
September 12th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Thursday
l At 6:51...
Bridge open, DOT meeting set for Tucumcari, Festival booths needed, Sa...
September 12th, 2007
San Jon to celebrate 100...
San Jon School will hold its Centennial Celebration on Sept. 22. The school will be open for all to see how the school has changed since it first opened in 1907. The co...
Roy "Bogie" Chapman Bogart Jr.
September 10th, 2007
Services: Private family services will be held a later date
Roy "Bogie" Chapman Bogart Jr., 83, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas.
Mr. Bogart was born on May 15, 1924 in Tucumcari t...
CHS' Waters second at Plainview
September 9th, 2007
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Junior Caitlin Waters finished second overall, highlighting the Clovis High girls’ performance Saturday in the Plainview Invitational cross country meet.
Waters ran a time of 1...
Hirschi Huskies hustle Rams in Lubbock
September 8th, 2007
The Portales Rams expected to be tested Saturday night against Wichita Falls-Hirschi at Lubbock’s Lowrey Field. If Saturday’s game was a test, the Rams want a re-do after a 31-6 loss.
The Rams (0...
Tuck's Turf: Upcoming Events
September 8th, 2007
A couple of special things coming up this month at your course:
Methodist Scramble on Sept. 15
Nite Lite Scramble, hosted by Randy and Carol Block on Sept. 22.
American Legion Riders of Conchas Scra...
Community Notes: Roundtable, Udall's office to visit Grady, Meeting on...
September 8th, 2007
Roundtable set for Thursday
The 13th ACI dutch treat luncheon will be at 11:45 to 1 p.m. at the . Pow Wow Restaurant. Participants will meet new ACI president, Beverlee McClure.
McClure will carry...
Majority ownership given up in racino plan
September 8th, 2007
Members of the Quay County Gaming Authority agreed to give up 91 percent of its ownership to a private management firm, said Warren Frost, executive director of the authority.
The authority’s membe...
Birthdays, Seaman completes basic, Santa Fe Trail race
September 8th, 2007
Brotherly love...
Robert is finally a big brother. Baby sister Aliyah Roberta Marez was born July 25, 2007 at 5:03 p.m. in Albuquerque. She weighed 6.1 pounds and was 17 1/2 inches long. Her parents...
Steps to prep your garden for fall, winter
September 8th, 2007
Now is the time to sow seeds of the many cool-weather vegetables, greens and herbs that thrive through New Mexico relatively mild winters. The fall and winter cool season is often more dependable for...
Letters to the Editor
September 8th, 2007
Controls on market better than ‘free’ market scenario
Your editorial page is always ridiculing government's attempts to put controls on the "free" market or influence it by taxes, subsidies or la...
What a little digital dueling among friends?
September 8th, 2007
Many of us have been enjoying the presence of Harold and Kathy Nichless because they just naturally add a lot to our lives.
Some of you may remember that Harold is the cause of my having all these g...
Right vs. right calls for tough choices
September 8th, 2007
Two newspapers in Seattle were asked by the FBI to publish a photograph of two men “so that the public might help in identifying them.”
“These men have been seen aboard Washington State Ferrie...
09-08-07: Calendar
September 8th, 2007
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Monday: 9 a.m., regular meeting, Quay County Commission, Commission Chambers, Quay County Courthou...
09-08-07: Police Blotter
September 8th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 3:35...
Friday night football wrap-up 9/7
September 8th, 2007
Texico 34, Chaparral 0
Records: Chaparral 0-2, Texico 1-1
Impact: Playing their home opener, the Wolverines bounced back from a shutout loss at Dexter last week.
Difference-makers: Mario Posada ran fo...
Floyd mashes Menaul
September 7th, 2007
Floyd rolled out 457 total yards Friday night in a convincing 60-38 win against Menaul.
The Broncos got 251 yards rushing from Jesus Davalos and 152 from Edel Sotelo. Floyd jumped out to a 14-0 first...
Football friday night scores 9/7
September 7th, 2007
Clovis 24, Eldorado 7
Texico 34, Chaparral 0
Tucumcari 18, Espanola 15
Fort Sumner 38, Carrizozo 0
Dimmitt 35, Farwell 0
Muleshoe 28, Lubbock Cooper 0
Bovina 21, Clarendon 14
Gateway Christian 24, Mel...
Melrose hit early by knee injuries
September 7th, 2007
Dickie Roybal hopes his Melrose football team can build on last week’s season-opening 26-0 shutout of Tatum.
It’ll be tough, though, considering the Buffaloes’ injury situation — they’ve al...
09-05-07: Fishing Report
September 5th, 2007
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 weath...
09-05-07: Tuck's Turf
September 5th, 2007
Here’s the results of the Fallen Soldiers & Wounded Warriors Scramble held on Labor Day:
1st Place
Clair Rachor & Jay Carney
2nd Tie
Justin Liles and Bob Frost
John Liles and Des Griggs
Cedar Bow...
Rattlers optimistic after defeat by St. Mike's
September 5th, 2007
The 2A Tucumcari Rattlers are set to face the 4A Espanola Valley Sundevils.
The Rattlers had a rocky start to the season with a 40-7 loss to the 3A St. Michael’s Horseman Saturday.
“We made some...
Complete 2007 Quay County Fair Results
September 5th, 2007
The following are the Junior Horse Show 2007 results from Quay County Fair.
Class 1 Mares
1st Summer Huizar
Babydoll
2nd Becca Alden Montoya Imagine
3rd Julee Alde...
Opening up your heart to a revival
September 5th, 2007
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternit...
09-05-07: Police Blotter
September 5th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Thursday
l At 11:...
Walter Mitchell
September 5th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Walter Mitchell, 86, of Logan died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Dan Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari.
Mr. Mitchell was born April 21, 1921. He lived and enjoyed a full...
Youth to go to Harvard, GTEDC to create new jobs, Nara Visa Cowboy Poe...
September 5th, 2007
Summer at Harvard...
A former Logan student, Levi Collins, has been selected to attend the People to People Leadership Summit at Harvard University/MIT in Boston. All students who are accepted into...
09-05-07: Calendar
September 4th, 2007
Thursday: 10 a.m., special meeting of the Quay County Gaming Authority, Nara Visa Room, Tucumcari Convention Center. The public is invited to attend.
Among the agenda items are:
l Discussio...
September 1951
September 4th, 2007
Physician T.B Hoover was the new Tucumcari golfing champ. ... Quinnie Flint of Bard was awarded Eagle Scout badge, the first of San Jon’s Troop 62. ... Principal of Four Points and Central schools,...
09-01-07: Police Blotter
September 1st, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 3 p....
Holiday blitz, Special meeting of Gaming Authority
September 1st, 2007
Saturday patrol in Logan over holiday weekend
The Logan Police department will be working saturation patrol and concentrating on stopping underage drinking this holiday weekend, said senior patrol off...
Mesalands students pledge to attend
September 1st, 2007
The first two weeks of college are a critical time in which many students struggle, while approximately 90 percent of success is just showing up for class.
“Most any faculty member will tell you...
Setempber 1974
September 1st, 2007
Citizens Bank of Tucumcari opened its new drive-in facility. ... The Pinata Queen was Kim Bowen, daughter of Barbara and Charles Bowen. ... There were 50 entries in the turtle race at the Pinata F...
Most homicides in year for past 10 years
September 1st, 2007
In the first eight months of this year there have been three homicides in Tucumcari.
It is the most homicides in any given year between 1997 and 2006, according to the most recent statistics availa...
Community reacts to Vigil slaying
September 1st, 2007
About 150 people gathered Thursday night at the First Baptist Church to pray for the Vigil family, said pastor David England.
"It was spontaneous. People wanted to come together and pray for the kids...
Altrusa Fiesta Cash Party, birthdays
September 1st, 2007
$15,000 is in your future?...
Altrusa of Tucumcari will have its “2007 Fiesta Cash Party” on Oct 20 at the Elk’s Lodge. At 6 p.m. a Mexican dinner will be provided by the Elk’s Lodge. Aft...
Much always wants more
September 1st, 2007
What’s wrong with these people?
You know, the people who make headlines because they’ve done something wrong.
The problem may be that they’ve done so many things right – and risen to posit...
09-01-07: Calendar
September 1st, 2007
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Monday: 8 a.m. -5p.m., City Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Monday: 6:30 p.m....
She recoils at thought of rattler
September 1st, 2007
Often while trying to think of a subject for this column, I discuss it with friends and hope for many good suggestions.
This time, I asked my friend, Jo Priddy, for a little help, but she said she c...
School Menus: Sept. 3-7
September 1st, 2007
House
Monday
Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Hamburgers, tater tots, beans, salad bar, soup, fruit, milk.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Biscuits/jelly, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Cheese pi...
Elm leaf beetle taking bite out area elm trees
September 1st, 2007
In the recent days I have had a flood of calls asking, “Why are the elm trees in Tucumcari all dying out?”
Another question overflowing the answering machine is, “What are these little yellow...
Lucretia A. Wells
September 1st, 2007
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Royal Estates, El Paso, Texas.
Lucretia A. Wells, 94, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. She was a long time El Paso resident after moving here from Tucumcari. She was preceded...
Mary Virginia “Ginger” Smith
September 1st, 2007
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Logan.
Mary Virginia “Ginger” Smith, 75, of Logan died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at Trigg Memorial Hospital.
Mary Virginia (Ginger) Smith...
Jan Kelt Pettis
September 1st, 2007
Services: 2 p.m. today at the Faith Lutheran Church in Albuquerque.
Jan Kelt Pettis, 61, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Albuquerque after a lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Mrs. Pet...
