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The Tucumcari Rattlers started the season Friday night with a 35-13 victory over the Raton Tigers at Rattler Stadium. The Rattlers did most of their damage on the ground, rushing 34 times for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Leading the way was Jeffery Cordova with 109 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Zach Hurd added 95 yards on seven carries and a touchdown and Dillon Woods rushed 13 times for 65 yards. Cordova and Luke Smith returned interceptions for scores. Over all the Rattlers, defense had three interceptions and forced the Tigers... Full story
The Quay County Commission will vote on a proposed animal ordinance during its regular meeting Sept. 7. The commission meeting has been moved to 9 a.m., Sept 7 from Sept. 10, said County Manger Richard Primrose. Primrose said one of the items which will be on the agenda for that meeting is Ordinance 44, which will outline the county's animal control policy. He said the commission previously approved the introduction of the ordinance for the publics viewing before the meeting. This is a project which the commissioners have been working on for a...
A local committee received approval from the Tucumcari City Commission to convert portions of the Tucumcari Convention Center into the New Mexico Route 66 Museum. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Warren Frost shows the city commissioners a concept layout of the proposed race track and casino that if awarded to Tucumcari would be a potential home of the New Mexico Route 66 Museum. "Having a 501(c)3 allowed us to coin that name," said Warren Frost, a member of the museum committee. "No other museum in the state will be able to have that name." Frost...
A Tucumcari volunteer firefighter involved in a collision while responding to a fire call Sunday has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Edgar Shipley III, 36, failed to stop at a red light traveling north on First Street when his 2007 Jeep Wrangler collided in the intersection with a gray 2012 Dodge Challenger driven by Mario Rivera of Tucumcari, said New Mexico State Police Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said at 7:59 p.m., state police officers were summoned to the intersection of Tucumcari Boulevard and First Street in reference to a...
A Tucumcari volunteer firefighter involved in a collision while responding to a fire call Sunday has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Edgar Shipley III, 36, failed to stop at a red light traveling north on First Street when his 2007 Jeep Wrangler collided in the intersection with a gray 2012 Dodge Challenger driven by Mario Rivera of Tucumcari, said New Mexico State Police Lt. Lance Bateman. Bateman said at 7:59 p.m., state police officers were summoned to the intersection of Tucumcari Boulevard and First Street in reference to a... Full story
A Tucumcari man was in jail Monday in connection with a shooting Friday night. William Archuletta remains in QCDC with a bond of $15,500. Police say William "Willie" Archuletta, 20, shot Bryan Cassidy, 30, of Tucumcari in the leg about 9:30 p.m. Friday in the 500 block of South Monroe. Archuletta is charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of tampering with evidence and one count of negligent use of a deadly weapon. Tucumcari Police Chief Jason Braziel said when officers responded to a report of a fight in...
Residents are urged to be on the lookout for offers involving property deeds or profiles, according to Quay County Clerk Ellen White. White said residents have contacted her office about a letter they received, offering a copy of their current property deed or profile by sending them $85. White said the service is offered at the clerk's office for $1. She said if any residents have any questions regarding their deed or property profile they can contact the County Clerks Office at 461-0510. Tucumcari Police Chief Jason Braziel said any mail... Full story
Bright neon lights, the sound of milk bottles being knocked over with a proclamation of, "We have a winner," and the smell of funnel cakes brought back a lot of great memories for me this weekend. The Quay County Fair is an annual event, which — if my memory serves me — has gone for at least five years without a full midway. That's the fairgoer term for the rides, food vendors and game booths. There are always our regular events which have come to be tradition, such as the Shepherd's Lead, live stock shows, horseshow and exhibit hall. But a m... Full story
The Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education approved a one-year contract extension for superintendent Aaron McKinney. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Tucumcari Rotary club members Richard Randalls and Amy Pospichal met with Lucinda Roybsl at the Elementary school on August 15 to deliver 300 color coded headphones that were donated by the club The board went in to executive session for five minutes before emerging and voting to extend McKinney's contract in open session. "I have always appreciated all that the board does," McKinney said....
A member of the Mesalands Community College board of trustees has stepped down after 19 years of service. Peabody Ted Peabody, who has been a member of the board of trustees since 1993, announced his plans to step down earlier this month. "We are eternally grateful for all that Mr. Peabody has done to positively impact education and for all that we learn from him each and every day," said Mildred Lavato, president of Mesalands. "I've had the pleasure and honor of knowing Ted before I started my work with the college," said J. Bronson Moore,... Full story
Despite having half the number of its normal competitors, the Tucumcari Senior Olympic team won 16 medals at the State Senior Olympics in Las Cruces. "This year we only had five compete in the state games, and in the past we have had 10 or more seniors attend the event," said Jessica Elebario, director of senior programs at the Tucumcari Senior Citizens Center. Elebario said the Olympics help to promote healthy and active lifestyles to the seniors. She said it also gives them a sense of pride and confidence to represent their communities on...
Area high school volleyball practices are in full swing this week in preparation of the 2012-2013 season. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Lady Rattlers middle blocker Briana Molinas digs for the ball during Tuesday's practice at the Snake Pit. "We are excited to start off our season competing in the Eunice tournament," said Lady Rattlers head volleyball coach Lawrence Sena. Sena said the team has been working hard to improve their communication on the floor,a problem that plagued them last season. He said he knows his seniors will be strong leaders a... Full story
The Quay County Senior League all-stars finish their year with a district championship and a state tournament appearance. "I am so proud of these guys. They were a very dedicated group, coach B.J. Molinas said. Molinas said the team lost their two state games, though he is so proud of the progress they made this year. Molinas said the players showed their dedication all summer long, a few quitting their jobs or switching jobs to accommodate practices and games. He said their dedicated parents got them to practices early and made the games as...
Quay County residents are thankful to Santa Fe Humane Society's spay and neutering bus and the organizers of this weekends Dog and Cat health fair. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Mychele Moody and Jennifer Toennies prep a dog for a neutering Friday afternoon aboard the Santa Fe Humane Society's mobile spay and neutering clinic. "I think it is absolutely wonderful, Quay County needs this kind of service," said Norma Billiot. Billiot was at the Tucumcari Convention Center to pick up her 4-year-old dog Scrappy after his neutering surgery. She said ther... Full story
A Tucumcari teen won the Texaco Country Showdown Saturday night earning her an opportunity to compete at the State Fair at Albuquerque. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Olana Romero, left, is caught off guard as she is announced as the winner of the local round of the Texaco Country Showdown. Romero holds runner up's Tegan Stewart's , center, hand as Charlie Morrison, general manager of KTNM hands her the winning certificate. "Thank you everyone, thank you from the bottom of my toes to the top of my crazy hair," said Olana Romero, contest winner. "I...
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District is continuing to maintain and repair canals in hopes of future water allocations. There has not been a water allocation since 2009, which was only 2 inches out of a possible 42 inches, said manager Franklin McCasland. McCasland said the last time water was allocated the elevation of Conchas Lake was at 4,168 acre feet. He said the current elevation of the lake was at 4,157.1 acre feet, one acre foot less than last year. This has prompted New Mexico State Parks and the United States Army Corps of Engineers to...
After a four year-absence a carnival midway will return for the 2012 Quay County Fair, according to fair officials. "We moved our fair up to accommodate the school system and that created a conflict of scheduling with the Sun Valley rides, midway company," said Brenda Bishop, fair board secretary. Bishop said the schedule change placed the county fair at the same time as a larger fair that the company was already working. She said this year the company has worked its schedule to be able to operate at this year's fair. Bishop said their will be...
A lack of effectiveness and health concerns have area coaches changing their strategies when it comes to two-a-day football practices. "There is a concern for the children when it comes to the high temperatures we have been seeing," said Bobby Gomez, San Jon's six-man football coach. Gomez said another reason they are holding only one practice a day from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. is the Coyotes are incorporated with the Grady-House athletic program and their students can't make it to practice until 4 p.m. "The old days, when teams would work out for two...
More than 100 attended the official opening of the completed $22 million Tucumcari High School building. "The students will have a chance to start the year off right in this newly constructed school," said Nicole Bright-Lesley, principal. Bright-Lesley said she always joked about being confused when she took the job as principal, and was given a contract and a hard hat. Bright-Lesley said the crews responsible for the construction did a phenomenal job. She sad a lot of credit also goes towards the residents of Tucumcari. "On behalf of myself,...
Whether it was a few blocks or 4,000 miles, more than 400 traveled to attend the 51st annual Rattler Reunion in Tucumcari. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia The annual Golden Rattlers Luncheon was held this year at the Tucumcari Train Depot. Norma Jean Crelli, right, walks through the depot making sure everyone is having a good time. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Edward Grey travelled 4,200 miles with his wife from Wasilla, Alaska, to attend his 65th Rattler Reunion. More than 400 Tucumcari High School alumni attended the 51st annual Rattler Reunion held... Full story
City commissioners expressed an interest to have a simpler breakdown of the $15.772 million 2012-2013 budget. "I would just like a simple budget comparison for straight answers to straight forward questions," said Daniel Lopez, District 3 commissioner. Lopez said the commissioners need to be able to make sense of the budget in order to have accountability and give proper financial direction for the city. He said a simple comparison budget could show what differences there are in this budgets from last years would greatly be appreciated. Last... Full story
More than a dozen residents, city and county officials joined the staff of Xcel Energy Tuesday to break ground on a new backup power plant in Tucumcari. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Mike McLeod, Xcel's regional manager for community and economic development, speaks to the crowd during Tuesday's ground breaking of the planned back up power station on Campbell Avenue in North Tucumcari. A Pacheco's Construction water truck sprays water over a section of the property already being worked. This power station will act as a back up power system for Tucum... Full story
More than 100 animals will receive services at the 2012 Dog and Cat Health Fair at the Tucumcari Convention Center this weekend. There are only 105 reservations for the spay and neutering services, though pet owners should come out and take advantage of the other services which will be available without appointments, said Christina Fleming, event coordinator. Fleming said those services will include vaccination, microchipping and treating for fleas and ticks. She said this fair is a great opportunity, one which they are still trying to pay...
More than 100 residents attended the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center Centennial celebration on Thursday. Dave Thompson, associate dean and director Agricultural Experiment Station, NMSU, Las Cruces, explains the importance of agricultural research during the Centennial Ag Science day at the science center at Tucumcari. The great advantages of having this research center in Tucumcari can never fully be measured, said Rex Kirksey, retired superintendent. The center's first Ag Science Day was held Aug. 4 1912 and...
The 51st annual state 4-H rodeo and horse show was a success despite a lower number of contestants compared to past years, said Brenda Bishop, Quay County extension agent. Bishop said here were 37 contestants enrolled in the horse show and 40 in the rodeo contest at Quay County Fairgrounds. She said rodeo helps to generate money to help cover the expenses of events the members of the Quay County 4-H attend. "I was pleased that there were about the same number of entries as their was last year," Jenny Vance, horse show superintendent. Vance... Full story