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LOGAN - Andy Jackson was on the porch, calling his wife, Connie, to come look at the clouds. That's about the time - 10 years ago - the tornado ripped the roof off of their trailer house. March 23 made a decade since a tornado ripped through eastern New Mexico, damaging much of Clovis and destroying a dairy near Portales. The Clovis tornado formed in Portales, and headed north down U.S. 70 like an out-of-control Peterbilt. The Clovis tornado was classified as an EF2 on a six-point scale - EF0...
Money has nothing to do with why the James family of Nara Visa agreed to participate in a local borehole test, family members insist. “We have received letters and calls asking us how much it will take to buy us out from being a part of this project,” said Elaine James. Elaine said to date, the family has not received any form of monetary payment. “They (company officials) have not even bought us dinner,” she said. Her son, Don James, said the family is participating because “on our land, we will have more input and say to what goes on with t...
City Commissioners appointed a new commissioner for District 5 on the same night three out of four of the current commissioners were notified they will be part of a recall election. "It was not an easy decision, but we want the citizens to know in the midst of some of them thinking we are falling short in their eyes, we are working towards moving the city forward," said Amy J. Gutierrez, District 2 commissioner. The commission selected Todd Duplantis as the District 5 commissioner during...
Area agriculture officials and producers all agreed on Friday that local agriculture isn't producing in a major category - its own perspective. New Mexico Department of Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte, along with New Mexico State University extension program officials, visited the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Friday afternoon as part of the annual Ag Expo to hear from local producers about their concerns regarding the ag industry. "I think we all realize because of the world we live in, there...
Tucumcari City Clerk Angelica Gray notified city commissioners on March 23 that enough signatures had been collected and certified to warrant a recall election for three out of four city commissioners. Tucumcari resident Keith Hayes began petitions for the recall last month, citing his reasons as commissioners not putting the needs of residents first. Hayes has battled commissioners regarding his business property, which the city has fined him for it being unkempt with heavy, rusting equipment and other unsightly items on it. Gray said she...
FLOYD - While he had only ever driven through Floyd in the past, Tucumcari resident Andy Swapp said he was thoroughly impressed by what he saw Thursday night at the 67th annual Floyd Country Jamboree. "My kids and wife play in one of the little bands and their sound check and setting up the sound system was very professional, really well done," he said. Swapp's wife, Sharla, and his daughters performed in a band called Tucumcari Crossroads for the annual country music concert fundraiser held by...
Tucumcari city commissioners approved an employment contract by the Tucumcari Police Department during the Thursday city commission meeting. The contract will require new officer recruits to work two years after they are certified at the academy or reimburse the city for the cost of the academy. The contract was presented by TPD Chief David Lathrom, who said a similar contract is being used by the Portales Police Department. Lathrom explained to the commissioners how the contract will help the department retain the officers after they are...
• The city received $474,000 for urban renewal from HUD. • Tucumcari High School seniors were measured for caps and gowns for the May 27 graduation. The seniors were interviewed regarding their plans. Charlie Maciel said he would hope to become a golf professional. • Sixth-grader Cherie Dianne Bourne was the winner of the Buena Vista Spelling Bee. • Gas cap theft was reported for six cars in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church. • Walter Hines set a new school record in the high jump at 6’ 2” during the Sunray Bobcat Relays....
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from March 18 through March 24: • Owen Apache, 20, warrant • James Martinez, 46, warrant • Johnny Martinez, 36, warrant • Orlando Deherrera, 50, warrant • Melissa Martinez, 26, warrant • Pete Martinez, 49, warrant • James Szaloy, 55, warrant • Eddie Ulibarri, 37, battery against a household member • Aaron Rodriguez, 36, time served The following individuals were released from the Quay County Detention Center from March 18 through March 24: • Willie Prather, 26, probat...
The New Mexico Department of Tourism is on the move, not just promoting the state’s natural beauty and many attractions, but also highlighting the potential for entrepreneurs to consider the state as a great place to locate a business. In partnership with the city of Albuquerque this year, the agency debuted new videos featuring New Mexico companies at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, earlier this month. The conference has become a magnet for innovators, entrepreneurs and investors to network and check out new technologies a...
Ordinarily, free markets based on choice are the best test of whether a product or service is sustainable. Healthcare may be an exception to this rule. The Republicans fumbled the ball last week to enact healthcare reform, but the pause gives us time for reflection. The debate over health insurance is about whether a right to healthcare is more important than freedom of choice. The Affordable Care Act’s intent was to make health insurance, and reasonably priced healthcare, a right and a duty by requiring everyone to be insured. But the o...
U.S. Republican Congressman Devin Nunes is chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Nunes is also a member of President Trump’s transition team. This latter point is of some importance to Nunes because he had received information that, “The intelligence community incidentally collected information about U.S. citizens involved in the Trump transition.” Nunes announced that information at a press conference and then left to brief the president on these latest devel...
The Quay County Commission approved on a resolution to clarify its withdrawal of support for a borehole project in a 2-1 vote Monday during the county commission meeting. The borehole project is designed to test whether the three-foot-deep boreholes are a possible solution to permanent storage of highly radioactive nuclear waste, such as spent fuel from nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons manufacturing. The commission withdrew its October resolution supporting the project on Feb. 13 after two meetings that were attended by hundreds of...
Recent dry, windy weather prompted the Quay County Commission Monday to declare a burning ban in unincorporated areas of Quay County until further notice. County Fire Marshal Donald Adams requested the ban Monday, saying he knew this is the time of year when farmers burn vegetation in ditches in preparation for irrigation season. Recent windy weather and major fires in Texas, he said, prompted his request. “We hope we get some moisture soon,” he said. The burn ban does not apply to the city of Tucumcari or the villages of San Jon, Logan or Hous...
The following are the menus for the schools in Quay County for today through April 5: House Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast bar, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Pizza, fruit, milk Monday Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Taco, pinto beans, fruit, milk Tuesday Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Corn dog, fruit, milk Wednesday Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Fish sticks, tartar sauce, potatoes au...
CLOVIS — Potential delays aside, the eight-day cold case murder trial for William Hadix, 69, will begin as planned on April 12. Hadix is charged with the September 2003 murder and armed robbery of Jessie Clyde “J.C.” Tucker in Clovis. He was arrested two years ago in Illinois after a key source came forward. The prosecution, represented by Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Stover, will call 12 witnesses, having narrowed down a larger pool of 137. Hadix’s attorney, Gary Mitchell, said he still needs to select and subpoena his witness...
PORTALES — While the educational seminars at this year’s Portales Ag Expo drove much of the attendance over the weekend, organizers said the numbers still could have been better. Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karl Terry said the attendance at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agronomist Calvin Trostle’s presentation on dryland corn Friday afternoon was a pleasant surprise but not reflective of the entire expo. “Seminars went well, and we’d certainly like to see more vendors and more attendance. That’s been our biggest hur...
The following is the menu for the Quay County senior centers for today through April 5: Coffee, tea and milk served daily Tucumcari Thursday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole wheat roll, margarine, apple cobbler Friday: Chile relleno, salad with dressing, pinto beans, crackers, fruit Monday: Hamburger macaroni, zucchini, corn, apricots, peanut butter cookie Tuesday: Carne adovada, Spanish rice, country blend vegetables, flour tortilla, Jell-O with fruit Wednesday: Chicken pot pie, okra, beets, apple...
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers softball team needs to be on their toes while on base if they want to continue their offensive production against Dora, said Coach Donnie Garcia. The Lady Rattlers, 4-1, will play at 4 p.m. Monday at Dora. "We've got to be ready to move and take advantage of opportunities, said Britanni Pulcini, pitcher. The Lady Rattlers won their last two games by the 10 run rule in the fifth inning. On March 23, they beat 1-1 Logan 30-61 and on March 25, they beat Clayton 14-2....
The following are the results for the Logan High School track meet held Saturday in Logan: Boys Top six teams 1. Melrose 2. Tucumcari 3. Texico 4. Logan 5. Boise City 6. Santa Rosa Individual results Javelin 1. Xavier Garcia, 154 feet and 5 inches, Tucumcari Triple jump 1. Joseph Benavidez, 41 feet and 5 inches, San Jon 4. DC Lee, 34 feet and 5 inches, San Jon 5. Giovanni Martinez, 34 feet, Tucumcari Long jump 1. Joseph Benavidez, 20 feet and 5 inches, San Jon 3. Michael Shelton, 19 feet and 6 inches, Tucumcari Pole vault 1. Steven Coronado,...
Continuing the theme of March weather: March came in like a lamb if you consider sunny, 70 degrees, with 10 mph winds to be mild weather. The forecast for the month’s last day on Friday is for mostly sunny, 79 degrees, and 24 mph winds. That’s certainly more wild than mild. Without regard to our interpretation of lion and lamb as they pertain to March weather, there is one point about lambs and lions on which Christians can agree. That is, Jesus is both the Lion and the Lamb. He’s the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, having the right to rule over...