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Mesalands Community College is the only area institution offering an Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology this summer. This short program starts May 6 and will end Aug. 16, with federal financial aid available to those who qualify. This program was developed to give students a selection of courses to enhance their professional opportunities in the wind industry. Students in this certificate program will receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 (OSHA) training certification and Tower Rescue training certificat... Full story
The following items were before the Tucumcari Commission on Thursday: There were no comments from the public and no executive session. Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Amiel Curnutt, Mayor Pro-tem Jimmy Sandoval, Dora Salinas-McTigue, Robert Lumpkin and Ernest Dominguez Jr. - Approved budget adjustment resolution to the 2012-2013 budget - Approved change of signatory for Citizens Bank credit card to add Angelica Gray, city clerk. - Approved environmental monitoring/reporting services for new landfill to Gordon Environmental, Inc., for...
The Mesalands Community College board approved a $11.1 million budget Tuesday for the 2013-2014 school year. The board approved the budget at a special meeting held for the 2013-2014 budget and to make adjustments requested to a revised 2012-2013 budget. The adjustment requests were needed to change beginning amounts based on actual cash and to show reductions in federal and state grant amounts and a reduction in expenditures adjusting the year end amounts, said Alex Villanueva, iterim business manager. Villanueva said the adjustments to the... Full story
The following items were before the Quay County Commission rescheduled meeting on Friday in Logan: There was no comments from the public. Commissioners in attendance: Brad Bryant, chair, Mike Cherry and Sue Dowell and County Manager Richard Primrose. - The canvas election results for the special election to determine if 12 Shores at Ute Lake could sell alcohol at the golf course was confirmed as passed by 49 votes. - Approved Quay County Family Health Center fiscal year 2014 funding extension and RPHCA action plan. - Approved Rural Fire I and...
A community effort is underway to boost spirit and highlight events and achievements at Tucumcari Public Schools. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia The Tucumcari Ag metals class students work on the frame work of the sign which will be placed in front of Tucumcari High School. Several individuals and local businesses have donated money and material for construction of two signs for Tucumcari schools, said Aaron McKinney, superintendent. McKinney said Jerry Koile, a Tucumcari resident, approached the administration with a proposal to repair or replace...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Johnny and Susan Stacy displayed their wares at the chuckwagon cook-off on Saturday in Logan. The annual Chuckwagon cook-off held at Ute Lake on Saturday brought in five wagons with 300 tickets being sold and 300 plates being served, said Sharon Reid, one of the promoters. Rising W Chuckwagon from Happy, Texas, marked their seventh year to join in the cook-off and contestants said that they always have a good time at the event. Others competing were Cross Wagon from Vega, Texas, attending for three years; Solano... Full story
Rabies clinics are scheduled at several local communities Saturday. Shots are $8 each for dogs and cats. Additional vaccinations will be available at additional cost. Times and places: - Nara Vista — fire station, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Logan — city warehouse, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. City licenses will be available. - San Jon — old city hall, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., city licenses will be available. - Tucumcari — city warehouse, 302 W. Center St., 9 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. City licenses will be available....
The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers softball team need a win Thursday against East Mountain for a third place tie in district standing. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia The pitch passes by the Lady Hawks batter for a strike during Friday's district softball game where the Lady Rattlers won 16-12. The (3-10) (1-4) Lady Rattlers held off a late game rally by the Laguna Acoma Lady Hawks to earn their first District 5 2A win of the season. The team needs to keep working on and following through on the fundamentals they have been learning throughout the season,...
Tucumcari firefighters showed their support for first responders killed in the recent fertilizer plant blast in West, Texas. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Ed Shipley and Mark Martinez put up flags along the boulevard in support of West, Texas firefighters. On Thursday, Gordon Runner, Ed Shipley and Mark Martinez placed flags around Tucumcari showing the department's support for their fallen brothers. Thousands of firefighters from around the country joined in paying respects to the families, friends and co-workers of the 10 firefighters who died... Full story
QCS photo: James Lout Tucumcari Rattler Luke Smith placed first in the 300 meter hurdles and improved his state qualifying time. The Tucumcari Rattlers placed first and second Saturday during their annual relay at Rattlers Stadium. The Rattler Relays had 17 schools competing in the event looking for a chance to qualify or improve upon current qualifying legs for state competition. The Rattlers and Lady Rattlers track teams both had new qualifiers for state and members who improved current qualifying marks, said Wayne Ferguson, Rattler head...
I was doing my usual Sunday chores around the house when I looked out the front door to see a stand-off of sorts unfolding on my own porch. At the edge of the porch sat Peaches, a cat, which I've come to call my friend, who was staring intently at the ground. At first I though he may have just been bored staring off into empty space. But upon closer examination I realized that was not the case. I looked out the window surveying the front yard where Peaches was staring and after a few moments I caught a glimpse at what had caught the cat's eye.... Full story
God doesn't treat us as our sins deserve if we strive to maintain our relationship with him as his children (Psalm 103:8-13; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:1-3; 5:1-5). That was the theme of my recent article (Quay County Sun, April 17, 2013), which was based on an incident during which I promised a reward after one of our children had occupied his siblings with a movie so I could complete an article without distraction. You may recall that he backslid after his fleeting moment of goodness and I considered rescinding the reward. I decided against the...
Some time ago, several of us began to talk about a few of the earliest homes built in Tucumcari and decided we might try to preserve their pictures in a small album so future generations could admire them as they trace their family histories. In the event you see me driving around in your neighborhood with my camera aimed at your home, don't be alarmed because all I am doing is trying to make a record of some of our local history. We have already lost many of the early homes to fire, to parking lots, and to business buildings, but we still... Full story
Nials Rilee Jo Nials will turn 9 years old on May 6 and will celebrate her birthday with family and friends with a pool party. Rilee is a third grader at Logan Public School. Rilee's parents are Dustin and Relissa Nials. Her grandparents are Ray and Jo Ann Nials and Robin and Aleta Smith all of Tucumcari. Her great grandmother is Leona Smith. She has one brother, Payson and one sister, Lilly. Rilee likes to read, ride horses and play volleyball and basketball. — Submitted by Relissa Nials Smith Leona "Onie" C. Smith celebrated her 91st b...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295: Fiction "Six Years" by Harlan Coben. Six years after the woman he loved married another man, Jake Fisher discovers that neither she nor their life together were what they seemed, and he sets out to uncover the truth. "The Burgess Boys" by Elizabeth Strout. Two brothers, both lawyers, come together in a small Maine town to defend their good-for-nothing nephew; by the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Olive Kitteridge". "Lover at Last" by...
New Mexico Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson is the keynote speaker Friday at the Annual Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce banquet. "Having the secretary speak at our banquet is a huge honor," said Patsy Gresham, chamber director. Gresham said Jacobson would be discussing the state's latest tourism campaign. She said this topic is relevant to area business as tourism is a large part of the local economy. Jacobson will be highlighting the tourism department's New Mexico True campaign, said Veronica Valencia,...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Roberta Segura, principal at Tucumcari Middle School, hands eighth-grader Ryanne Lopez the Android tablet she won on Tuesday. An Android tablet, candy and sodas were recently awarded to Tucumcari Middle School students for a 100 percent return of New Mexico Public Education Department Quality of Education Surveys. All 222 middle school parents sent the surveys back. Middle school employee Dolly Padia said she handed out a piece of candy to each student who returned their surveys and on Tuesday, Padia bought each...
Earth Day activities good experience Earth Day was a wonderful learning/giving day for our Tucumcari school students. The high school junior class did a major project for the beautification for our town, going in force to the cemetery and doing a massive cleanup. The wind blows and the trash knows no better place to collect. It is my understanding they picked up and hauled off at least 20 large bags of trash. They used rakes, hoes, bare hands, and lots of foot work and muscles to clean the cemetery. The trash collects under the bushes and trees... Full story
Logan Lady Longhorns Varsity Girls Basketball 2012-2013 NMPREPS All Tournament: All District Whitney Cordova Shana Sorrels Brooke Rachor Kippi Webb Honorable Mention Marissa Miller Emily Collins All State First team — Whitney Cordova Second team — Brooke Rachor and Shana Sorrels NMPREPS All Tournament MVP — Whitney Cordova First team — Whitney Cordova and Emily Collins South All Star team Whitney Cordova... Full story
Cinco De Mayo Dance 6 p.m. Thursday at the Tucumcari Middle School Cafeteria. Cost is $3 a person or $10 a family at the door. Mesalands Community College's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration is 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the North American Wind Research and Training Center. Live Mariachi music, games and prizes for all ages; food, drinks, snacks and pinatas.... Full story
The Quay County Commission voted to rejoin the Eastern Plains Council of Governments after a three-year absence from the organization. In 2010, commissioners had concerns about EPCOG's audits, which were several years behind, said Richard Primrose, county manager. Primrose said at that time the commission did not feel comfortable spending public money to be a part of the organization until their audits were brought up to date. It was crucial to the council that audits be completed and brought up to date, said Sandy Chancey, EPCOG executive...
The following are the menus for schools and senior center in Quay County for May 2 - May 8: Tucumcari Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk Lunch: Hot dog, French fries, garden vegetables, dip, applesauce, milk Snack: Oranges, pretzels Monday Breakfast: Cereal, graham crackers, fruit, milk Lunch: Spaghetti, garlic toast, spinach, tomato salad, dressing, fruit, milk Snack: Juice, crackers Tuesday Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, toast, fruit, milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, whole wheat roll, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, milk...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County based at the Tucumcari Police Department: Friday - At 12:51 a.m. a caller reported a disturbance on the 4000 block of East Route 66. - At 3:46 a.m. a caller reported loud music on the 800 block of West Route 66. - At 7:07 a.m. a caller reported vandalism on the 200 block of Moon Street in Logan. - At 2:42 p.m. a caller reported suspicious subjects on the 1700 block of South Third Street. - At 4:51 p.m. an alarm was reported on the 1200 block of South...
The late comedian (he'd poke fun at that description) Mitch Hedberg was like a lot of modern comedians. He was at his best and funniest when he was telling jokes even my grandmother would find clean. I've wondered why guys like George Carlin, one of Hedberg's mentors and a master at mining the nuggets of fun embedded in so many of our common English words and phrases, felt a need to dredge down into the gutter when their clean stuff was so funny anyway. I found a Hedberg joke last week that fit my situation as I'd spent a lot of time messing...