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Met Life and the New Mexico Association of Secondary School Principals selected Logan school's former principal for the state's principal of the year award. QCS staff photo: Thomas Garcia Garry Miller stands with his plaque which he was awarded on July 25 in Albuquerque for being selected as the state principal of the year. Gary Miller, now principal of Clayton Municipal Schools, received the award for his achievements and recognition from his peers from his nine years service as principal at Logan (2003-2012). Miller received his award July...
The city of Tucumcari hired an Albuquerque-based engineering firm to conduct a preliminary engineering report for future industrial growth. City commissioners voted unanimously to approve an agreement for engineering services with Forsgren Associates, Inc. This type of report will identify the current infrastructure located on 250 acres South of Tucumcari Boulevard and east of South Mountain Road, said Misty Gulley, project coordinator the city's development division. The area has been slated by the Quay County Gaming Authority and city... Full story
A solid waste facility grant from the New Mexico Environmental Department Solid Waste Bureau will help the city close and cap the old landfill. "We are extremely lucky to have received the $133,268 from the solid waste bureau," City Manager Doug Powers said. Powers said there was only $700,000 available from the bureau, which had received more than $3 million worth of request from around the state. Powers said not only does the city have to meet the requirements to close the landfill to prevent seepage or potential ground water contamination,...
There will be two new faces in administration at Logan Municipal Schools when the school year begins. Johnnie Cain is the new school superintended, replacing Richard Hazen, who retired. Craig Terry is the new principal. "Taking this job has brought me closer to home," Cain said. "I look forward to continuing and improving the school's strong academic and sports programs." Cain said he previously served as the superintendent of Vaughn Schools and took the position in Logan for its good reputation in academics and sport. He said he was raised in...
A local couple is in Haiti drilling water wells as part of a global initiative to provide clean water around the world. Courtesy photo: Tella Morris Children in Haiti place their hands under the well spout trying to save the water from spilling to the ground. Water is such a precious commodity the children have been taught not to allow any water to be wasted. Harvey and Tella Morris of Tucumcari are in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, drilling water wells and installing hand pumps as a part of Healing Hands International, a...
A Tucumcari man pleaded guilty Tuesday in the Tenth Judicial District court to charges connected with a July 2011 beating death. Hendren Dennis Joseph Hendren, 36, pleaded guilty to three of six charges filed in connection to the July 9, 2011, homicide of 33-year-old Shirley Pacheco, and was sentenced to nine years — two suspended. Prior to the plea deal, a jury was brought in with the trial scheduled to begin Tuesday afternoon, according to District Judge Albert J. Mitchell Jr. Mitchell said special prosecutor Matt Chandler and Hendron's a...
Quay County residents registered more than 100 animals to take part in the 2012 Dog and Cat Health Fair, scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at the Tucumcari Convention Center. Although 180 animals were registered for the spay and neutering bus, only 105 of those animals will be treated, said Christina Fleming, event coordinator. Fleming said if an owner registered at any of the city offices on the first day of registration July 16, they received a spot. She added that she contacted the operators of the bus, the Santa Fe Humane Society, and haved asked for...
As a former Tucumcari resident urges local youth to pursue their dreams, as she prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London. Amber Campbell 31, will be training in Myrtle Beach, S.C., until Aug. 3 when she plans to depart for London to compete in the women's hammer throw event. The qualifier is Aug. 8, with finals Aug. 10. "I feel better-prepared," Campbell said. "My expectations are different, this time I'm not just happy to have made the team and go to the Olympics." Campbell said she wants to strive more than beating her personal best (a throw...
The Tucumcari alumni will soon return home for the 50th annual Rattler Reunion. Local residents and those tourist traveling on South First Street in Tucumcari may notice a purple and gold reminder of the reunion. The class of 1978 has donated a billboard cover which highlights the events which will take place on Aug. 2-4 "My husband's class donated the cover to the Rattler alumni association," said Beverly Whittington of Clovis. She and husband Stephen plan to attend the reunion. The billboard which the covers was placed on was donated by C.J.... Full story
A Tucumcari man is in federal custody awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to five counts of child pornography. Lawrence Lucero, 65, of Tucumcari was arraigned July 19 by a United States Magistrate Judge charged with three counts of receipt of a visual depiction of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and two counts of possession of matter containing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales said Lucero was charged based on an investigation by the Office of the Inspector...
As a former Tucumcari resident urges local youth to pursue their dreams, as she prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London. Amber Campbell 31, will be training in Myrtle Beach, S.C., until Aug. 3 when she plans to depart for London to compete in the women's hammer throw event. The qualifier is Aug. 8, with finals Aug. 10. "I feel better-prepared," Campbell said. "My expectations are different, this time I'm not just happy to have made the team and go to the Olympics." Campbell said she wants to strive more than beating her personal best (a throw...
A family visited the grave of a long lost relative in Tucumcari on Wednesday, completing a journey into previously unknown roots. The family of Alfred Shelby listens to a blessing read by Karolyn Sailer as the Sons of the Confederacy stand watch over Shelby's grave. The descendants of Alfred Shelby gathered around his Confederate Military headstone at the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Janelle Foster, president of the Ellen W. Jones Chapter 1022 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy read a dedication followed by the Sons of the...
More than a dozen great- and great-great-grandchildren will visit the grave site of their Civil War veteran relative Wednesday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Courtesy photo Alfred Shelby served in the Confederate Army as a sergeant in Company F of the 34th Texas Cavalry. Shelby died and was buried in Tucumcari in September 1914. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Kenneth Glaze, an employee of Glaze Monument Company in Clovis, placed a military marker for Alfred Shelby on Sept. 7. Donna Scott, of Billings, Mont., will return to Tucumcari along with...
A $480,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development will pay for the replacement of water lines, service lines and street paving on several city streets. New water lines and meters will be installed from Main Street to Heman Avenue and Adams Street to Rock Island, also known as the Dobbs addition, said City Manager Doug Powers. Powers said water lines, meters and service lines will be installed all at the same time in an effort to complete the project efficiently for the city and the residence. He said in the past the... Full story
The annual State 4-H Horse Show and Rodeo will be held July 27-28 at the Quay County Fairgrounds. There are 37 contestants signed up for each day of the competition, said Tonya Hodges, rodeo secretary. Hodges said there was an early concern on the number of contestants who would sign up for this years rodeo. She said over the past few years the cost of traveling and lowered the number of entries for the annual event. Hodges said there was some discussion of a rodeo that had been sanctioned and scheduled at the same time in Las Cruces would... Full story
Local residents reach out to renowned poet Baxter Black in an effort to help veterinarian Jean P. Corey re-establish her practice in Quay County. A tragic fire on May 21, claimed the lives of more than 50 animals and damaged the Tucumcari Animal Hospital leaving Corey without a place to care for animals. In an effort to help Corey, a dinner and show featuring Cowboy Poet Baxter Black was organized for July 27 at the Quay County Fair Barn by the Friends of Tucumcari Animal Hospital. "We must not forget those animals who died in vain, nor those...
An attention and dedication to nostalgic detail is why Tucumcari's Blue Swallow Motel was listed as a top 10 vintage motel in USA Today. "It's very exciting, to have been selected for this list," said Kevin Mueller, owner, Blue Swallow Motel. QCS Photo: Jerrene Bradley The Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari was recently named one of the top ten vintage motels in a USA Today Article. Mueller and his wife Nancy own and operate the Blue Swallow Motel, which was recently listed as one of 10 vintage motels in USA Today. The article was written by...
A memorandum of understanding between the city of Tucumcari and Eastern Plains C.A.A. Inc. Head Start program will ensure a continuity of services for local youths. QCS Photo: Jerrene Bradley Kenia Cepeda, a teacher with Head Start reads with a group of infants Tuesday morning. QCS Photo: Jerrene Bradley These children are enjoying a break from their studies Tuesday morning at the Head Start program. A program like this is a large help to the youth of the community, by giving them an early start on their educational development, said Doug...
A wastewater reuse project will create job and research opportunities at the New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari. The project is a collaboration between the city and the science center, said City Manager Doug Powers. Powers said the wastewater, which has been processed and disinfected by the city's waster water treatment plant will be pumped to the science center in order for them to continue research at that location. He said the goal is to help keep jobs in Tucumcari and keep the center viable. This project...
The city of Tucumcari Volunteer Animal Rescue will hosting the 2012 dog and cat health fair Aug. 9-11 at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The Santa Fe Humane Society's mobile spay and neuter van will be providing services to pre registered patients, said Christina Fleming, event coordinator. Fleming said the cost is set at $10, payable to the Santa Fe Humane Society, with donations accepted. She said the first two days should be covered by the state and humane society's funding, with the rescue group trying to raise money to keep the van in...
An increased presence of law enforcement this holiday weekend was geared towards promoting safety, according to New Mexico State Police officials. QCS Photo: Jerrene Bradley An increased presence of New Mexico State Police could be seen Friday in Tucumcari as these officers met at the corner of South Fourth Street and West Washington Avenue. There were additional patrol officers, a boat and two boating officers and four officers from the motorcycle patrol brought in to Logan due to the increased holiday population, said Sgt. David O'Leary....
Continued renovations and improvements at Tucumcari Municipal Airport will help the area's economic appeal, according to city officials. Recent Federal Aviation Administration grants for $307,800 will be used to overlay the airport's 7,100-foot runway and make any additional repairs, said B.J. Molinas, city grant administrator. Molinas said the total project cost of the runway work is $342,000, the city's and state match for this project is $17,100. This will be the second round of improvements at the airport this year. In May, a $561,617...
The parishioners of Saint Anne's Catholic Church are preparing for their annual fiesta, celebrating 102 years of service in Tucumcari. The fiesta begins with a reception at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Tucumcari Historical Museum's annex building, Clara Rey, Saint youth coordinator. Rey said display has been set up at the museum containing historical documents and relics from the church's past. A Novena, a series of prayers said over the course of nine days to ask for grace, dedicated to Saint Anne, will begin after the 7 a.m., mass on July... Full story
An estimated 800 people attended a street dance this holiday weekend in Logan, according to Logan/Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce officials. Logan Taylor and the Thunderbirds headline a Fourth of July Street Dance in Logan. The Logan/Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce sponsored a free barbecue and bean feed Saturday at Ute Lake State Park. Residents enjoy live music and free barbecue and the fixings Saturday at Logan. Stands were set up in the parking lot in front of Logan Schools as the street was block off for a street dance. The residents dance to...
Mesalands Community College received a $10,000 donation from the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation to aid the continued growth and expansion of the Equine and Rodeo programs. Pat Fitzgerald, director of the WRCF, visited Mesalands on June 27 along with other foundation members to present them with the donation, which will be used to install 20 new horse stalls. "I have worked with Mesalands for about 15 to 20 years. I thought it would be a good idea for this donation to help Mesalands and the young cowboys and cowgirls in this area with the...