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  • Taking time to rest genuine act of faith

    Curtis K Shelburne Religion columnist|Feb 19, 2013

    News flash: SABBATH-BREAKING HAS NOT BEEN DOWNGRADED TO A MISDEMEANOR. Oh, for years most of us have heard amateur theologians and Bible "pseudo-scholars" asserting with the kind of loud confidence always reserved for the most seriously mistaken, that, of the Ten Big Commandments, we could certainly forget about #4. After all, the "old Law" that used to so tie people up in knots has been done away with, and now we're under a new law, by which they generally mean the New Testament, which they contort into an upgraded system of law to use to...

  • Comments from the canyons: Animal antics bring back memories

    Feb 19, 2013

    Some of the commercials on television are much more entertaining than most of the programs. Of course, I am particularly fond of those that include talking animals and their antics. From lizards, to ducks, to dogs and cats, to pigs, to cows, the animals give us something to watch, to smile about, and to enjoy The happy Holstein milk cow is one of my favorites because she is given all sorts of activities and becomes a major part of a family Her dancing and singing in the shower cause slight earth quakes, her card-playing abilities are...

  • Thomas: Cartoons contain life lessons

    Feb 19, 2013

    I was watching cartoons the other day. Now I know that might make some people shake their head thinking, "I'm too old to be watching cartoons" others will smile and think, "Which cartoons?" I was flipping through the channels when much to my delight I saw Angry Beavers was about to start. It is a cartoon about, well, you guessed it, two angry beavers name Norbert and Daggett Beaver. It aired on Nickelodeon from 1997-2001. Norb and Dagg would get into all kinds of trouble, they were constantly competing with one another. In fact, the only thing...

  • Nine wrestlers qualify for state competition

    Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer|Feb 19, 2013

    The Tucumcari Rattlers Wrestling team qualified nine for state competition, four of which are district champions. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia These nine Rattlers wrestlers will be competing at the 3A state wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque. "I am expecting a strong performance from the Rattlers during state competition Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque," said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head coach. Last week during district competition at Taos, the Rattlers had four district champions: - Augstin Sandoval (152 pounds) - Steven...

  • Lauriault: Jesus answer to most of our questions

    Feb 19, 2013

    Recently, after reading John 17:17, our Bible class teacher asked, "Who is the truth?" After a brief silence, I answered, "Jesus." Almost immediately, I chuckled to myself as I remembered that when I taught younger children in VBS or at camp or at home, "Jesus" was the pat answer to nearly any question. Maybe you've had a similar experience with questions like, "Who loves you?" or "Who died on the cross for your sins?" Once the children got into the mode of answering, "Jesus," you had to be careful what you asked them (or how you asked) because...

  • Calendar - Feb. 20

    Feb 19, 2013

    Monday Quay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Court House. Library Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., Library Tuesday City Finance Board at 10 a.m., City Hall Planning and Zoning Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., City Hall Thursday Housing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City Hall City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall Service clubs The Tucumcari Public Library announces the return of Story Time. Story Time will resume on Jan. 9 and will end on April 20. It is held every Wednesday and is open to all children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old. There will be two...

  • Meetings watch: Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education

    Feb 19, 2013

    The following items were before the Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education on Monday: - Presentation by Gary Montano on the Rattlers Varsity Basketball history the last 10 years. - Audit report from J.J. Griego Professional Services. - Superintendents report. - Quarterly report on fund balances and check listings - Travel updates - Construction updates; closure of paperwork on the high school contract and the review of completing the roofing at Tucumcari Elementary (commons area). - Donation from Tucumcari Rotary Club to Tucumcari...

  • Gun control, licenses dominate legislative session

    Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer|Feb 19, 2013

    Gun control and drivers licenses for illegal immigrants continue dominating the spotlight as the 2013 Legislature's 60-day session passes the midway point. Before the legislators left the floor Friday, bills in both the House and Senate were being considered on issues including heath care, tax, education and public safety. One of the key pieces of legislation, which was passed by the House with bipartisan support last week, is House Bill 77. The bill requires background checks on anyone buying firearms at gun shows, and establishes an...

  • County basketball teams looking for strong finish

    Thomas Garcia QCS Senior Writer|Feb 19, 2013

    Quay County high school's basketball teams are looking for a strong finish in their district competition for the regular season. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Destanie Nathan shoots a layup during Tuesday's practice as they prepare for Friday's district game with the Santa Rosa Lady Lions at the Snake Pit. The (11-9) (2-3) Tucumcari Rattlers will be playing a familiar foe Friday with a second place standing in the district 2 2A at stake. A win will put us in a tie with the Santa Rosa for second place, said John Span, Rattlers head coach. Span said...

  • Menus - Feb. 20

    Feb 19, 2013

    The following are the menus for the schools and the senior citizens center in Quay County for Feb. 21- Feb. 27 Tucumcari Thursday Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, fruit, milk Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, spinach salad, dressing, carrots, cucumbers, fruit, milk Snack: Chex mix, juice Monday Breakfast: French toast sticks, fruit, milk Lunch: Frito pie, shredded, cheese, Mexican corn, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, oranges, milk Snack: Whole wheat crackers, juice Tuesday Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, milk Lunch: Ham and cheese melt, broccoli and...

  • K-Bee Home Care services holds grand opening

    Jerrene Bradley QCS staff writer|Feb 19, 2013

    QCS staff photo: Jerrene Bradley K-Bee Home Care Services held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday. A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held on Wednesday afternoon at the K-Bee Home Care Services. Tucumcari Quay County Chamber of Commerce were in attendance for the event to welcome the new chamber member. Viola Godwin, K-Bee general manager, said that in Clovis they had 50 consumers and in Tucumcari they have three. Godwin said their services offer a worry free life and help with daily activities such as trips to stores, doctor...

  • Police blotter - Feb. 20

    Feb 19, 2013

    The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office of Quay County based at the Tucumcari Police Department: Friday - At 12:33 a.m. a woman reported an unwanted subject on the 700 block of West Sunset Avenue. - At 8:10 a.m. a caller reported fraud on the 300 block of South Mountain Road. - At 3:55 p.m. a man reported fraud on the 2500 block of South Second Street. - At 4:01 p.m. a caller reported theft on the 300 block of East Route 66. - At 6:14 p.m. a woman reported damage to property on the 1000 block of South...