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Military retirees in living in New Mexico may see their state income tax burden reduced under a bill introduced this week in the State House by Representative Dennis Roch (R-Texico). House Bill 162 proposes to exempt twenty-five percent of a retiree's military pension income from the state's personal income tax, with that percentage increasing to fifty percent, seventy-five percent, and ultimately one hundred percent over time. "Not only do our men and women in uniform defend our freedom, they also make significant contributions to our...
Military retirees in living in New Mexico may see their state income tax burden reduced under a bill introduced this week in the State House by Representative Dennis Roch (R-Texico). House Bill 162 proposes to exempt twenty-five percent of a retiree’s military pension income from the state’s personal income tax, with that percentage increasing to fifty percent, seventy-five percent, and ultimately one hundred percent over time. “Not only do our men and women in uniform defend our freedom, they also make significant contributions to our commu...
Alida Brown, chair of the Altrusa Community Service Committee, right, presents David Hale, Tucumcari MainStreet president, center, and Mark Lake, Tucumcari MainStreet executive director, with a $10,000 donation in support of the Tucumcari Train Depot project. Thomas Garcia QCS senior writer A local organization's donation helped Tucumcari MainStreet improve the landscaping at the newly remodeled Train Depot. Alida Brown, chair of the Altrusa community service committee, presented $10,000 donation to MainStreet at a community service program mee...
Tucumcari High School 4.0 or higher Seniors Sonam Bhakta Bethany Bishop Kirsten Dunlap Jacky Fang Michelle Fazekas Matthew Nemrow Heather Pacheco Courtney Sandy Kassidi Ulibarri Steve Urioste Rachel Welborn...
Tucumcari High School 4.0 or higher Seniors Sonam Bhakta Bethany Bishop Kirsten Dunlap Jacky Fang Michelle Fazekas Matthew Nemrow Heather Pacheco Courtney Sandy Kassidi Ulibarri Steve Urioste Rachel Welborn Juniors Rocio Acosta Marcus Braziel Jorge Herrera Keannette Perkins Luke Smith Sophomores Roxanne Awais Leah Encinias Kassandra Lamm Carlos Marquez Brandy Olivas Olana Romero Madeline Wiegel Freshman Benjamin Aragon Laura Evans Taylor Hayes Nathaniel Lopez-Martinez Shayan Patel Leslie Reyes D'Ontee Sandoval Katherine Sena 3.5 Or Higher...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.... Full story
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northeast Charette Lakes — The lake has closed for the season and will reopen next spring. Clayton Lake — Closed until noon March 1. Conchas Lake — Fishing is fair for crappie and walleye using minnows. Fishing pressure has been slow due to cold temperatures and wind. Costi...
I like to eat, and there were several days between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day that my tummy got tight as a tick, almost to the point of misery. It should be noted that this condition is not exclusive to the holidays. Although it wasn't a holiday meal, I know of one young person who got sick, probably because he ate so much at one meal. While he obviously didn't feel so well right before the relief came, the incident did give me the idea for this article. The Bible says that God gives us the desires of our heart (Psalm 20:4), but the... Full story
I like to eat, and there were several days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day that my tummy got tight as a tick, almost to the point of misery. It should be noted that this condition is not exclusive to the holidays. Although it wasn’t a holiday meal, I know of one young person who got sick, probably because he ate so much at one meal. While he obviously didn’t feel so well right before the relief came, the incident did give me the idea for this article. The Bible says that God gives us the desires of our heart (Psalm 20:4), but the reaso... Full story
I arrived home the other night to my wife toiling intently over a hot stove. "What ya got cookin' there?" I asked. "Real chocolate pudding," she answered. I inspected her work and asked why she didn't have any white bread heels in the pot. That really puzzled her and I realized my dad had never made chocolate pudding for her before he died. The wife wanted to know why chocolate pudding was supposed to have bread crumbled into it because she had never had it that way herself. I said the only idea I had for why was that it added volume and stretc...
I arrived home the other night to my wife toiling intently over a hot stove. “What ya got cookin’ there?” I asked. “Real chocolate pudding,” she answered. I inspected her work and asked why she didn’t have any white bread heels in the pot. That really puzzled her and I realized my dad had never made chocolate pudding for her before he died. The wife wanted to know why chocolate pudding was supposed to have bread crumbled into it because she had never had it that way herself. I said the only idea I had for why was that it added volume and...
By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November's election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president's decision is contrary to consumer needs, ultimately...
By denying a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline last week, President Barack Obama may succeed in delaying until after November’s election the politically difficult decision of which loyal constituency to offend, big labor or environmental activists. What is more certain is that the political maneuvering to deny a permit for the controversial 1,600-mile pipeline from Canadian wells to Texas refineries has an immediate, deleterious effect: It costs America thousands of jobs. The president’s decision is contrary to consumer needs, ultimately con...
Tucumcari Youth Soccer League's Spring registration is running now through Tuesday. Cost is $25 per child ages 4-13, with registration forms avaialbe at Tucumcari Recreation Center, Tucumcari Elementary and Radio Shack. Forms and money must be turned in to Radio Shack....
QCS staff Tucumcari Youth Soccer League's Spring registration is running now through Tuesday. Cost is $25 per child ages 4-13, with registration forms avaialbe at Tucumcari Recreation Center, Tucumcari Elementary and Radio Shack. Forms and money must be turned in to Radio Shack....
Dwayne Andreas, chairman of Archer Daniels Midland, told Mother Jones: "There isn't one grain of anything in the world that is sold in a free market. Not one! The only place you see a free market is in the speeches of politicians." The government in our country is deeply involved in shaping the market in every area. Big bad government? No! The power that money wields in our society determines the agenda and outcome that we get from "their" government. Democrat, Republican, libertarian ... it makes no difference. The deciding factor is what the... Full story
Dwayne Andreas, chairman of Archer Daniels Midland, told Mother Jones: “There isn’t one grain of anything in the world that is sold in a free market. Not one! The only place you see a free market is in the speeches of politicians.” The government in our country is deeply involved in shaping the market in every area. Big bad government? No! The power that money wields in our society determines the agenda and outcome that we get from “their” government. Democrat, Republican, libertarian ... it makes no difference. The deciding factor is what t... Full story
The 44th Annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, hosted by the Quay County Extension Service, will be held Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration, refreshments and visiting. Programs will begin at 8:30 a.m., with an opening key note speaker. Several sponsors will have booths set up to view during the day. Co-hosts are the Small Business Development Center at Mesalands Community College and Southwest Cooperative Development Center. This year's seminar will focus on cooperatives and how...
QCS staff The 44th Annual Agriculture and Home Economics Seminar, hosted by the Quay County Extension Service, will be held Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration, refreshments and visiting. Programs will begin at 8:30 a.m., with an opening key note speaker. Several sponsors will have booths set up to view during the day. Co-hosts are the Small Business Development Center at Mesalands Community College and Southwest Cooperative Development Center. This year’s seminar will focus on c...
The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College recently received a 70-kilovolt discharge stick for in-class training from Megger, a Valley Forge, Pa., based manufacturer of electrical testing and measuring equipment. The discharge stick is used to safely remove the static charge from equipment and other voltage retaining components, upon performing maintenance work. The College will use this donation to enhance the curriculum and hands-on training of the Wind Energy Technology Program, in order to better pre...
Thomas Garcia QCS senior writer A local organization’s donation helped Tucumcari MainStreet improve the landscaping at the newly remodeled Train Depot. Alida Brown, chair of the Altrusa community service committee, presented $10,000 donation to MainStreet at a community service program meeting held at Train Depot. “It’s critical for our community to have a project like the Train Depot to be completed,” Brown said. “The positive attitude and feeling at the dedication of the depot could be felt in the air. In such uncertain economic times it... Full story
Special to the QCS The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College recently received a 70-kilovolt discharge stick for in-class training from Megger, a Valley Forge, Pa., based manufacturer of electrical testing and measuring equipment. The discharge stick is used to safely remove the static charge from equipment and other voltage retaining components, upon performing maintenance work. The College will use this donation to enhance the curriculum and hands-on training of the Wind Energy Technology Program, in... Full story
A friend of mine sat down with me for a few minutes to discuss the need to remind people about sportsmanship. At the time we were both enjoying a high school basketball game in which both teams are a local favorites. While there were a few outburst at this game, the fans were good spirited and no vulgar or extreme outburst were made. Now don’t get me wrong. It’s OK to cheer, and we all speak up when a call is missed or a bad call is made. However, there are times when people say some things that are not OK. They scream at other members in the...
Through the years, we have noted various status symbols among our farming and ranching citizens. The best horses, the heaviest cattle, the biggest tractor, the fanciest truck, and the list goes on. At the moment, the main symbol seems to be having the muddiest vehicle. Just watching the people as they compare their vehicles is a major form of entertainment for the natives. Many of those who usually have the shiny vehicles are now proud to show off a lot of red mud from the top of the cab to the trailer hitch. I've had fun checking parking lots...
Through the years, we have noted various status symbols among our farming and ranching citizens. The best horses, the heaviest cattle, the biggest tractor, the fanciest truck, and the list goes on. At the moment, the main symbol seems to be having the muddiest vehicle. Just watching the people as they compare their vehicles is a major form of entertainment for the natives. Many of those who usually have the shiny vehicles are now proud to show off a lot of red mud from the top of the cab to the trailer hitch. I've had fun checking parking lots... Full story