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Tumbleweeds have gathered along the west and east side of Elder Street in one section, narrowing it down to one lane. An eyesore, fire hazard and reminder of New Mexico winds has one county resident concerned and asking when county officials will act. "They are everywhere," Jo Collins, a resident on Quay County's Elder Street about numerous tumbleweeds which seem to have taken root in the ditches and fence lines along her street. "They sure are ugly, lining my fence and taking over my yard," Collins said. The county road is just outside of Tucu...
Special to the QCS Mesalands Community College was recently awarded the Integrated Basic Education Skills Training grant (I-BEST) sponsored by the Department of Education. The goal of this grant is to help Adult Basic Education (ABE) students succeed in college-level technical programs and complete post-secondary credentials in fields offering good wages and career development. Mesalands has selected its Farrier Science program as the I-BEST Pilot model for this project. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive their...
Mesalands Community College was recently awarded the Integrated Basic Education Skills Training grant (I-BEST) sponsored by the Department of Education. The goal of this grant is to help Adult Basic Education (ABE) students succeed in college-level technical programs and complete post-secondary credentials in fields offering good wages and career development. Mesalands has selected its Farrier Science program as the I-BEST Pilot model for this project. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive their high school...
Trip Jennings It is unclear how House Speaker Ben Lujan’s fight with lung cancer will play out day-to-day over the next month, whether he will show up each morning or miss portions of the state Legislature’s 30-day session. Lujan didn’t address that issue in remarks Tuesday to a stand-room-only crowd in the House of Representatives. But some lawmakers already were planning for a novel, possibly historic, situation over the next four weeks. “In the coming days there’s going to be a lot of new ground plowed because we’ve never experienced...
Days remaining in session: 29...
Days remaining in session: 29 Bus Stopped: For more than a decade — probably longer — the state Transportation Department has provided a shuttle bus during legislative sessions, with stops at various parking lots in the city to take people to and from the Roundhouse. But no more. Manon Arnett, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation said Tuesday that the state decided to eliminate the shuttle due to a decrease in ridership and the increased availability of parking in the nearby parking garage built across Don Gaspar Street fro...
It is unclear how House Speaker Ben Lujan's fight with lung cancer will play out day-to-day over the next month, whether he will show up each morning or miss portions of the state Legislature's 30-day session. Lujan didn't address that issue in remarks Tuesday to a stand-room-only crowd in the House of Representatives. But some lawmakers already were planning for a novel, possibly historic, situation over the next four weeks. "In the coming days there's going to be a lot of new ground plowed because we've never experienced it," said the...
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend with a roundup of cowboy friends. (This means that you fed the horses and caked the cows before breakfast). Tales were told, goats were cooked, music was played and it went on for days! But the background in my grand memories of this long weekend was the ever-present "cowboy motif" at our host's ranch house. Everywhere I turned it was like flipping through the pages of COWBOYS and INDIANS magazine! And it all seemed to be in good taste. The foot-high tubular clay pipe with the character of a smiling...
The Tucumcari Rattlers swept the East Mountain High Timberwolves Tuesday at Sandia Park. A 39-point run by the Rattlers (8-4) in the third period after a tied first half led to an 89-41 win over the Timbewolves (5-5). The Timberwolves turned the ball over 10 times in the second half which allowed the potent Rattlers offense to extend the gap. The Lady Rattlers' defense kept the Lady Timberwolves (1-11) in check as they won 49-27. Despite early foul trouble for the team the Lady Rattlers (3-7) led 32-10 at the half. Applying a full courtpress...
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend with a roundup of cowboy friends. (This means that you fed the horses and caked the cows before breakfast). Tales were told, goats were cooked, music was played and it went on for days! But the background in my grand memories of this long weekend was the ever-present “cowboy motif” at our host’s ranch house. Everywhere I turned it was like flipping through the pages of COWBOYS and INDIANS magazine! And it all seemed to be in good taste. The foot-high tubular clay pipe with the character of a smili...
QCS staff The Tucumcari Rattlers swept the East Mountain High Timberwolves Tuesday at Sandia Park. A 39-point run by the Rattlers (8-4) in the third period after a tied first half led to an 89-41 win over the Timbewolves (5-5). The Timberwolves turned the ball over 10 times in the second half which allowed the potent Rattlers offense to extend the gap. The Lady Rattlers’ defense kept the Lady Timberwolves (1-11) in check as they won 49-27. Despite early foul trouble for the team the Lady Rattlers (3-7) led 32-10 at the half. Applying a full c...
By the time you read this Tim Tebow may be back to worshipping God in a church instead of on a football field. I hope he's making plans to play in an AFC Conference Championship next Sunday but I don't necessarily believe God is going to look down on Tom Brady and the Patriots. This whole buildup of Tebow's need to immediately thank God when a play goes his way has been a little troubling to many. But then Christ himself evoked some of the same feelings in his day. Many didn't want to credit him with all they saw happening with their own eyes...
By the time you read this Tim Tebow may be back to worshipping God in a church instead of on a football field. I hope he’s making plans to play in an AFC Conference Championship next Sunday but I don’t necessarily believe God is going to look down on Tom Brady and the Patriots. This whole buildup of Tebow’s need to immediately thank God when a play goes his way has been a little troubling to many. But then Christ himself evoked some of the same feelings in his day. Many didn’t want to credit him with all they saw happening with their own eye...
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…" Romans 8:28 Last week I was given a very valuable piece of advice when I was facing a crisis. I was told that no matter what the outcome of the situation was, whether good or bad, that God knew the whole story and knew what was best for our lives. They told me that God was in control of our lives and we had to place ourselves in His hands and it was up to us to accept His will. Now it doesn't matter who told me this, what the situation was, or what happened. Each of u...
The Supreme Court last week delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom, made all the more impressive by its unanimity. In a 9-0 decision, the court ruled that government cannot dictate to religious institutions whom they can hire or fire for leadership positions. That represented a convincing rejection of the Obama administration's position, which was that churches should be treated no differently under federal and state employment discrimination law than secular employers. Such laws ban discrimination in employment based on race, eth...
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…” Romans 8:28...
The Supreme Court last week delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom, made all the more impressive by its unanimity. In a 9-0 decision, the court ruled that government cannot dictate to religious institutions whom they can hire or fire for leadership positions. That represented a convincing rejection of the Obama administration’s position, which was that churches should be treated no differently under federal and state employment discrimination law than secular employers. Such laws ban discrimination in employment based on race, e...
Youth soccer registration open Tucumcari Youth Soccer League's Spring registration is running now through Jan. 31. Cost is $25 per child ages 4 to 13, you can pick up registration forms at Tucumcari Recreation Center, Tucumcari Elementary and Radio Shack. Return the forms and money to Radio Shack. — QCS staff...
Tucumcari Elementary First semester Third grade All A's Anjelika Acosta Faith Berger Garrett Bollinger Dyson Clark Arissa Griego Natalie Hayes Ruben Hendren Jeffery Knox KelliAnne Lamm Allison Miller Justyne Portillo Martin Reyes Isabelle Robinson Adela Sena Jessica Sliger Mary Stanton Destiny Vigil A's and B's Tierra Bason Jesse Benavidez Daniel Chavarria Gabriel Chavez Mary Cryer Austin Dyke Joseph Dysart Madison Dysart Duran Engel Jonathan Gallegos Ray Garcia Richard Giannino Kylie Griggs Alex Hubby Gage Huffman Miquela Lisabelle Felicity...
Youth soccer registration open Tucumcari Youth Soccer League's Spring registration is running now through Jan. 31. Cost is $25 per child ages 4 to 13, you can pick up registration forms at Tucumcari Recreation Center, Tucumcari Elementary and Radio Shack. Return the forms and money to Radio Shack....
Tucumcari Elementary First semester Third grade All A's Anjelika Acosta Faith Berger Garrett Bollinger Dyson Clark Arissa Griego Natalie Hayes Ruben Hendren Jeffery Knox KelliAnne Lamm Allison Miller Justyne Portillo Martin Reyes Isabelle Robinson Adela Sena Jessica Sliger Mary Stanton Destiny Vigil A's and B's Tierra Bason Jesse Benavidez Daniel Chavarria Gabriel Chavez Mary Cryer Austin Dyke Joseph Dysart Madison Dysart Duran Engel Jonathan Gallegos Ray Garcia Richard Giannino Kylie Griggs Alex Hubby Gage Huffman Miquela Lisabelle Felicity...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295. Fiction "Kill Alex Cross," by James Patterson. Alex Cross investigates when the president's children are kidnapped, but the FBI and CIA stand in his way. "Red Mist," by Patricia Cornwell. The chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates a string of killings she believes are linked to the murder of her former deputy; the 19th Scarpetta book. "Micro," by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston. Seven graduate students miniaturized by an evil...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295. Fiction “Kill Alex Cross,” by James Patterson. Alex Cross investigates when the president’s children are kidnapped, but the FBI and CIA stand in his way. “Red Mist,” by Patricia Cornwell. The chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta investigates a string of killings she believes are linked to the murder of her former deputy; the 19th Scarpetta book. “Micro,” by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston. Seven graduate students miniaturized by an evil en...
The following are the lunch menus for Thursday through Wednesday for the Tucumcari Senior Center. Thursday Chicken fajita, flour tortilla, chili beans with cheese, gelatin, orange slices. Friday Beef and barley soup, baked potato, cauliflower with margarine, whole wheat bread with margarine, pineapple. Monday Oven fried chicken, braised onions, green beans and potatoes, carrot raisin salad, whole wheat bread, mandarin oranges, peanut butter cookie. Tuesday Pork butt roast, black eyed peas, tomatoes with green chili, cornbread with margarine,...
We have one great friend who is very proud to have been born in 1912 shortly after New Mexico became a state. Mrs. Sue Wallace Tucek was born just across the state line in Briscoe County, Texas, and moved to the Norton area with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hutson Wallace, when she was 9 months old. Her five sisters and two brothers, all except Joe, were born at the ranch home. Many of us know Mrs. Tucek who taught Home Economics at Tucumcari High School for most of her 39 years of teaching. Her family and close friends know her as one of the main...