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The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Hospital Thursday celebrating the new program Senior Solutions. QCS Staff Photo: Jerrene Bradley More than 40 people attended the open house for the Senior Solutions Thursday at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Hospital in Tucumcari. An estimated 40 people attended the kickoff. Therapist Rhonda Gutierrez said the new program is a good way for seniors to be able to talk to someone about problems or just to be able to visit with other seniors who may not have anyone else at home.... Full story
Thursday afternoon Father Hijgenus Anuta dedicated the building for the Tucumcari Animal Hospital with Jean Corey, doctor of veterinary medicine. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley The Tucumcari Animal Hospital was dedicated and blessed on Thursday by Father Hijgenus Anuta, left, while veternarian Jean Corey helps with the ceremony. Corey thanked everyone for showing up to the ceremonies. Corey said that if it hadn't been for the volunteers a lot of the work would not be done yet. She said volunteers helped by cleaning the cages burned in an arson...
New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez will be holding a "Mobile Office Day" on Nov. 27 in Tucumcari Lt. Gov. Sanchez will be available to meet with constituents and provide assistance with issues related to state government. The Mobile Office day will be held at 10:15 a.m. at Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 West Route 66....
A California man died in a two vehicle crash Friday morning on Interstate 40 about eight miles east of Tucumcari, according to state police. At 1:19 a.m., New Mexico State police said officers responded about 1:19 a.m. Jesse Barnes, 72, of San Miguel, Calif., was pronounced dead at the scene, said Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said Barnes was westbound in a 2006 GMC pickup in the outside lane when a westbound tractor-trailer truck collided with the back of the pickup. Bateman said the impact caused Barnes to lose control of his vehicle. Bateman...
Two Tucumcari teens were arrested Friday, accused in connection with the theft of an assault rifle from a marked New Mexico State Police patrol unit. Police identified the two as Zach Hurd, 17, and Trenton Ward, 18. Each faces felony charges of receiving or transferring stolen property, tampering with evidence and conspiracy, said state police Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said the two were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the Sept. 2 theft of a Colt AR-15 assault rifle from a state police officer's patrol unit on the 700 block...
On Friday morning the community came together at the cemetery to put flags on the graves of our veterans. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Veterans Mucio Lopez and Dave Hine spent Friday morning put out flags on veterans graves. VFW Commander Fred Porter said this year was a great turn out of supporters to help put out the flags. Students in the National Honor Society volunteered this year to help put flags out, with about 15 kids showing up. Porter said that he was proud to see these young kids taking an interest in their community. QCS photo:... Full story
The (7-3) Tucumcari Rattlers prepare for the first round of tournament play against a strong and underrated team in the 2A state tournament. The number five seed Rattlers will host the 12-seeded Mesilla Valley Sonblazers at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rattler Stadium. "If we don't win this game we didn't deserve to be in the tournament," said Wayne Ferguson Rattlers head coach. Ferguson said (4-5) Mesilla Valley is much better than their supposed 12-seed ranking. He said they come from a tough district much like the Rattlers. "Four of our district...
The Daughters of the American Revolution held their veterans services Sunday at the Elks Lodge with several citizens attending. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Daughters of the American Revolution held their veterans services Sunday at the Elks Lodge. Guest speakers were retired Army Maj. Gen. Franklin Miles and retired Army Lt. Col. Lloyd Miles, both sons of former Gov. John Miles. A wreath will be placed by the DAR at Veterans Park this week. Guest speakers were retired Army Maj. Gen. Franklin Miles and retired Army Lt. Col. Lloyd Miles, both... Full story
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Two terriers were uninjured after being rescued from beneath a grain silo. Two dogs were rescued Thursday from three stories underground. Gene Ross and his son Chris Ross, employees at Versatile Construction, were working when they could hear dogs barking from somewhere around the plant. They went looking around to find where the sound was coming from and finally were able to locate the two dogs, who were trapped under the grain silos. A male terrier was in a pit in about 6 inches of water and a female terrier was...
One of Tucumcari's own will be featured in the film "The Dust Bowl" on PBS 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. R. L. "Boots" McCoy was born in the Oklahoma Panhandle on Dec. 1, 1926, and was raised on a farm where they went to work in the mornings plowing the fields to raise wheat. McCoy said that he and his sister, who was two years older, didn't know any better and that was how life was. In 1932, the McCoy's were blessed with twin boys, who unfortunately did not survive. McCoy said the boys were too frail and in those days, doctors and medical... Full story
The Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce held their first Cash Mob event Friday. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Tucumcari's first cash mob brought in area residents and chamber of commerce members. Patsy Gresham said that these events are great for the community to get out to the local small businesses to see what they have to offer for the upcoming holidays. Gresham said it doesn't take a lot of money to go to one of these events and you get to see people in the community you haven't seen for a while. Richard Randals, chamber president, said the event... Full story
At the Tucumcari City commission meeting Thursday: - Commissioners Robert Lumpkin thanked the staff of the county clerk's office for a job well done during the election and asked the city to send out congratulation notes to all who won. - Adopted a proclamation declaring Nov. 15 Senior Citizens Day of Thanks. Mayor Amiel Curnutt signed the proclamation and handed it to Rhonda Gurierrez. - Ordinance 1107 was discussed and it was determined a legal advertisement will be run in the Quay County Sun for two weeks and the issue will be discussed at...
A 20-minute chase by state police Wednesday ended with the arrest of two Oklahoma residents connected to a burglary in Arizona, police said. Noel Webb, 31 and Denise Cervantes 28, were arrested by state police officers following a pursuit on I-40 and U.S. Highway 54, said Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said at one point Webb was driving so dangerously, police broke off the pursuit only to catch the pair found hiding in a barn a few minutes later. Bateman said officers received a report at 9:06... Full story
Grants were approved Wednesday at a special session of the City Commission from the Water Trust Board for improvements of three water wells at five mile park. For infrastructure improvements and upgrades, Resolution 2012-43, the city was awarded $50,000 with the city budgeting its 10 percent share of $5,000 for upgrades to the east end of Tucumcari. Some 1,500 feet of bad sewer line will be repaired in this project.... Full story
Get Moving Quay County Fun Run/Walk T-shirts are available for those who finished the course. They can be obtained at the Quay County Extension office in the Terry Turner Building, 216 E. Center St., across the street from City Hall. The extension office is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.... Full story
Tucumcari Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a service honoring veterans and active duty military on 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, Main and Second Street. Guest speakers will be Maj. Gen. Franklin Miles (Ret.) and Lt. Col. Lloyd Miles (Ret.), the sons of past New Mexico Governor John Miles. It is open to the public....
Kindergarten through fifth-grade students held a contest at the elementary school to see which class could collect the most canned and dry goods to be donated to the Ministry of Hope. QCs photo: Jerrene Bradley Doyle Frasier of Ministry of Hope said he was very surprised at the amount of goods that the children collected and that is was a wonderful job the children did to help out where they could. Reba O'Riley, a volunteer at Ministry of Hope, said there was lots of food collected and that it is nice the community comes together and helps out...
Altrusa International of Tucumcari is hosting its annual cash party at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Quay County Exhibition Center. The theme is "Country Barbeque." Attendees are encouraged to wear their western attire to the event. Enjoy barbeque brisket with all of the trimmings and chocolate cake. Tickets to the event are $100 with a chance to win $15,000. The second prize is $500. Also, each 25th number called will win a prize. Attendees without a ticket may enjoy the event for only $5 per person at the door. A dance will follow the Cash Party.... Full story
Tucumcari City Manager Doug Powers was presented the Joe Guillen Award on Oct. 25 at an Infrastructure Finance Conference in Taos. The award recognizes individuals who have had a long term impact in their community. Powers said the award is a great honor for him. "It is nice for Tucumcari to finally be recognized," Powers said. City Commissioner Robert Lumpkin said Powers is always trying to be ahead of the times and is striving for the future of Tucumcari.... Full story
The final day for early voting is Saturday at the Quay County Clerk's office in the Quay County Court House, 300 South Third St. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The election is Tuesday and polls are open from 7 a.m., to 7 p.m. with Tucumcari precincts voting at the Tucumcari Convention Center....
The Red Ribbon carnival was held Saturday with a lot of the community coming out to support the cause. QCS photo: Thomas Garica Dressed as his favorite superhero, Jacob Olivas knocks a golf ball through the pumpkins mouth to win a prize Saturday at the VFW Post 2528's fall carnival. Susan Lease, coordinator of the event, said she estimated there were 750 to 1,000 children that participated in games set up at the carnival, according to the amount of treat bags that were given away. Lease said many of the businesses in town made donations to... Full story
Tucumcari and Logan middle schools are getting surprise grant money from the state for improving student test scores. Tucumcari Middle School will receive $13,463.91 and Logan Middle School is getting $3,328.16. The award recognizes the middle schools as one of just 48 schools in New Mexico earning a "Top Growth" designation from the state Public Education Department. The grant is given for improvement in 2012 New Mexico Standards Based Assessment tests. Secretary-Designate of Education Hanna Skandera said Logan and Tucumcari raised their...
Teams are still needed to sign up for the Tucumcari Olympics, a fundraiser to help the Tucumcari Animal Hospital. The event will be held on at noon on Saturday, at Dunn's park. Teams of six can register for $20 to compete in games including; Tug a war, horse shoe toss, egg run, water balloon toss and much more. For more information contact Charlie Morrison at KTNM/KQAY 461-1400 or Thomas Garcia at 403-7050....
Tucumcari school teachers received a donation of $220 per teacher from the First Baptist Church. Teachers have been buying supplies out of their own pockets for years to make sure they had the tools essential in teaching the children, said First Baptist Church Pastor John Hinze. Nicole Bright-Lesly said it was a very generous gift and it was very emotional and touching for the teachers when they received their money. Hinze said that in August he was home recovering after knee surgery, watching a program and when it was over the people were talk...
The Extension Association of New Mexico along with NMSU's Family Consumer Sciences Department presented the Pioneer Woman of the Year Award to Quay County's Lily "Joy" Moon on Oct. 11. Courtesy photo Lily "Joy" Moon receives the Pioneer Woman of the Year Award. Moon was nominated for the award by the Forrest Everybody's Extension Club and the Extension Association of Quay County for being a pioneer in the Forrest Community. Moon was raised in Quay County, but left for a short time while her husband was in the military. They moved to Forrest in... Full story