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A backdoor cold front which brought rainfall should return to the area by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. "There will be a similar cold front which produced the weekend showers which will move into Quay County on Sunday," said meteorologist Todd Shoemake. He said there will be a chance for showers to develop in the northern part of the state during the week, though the precipitation will be north of Tucumcari. Shoemake said Tucumcari reported 1.5 inches of rain, while San Jon reported 1.73 inches. In May...
Tucumcari Lady Rattlers Brook Dow captures a state AA long jump championship and the Rattlers track team finished third in the Class 2A boys state track meet in Albuqueque. De Baca County News: Scot Stinnett The Rattlers' Michael Marroquin runs in the middle of the pack on the first lap of the 2A boys 800 meter run. He finished sixth at the state tournament in Albuquerque. "It was exciting finish for the boys," said Rattlers Track coach Wayne Ferguson. Ferguson said the Rattlers track team knew if they ran and competed well we could get third p...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295. Fiction "Guilty Wives" by James Patterson. Four friends in Monte Carlo for a luxurious girls' vacation find themselves in prison, accused of a crime. "The Lost Years" by Mary Higgins Clark. A biblical scholar who has made an amazing discovery is murdered. "Come Home" by Lisa Scottoline. A woman joins her estranged former stepdaughter to investigate the possible murder of her ex-husband. "Stay Close" by Harlan Coben. A disappearance in...
The following are the lunch menus for May 10- May 16 for the Tucumcari Senior Center. Thursday Steak and stuff, asparagus, carrots, whole wheat roll with margarine, strawberry shortcake. Friday Kraut dog, California vegetables, baked French fries, strawberries and bananas, pumpkin nut bread. Monday Sloppy Joe, parsley potatoes, mixed vegetables, pickle and onion slices, cottage cheese, pineapple salad. Tuesday Chicken and vegetables, pasta, broccoli with margarine, whole wheat roll with margarine, pears, sugar free brownie. Wednesday Taco,...
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. Logan Monday Breakfast: BK pizza, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch: Hamburger/cheeseburger with all the trimmings, fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch: Sandwiches, ham/turkey with all the trimmings, potato salad, fruit, milk. Wednesday Breakfast: Baked cheese sticks, cereal, juice, milk. Lunch: Cooks choice meat, mashed potatoes/gravy, hot veggies, salad, hot rolls, fruit, milk. Thursday Breakfast: Muffins, oatmeal, juice, milk. Lunch: Sack...
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., a woman went in to the Police Department on the 200 block of E. Center Street to report a found firearm. - At 12:11 a.m.,a man reported a fight at a fuel station on the 2300 block of S. First Street. - At 7:04 a.m., a woman reported an unwanted man at a fuel station on the 2300 block of S. First Street. - At 8:32 a.m., an alarm was reported at a residence on the 1800 block of S. Ninth... Full story
Mesalands will hold annual Cinco de Mayo event at the North American Wind Research and Training Center. The college will hold their annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the North American Wind Research and Training Center. The event has previously been held in the college's parking lot. The celebration will include performances by Reynaldo Maestas and Ernestine Romero, the 2012 New Mexico Hispanic Female Vocalist of the Year. There will also be pinatas, face painting, free popcorn, horse rides for the kids,... Full story
While Quay County voters may be limited by party in what commission candidates they can vote for, they aren't bound by geography. That's because county commission races are decided by voting at large. This is the second election that Quay County has had such a designation, County Clerk Ellen White said. Commissioners, White said, changed the voting from a district base to an at-large base through State Statute 4-38-3B — which allows any county with a population of less than 13,000 to offer at-large commission elections. However, voters will s...
The Tucumcari Rattlers and Logan Longhorns will compete in the first rounds of the 1A and 2A state baseball tournament. The (13-8) Rattlers are the 8 seed in the 2A tournament and will host the 9 seed (15-9) New Mexico Military Institute Colts Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., at Tucumcari. The (9-12) Longhorns are the 8 seed in the 1A tournament and will travel to play the 1 seed (14-5) Capitan Tigers Wednesday at 3 p.m., at Capitan....
More than a dozen residents attended a historical recounting Saturday at the Tucumcari Historical Museum. Local historians shared stories of their experiences growing up in and near Quay County, Horace Woods was one of those historians. A video of this and more of Woods' story can be seen online at qcsunonline.com. Woods said he was born in 1915 in Wheeler, Texas, and first came to the area when he was three months old. "My dad, had already been here working on the homestead where he built a shack," Woods said. "My mom and I arrived by... Full story
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. San Jon Monday Breakfast: Eggs and hashbrowns, fruit, cereal, milk. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, pepper and onions, chips and salsa, fruit, milk. Tuesday Breakfast: Muffins, fruit, cereal, milk. Lunch: Hamburgers, French fries, corn, fruit, milk. Wednesday Breakfast: Bacon and eggs, fruit, cereal, milk. Lunch: Barbecue on a bun, baked beans, pudding, fruit, milk. Thursday Breakfast: Pancakes, fruit, cereal, milk. Lunch: Sub sandwich, fresh veggies, cookies, fruit, milk. Friday Breakfast:... Full story
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday - At 12:18 a.m., a woman reported a domestic dispute at a residence on the 300 block of E. Turner Avenue. - At 12:37 a.m., a man reported shots fired at the corner of S. Fourth Street and W. Washington Avenue. - At 3:07 a.m., a man reported harassment at a residence on the 300 block of E. Smith Avenue. - At 7:46 a.m., an alarm was reported at a business on the 400 block of E. Route 66. - At 9:52 a.m., a...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295. Fiction "Chasing Midnight," by Randy Wayne White. Environmental extremists have taken control of the island. Or are they thugs hired by the Russian's competitors? "Home Front," by Kristin Hannah. In her bestselling novels Kristin Hannah has plumbed the depths of friendship, the loyalty of sisters, and the secrets mothers keep. Non Fiction "The Vow: The True events That Inspired the Movie," by Kim Carpenter. Two months after their marriage, a... Full story
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. House Monday Breakfast: Sausage, biscuit, gravy, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, French fries, green beans, pears, salad bar, milk. Tuesday Breakfast: French toast sticks, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. Lunch: Spanish meatloaf, hot rolls, green beans, scalloped potatoes, fruit cocktail, chicken noodle soup, salad bar, milk. Wednesday Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. Lunch: Chicken stir fry... Full story
The Quay County will honor their 4-H parents, leaders and volunteers on Monday with a social from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office at 216 East Center Street. 4-H is celebrating its 100 years in New Mexico and April 15 – 21 is Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Quay County 4-H Council chose this week to also show their appreciation for the 4-H volunteers from the past to the present in Quay County. Everyone is invited to stop by the Extension Office and share refreshments and 4-H experiences between these hours. Quay County is also exc... Full story
The New Mexico State Police will be conducting saturation patrols and checkpoints in Quay County over the next two months. The department reminds citizens that the legal blood alcohol content is .08 for drivers 21 and older, and .02 for drivers younger than 21.... Full story
The Tucumcari High School boys golf team finished second at its March 26 tournament at the Tucumcari Public Golf Course. Tucumcari's 409 put them well ahead of East Mountain in the three-team meet. Raton finished with 355 to take the title. The Rattlers were led by Luke Smith's 91. Results Boys 1 Raton 355 2 Tucumcari 409 3 East Mountain 498 Tucumcari individual scores: Boys: Luke Smith 91, John Paul Garcia 101, Shayan Patel 107, Kyle Lease 110, Blythe Johnson 125 Girls: Sonam Bhakta 124, Anisha Bhakta 137...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2528 is holding a scholarship bingo tournament 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the post. Admission costs $25.... Full story
Three Little League tryouts are scheduled for the next four days. The schedule is as follows: - 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday tryout at the Tucumcari Recreation Center - 5:30 p.m. Thursday tryout at the Tucumcari Little League baseball field - 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday registration at the Tucumcari Recreation Center. - Noon Saturday tryout at the Tucumcari baseball field...
A Quay County rabies clinic is scheduled on Aprl 14 for the following locations. - Nara Visa: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Nara Visa Fire Station. - Logan:1 p.m.-3 p.m., at City Warehouse - San Jon: 4 p.m.-5 p.m., at old Fire Station Tucumcari: 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the city warehouse...
After 12 years of serving as the Tenth Judicial District Attorney Ron Reeves, has announced he will not seek re-election as district attorney and will retire at the end of his term in December. "I feel good about my decision to retire, particularly in light of the fact that the District Attorney's office will be in good hands with Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Rose," Reeves said. Reeves began practicing law in 1991 and was elected district attorney for the Tenth Judicial District, covering Quay, DeBaca and Harding counties, in 2000.... Full story
County Clerk Ellen White said a change of voting centers should result in $6,000 savings for the county. A change of location for the voting centers in Tucumcari for the 2012 primary election will save $6,000 said Quay County clerk Ellen White. White said citizens who live in Precincts 6-12 will all vote at the Tucumcari Convention Center. "This voter convenience center will save the county on each election," White said, noting a reduction of election workers, printed ballots and voting machines. Voters in precincts 1-5 and 13-14 will cast... Full story
Quay County voters will have a pair of contested primary elections, and nothing contested in the November general elections. Tuesday was the lone day to file for elections at the Secretary of State's Office in Santa Fe and at county courthouses for the June 5 primaries. There will be a race for Senate District 7 and the 10th Judicial District. Here are the people who filed Tuesday: - Senate, District 7: The only open seat in the region is a three-person race, with all three candidates running in the Republican primary. Mark Myers runs a...
Quay County Little League will hold tryouts noon Saturday at the Tucumcari Little League field. Final registrations will be held noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the field, and a meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Tucumcari Recreation Center.... Full story
Candidates for Quay County commissioner for Districts 1 and 2, Quay County clerk and Quay County treasurer must file their declaration for candidacy between 9 a.m and 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Quay County Clerk's Office located at 300 S. Third St. A prospective candidate must be a registered voter in the district they intend to represent, with the party affiliation and their name as listed on their voter registration on or prior to Jan. 30, in line with a proclamation by Gov. Susana Martinez. The filing fee for county office is $50, due at the...