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It's the evening of a beautiful Easter Sunday as I write. And I must admit being surprised. My surprise is nothing compared to the amazement of Mary Magdalene and those with her who very "early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark," went to the tomb, found the stone rolled away, and heard the angel's sensible question, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" and then the universe-changing proclamation, "He is not here; he has risen!" It was not angels that awakened me at 4:30 this Easter morning; it was the sound of a...
6 District 4AA All District Teams Boys first team Tucumcari Luke Smith Chris Crespin Honorable mention Tucumcari Cody Ryen Marc Preciado D'Ontee Sandoval John Paul Garcia Girls first team Esperanza Moncayo Destiny Natha Brianna Molinas Honorable mention Shanelle Martinez Kat Sena...
An Albuquerque man is out on bond after his arrest Tuesday for detonating a bomb police said destroyed a portable toilet at Conchas State Park. Todd Parey 42, was charged with dangerous use of explosives, possession of an explosive or incendiary device and criminal damage to property, all felonies, said Sgt. Emmanuel T. Guttierrez, New Mexico State Police public information officer. Guttierrez said officers responded to a call at 2:25 p.m. Monday from park Superintendent Paul Fishell regarding the detonation of an explosive device. He said the...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley The front door of the Smoking Body Jewelry store in Tucumcari is boarded up after a burglary the owner says he lost about $800 worth of merchandise. An estimated $800 in merchandise was stolen Sunday night by at least one thief who kicked in a door at the Smoking Body Jewelry store and was caught on video tape, according to owner Lee Smith. Smith has security cameras set up in the store and captured the robber stealing for about three minutes. He said it shows the thief going through everything in the store. Smith...
Tucumcari Quay County Regional Water Authority continues with efforts to help the Village of Logan's legal battle to stop the Ute Water Project. The authority approved the use of $200,000 it received from Tucumcari. The money allocated to the authority comes from a fund that has been set aside by the city and approved by the voters to development of infrastructure to bring water to the city from Ute Lake and protect its water rights at the Reservoir, said Doug Powers, city manager. Powers said the money is generated from a quarter of a cent...
Mesalands Community College students recently present research at a National Science Foundation event. Courtesy Photo: Mesalands Paleo1: Paleontology students, from left, Garrett LeMons, Stephen Smith and Matthew Roper presented their research at the first annual National Science Foundation Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative last week in Bethesda, Md. Paleontology students Garrett LeMons, 17, Matthew Roper, 20, and Stephen Smith, 21, were selected to present their research at the first Community College Undergraduate Research...
NMSU Cooperative Extension Services is offering a Diabetes Cooking School at Mesalands Community College. It is a special cooking school aimed at helping people with diabetes learn how to prepare delicious foods and manage their blood sugar levels. The school will meet for three hours each morning April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 15. The schools are funded by a grant from the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and are free to participants. The classes will be taught by Brenda Bishop and Jessie Robinson from...
Quay County 4-Hers are sponsoring a pay to play 3D Archery Shoot Saturday at 5 mile park West of Tucumcari. Shooters may begin at 9 a.m and all cards must be in by 1p.m., the cost is $5 per shooter to shoot at least 20 targets twice. No prizes will be awarded but it is a chance to tune shooting skills. All proceeds go to the Quay County 4-H Shooting Sports Programs. Call 461-0562 for more information and contact Brenda Bishop....
Students of the University of New Mexico's School of Architecture and Planning are proposing a downtown theater district in Tucumcari. The proposal presented Friday in Tucumcari includes the renovation of the Princess Theater's facade and eventually the interior. In a joint effort with the New Mexico Mainstreet program, UNM students study a selected community to identify assets and challenges and uncover strategies that build upon the region's history and existing strengths, said Elmo Blea, Mainstreet historic program associate. The projects...
It would seem that age is the ultimate limitation that we can never beat or overcome in our lifetime. Growing up I would always think about all the things I would be able to do when and if I was older. I'm sure you all know what I am talking about; those times where your parents or an elder would tell you "maybe when your older." The best part was when someone would tell you "you're simply to young to be doing something like that." I always got a kick out of it when my mom would say "as long as you're under this roof." Little did she know I...
On a trip recently, we passed some newly painted rocks on a building and my traveling companion, who had seen the rocks before they had been painted, expressed her displeasure and jokingly stated, "If God had wanted those rocks that color he'd have made them that way to begin with!" There are many things God isn't particular about, like whether or not we paint rocks, or what we eat, or our mode of transportation (Romans 14:17; 1 Timothy 4:1-5). Yes, I can remember hearing about people in the early 1900's who were serious when they said that if...
As so frequently happens when a group of local people get together, the major topics of conversation are about the past. Obviously many of us remain interested in our history and enjoy remembering some of it whenever we have an opportunity. For some reason, we began talking about the courthouse and started recalling the original locations of various county offices. We agreed that the county clerk and treasurer were the only offices in their original places although some changes have occurred. Several of the younger people in the group didn't kn...
At the beginning of the session, I called on the Legislature to pass reforms making New Mexico more competitive with neighboring states. The mandatory cuts in Washington D.C. will disproportionately hurt our state and while we will always fight to protect our labs and bases, we must simultaneously work to diversify our economy by building a stronger private sector. I'm pleased that by passing the New Mexico Jobs Package, we reached a bipartisan compromise that will help our economy grow by leveling the playing field with surrounding states....
Few residents attended the office hours held by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan Jr., whose spokesman said future sessions will be limited to local locations due to recent federal cuts. "The cuts have eliminated all of our travel budget," said Ron Wilmont, who represents Lujan. Wilmont said the travel restrictions will keep him mostly stationed at the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce. He said other congressional representatives have been affected in this way. "It hurts our ability to get out into the district to hear the concerns of the...
The Tucumcari Rotary Club has created four continuing education scholarships for the graduating seniors across Quay County. Four seniors from the high schools in Tucumcari, House, Logan and San Jon will be awarded $750 in financial aid toward attendance at Mesalands Community College. The scholarship is specifically for those attending Mesalands Community College. Candidates must complete a scholarship application by April 26. The application includes completing an essay to demonstrate the ability to apply The 4-Way Test regarding the things...
Spring has arrived, and with it comes seemingly endless howling winds, dust storms and brownouts. This year's windy season has already brought its fair share of damage, with gusts reaching 60 mph, causing a train derailment near Fort Sumner. "It's been a pretty active late winter and spring so far, but it's nothing atypical," said Steve Kersh, chief meteorologist for KVII-TV in Amarillo. Kersh said the windy conditions in eastern New Mexico this time of year can be attributed to a number of factors, including passing storm systems, changing...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office of Quay County based at the Tucumcari Police Department: Friday - At 2:00 a.m. a woman reported an intoxicated subject on the corner of Fourth Street and Robinson Street. - At 11:03 a.m. a caller reported damage to property on the 100 block of West Washington Street. - At 11:36 a.m. a caller reported a civil matter on the 900 block of South Monroe Street. - At 1:49 p.m. an alarm was reported on the 100 block of West Laughlin Avenue. - At 2:42 p.m. a man reported a...
Clovis Media Inc. is accepting nominees for its third annual Volunteer of the Year award. Deadline for nominations is April 8. Tell us your nominee's name, where they volunteer and something special they did in 2012 that helped make someone's life better. Volunteers should live in Bailey, Curry, De Baca, Parmer, Quay or Roosevelt counties. Email the information to Arlene Castro at: [email protected]@cnjonline.com Or call Castro at 763-6991....
Roswell UFO Museum, 114 North Main Street, open seven days a week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission costs are 4 and under free, ages 5-15, $2, adults, $5, senior and military, $3. The museum is a pet friendly facility. For information call 575-625-9495. Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West Eleventh Street, open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday and Holidays, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free. For information call 575-624-6744. Historic Old Town weekend with Elvis at the Old Town Plaza, 200 Romero NW in Albuquerque....
The following are the menus for schools and senior center in Quay County for April 4-10: Tucumcari Thursday - Spring Break Monday Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit, milk Lunch: Lasagna, garlic toast, green beans, salad, dressing, fruit, milk Snack: Crackers, juice Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk Lunch: Tacos, Spanish rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, banana, milk Snack: Cookies, milk Wednesday Breakfast: Ham and cheese roll up, fruit, milk Lunch: Turkey, dressing, garden salad, dressing, fresh cantaloupe, milk Snack:...