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A desire to bring sweet and tasty treats to residents while proving their business savvy is what prompted Marina Yon and Brian Sao to open a donut shop in Tucumcari. "I wanted to show my skills by making the best donuts for Tucumcari," Yon said, adding that she and her brother made the more than 800-mile move from Oakdale, Louisiana, with the goal of starting a successful donut shop in unfamiliar surroundings. "It has been fantastic," Yon said, as she packed a dozen assorted donuts into a box du...
By Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer [email protected] The general consensus for Quay County residents appeared to be opposition to a proposed borehole project as more than 180 people showed up to a public meeting in Nara Visa Tuesday night. "This is a tight community and look at what this project has done to us," said James Valentine, Nara Visa resident. "We are here bickering with each other whether we agree with it or don't agree. That's wrong, all of it is wrong." Valentine was one of...
Editor's note: This is part of a weekly series of introductions to our neighbors in Quay County. Name: Angelica Gray Date of birth: June 15, 1973 Occupation: City clerk/chief procurement officer What is your idea of a perfect day? My idea of a perfect day is relaxing with my family, watching movies or having a barbecue, or just a simple conversation while I'm making dinner. What's your greatest fear? I would have to say my greatest fear is drowning. What's on your bucket list? A drive on the West Coast with my daughter and husband. Talk about...
Thursday • City Commission Work Shop: 5 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall • City Commission: 6 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall Monday • Quay County Commission: 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse • Quick Meals for Busy Families program: 12:10 p.m. and 2 p.m., Quay County Extension Office Tuesday • Logan Village Council: 4:30 p.m., Village of Logan Office Wednesday • Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall Feb. 21 • City Finance Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall Feb. 23 • Housing Authority Board: 5 p.m., Tucumcari City...
More than 60 area residents voiced their concerns and objections about the impact a deep borehole field test could have in the region during a Monday county commission public hearing. “I am here to let you know on behalf of my wife, children and grandchildren, we are 100 percent against this project,” said Ed Hughes, a land owner in Nara Visa where the project is to be placed. Atlanta-based ENERCON and DOSECC Exploration Services of Salt Lake City were selected by the Department of Energy last month to begin exploring the possibility of conduct...
Officials of Rockabilly on the Route, a Route 66 music festival, announced on Monday that this year’s fifth annual event will be the last in Tucumcari. Officials cited in a press release that they have decided to take a break from the festival for now to pursue "other exciting ventures, events and opportunities." Rockabilly on the Route first came to Tucumcari as the creation of co-founders Simon Cantlon and Ungie Davila. For the past five years, the duo has coordinated, planned and organized the event into a successful annual event. Since the...
Another day, another administration and Senate, another partisan fight that catches a highly qualified Supreme Court candidate in the crosshairs. Democrats complain with some justification that Republicans should have taken up the nomination of well-qualified Merrick Garland late in President Obama’s term. But the Democrat and liberal reaction to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, claiming that he’s “dangerous,” “extreme” and “outside the mainstream,” borders on farce. While his record...
If you’re looking for an instructive experience that is also a lesson in balancing control and chaos, I would suggest a visit to New Mexico’s State Capitol while the Legislature is in session. The Roundhouse, as the building is known because it resembles a four-story doughnut, lies a few blocks beyond the history and luxury around Santa Fe Plaza. I was there to represent the Quay County Health Council at the Legislature’s Public Health Day. I hoped that others would go but ended up going alone. I came to the Roundhouse armed with a displ...
In 1951, President Harry Truman fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur for insubordination. Thirty years later, when 11,000 air traffic controllers ignored his order to return to work, President Ronald Reagan fired them. This year, when acting Attorney General Sally Yates refused to do her job, President Donald Trump fired her. Individual federal workers have always had disagreements with their elected employers, and have resigned or left when the differences could not be resolved. That appears to be...
If you want to play at the next level, you must have passion, dedication and the will to follow through with the workouts and conditioning on- and off-season, according to Jerome Earle, a Logan high school senior who plays football. Earle shared that piece of advice with classmates and underclassmen Wednesday before signing a letter of intent to play as a tight end for the Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound football team in Portales. "We took a chance on a Logan kid, Wyatt Strand, a few...
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team has one last event, the district open tournament, to qualify individuals for 4-A state competition. “As a coach, all you can do is watch and see the progress each wrestler has made up to this point,” said Eddie Encinias, head coach. The Rattlers will compete Saturday at the individual tournament at Taos. Last weekend, the Rattlers finished in third place at the 4-A-District 2 duels at Las Vegas. Encinias said the team could have finished second if freshman Joseph Martinez, 138 pounds, and junior Elias Ortiz...
The Tucumcari Rattlers will need to take care of the ball and attack the basket Thursday against the Yellowjackets at Clayton. The Rattlers (8-12, 1-2) need a district win to stay in contention in the District 5 3-A field. Tucumcari will travel to Clayton on Thursday to take on the Yellowjackets (10-10 0-3). Last weekend the Rattlers lost 64-60 to the Lions (14-6 2-1) at Santa Rosa. "We have to be more aggressive when going in for a basket," said John Span, Rattlers head coach. Span said the...
The following are the menus for the schools in Quay County for today through Feb. 15: House Thursday Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, sausage, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Ravioli, green beans, fruit, milk Monday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, peas and carrots, fruit, milk Tuesday Breakfast: Sausage biscuit, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Frito pie, corn, fruit, milk Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast bar, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch:...
The following are the menus for the Tucumcari and Logan senior centers for today through Feb. 15: Coffee, tea and milk served daily Tucumcari Thursday: Beef stew, cucumber and onion salad, cornbread, strawberry shortcake, ice cream Friday: Chicken spaghetti, beets, green salad, garlic toast, tropical fruit Monday: Stuffed bell pepper, baked beans, brussel sprouts, biscuit, fruit cocktail Tuesday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole wheat roll, margarine, apple cobbler Logan Thursday: Lasagna, mixed vegetables,...
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Jan. 30 through Feb. 3: • Darryn Davis, 47, warrant • Dillan Franklin, 19, probation violation • George Hand, 56, warrant • Steven Mitchell, 24, aggravated assault • Racheal Carabjal, 25, warrant • James Johnson, 61, receiving, transferring stolen motor vehicles • Brandi Kingston, 19, warrant • Miguel Soria, 34, warrant • Stanley Ingram, 45, warrant • Ronald Scott, 53, possession of a controlled substance • Marianna Casaus, 32, warrant • Daniel Martinez, 18, wa...
By Steve Hansen QCS correspondent [email protected] Don Weidemann, administrator for the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital, will be leaving the position as of Friday. Troy Clark, vice president of regional operations for Presbyterian Health Services, which operates Trigg Hospital, said Weidemann has been dismissed, and his duties will be taken over by Vince DiFranco, who currently administers Plains Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Clovis. DiFranco will also continue as PRMC administrator. “Don has done a great job for us,” Clark sai...
By Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer [email protected] More than 60 area residents voiced their concerns and objections about the impact a deep borehole field test could have in the region during a Monday county commission public hearing. "I am here to let you know on behalf of my wife, children and grandchildren, we are 100 percent against this project," said Ed Hughes, a land owner in Nara Visa where the project is to be placed. Atlanta-based ENERCON and DOSECC Exploration Services of...