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The Tucumcari Rattlers will have a bye week to help them prepare for their second District 3-3A opponent the Clayton Yellowjackets. Following Friday's 20-13 loss to the Raton Tigers at the Snake Pit, the Rattlers (1-6, 0-1) need to focus on executing their assignments, said Wayne Ferguson. Ferguson said Friday's loss was a hard one for the coaches and the players. "We had several opportunities present themselves and could not take advantage of them or made mistakes to negate them," Ferguson...
More than 1,700 people filled the streets of downtown Tucumcari Saturday to enjoy live music, molten artwork, the crowning of local legend royalty and the entrancing movements of fire dancers. "Tucumcari MainStreet's seventh annual Fired Up!, was a success featuring crowd favorites as well as new attractions," said Gail Houser, Tucumcari MainStreet's executive director. Houser said with the cooperation of the weather, events of this year's Fired Up! offered locals, visitors a variety of...
A Tucumcari man and woman ere arrested Tuesday after a fight led to gunshots that struck a residence on the 500 block of South Monroe Street in Tucumcari. Shane Bursie, 30, and Janeen Garcia, 37, were both booked into the Quay County Detention Center charged with one count of shooting at a dwelling or occupied building and shooting at or from a motor vehicle. Bursie was also charged with aggravated assault. "Fortunately no one was injured by the gun fire," said Pete Rivera, Tucumcari deputy...
A rash of vehicle thefts has prompted law enforcement officials to urge residents to be vigilant, pro-active by locking their vehicles. In the past month there have been as many as five vehicles that have been stolen in the city limits, said David Lathrom, Tucumcari Chief of Police. Lathrom said the trend with these recent vehicles thefts is the vehicle is driven for awhile (joy ride), then dumped and sometime damaged. He said most of the vehicles have been recovered the following day, only a couple are still being searched for by police. Most...
The Logan Longhorns cruised by the Springer Red Devils Friday for a 48-8 homecoming victory. "We are finally starting to get healthy," said Scott Dean, Logan head coach. "We have our players back and it is beginning to show on both sides of the ball." The Longhorns (2-4) gave up only one score Friday night against the Red Devils to get their second win of the season. Red Devils running back Ronnie Gurule broke free of multiple tackles rushing 69-yards for the games first score early in the...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers have a week to prepare for their first district 5 3A game against the Santa Rosa Lady Lions. The Lady Rattlers (4-9) will host the Lady Lions (11-3) Oct. 12 at the Snake Pit. "Everything we have been through has been preparing us for this," said Dana Benavidez, Lady Rattlers head coach. Benavidez said despite a 3-1 loss on Saturday at Penasco, the Lady Rattlers have shown a lot of improvement. She said the team has been communicating to cover the gaps on defense and p...
San Jon, Logan Elementary students, staff and administration received a personal congratulations on the schools earning an 'A' in the state's grading system from New Mexico Public Education Secretary Christopher Ruszkowski. "If the students, teachers, staff and communities of these schools have not already celebrated, they need to do so now," Ruszkowski said. Ruszkowski said he visited San Jon and Logan elementary on Thursday as part of the Straight 'A' Express. He said it is a tour honoring...
NARA VISA - More than 80 enthusiasts of Cowboy poetry, songs and lifestyle gathered in Nara Visa to take part in an annual celebration honoring the western heritage for more than 20 years. "We have signed posters from 1993, but we are not quite sure if this is the 24th or 25th annual Nara Visa Cowboy Poetry and Song Gathering," said Theresa Bruhn, board member. The event brings people together at the Nara Visa Community Center Friday-Sunday for fellowship through song, poetry and love of the cow...
The Lady Rattlers volleyball team came away with a lot of positives from their split wins Saturday during the Santa Fe Indian tournament bracket play, said Dana Benavidez, Tucumcari head coach. Benavidez said the Lady Rattlers, 3-8, beat Zuni in three sets and lost to Dulce in three sets. She said both matches gave the team insights into the areas they still need improvement. “Our passing was much better in both games, yet our service errors were an area of concern,” Benavidez said. Benavidez said the Lady Rattlers know they need to focus dur...
The Tucumcari Rattlers need to take care of the ball and follow through on their assignments or their season is not going to get any easier, said Wayne Ferguson, head coach. "We have to find what little positive things we can take out of Friday's loss to Fort Sumner and move on," Ferguson said. The Rattlers surrendered 21 points off turnovers to the Foxes during Friday's 50-0 routing at Rattler Stadium. Ferguson said it is hard to overcome three turnovers when they give you opponent their first...
House School officials and Quay County Commissioners came to a preliminary agreement on the split from money generated from the Industrial Revenue Bonds of the proposed Casa Mesa Pilot wind farm. “The request from an increased share of this new project is due to the need for more money for House Schools,” said Bonnie Lightfoot, superintendent. Lightfoot made the request for an increased spilt to the commissioners during Monday’s regular meeting at the Quay County courthouse in Tucumcari. She said the schools are OK with the existing spilt, of 7...
State Rep. Dennis Roch recalls his time working with New Mexico's former six-term Republican senator Pete V. Domenici following his death on Sept. 13 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. "Sen. Pete Domenici is legendary in New Mexico, his passing is a loss for the entire state," said Rep. Dennis Roch. Domenici, 85, passed away on after suffering setbacks from abdominal surgery. The Albuquerque Republican was the longest serving senator in New Mexico history, serving six...
It's tough to find a silver lining sometimes, but Tucumcari coach Wayne Ferguson tried after Friday's 21-0 defeat to Dexter. "Games like tonight are difficult but we know they are helping us prepare for district play," Ferguson said. The visiting Demons (3-1) rolled out 418 yards, and only punted twice in the victory. "The guys have to work harder on being mentally strong to avoid committing costly errors," Ferguson said. One such error, a holding penalty, erased what would have been an 18-yard...
TUCUMCARI - Three people were arrested Friday following a pursuit that covered more than 30 miles involving the Village of Logan Police Department and Quay County Sheriff's Office. "This was the best interagency cooperation during a pursuit that I have ever experienced," said Rodney Paris, LPD Chief of Police. "The pursuit began on 540 Loop in Logan after I recognized the driver of a white Impala Justin French, 26, an individual wanted on multiple felony warrants," said Clay Osborn, LPD...
Expanded children's events, new attractions, improved main attractions and a larger variety of food venders than ever before are just a few of the things residents and visitors can look forward to during this year's Fired Up! event in Tucumcari. "We are starting an hour earlier and adding another hour to the schedule this year to give those attending the annual Fired Up!, event the best experience possible," said Gail Houser, Tucumcari MainStreet's executive director. Houser said Fired Up!, is...
Local organizations held remembrance ceremonies in honor of those affected by the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, along with a free meal to show support for our local law enforcement and first responders. "The members of the program wanted to do something to give back to the community, while honoring 9-11 and local law enforcement and first responders," said Maria Garcia, director for the city's foster grandparent and senior companion program. The city program, along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars...
A desire to help the those in need in Houston after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey prompted the Quay County Sheriff’s Office to organize a diaper drive that collected more than 500 pounds of diapers and wipes. “Our department is too small to send volunteers to Houston to help,” said Dennis Garcia, under-sheriff. “We wanted to help and found out about a diaper bank in Houston in need of donations.” Garcia said a collection box was set up in the lobby of the Quay County Courthouse. He said within a few days word of mouth spread and donat...
The Quay County Commission approved a request from the Quay County Family Health Center’s administrator to continue to act as the PMS clinic’s fiscal agent for the 2018 fiscal year. The annual request gives the county fiscal oversight of the $92,200 in Rural Primary Health Care Act funds the facility receives, said Angela Coburn, interim administrator. Coburn said the clinic continues to offer health services to the public, recording 438 primary care encounters in August. She said there has been a selection made for the vacant adm...
The key to stopping the Dexter Demons Friday will be to contain their dynamic quarterback, while limiting mental mistakes and following through on responsibilities, said Wayne Ferguson, Rattlers head coach. “We are a half-step away from being a dominant program,” Ferguson said. Ferguson said the Sept. 8 road loss to the Estancia Bears (30-6) was a lot better than what the score board reflects. He said the team played with the seasoned, physical Bears team throughout the first half. The Rattlers (1-2) trailed 6-0 at the half. “As the game progr...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers continue to work on finding the right rotation for their personnel while focusing on eliminating unforced errors, said Dana Benavidez, head coach. "We simply cannot continue to give away points or stall our offensive drives with errors," Benavidez said. The Lady Rattlers (1-6) lost their last game 3-0 to the Lady Longhorns Thursday at Logan. "The girls played a great game, despite what the set score shows," Benavidez said. Benavidez said the team is aware of how...
Three Tucumcari residents were arrested Friday following a pursuit that covered more than 30 miles involving the Village of Logan Police Department and Quay County Sheriff's Office. "This was the best interagency cooperation during a pursuit that I have ever experienced," said Rodney Paris, LPD Chief of Police. "The pursuit began on 540 Loop in Logan after I recognized the driver of a white Impala Justin French, 26, an individual wanted on multiple felony warrants," said Clay Osborn, LPD...
A Tucumcari man has been arrested and charged with murder following a homicide investigation Tuesday by New Mexico State Police in Tucumcari. Christopher Bamberg, 46, is charged with one count of murder following his arrest in connection to a fatal shooting of Justin Hoth in the 400 block of North College Street in Tucumcari. Hoth and a female lived in their recreational vehicle on his property for the last two months, according to a release from Carl Christiansen, NMSP spokesman. State police...
Redemption and a tournament championship are two perks the Logan Lady Longhorns earned Saturday during the Lady Rattlers' volleyball tournament a the Snake Pit. The Lady Longhorns' 3-2 championship win over the Santa Fe Waldorf Lady Wolves was hard fought and will give the girls confidence as the season progresses, said Robert Young, Lady Longhorns head coach. "You can see the improvement we have made from last year," said Kylee Foote, Lady Longhorn outside hitter. Foote said against the Lady...
The Tucumcari Rattlers will try to carry over the momentum from Saturday's road win into their Friday night home game against the Estancia Bears. The Rattlers (1-1) are coming off a 39-23 victory over the Albuquerque Academy Chargers. Tucumcari's offense produced a balanced 371 yards of total offense, with 180 passing and 191 rushing. Senior full back Xavier Garcia led the Rattler backfield with 134 yards and two touchdowns. Rattler quarterback junior Casey Carter connected with three different...
Tucumcari MainStreet's efforts to revitalize the downtown attractions of the city got a $16,000 boost thanks to a grant from a local bank and its partners. The $16,000 grant funds were presented to Gail Houser, executive director of the Tucumcari MainStreet Corporation on Aug. 30, by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Tucumcari Federal Savings and Loan Association. "These funds will go a long way to helping improve the downtown attractions of Tucumcari," Houser said. This partnership grant...