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QCS photo: Steve Hansen San Jon High School's nine graduates were sent off to the future in a commencement exercise Friday night at the San Jon High School gymnasium. The commencement ceremony included scholarship awards, short talks by student leaders, and a commencement speech by Supt. Colin Taylor. The class valedictorian is Matthew Evans; the salutatorian, Antonio Martinez. San Jon Schools Supt. Colin Taylor delivered the commencement address. More pictures and information will be in next week's Quay County Sun. The nine graduates of San...
Courtesy photo From left, Robert L. Yager, Tucumcari area manager of operations for the Union Pacific Railroad, , pauses with Tucumcari Police Cpl. Dennis Garcia and Quay County Sheriff's Deputy Reyes Gonzales on Tuesday after giving the police officers a tour of a locomotive interior. The tour was part of a grade-crossing collision investigation training session sponsored by the railroad. Union Pacific Railroad police conducted a workshop May 14 for Quay County law enforcement officers on grade-crossing collision investigation. Leo Marquez,... Full story
QCS photo: Steve Hansen Joe Ysco, left, and his business partner Stanley Burns take a break beneath a photo of Marilyn Monroe, a major star of the 1950s and '60s at Joe's Back in the Day restaurant in Tucumcari. Joe Ysco says he's been doing restaurant work since he was 10 years old. Now, the former Tucumcari High School student has returned to his home town to open his own place. Tucumcari's newest restaurant is Joe's first venture as a restaurant owner, not the waiter, dishwasher, busser or cook, he said. It's called Joe's Back in the Day,... Full story
About 40 teachers from nine area school districts attended a two-day workshop May 8-9 on strategies for teaching autistic students. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Speaker Joel Arick tells teachers about the STAR Autism Program on Wednesday morning. The workshop hosted districts from Tucumcari, Taos, Texico, Logan, Fort Sumner, House, Elida Dora and Floyd. Cathy Fury, lead diagnostician, said participants were taught the techniques of discrete trial training, pivotal response training and teaching functional routines. Participants received examples... Full story
Local Crimestoppers and Tucumcari Police Department are seeking any information regarding the recent burglary of Outlaw Tattoo located on the 700 block of East Route 66. Items taken in the burglary include guitars, tattoo equipment, air soft guns and numerous other items. Crimestoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of suspect or suspects connected to this burglary. Contact Crimestoppers at 461-3507... Full story
Police said a Colorado man injured in a crash Friday on U.S. 54 near Tucumcari died three days later at an Amarillo hospital. Roger Dyrdal, 45, of North Glenn Colo., died at the Amarillo hospital where he was transferred from Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari, said Wendy Grafp, New Mexico Transportation Police public information officer. Grafp said officers responded to the report of a collision involving two semis on U.S. 54 at mile marker 312 east of Tucumcari. She said the eastbound tractor-trailer driven by Dyrdal crossed over into the... Full story
All area schools will be competing in state competition in baseball and track and field this week. The 1A-2A state baseball tournament The 7 seed (10-8) (9-3) Logan Longhorns play at 4 p.m. against the 2 seed (13-6) (4-0) McCurdy Bobcats at McCurdy. The winner will play May 15 against the winner of the 3 seed (11-5) (9-3) Melrose Buffalos and the 6 seed (11-9-1) (1-2) Jemez Valley Warriors at Rio Rancho. The 9 seed (12-11) (6-3) Tucumcari Rattlers play at 3 p.m., against the 8 seed (6-9) (4-5) Loving Falcons at Loving. The winner will play at...
Scott Jaynes, Tucumcari's emergency manager, said in preparation for the upcoming and ongoing fire season that he has been in touch with the Red Cross and they have set up several shelter sites in Tucumcari in case of a major event. Jaynes said the shelters are located at the Recreation Center, Convention Center, Elks Lodge, First Baptists Church and the National Guard Armory. Jaynes said with very little grassland in and around the county, there is a lower chance of having grass fires. In the county, HOWEVER, there is CRP and if that happens...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Vi Reeves, chairman of the First National Bank of New Mexico board, presents museum committee member Larry Bond a $5,000 check for the Route 66 Museum. Vi Reeves, chairman of the board for First National Bank of New Mexico, presented a $5,000 check Monday to the Route 66 Museum. Reeves said there is much enthusiasm in the community for the museum and the bank is proud to be a part of the project. The Route 66 Museum is scheduled to open doors to the public in June. The museum is in the Fort Bascom room in the Tucumcar...
Mesalands Community College will hold their graduation ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. This year's commencement speech will be given by Tucumcari Attorney at Law Donald C. Schutte, said Kimberly Hanna, public relations director. Megan Williamson, a member of the 2013 graduating class and member of the All-State New Mexico Academic Team has been selected as the student speaker. The 2013 graduation is a first at Mesalands. Students graduating with an associate's degree, a certificate, or a General Education...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Johnny and Susan Stacy displayed their wares at the chuckwagon cook-off on Saturday in Logan. The annual Chuckwagon cook-off held at Ute Lake on Saturday brought in five wagons with 300 tickets being sold and 300 plates being served, said Sharon Reid, one of the promoters. Rising W Chuckwagon from Happy, Texas, marked their seventh year to join in the cook-off and contestants said that they always have a good time at the event. Others competing were Cross Wagon from Vega, Texas, attending for three years; Solano... Full story
Rabies clinics are scheduled at several local communities Saturday. Shots are $8 each for dogs and cats. Additional vaccinations will be available at additional cost. Times and places: - Nara Vista — fire station, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Logan — city warehouse, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. City licenses will be available. - San Jon — old city hall, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., city licenses will be available. - Tucumcari — city warehouse, 302 W. Center St., 9 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. City licenses will be available....
Tucumcari firefighters showed their support for first responders killed in the recent fertilizer plant blast in West, Texas. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Ed Shipley and Mark Martinez put up flags along the boulevard in support of West, Texas firefighters. On Thursday, Gordon Runner, Ed Shipley and Mark Martinez placed flags around Tucumcari showing the department's support for their fallen brothers. Thousands of firefighters from around the country joined in paying respects to the families, friends and co-workers of the 10 firefighters who died... Full story
QCS photo: James Lout Tucumcari Rattler Luke Smith placed first in the 300 meter hurdles and improved his state qualifying time. The Tucumcari Rattlers placed first and second Saturday during their annual relay at Rattlers Stadium. The Rattler Relays had 17 schools competing in the event looking for a chance to qualify or improve upon current qualifying legs for state competition. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers track teams both had new qualifiers for state and members who improved current qualifying marks, said Wayne Ferguson, Rattler head...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Roberta Segura, principal at Tucumcari Middle School, hands eighth-grader Ryanne Lopez the Android tablet she won on Tuesday. An Android tablet, candy and sodas were recently awarded to Tucumcari Middle School students for a 100 percent return of New Mexico Public Education Department Quality of Education Surveys. All 222 middle school parents sent the surveys back. Middle school employee Dolly Padia said she handed out a piece of candy to each student who returned their surveys and on Tuesday, Padia bought each...
Cinco De Mayo Dance 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tucumcari Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $3 a person or $10 a family at the door. Mesalands Community College's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the North American Wind Research and Training Center. Live Mariachi music, games and prizes for all ages; food, drinks, snacks and pinatas.... Full story
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Robert Lumpkin talks to some of the seniors who came out Friday to recognize volunteers of the senior center. Volunteers at the Senior Citizens Center were honored Friday with a reception thanking them for their service to the community. Jessica Elebario, a city employee, said there are 25 volunteers helping deliver meals, who help clean the center and assist in carrying trays for those who can't do it on their own. Elebario said volunteers help with bingo, making coffee, sending out all kinds of cards, helping with...
A burglary suspect being sought by the New Mexico State Police was arrested Friday by the Amarillo Police Department in Amarillo Texas. John Michael Mitchell Jr., who was arrested for a probation violation by Amarillo police officers, was being sought for burglary charges, aggravated fleeing and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, said Capt. Jimmy Glascock. Glascock said they were unable to locate Mitchell during a seven-hour search on April 4 by air and ground on U.S. Highway 54 near Logan. He said at 8 a.m., residents in Nara Visa reported a...
Courtesy photo James Johnson, engineer, and Billy Gonzales, conductor, from Union Pacific Railroad gave law enforcement officers and media a ride on their train Tuesday during a safety program on rail crossings. Tuesday morning law enforcement officers from the New Mexico Motor Transportation Police, New Mexico State Police, Quay County Sheriff's Office, Logan Police Department and Union Pacific Police Department participated in the Union Pacific Crossing Accident Reduction Education and Safety program. Senior Special Agent II Leo Marquez with...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Hazel Grace Reid was presented a certificate by the DAR's Susan Tayloy on Friday honoring here as one of the outstanding Women in History. Two women were honored for Outstanding Women in History. Hazel Grace Reid and Evelyn Terry Register were honored at the monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Friday. Register said she was very surprised getting the certificate and that is was very sweet of the DAR to recognize her. Register's daughters, Jeanette Maddaford and T. J. Riddle, said it was...
Five Tucumcari residents face felony burglary charges for the recent burglary of a local business. Four adults and a juvenile were arrested Friday for the March 31 burglary at The Smokin' Body Jewelry, said Deputy Police Chief Pete Rivera. Rivera said the store was burglarized during the evening and items estimated to be worth $800 were stolen. Lee Smith, owner of Smokin' Body Jewelry said security footage of a suspect shows the thief rummaging through the store for about three minutes putting items in his pockets and in a bag he was carrying....
Tucumcari Public Schools Elementary and Special Programs Department is holding its annual kindergarten registration and Child Find 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Tucumcari Elementary School Gym. Parents who have children up to age 5 are encouraged to bring them to Child Find. Developmental screenings will be provided; the Public Health Office will be available to update immunizations; and Tucumcari Elemetary will register all eligible children for kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year. Any questions should be directed to 4...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley The front door of the Smoking Body Jewelry store in Tucumcari is boarded up after a burglary the owner says he lost about $800 worth of merchandise. An estimated $800 in merchandise was stolen Sunday night by at least one thief who kicked in a door at the Smoking Body Jewelry store and was caught on video tape, according to owner Lee Smith. Smith has security cameras set up in the store and captured the robber stealing for about three minutes. He said it shows the thief going through everything in the store. Smith... Full story
Quay County 4-Hers are sponsoring a pay to play 3D Archery Shoot Saturday at 5 mile park West of Tucumcari. Shooters may begin at 9 a.m and all cards must be in by 1p.m., the cost is $5 per shooter to shoot at least 20 targets twice. No prizes will be awarded but it is a chance to tune shooting skills. All proceeds go to the Quay County 4-H Shooting Sports Programs. Call 461-0562 for more information and contact Brenda Bishop....
The Tucumcari Rotary Club has created four continuing education scholarships for the graduating seniors across Quay County. Four seniors from the high schools in Tucumcari, House, Logan and San Jon will be awarded $750 in financial aid toward attendance at Mesalands Community College. The scholarship is specifically for those attending Mesalands Community College. Candidates must complete a scholarship application by April 26. The application includes completing an essay to demonstrate the ability to apply The 4-Way Test regarding the things...