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The Tucumcari Rattlers varsity wrestling team has a week of trials ahead with two tough competitions, including a duals competition today at Bernalillo High School in Albuquerque. “There is very little time left before district competition; we cannot afford to make any stupid mistakes in upcoming matches,” said Rod Dunlap, 138-pound junior. Dunlap said the team has what its needs to succeed — good techniques and the best conditioning in the state. “Now is the time for us to show just how much we have progressed from the season,” Dunlap sa...
Quay County was one of seven counties selected by the New Mexico Association of Counties and State Auditor Wayne Johnson to receive the annual Audit Accountability Award. "This is a tremendous honor that reflects the dedication and efficiency of the employees of our county," said Franklin McCasland, Quay County Commission chair. This is Quay County's third time to win the award since the inception of the award in 2011. "Much of the credit for this award goes to outstanding work done by Cheryl...
County officials are concerned legislation introduced in House Bill 20 will create additional county expenses should the unfunded state mandate pass in the current legislative session. "In essence, this bill would require a current, new county employee to become each individual inmate's social worker," said Richard Primrose, County Manager. The legislation, HB 20, was introduced during the 53rd Legislature by Reps. Nate Gentry, Daniel A. Ivey-Soto and Mary Kay Papen. Under HB 20 correctional...
An undefeated record won't mean nothing if the Lady Rattlers are not prepared to handle business in their district opener at Santa Rosa, said Gary Hittson, Tucumcari head girls coach. The Lady Rattlers (19-0) remain unbeaten beating the Logan Lady Longhorns 59-41 on Friday for Homecoming and Bosque 55-35 on Friday at Albuquerque. "We cannot get lazy; we have to continue to play with intensity even if we have a lead," said Kalani French, senior forward. French, who scored 15-points against...
After snapping a four game losing streak, the Logan Longhorns will look for another win at Elida before they begin their District 6-2A run. "We need to come out strong and have intensity throughout the entire game," said senior Coltin Roach. Roach, scored 11 points against the Rattlers during Friday's 63-47 Homecoming loss at Tucumcari. Against the Rattlers, the Longhorns were unable to overcome a nine-point deficit. Tucumcari's Timothy Reid scored 8 of his 18 points in the first quarter. Roach...
After 23 years of building up, establishing and refining Del's and Kix on 66, restaurant owners Yvette Peacock and Yvonne Braziel have decided it's time to retire. "The time has come for someone else to take these restaurants to new heights," Braziel said. Peacock said simply, "you work hard all of your life and you look forward to retirement." Braziel said the decision to sell did not come lightly, but she and her sister agreed they were at the top of their game and it was time to sell....
Coming off a week-long break from competition, the Tucumcari Lady Rattlers jump right into the fire with a road game at 10th-ranked Dexter followed by a homecoming match up against a top ranked Logan Lady Longhorns team. The Lady Rattlers (16-0) will travel Thursday to play the Lady Demons (7-5) at Dexter. They will play Friday against the Lady Longhorns at the Snake Pit. "The girls will have to be mentally prepared for these upcoming games," said Gary Hittson, head coach. Hittson said on top...
After a second-place finish as a team at Pecos, the Tucumcari Rattlers varsity wrestling team prepares for their next competition in the midst of illnesses and injuries. “We’ve got some sick, some hurt, right now were just trying to push forward,” said Eddie Encinias, wrestling head coach. Encinias said on Jan. 13, the Rattlers scored 163 points, just three points behind first-place Cleveland and 50 points ahead of third-place Pecos. He said the team performed well at the Pecos Duals, placing seven in the top five with three of them in first...
The announcement of the impending closure of the Kmart store in Tucumcari has local officials scrambling to find replacement retail option for residents. "The closure of the Kmart was not due to the lack of local support," said Patrick Vanderpool, executive director of the Tucumcari Greater Economic Development Corp. Vanderpool spoke Monday during the Quay County Commission meeting about the store closure. He said the local retail store showed sales of more than $4 million. However, the sales...
A request by 10th Judicial District Court Judge Albert Mitchell for increased security measures for the county courthouse building was denied Monday by County Commissioners. “I did some research, and our current security is no different than the other counties in the state where the courthouse shares a building with county offices,” said Franklin McCasland, Commission chair. In November, Mitchell and Quay County Sheriff Russell Shafer aired their desires during a regular meeting to implement increased security at the courthouse. One of the...
The Tucumcari Rattlers have a tough challenge Friday playing against a Pecos team that averages more than 60 points per game this season, said John Span, boys head basketball coach. "We need to be ready for the press and take care of the ball," Span said. "The Panthers are one of the top teams in the state and they like to put up points." The Rattlers, (7-7) will travel Friday to Pecos to take on the Panthers (12-2). Span said the Rattlers have been showing a lot of progress, with their strongest team play during their Jan. 6 win at Santa Fe...
The Tucumcari Rattlers varsity wrestling teams improves to 3-0 in district standing and ends the weekend in third place at the Al Salazar Memorial at Santa Fe. “These athletes are at a level higher both mentally and physically than they have every been before,” said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head wrestling coach. Encinias said the Rattlers finished just 20 points behind Cobre, one of the best teams in the state. He said along with placing third out of 14 teams at the tournament, the Rattlers won 64-18 over Pojoaque Valley and 57-29 over Sai...
The Tucumcari Rattlers will try to shake of the Christmas break with two tough road games, said head coach John Span. The Rattlers came out of the break at 6-5 following their 1-2 finish of the Texico Wolverines Basketball tournament. “It has been tough with two of our starters down,” Span said. “We have had to rely on two younger players to fill the void.” Span said the younger players still lack confidence, though as they continue to play they are getting comfortable shooting the ball. He said the entire team has responded well to the nee...
The Rattlers finished strong before the winter break, placing six in the top six of their respective classifications at their own wrestling tournament Saturday at the Snake Pit in Tucumcari. "I feel like I earned this third -place finish," said Joe Martinez, 152 pound Rattler wrestler. Martinez said he had a lot of improvement during the tournament, as his performance in the first match was sluggish. "I feel the entire team improved from their performance a week ago during our district duel...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers edged the Lady Longhorns 61-60 in overtime Friday night during the round-robin basketball tournament at Logan. "I really can't say anything negative about the game," said Glenna Strand, Lady Longhorns head coach. "This was the first real challenge for the Lady Longhorns." Strand said the Lady Longhorns knew the Lady Rattlers were going to be a challenge. She said the team got a chance to see where it needs to make improvements, and also got a chance to match up...
Despite a district win last week against West Las Vegas, the Tucumcari Rattlers need to be more aggressive, focused for their upcoming home tournament, said Eddie Encinias, head wrestling coach. “We are going to have some of the toughest competition from New Mexico and Texas at this tournament; the boys can’t afford to start off slow,” Encinias said. Encinias said during the district dual on Dec. 13 with the West Las Vegas Dons, the Rattlers came out flat in the first period. He said the sluggish start led to a situation where pin fall victo...
A warehouse expansion project and automation upgrade at Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory have increased the plant's daily production. Now it's looking for more business. "We wanted this expansion to secure the company's longevity in the community of Tucumcari," said Chuck Krause, co-owner of TMCF. Krause, along with his business partner Art Schaap, have been working on the expansion for five years. He said the new automated equipment has just been in operation since the second week of October....
Against all odds, a family has been reunited with its cat after she was lost in Tucumcari in July during a move from Washington, D.C., to Arizona. "It may be due to good fortune and the good nature of the residents of Tucumcari, but Salem is back with her family," said Wayland Labhart, of Prescott Valley, Arizona. Labhart said he was contacted on Thursday by Kathi McClelland, director of the Quay County Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Group, about his lost cat Salem. He said the family lost the cat...
A third-grade class has turned a social studies lesson about Puerto Rico into a humanitarian, relief project. "We felt bad about what happened to the people of Puerto Rico," said Issac Vargas, one of the students at Tucumcari Elementary. Issac said the class learned about the damage done by Hurricane Maria and the struggles the residents are still dealing with today. "It is some scary stuff," he said. Once the students learned about the impact Hurricane Maria had on the residents the students...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers are on a four-game win streak following Saturday’s championship win against Tularosa at the Lady Lions basketball tournament at Santa Rosa. “The team was firing on all cylinders during the championship game,” said Gary Hittson, Lady Rattlers head coach. The Lady Rattlers beat Tularosa 66-43. They advanced to the championship game by beating Estancia, 77-33, and Fort Sumner/House, 51-39. Hittson said the team played a strong game on both fronts against the Lady Wildcats. He said the team overcame some struggles from...
The Tucumcari Rattlers are scheduled to compete today in a district duals wrestling competition against West Las Vegas at the Snake Pit. “After our performance at Los Lunas, I am very excited about the season,” said Tucumcari coach Eddie Encinias. Encinias said the Rattlers placed sixth out of 13 at the Los Lunas duals. He said the team finished above Bernallilo, tied with Farmington and lost to Capital and Kurtland. “This was a great way to see where the guys were at mentally and physically,” Encinias said. “Even though many of the wrestlers...
A former faculty member of Mesalands Community College has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree felony charges of child solicitation by electronic communication device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Robert Moreau, 51, a former fine arts instructor at Mesalands, signed a plea agreement on Nov. 1 before 10th Judicial District Judge Albert J. Mitchell. The two charges involved a then-minor student who said Moreau had sexual encounters with him in exchange for money and alcohol. Moreau...
The new administrator of the Presbyterian Medical Services Family Health Center is looking forward to continuing providing quality medical services to the residents of her hometown. "It has been a long time since I left Tucumcari," said Renee Hayoz, PMS administrator. "I moved back to help my family, in doing so I also have the opportunity to help the community." Hayoz, a 1991 graduate of Tucumcari High School, said she has spent the past 10 years working in municipal, county, state and tribal...
The unseasonably warm winter weather will continue through the week but cooler temperatures and precipitation can be expected, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Monday’s high of 83 degrees broke the previous record high of 80 degrees set back in 1940 said Todd Shoemake, NWS meteorologist. Shoemake said Monday’s warm high was just the beginning of a roller coaster of temperatures that will be experienced in the area. He said the normal high temperatures for this time of year would be in the low to mid 50s. There will be...
The Tucumcari Rattlers and Lady Rattlers seek to eliminate turnovers as they prepare to enter into tournament action this weekend. "We had 30 turnovers in our loss to Floyd" Rattler boys coach John span said. "You can't beat anyone with 30 turnovers." Span said the Rattlers simply didn't take care of the ball during their 55-42 Nov. 21 loss to the Broncos. He said the team will have time to work on ball control in anticipation of a first-round game with Hatch Dec. 7 at the Johnny May Classic...