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The Logan Lady Longhorns fell 57-49 to the Tatum Coyotes Tuesday at the state 1A basketball quarterfinals in Albuquerque. "I am real proud of the girls and can't wait till next year," said Lady Longhorns head coach Clair Rachor. The Lady Longhorns lost to the Tatum Lady Coyotes 57-49 Tuesday afternoon during the 1A state basketball quarterfinals in Albuquerque. The Lady Coyotes' aggressive rebounding throughout the second and third period kept the Lady Longhorns from closing the double digit gap. "We allowed them to attack us in the second and...
Quay County schools will have a pair of Child Find preschool screening clinics. The free clinics are scheduled for 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 29 at Logan Schools and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. May 21 at House Schools. The clinics are for children 5 and younger. A representative from ENMRSH and Clovis MECA Therapies will be present at each clinic, which serves to locate, identify, and refer as early as possible all young children with disabilities and their families who are in need of special programs or education. For information on the Logan clinic, contact...
Interstate Automotive Complex is one of 1,600 Chevrolet dealers participating in a company program to benefit local youth baseball programs. The Chevrolet Youth Baseball program, which runs through July 15, is in its seventh year nationwide and has helped raise more than $13 million for youth baseball teams. The dealership is providing the Quay County Little League with 10 new equipment kits, and future youth clinics from former professional baseball players and coaches. Additionally, the dealership will present a monetary donation to QCLL,...
Mesalands Community College would like to invite the Tucumcari community to participate in their first city-wide dodgeball tournament at 4 p.m., March 27 at the Tucumcari High School Gym. "We are very excited this year to open up dodgeball to the entire City of Tucumcari. We've had two years of successful dodgeball on campus and we want to share the fun and excitement of Mesalands dodgeball with the entire community," said Aaron Kennedy, dean of student services at Mesalands. "We encourage each team to have fun names for your team and to wear...
The Tucumcari Convention Center will host the fourth annual Friends of the National Rifle Association Banquet 6 p.m. March 24. The event includes a barbecue dinner, followed by games and silent and live auctions. Proceeds will go towards the association's state grant program, which This event is a fundraiser for the state grant program, which has provided more than $250,000 in statewide grants to youth, law enforcement and shooting safety programs. The Quay County 4-H shooting sports program has received approximately $30,000 in equipment and...
The Ministry of Hope has moved to a new location at 105 East Railroad Avenue, east of the Train Depot. They are accepting donations, just no mattresses or furniture. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays....
Quintana A Tucumcari man has been charged with one count of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13. Chris Quintana, 61, surrendered to New Mexico State Police on Feb. 24 at the Quay County Magistrate Court. A warrant was issued for Quintana's arrest by Tenth Judicial District Judge Albert J. Mitchell Jr., based on information from an affidavit filed by New Mexico State Police Officer Marcus Lopez. The incident is alleged to have occurred on Jan. 22 in Quay County, according to the affidavit. Quintana was released on Feb. 24 on a...
Mesalands Community College is hosting its annual iron pour 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through March 10. Thirty-five students from at least eight different states will be coming to participate in a one-week course to create sculptures and translate them into cast iron pieces of art. "We have artists that not only return for the amazing facilities that Mesalands provides, but also for the hospitality and the exposure to the life in New Mexico that Tucumcari offers," said D'Jean Jawrunner, an art instructor at Mesalands. "We would like to welcome the...
Republican John Patrick "Pat" Woods will run for state senate in District 7, which includes Curry, Quay and Union counties. Woods is a fourth-generation farmer in the Grady and Broadview area, encompassing parts of Curry and Quay counties. He plans to focus on enacting education reforms and repealing the law that allows illegal immigrants to acquire driver's licenses. The position is currently held by Clint Harden, R-Clovis, who declared he would not run for re-election. Angie Spears, a Clovis Republican, is the only other candidate in the...
Dennis Roch, R-Texico, has announced he is running for re-election in District 67 of the state House of Representatives. The district includes all or parts of Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding Union, San Miguel and Colfax counties. Roch, 38, is the only candidate who has announced candidacy for the position. He is assistant superintendent at Texico Schools. He has held the position since 2008, when he won election following the retirement of Brian K. Moore. "I absolutely feel like there's work left to be accomplished," Roch said. "Education...
Pete Vargas has worked for the department for 3 1/2 years. An off-duty Tucumcari police officer charged with breaking and entering and criminal damage to property surrendered Monday to New Mexico State Police in Tucumcari, said State Police Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said Pete Vargas, 32, was taken into custody at 1:30 p.m. at the Quay County Magistrate Court. Bateman said Vargas was processed at the State Police Office and released on a $10,000 appearance bond. Tucumcari Chief Jason Braziel said Vargas has worked for the department for 3 1/2...
Two Michigan residents were arrested Friday after New Mexico State Police seized 24 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on I-40 outside of Tucumcari, said Lt. Lance Bateman. According to Bateman: - At approximately 2:09 p.m. a state police officer, conducted the traffic stop one mile east of Tucumcari. During interaction with the driver, the officer observed numerous clues to believe criminal activity was occurring. Bateman said the driver Bashi Boyd, 43, of Michigan and passenger, Crystal Fry, 31, of Taylor, Mich., gave consent to...
A bill supporting $335,000 in capital outlay funds for Quay County and the City of Tucumcari is in the process of being approved in the state Legislature. House Tax and Revenue Committee substitute for House Bill 191 earmarks $185,000 for Quay County Courthouse renovations and $150,000 for Tucumcari trash collection trucks. "This is absolutley great," said Quay County Manager Richard Primrose. "I want to thank Rep. Dennis Roch and Sen. Clint Harden for all their hard work." Primrose said like many other entities across the state they didnt...
Quay County Little League registration will be held 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Tucumcari Recreation Center. Logan registration will be held Friday at the local pee wee basketball tournament. For information call 403-8411....
A staff member for U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be holding 'Udall Serving YoU' office hours Thursday and Friday across the 3rd Congressional District for area residents who require help with a federal agency. Staff will be available 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Thursday at the Tucumcari City Hall chambers, 215 E. Center St. "If you need assistance with a federal agency, my staff can help guide you through the process and will do all that they can to assist you," said Udall. "I encourage you to meet with my staff to review your case and find out what...
A special cooking school that is aimed at helping people with diabetes learn how to prepare delicious foods and manage their blood sugar levels will be held in February. The school will meet for 3 hours each evening Feb. 21, 23, 28, and March 1, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The schools are funded by a grant from the Department of Health and will be free of charge. The classes will be taught by Jessie Robinson and Brenda Bishop. The plan is to have a Certified Diabetes Educator at one session to answer questions and discuss medications. The...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2528 is holding a benefit steak dinner starting 6 p.m. Friday at the post, located at 105 E. Main. The meal is $10 per person. Sides, drinks and dessert are included....
The Quay County Board of Commissioners' regular scheduled meeting for 9 a.m., on Feb. 13 will be held at the Extension Service Office at 216 East Center Street....
The Logan Municipal Schools Board of Education will be conducting a work session at 6 p.m., Monday in the board room of Logan School. This meeting is for the purpose of preparing for the Superintendent interviews. A special meeting with an executive session will be held at 8 a.m., on Feb. 11 for the purpose of conducting Superintendent interviews. The regular meeting of the Board of Education will be at 6 p.m., Feb. 13....
Absentee voting for the March 6, 2012, regular Municipal Election began on Tuesday and will end on March 2. Voters wishing to vote by Absentee may request an application to vote by absentee by calling the City Clerk's office a 461-3451 or email at [email protected]. The application will be mailed to your address. If you wish to come to the City Clerk's office to request the application, the office is located in City Hall, 215 East Center Street. An absentee ballot may not be taken out of the City Clerk's office. You may vote the...
Tucumcari Youth Soccer League's Spring registration is running now through Tuesday. Cost is $25 per child ages 4-13, with registration forms avaialbe at Tucumcari Recreation Center, Tucumcari Elementary and Radio Shack. Forms and money must be turned in to Radio Shack....
The 44th Annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, hosted by the Quay County Extension Service, will be held Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration, refreshments and visiting. Programs will begin at 8:30 a.m., with an opening key note speaker. Several sponsors will have booths set up to view during the day. Co-hosts are the Small Business Development Center at Mesalands Community College and Southwest Cooperative Development Center. This year's seminar will focus on cooperatives and how...
The Tucumcari Rattlers swept the East Mountain High Timberwolves Tuesday at Sandia Park. A 39-point run by the Rattlers (8-4) in the third period after a tied first half led to an 89-41 win over the Timbewolves (5-5). The Timberwolves turned the ball over 10 times in the second half which allowed the potent Rattlers offense to extend the gap. The Lady Rattlers' defense kept the Lady Timberwolves (1-11) in check as they won 49-27. Despite early foul trouble for the team the Lady Rattlers (3-7) led 32-10 at the half. Applying a full courtpress...
The following candidates filed Tuesday for the March 6 election, according to City Clerk Christine Dougherty. District 1: - Antonio J. Apodaca: incumbent - Dora Salinas-McTigue District 2: - Jimmy R. Sandoval: incumbent - Howard D. Littell - Agnes T. Arellano - Amy J. Guiterrez District 3 - James L. Witcher: incumbent - George Aragon - Daniel Lopez Philip M. Preciado withdrew his candidacy Wednesday, just 24 hours after he had signed up as a candidate for the District 3 commission seat. Dougherty said write-in candidates can still file on Jan....
Brenda Bishop, second from left, leads strong seniors in an exercise routine for Quay County Extension Service and Mesalands Community College's "Strong Seniors Stay Young" program. Following the success of the Strong Seniors Stay Young Program, the Quay County Extension Service and Mesalands Community College will be offering additional work out classes. "Last year we had such an interest in the program that we could not fit everyone into our room,"said Brenda Bishop, Extension Home Economist. Bishop said the exercise program is geared...