Serving the High Plains
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Position 5 (four-year term) Thomas S. Humble (incumbent) - What's one thing the district can do to save taxpayers money without compromising student education? I'll be honest, Logan is doing a wonderful job at managing their budget. The school has not been operating out of emergency funds for at least two years. Instead they have been operating in the black thanks to great management by the administration. You want to be careful in areas that you cut so the students don't suffer. The board will never sacrifice education to save a dollar. Some...
The following candidates are seeking election Tuesday to the Logan School Board. Each was asked to respond to the same five questions. Position 4 (four-year term) Bill Cone (incumbent) - What is one thing the district can do to save taxpayers money without compromising student education? We have been very careful with how money is spent in the district as far as bonds go. There is a need to be more informed and careful on technology purchases. A good example is the purchase of the smart boards, which have had a positive impact on the students...
Tucumcari School District residents will vote on continuing a 20-year-old tax to fund school operations in a special election on Feb. 5. The tax of $2 for every $1,000 in assessed property value funds maintenance and repairs, construction services, the purchase of computer software and similar activities, according to Leola Patterson, business manager for the Tucumcari Public School District. The tax is expected to raise about $165,000 this year, and similar amounts through 2018. Proceeds go to a capital improvement fund that is specified in...
The Tucumcari Rattlers split homecoming wins Saturday with the visiting Pecos Panthers at Rattler Gym. QCS photo: James Lout Tucumcari Lady Rattlers Destanie Nathan drives along the base line defended by Alexis DeBaca during Saturday's 63-48 in over the Pecos Lady Panthers. The (5-12) Lady Rattlers surged to a 63-48 win with a 12-point run early in the final period against the (5-11) Lady Panthers. Fouls were among one of the problems hurting the visiting Lady Panthers, sending the Lady Rattlers to the free throw line over 40 times. "Our...
Mesalands Community College is currently preparing for their 15th Annual Iron Pour on March 10-16 at the foundry. The iron pour attracts students from all over the U.S. and many return year after year to participate in this workshop because of the state-of-the-art facilities at the foundry and the hospitality of Tucumcari residents. Mesalands needs donations of cast iron, such as radiators, bath tubs, and sinks. These items must be able to be broken with a sledge hammer. Engine blocks cannot be used for this purpose. Mesalands will also accept...
Super Bowl Sunday. I can't help but smile when I say those three wonderful words. Sure it would be even better if the Green Bay Packers were one of the two teams playing in the Super Bowl, but alas like many great teams they didn't make the cut. I'm a fan of football and the prestige that comes from the honor of being able to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. Every year the Super Bowl has some sort of element of excitement and uniqueness that makes it a spectacle not only fans enjoy, but millions of viewers around the world...
The following are the menus for schools and seniors in Quay County for Jan. 31- Feb. 6: Tucumcari Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, salad with carrot sticks, ranch dressing, fruit, milk Snack: Chex mix, juice Monday Breakfast: Bagel sausage sandwich, fruit, milk Lunch: Lasagna, green beans, garlic roll, spinach, salad, ranch dressing, oranges, milk Snack: Crackers, juice Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk Lunch: Beef tacos, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, beans, rice, banana, milk Snack: Cookies,...
We have been visiting about the joys of life in rural areas and have noted that many of them are unique. Once in a while, those good events are slightly diluted because times have changed and with those changes a few of our standards have been lowered. We also note that these changes are not limited to rural areas as they can be witnessed wherever we go. When we were children, we were taught to behave at home and in public and were called down it we ignored our manners. Although we didn't eat in restaurants very often, we knew we had better be...
The following is a sampling of calls received by he central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday - At 12.43 a.m., a man reported an open door at a residence on the 1800 block of South Monroe Street. - At 4:39 a.m., an alarm was reported at the ethanol plant in the 1600 block of Rock Island Street. - At 8:39 a.m., a man reported the theft at a residence on the 1300 block of South Seventh Street. - At 11:03 a.m., a man reported a suspicious vehicle on 3900 Block of South Mountain Road. - At 8:08 p.m.,...
Clovis Media Inc. websites will be off line for about two hours Wednesday morning. "The building that has our websites stored in it is having maintenance done on its electrical system," said Digital Web Specialist Philip Hall. Hall said workers anticipate the websites will be unavailable from 7 a.m. until about 9 a.m. on Wednesday....
"I can do all things through Christ..." Philippians 4:13 Have you changed in the past 20 years? No, I don't mean physically, but in your spirit. I can see how the Lord took an unsure, untrained woman and turned her into a woman who relies on her savior for strength. This change didn't take place due to my efforts, but only when I yielded to the Lord's will and took a giant step of faith. What was this tremendous transformation? It started 20 years ago when I was sitting in church and heard an audible, yes audible voice speaking to me. I turned...