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Tucumcari Middle School is holding its annual book fair until Nov. 6 at the book store. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Jordyn Diaz, Ryanne Lopez and Kayla Cherry double-check the baskets for family night at the book fair. This year's theme is based on the Academy Awards. There will be a walk of fame on the red carpet along with Oscar trophies to the prize winners. Yolanda Aragon, librarian, said that all students are stars at the middle school. Students, parents and teachers will all be dressing up for the occasion with prizes going to the best...
Tucumcari city commission is considering holding town hall meetings to encourage more community involvement. Commissioner Daniel Lopez expressed his concerns Thursday. Lopez said the commission should consider holding town hall meetings. The commission approved a Lodgers Tax Board request for $35,000 to fund the Tucumcari Today and Tonight advertising campaigns. The money will be used for promoting daytime activities and new flags for the light poles in an attempt at getting more people to stop in Tucumcari, said Skylar Kaye, and lodgers board...
A Tucumcari woman died in a single vehicle roll over Wednesday morning in Harding County, said Harding County Sheriff Herman Martinez. Killed in the crash reported at 8:45 a.m. was Audrey Molinas, 45. She was ejected from a pickup truck driven by Danny Barboa, said Martinez. Martinez said the crash happened near mile marker 8.4 on Rosebud Road. Molinas was pronounced dead at the scene. Martinez said Barboa was air lifted to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Martinez said the cause of the crash is under...
Mesalands Community College's rodeo team is preparing to host their 5th annual Grand Canyon Region redo on Friday and Saturday at the Quay County Rodeo Arena. QCS staff photo: Thomas Garcia Wilson Pike, left, and Cahse Massengill practice Tuesday evening in preparation for Mesalands Community College's Fifth annual Intercollegiate Rodeo. There are 366 entries total, how many of those entries will actually compete will depend on the status of their eligibility, said C.J. Aragon, Mesalands Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach. Aragon said there are 9...
Emergency personnel and police officials still have few answers to the circumstances which led to 14-year-old Alex Jauck having to be rescued from Tucumcari Mountain. Scott Jaynes, emergency manager with the city of Tucumcari said they received a call from dispatch around 10 a.m. Monday morning regarding Jauck being stranded on the side of the mountain. Jaynes said that he and Brenda Rivale, Emergency Medical Services director, went to the mountain to assess the situation. He said around 11:30 a.m., he had dispatched fire and rescue and an...
An open house was held Tuesday at the Quay County Medical at 220 South Third. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Tucumcari community members helped celebrate the open house of the Quay County Medical Clinic on Tuesday. Fran Sandoval said that the clinic has now gone all digital in the exam rooms so staff is able to communicate better with each other. The clinic has kept all of the 1940 era exam tables and other equipment throughout to have on display. Linda Sims introduced the staff at the clinic which includes new physician Dr. Andria Leathers-Mumer...
Ellen White, county clerk and Danny Wallace were busy on Thursday afternoon certifying the early and absentee voting machines for the upcoming November election. White said that early voting will begin on Oct. 10. It will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. staying open during the noon hour. Early voting ends on Nov. 3, the Saturday before Election Day, with the clerk's office will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. White said that will be the only Saturday the office will be open. White and Wallace were putting ballots in the...
Emergency workers rescued a Tucumcari teenager Monday afternoon from a narrow ledge on the face of Tucumcari Mountain. Police, Farmers Electric Coop employees and a member of a local fire department reached the teenager, who was stranded about midway up the 700-foot landmark south of the city, about 3:45 p.m. It was not immediately clear how long Alex Jauck, 14, had been stranded. "I am grateful for all that helped rescue Alex, especially, Farmers Electric Company for having the ropes to be used to reach him," said Robert Lankford, Alex's...
New Mexico State Police were searching the residence of a missing Tucumcari woman on Thursday night but declined to discuss why or whether they found any evidence. State Police Crime Scene Unit was parked in front of Kimberly Draman's residence Thursday night for several hours. Officials were inside the residence at 1311 S. Fifth Street, which is the registered home of Kimberly Draman, 53, who has been missing since Sept. 13. They arrived about 7 p.m. and were still there at 9 p.m. Earlier Thursday, officers were at a Tucumcari residence in...
Two Clovis residents have pleaded guilty and four others have been bound over for trial in district court on felony charges connected to what police say was an underage drinking party on Ute Lake resulting in critical injuries to their friend, Shaina Pool of Clovis. Gibbons - Holt - Maes Orozco - Denton - Norris Pool, who fell from a boat and was struck by the propeller, remains hospitalized. Kendra Gibbons and Tre Orozco, both 18, pleaded guilty Sept. 12 in Quay County Magistrate Court to possession of alcohol by a minor as part of a deal...
The second annual Fired Up will run 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the Tucumcari Train Depot. So far this year there are about 30 venders selling foods, coffee, clothes and even a massage chair booth. Eastern New Mexico Blue Grass will be playing music starting at 4:45 p.m. and again at 5:40 p.m. Presentation of Colors/Union Pacific presentation will be held at 5:15 p.m. followed by ODDLAB Fire performances at 6:40 p.m. and again at 7:45 p.m. The Coyote Blue Band out of Albuquerque will be playing at 7 p.m. and again at 8:05 p.m. Blacksmithing...
The Quay County Commissioners met in regular session at 9 a.m., Friday at the Quay County Courthouse. - Commissioners accepted a roofing bid for Rural Fire Department 13-01. The project should be done by mid-November said Donald Adams, county fire marshal. Adams said the fire truck for this station is currently being housed at the sub-station. - Approved the 2012-2013-library board budget of $1,500. Judy Ross was appointed as the county representative for the library board - Approved a resolution adopting the Infrastructure Capital Improvement...
On Monday a community came together at the Quay County Fair Barn to help fill "Care Bags" for those people who are going through treatments for cancer and other devastating disease. A hundred bags were sewn together by the Forest Extension Club and hats were crocheted together by the Conchas Extension club. The items will be put in bags along with non-slip socks, notepads, lip balm, calendars, pens, gloves, game books and more. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Tucumcari residents work to fill "care bags" for cancer patients during an event at the...
An open forum and panel discussion will be held on Thursday about the Ute Lake Reservoir at the North American Wind Energy and Research Center. The event is being put on by the Mesalands Community College's Small Business Development Center and the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce. The event will be free to the public and doors will open at 6 p.m., with the forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. The panel will consist of Arch Hurley Manager Franklin McCasland, Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation Director Patrick Vanderpool, Quay...
The Tucumcari City Commission met Thursday at City Hall and took the following action: l Accepted from James Adams an American flag off of the ship "Arizona," which was donated to the Historical museum in honor of Billy Waters, who served in WWII. l Mayor Amiel Curnutt signed proclamations declaring Columbus Day and Constitution Week. l Approved Resolution 2012-36, an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan to be forwarded to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. l Approved Resolution 2012-37 to sell surplus equipment. City...
The Tucumcari Rattlers took advantage of Don miscues throughout Friday night, including two defensive touchdowns in a 55-6 rout Friday night in Las Vegas. Tucumcari (3-0) posted 288 yards of offense, 230 on the ground, in a contest that gave Tucumcari plenty to cheer about but a few things to learn from as well. "We won the turnover battle tonight," Tucumcari coach Wayne Ferguson said, "though we'd prefer not to have any turnovers." In addition to the defensive scores, the Rattlers also scored four other touchdowns indirectly off of turnovers,...
A new Tucumcari-based medical airlift service will provide a timely response during critical medical situations. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Western States Air Medical services out of Las Vegas has stationed their aircrafts in Tucumcari. The medical flight service is owned/operated by Steven and Susan Spande "We saw a great opportunity for the service being stationed in Tucumcari," said Scott Stamper, public relations with Care Flight. Stamper said after they visited with residents they came to realize a locally-based medical air service was a n...
Another strong ground game powered the Tucumcari Rattlers to a 35-7 win over New Mexico Military Institute on Friday night in Roswell. Tucumcari moves to 2-0 with win. "We jumped out quick, but we still have a lot of growing to do," Rattlers coach Wayne Ferguson said. There were five Rattlers rotating in the backfield against the (0-2) Colts. Combined they carried the ball 33 times for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Senior Jeffery Cordova rushed for two of those touchdowns (44 yards and 1 yard), senior Zach Hurd rushed in from 15 yards out and...
We asked area residents about their first music concerts. This is what they said: • Stella Watson, 59, Tucumcari Ranch Supply: "My first concert was in Las Cruces at the Pan American Center. We saved our money for two months so we could go see Neil Diamond. It was great." • Patty Nelson, 45, employee at Security Finance: "My first concert was when I saw ZZ Top in Las Cruces at the Pan American Center. The lazer light show was the greatest. I was 18 years old." • Dody Nunez, 43, employee at Tucumcari Ranch Supply: "My first concert was in Las C...
A New Mexico State Police officer was treated for minor injuries after his state police unit was struck head-on Monday night by an erratic driver from Clovis on U.S. Highway 54 near Logan, said Capt. Jimmy Glascock. Glascock said officer Joshua Campos and Severino Chavez, 19, of Clovis, were taken to Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. He said Campos was released a few hours later with minor injuries. Chavez sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Glascock said. Courtesy photo Officer Joshua Campos' patrol unit was struck head-on...
A New Mexico State Police officer was treated for minor injuries after his state police unit was struck head-on Monday night by an erratic driver from Clovis on U.S. Highway 54 near Logan, said Capt. Jimmy Glascock. Glascock said officer Joshua Campos and Severino Chavez, 19, of Clovis, were taken to Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. He said Campos was released from the hospital a few hours later with minor injuries. Chavez sustained serious, but less-than-life-threatening injuries, according to Glascock. Glascock said at 11:16 p.m., police...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Mesalands Community College welcome back barbecue had a very good turnout by returning and first year students. Mesalands held their welcome back barbecue Wednesday with a good turnout of returning students and first-year students attending. - Jordan Minor, second-year student, is part of the rodeo team in calf roping and team roping. Minor said he hoped to win the Grand Canyon Regional competition again and make the College National Finals Rodeo. - Jessie Case, first-year student, is from Estancia. Case said family...
The return of a midway helped to increase the number of people who attended the Quay County Fair this weekend. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Friday afternoon story time for the children. From opening day there was a noticeable increase of people during the day and night, said Brenda Bishop, Quay County Extension Agent. Bishop said the younger crowd was pleased to have the midway back, which in turn meant more parents would be attending as well. She said the vendors in the exhibit hall were very pleased. Bishop said this year's fair went...
Residents of New Mexico are needed to represent the state, as Selective Service Local Board members. A Selective Service Local Board is a group of five citizen volunteers whose mission, upon a draft, will be to decide who among the registrants in their community will receive deferments, postponements, or exemption from military service. Local Board members are appointed by the Director of Selective Service in the name of the President, on recommendations made by the state governor. If you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, not a...
The following are some of the results from events held at the Quay County Fair in Tucumcari. Quay County Fair Booth Results Organizational 1. Daughters of the American Revolution 2. Right to Life 3. Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce Commercial 1. Top It Off Designs 2. 2 Cute 4 U 3. Watkins FFA 1. House FFA Quay County Fair Sheppard's Lead Results Booster 1. Madison Hendrickson Mini boosters 1. Kirksey Smith Quay County Fair Silent Auction Pie and Cake Each year 4-Hers, FCCLA, and FFA members compete to have the best cake and pie. The winners are...