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Tucumcari's Municipal Judge was arrested for driving while intoxicated by New Mexico State Police on Sunday in Tucumcari. Joe Dominguez, 71, was arrested by state police after he failed a field sobriety test. Dominguez was charged and booked for DWI following a subsequent breath test determined his breath alcohol content was .09. Dominguez declined to comment, directing questions to his attorney Don Schutte, based in Tucumcari. Schutte could not be reached immediately for comment. "There is no...
The recently ousted Village Manager of Logan was shocked to learn he was relieved of duties following a special executive session held on Jan. 30 by the Village Council. "Trevor Thompson is no longer the manager of the Village of Logan," said Mayor Russell Feerer. Feerer would not elaborate on Thompson, citing personnel matters. “This came out of left field, it completely caught me by surprise,” Thompson said on Monday. Thompson said he does not want to go into much detail about the matter without first consulting his attorney. “I’m still v...
Alida Brown’s retirement as coordinator of the Quay County Health Council after 25 years of improving local health may pass unnoticed by too many people. Brown worked quietly, persistently and persuasively to garner government money and grants for programs that help Quay County residents deal with issues like obesity, diabetes, child health and substance abuse. She has always celebrated results more than recognition Even at the well-attended “come-and-go” reception in her honor on Jan. 18, there was no ceremony. Brown even opened the healt...
On March 18, Russia will hold a presidential election. It will not be a cliffhanger. Rather, Vladimir Putin will be re-elected to his fourth presidential term (with a break after his first two terms during which he served as prime minister, because of term limits). If he finishes his next term in 2024, Putin would be his nation’s longest-lasting leader since Josef Stalin. Stalin didn’t bother to feign democracy. Putin does, but it’s just campaign Kabuki, especially since the most legitimate opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, is ineli...
More than 200 guests were mesmerized by the entertainment of hypnotist Dr. 'H' (Rick Honea) Saturday night at the annual Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Mardi Gras was the theme the guests enjoyed at the Tucumcari Convention Center, complete with a cajun shrimp creole meal catered by Cornerstone's First Edition Pizza and Subs. "I think the entire night was a complete success," said Gail Sanders, chamber director. "The decorations were spot on, the meal was delicious and the...
February 1966 • A certificate was presented to Charlie Best and teacher Elvin Criswell of the Buena Vista Elementary School by Kenneth Schlientz on behalf of the Quay County March of Dimes. The class donated $22.50 to the MOD. • Top science winners at Granger Elementary Science Fair were fifth grader Jeffrey Barnes, Denise Moon, Linda White, Richard Randals, Janet Shipley, Mike Beasley and Debra Olguin. • Tucumcari Camp Fire Gils, Diane Hawk, Teresa Romero, Nancy Romero,Sally Vourazeris and Camilla Smith learned about county government durin...
Time is now for low-cost spay, neuter program As a resident of Quay County and a business owner, I hope that Senate Bill 51, a bipartisan effort to fund a state low-cost spay/neuter program, be brought to a hearing by the Senate Finance Committee. The bill places New Mexico at a crossroads: We can embrace the opportunity to develop affordable spay/neuter resources across our state through a modest $100 per year fee on pet food companies’ registration of dog/cat food and treat product lines. Or we can resume the grisly mill of euthanizing health...
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Jan. 28 - Feb. 2: • Tana Aragon, 42, warrant • Brian Aul, 41, criminal damage to property • Jose Aleman, 50, warrant • Shirley Aragon, 57, battery of a witness • Tyler Loftis, 26, probation violation • Fatima Rivas, 40, warrant • Santiago Romero, 23, perjury • David Arnett, 48, warrant • Angela Carrol, 27, possession of a controlled substance • Joseph Castillo, 42, possession of a controlled substance • Seth Chavez 29, warrant • Pamela Clark, 55, driving unde...
The following are the menus for the Tucumcari and Logan senior centers and schools in Quay County for today through Feb. 14: Senior centers Coffee, tea and milk served daily Logan Thursday: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, whole wheat roll, margarine, strawberry shortcake Friday: Baked chicken with mushroom alfredo sauce Monday: Fidelos con carne, salad with dressing, mixed vegetables, flour tortilla, orange pineapple mix Tuesday: Baked ham, yams, broccoli, whole wheat roll, apple Wednesday: Chicken taco, pinto beans, Jell-O with...
At age 15, Nehemiah Griego used rifles to kill his parents and three siblings in the family's Albuquerque home. Griego's rampage, which took the lives of his 9-year-old brother and sisters aged 5 and 2, shocked the conscience of New Mexico, said state Sen. Greg Baca. A judge decided that Griego would be prosecuted as a juvenile who was capable of being rehabilitated. Griego was committed to the custody of the state Children, Youth and Families Department. He is scheduled to be released next month when he turns 21. Baca, R-Belen, said Monday...
By Thomas Garcia QCS Staff Writer [email protected] Saturday's loss to the Texico Lady Wolverines may have ended a 22-game winning streak for the Tucumcari Lady Rattlers, but it also lifted a great pressure. "It was a tough loss, but today I could tell the pressure had been lifted from the girls," said Gary Hittson, Lady Rattlers head coach. Hittson said during the team's winning streak no one mention the "U-word." "Our objective has never been about an undefeated season," Hittson said....
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling season comes down to the District 2-4A open tournament Saturday at the Snake Pit in Tucumcari. “Saturday’s tournament is for all of the marbles,” said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head coach. Encinias said the Rattlers enter Saturday’s open tournament as the District 2-4A runners-up. He said the team finished two points behind first-place Robertson. “The team wrestled their hearts out, they beat Taos by a few points and just fell short of the district championship,” Encinias said. Encinias said Saturday’s...
The Tucumcari Rattlers varsity cheerleaders won the grand championship, first place in 3A and the Spirit trophy at a district event on Jan. 27 at Clovis. "I am most proud of the spirit trophy, considering we only had a week of practice before the event," said Natalia Gutierrez, cheer co-captain. Each of the team members had some sort of conflict with the scheduled practice, said Angelina Arellano, co-captain. Arellano said different members of the squad would get together for practice. She said...
CLOVIS — Curry County Manager Lance Pyle on Monday issued a news release saying the county is “very concerned” about how a gun was allowed into the county jail last Thursday. “... We are confident that the Clovis Police Department is looking into the matter, addressing the same and taking future steps to make sure that Clovis Police Department arrestees are searched and secured prior to being brought to the Curry County Detention Center,” Pyle wrote. Pyle also on Monday said Clovis Police Officer Sanford Wagner was the officer who brought 2...
We try to recognize birthdays and anniversaries at church in advance and we occasionally see a look of relief on the face of someone who was rescued by the reminder. Otherwise, sometimes we get a second chance and do it the following week. Every once in a while there’s a look of terror when someone forgot and missed their opportunity, or there’s the stare of glare from the overlooked party (have you ever noticed how vivid the color of your beloved’s irises when surrounded by the whites of her eyes?). Warning guys! Next Wednesday is Valentine’s...