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Three local youths will compete in a country music singing competition Saturday in Tucumcari. The KTNM radio station will hold the Texaco Country Showdown at 8 p.m. at the Pow Wow Lizard Lounge, said Charlie Morrison, general manager, KTNM KQAY radio stations in Tucumcari. Morrison said three local singers, Feliciana Marie Lovato, Olana Romero and Anastasia Schmitt, all of Tucumcari, have signed up for the competition. He said Teagen Stewart of Albuquerque has also signed up for the competition. Morrison said showdown will consist of country...
The New Mexico State Police will team up Friday with law enforcement agencies in seven other states in the "Get Your 'Clicks' on Route 66" seat belt crackdown. The crackdown will run for 24 hours on Friday, from midnight to midnight, said Lt. Jimmy Glascock. Glascock said in district 9, (Quay and Guadalupe County) the crackdown will run from the state line to mile marker 239, just past Santa Rosa. "We're really excited to be taking part in this important project," said New Mexico State Police Chief Robert Shilling. "Fastening your seat belt...
Colin Taylor is the new superintendant of the San Jon Public School system for the upcoming school year. He replaces Gary Salazar, who retired. Taylor What was your previos job, and what position did you hold? A: I was the high school pricipal at Valencia What drew you to the San Jon schools? I was happy where I was at, but when I came to San Jon it seemed like the place for me to be. What programs do you want to continue or improve upon at the school? San Jon has a rating of a C across the board (on standardizedtests). I want to make sure all...
A citywide clean up for the Rattler Reunion this weekend would show the alumni coming back home that residents still care about their community still cares, according to city code enforcement officer Veronica Sandy According to Sandy; - It is the city ordinance that everyone's property should stay clean from the curb to the alley. - When there is a violation a letter is sent out first giving 10 days to comply with the city's ordinance. - Failure to comply will result in a citation - Next step you will go to court and the judge will decide the...
I spent 30 minutes on Monday afternoon at the corner of Route 66 and Second Street, watching life pass in front of me. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley QCS reporter Jerrene Bradley spent 30 minutes Tuesday morning at the corner of Route 66 and Second Street. Here is what I saw: - Customers at the First National Bank of New Mexico were pulling into the drive through making their deposits or withdrawals for the day. - Several tourists had gone shopping at the Lowe's grocery store, bringing out a couple of bags of groceries. - Employees of the grocery...
Quay County's farmers' market is held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays at Wailes Park on east Tucumcari Boulevard. The Hayes family tables were full of fresh baked goods and vegetables. Baked goods and tie dye t-shirts were sold at this vendor's table. A big turn out of patrons for the market on Saturday. Tables full of all kinds of rolls and sweet breads. Market Manager Sheryl Gamberdella said there were 13 vendors and 165 patrons in attendance on Saturday. Here are some special events coming up, according to Gamberdella: -...
A former Tucumcari resident will take to the world's stage once again as she competes in the 2012 Olympics in London. Courtesy photo Amber Campbell, who lived in Tucumcari from 1983 to 1995, competed in volleyball, basketball and track and field at Tucumcari Middle School. Campbell will once again compete in the Olympics. Amber Campbell was preparing to compete in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, where she finished 21st in the women's hammer throw with a mark of 222 feet. The women's hammer is a 4 kilogram (8.8 lbs) steel ball on a 4-foot l...
The coin-operated machine at Tucumcari's water pump station located at Third and Main streets has been replaced. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley City water department employees Chris Gries and Michael Esquibel install the new money machine, which will accept more denominations of cash from customers. Officials said the machine quit working recently and a city employee had to fill farmers' and ranchers' water wagons. The new machine went into operation on Monday, still offering 50 gallons of water for a quarter. Water Department Superintendent...
Jeffrey Cordova, 17, has worked with Youth Conservation Corps for two years now. He said he signed up because he always wanted to be able to help the community out. QCS photo Jeffrey Cordova, 17, said he joined the youth conservation corps to help the community. Jeffrey said his favorite project since joining was being able to work on the dug-outs at the baseball fields. "Helping the town grow and seeing more tourist stop at the beautification sites is what is most important to our community," he said. He said that more youths outide of the...
Most New Mexico schools scored passing grades under the new state rating system, including all those in Quay County. While most of the state scored Cs and Ds, Tucumcari Middle School, House Elementary School, Logan Elementary School and Logan Middle School all scored Bs. Here's how the area schools fared: Tucumcari Elementary: C Tucumcari Middle: B Tucumcari High: C House Elementary: B House Junior High: C House High: C Logan Elementary: B Logan Middle: B Logan High: C San Jon Elementary: C San Jon Middle: C San Jon High: C...
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Tuesday it has awarded grants to four New Mexico airports including Tucumcari Municipal Airport, according to a release from U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman. "Federal grants are essential in helping airports make the improvements and upgrades needed to protect air travelers. The funding awarded today will be put to good use at these four New Mexico airports," Bingaman said. Tucumcari Municipal Airport received $307,800 from the grant which will fund the rehabilitation of the runway, which is needed...
The St. Anne's Fiesta is planned for the final week of July, with tickets on sale. The fiesta will have 600 tickets available for $100 each. Each ticket includes a dinner for two and a $10 voucher for games at a subsequent game night. Additionally, tickets will give an opportunity for cash prizes, including the top prize of $10,000. Tickets are available at 301 W. High Ave. Information: Yolanda Aragon (461-2260), Lorinda Martinez-Garcia (403-7344) or Clara Rey (461-3319)....
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday - At 12:02 a.m., an alarm was reported at a business on the 100 block of S. First Street. - At 10:04 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on the 200 block of S. Highway 54. A man and woman were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and both taken to the Quay County Detention Center. - At 12:51 p.m.,, a woman reported a fight at a park on the 600 block of W. Route 66. - At 2:59 p.m., a man...
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp will be coming to Tucumcari on June 18-22 for ages 4-13. You can register at challengersports.com or at Shipley Systems Radio Shack. For information call Clair Strong at 461-6035....
Quay County Commissioners certified and approved the June 5 Primary results during Friday's special meeting. From left Quay County Clerk Ellen White reads the election results to commissioners, Robert Lopez, Bill Curry, Brad Bryant and County Manager Richard Primrose. County Clerk Ellen White read tapes taken from county voting machines. The commission considered and approved one provisional ballot. White said the voter turnout was double that seen in the 2010 election. She said the high number of voters and low number of provisional ballots...
The city of Tucumcari is working with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to secure funding for additional lighting at Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 54 interchange. City manager Doug Powers said it's a matter of safety and promoting Tucumcari. "It's dark at those ramps," Powers said. "So dark it may discourage travelers from taking those exits." Powers said a design using high mast lighting is currently being reviewed by the state. He said the lights should be enough to light up the off and on ramps and a portion of U.S. Highway 54....
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center. Thursday Lemon baked chicken, rice, cucumber salad with dressing, beets, spice cake. Friday Beans and ham, fried okra, cornbread, cantaloupe. Monday Chicken salad, cheese and carrot sticks, sliced tomatoes, crackers, banana. Tuesday Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrot raisin salad, whole wheat roll and margarine, tapioca with strawberries. Wednesday Pork chop suey, rice, broccoli with margarine, pears, yogurt....
The Quay County clerk's office will host a public school of instruction for precinct boards at the following times and locations: - Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., Precincts 6-12, Quay County Exhibit Center. - Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Precincts 1-5, Quay County Exhibit Center. The school of instruction is open to the public. Early voting will continue through Saturday at the clerk's office. The office will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday....
A wildfire near Conchas has burned 250 acres and continues to burn along the Canadian River, according to New Mexico State Forestry officials. Dan Ware, the department's fire prevention and outreach program manager, said in a release on Tuesday that the fire is in the Canadian River and is inaccessible with any type of equipment. He said the fire continues to move south toward a natural fuel break, which should slow it down. Ware said the fire was started on Saturday by lightning and has moved on to private property. He said the fuel for this...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday - At 4:37 a.m., a man reported a prowler on the 500 block of E. Route 66. - At 6:07 a.m., an alarm was reported at a business on the 1000 block of S. Eleventh Street. - At 7:56 a.m., a man reported a vandalism of a vehicle on the 600 block of E. Rankin Avenue. - At 9:07 a.m., a woman reported a suspicious man on the 1100 block of E. Heman Avenue. - At 11:11 a.m., a man reported a threat on the 500 block...
Gov. Susana Martinez is scheduled to be at the Tucumcari Convention Center at 6:30 tonight, according to a news release from the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce. No agenda or reason for Martinez's visit was provided by the chamber release. A phone call to the governor's spokesman was not returned....
Engagement Butkovich-Burns Butkovich-Burns Steve and Kim Burns of Tucumcari announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Phillip, to Tasha Butkovich, Daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Michael Butkovich of Gallup. The couple will be married on July 7, 2012, in McGaffey at the Z Lazy B Mountain Resort. Phillip is a 2007 graduate of Tucumcari High School and is employed by Wagner Power Systems in Albuquerque. Tasha is a 2009 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University and is currently a pre-school teacher in Gallup. The couple will make their home in...
The 2012 Tucumcari Softball Association is now taking entries for its summer co-ed softball lead. Entry fee is $350 per team, with each team required to provide .40 core softballs. Registration deadline is June 1. Information: Scott Simpson, 403-8491....
A car show will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Russell's Travel Center. There will be grab bags for participants, a $25 entry fee and a food booth. Classes to enter include muscle car, classic car, 4x4 truck, lowrider and golden oldies. Information: 576-8700....
Students interested in pursuing a career in wind energy technology are invited to attend an 6 p.m. Wednesday information forum at the North American Wind Research and Training Center. Students will learn more about the new summer program starting May 29. Upon successful completion of the courses, students will receive an Occupational Certificate in Wind Energy Technology. Students in the program will learn wind turbine technology, turbine maintenance, tower safety, and wind economics. Course topics include studies in electricity, hydraulics,...