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Local courts and the local district attorney have concerns regarding changes to statewide bonding procedures, which now allow certain defendants to be released without bail. "How can we keep the truly dangerous criminals in jail," Tim Rose, 10th Judicial District Attorney, asked of the procedures, which took effect July 1. Rose said the new constitutional amendment was well-intended, driven by a thought that dangerous criminals should remain in jail and people who are not a threat should not...
Jordan Walker of Tucumcari has been named in a civil wrongful death lawsuit in the 2015 shooting death of Patrick Gonzales, 17, of Tucumcari. The suit was filed July 5 in Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque before Judge Nancy Franchini. Neither Walker, identified as the shooter in the suit, nor anyone else has been criminally charged in Gonzales’ death. On Monday, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas affirmed Tenth Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose’s conclusion that felony charges were not warranted in the case. Balderas in...
As the new fiscal year begins for nine rural fire departments, county officials centered their concerns on how to continue services under the new quarterly funding system. “The good news is the first portion of the funding will be in sooner than expected,” said Richard Primrose, County Manager. Primrose said the first 26 percent of the expected funds should come in late July or early August. He said despite the early arrival the amount the departments receive may only be enough to make payments to the Finance Authority for their equipment purch...
Tucumcari’s Senior Citizen Center is operating its meal programs and other activities that assist seniors 60 and older on a little more than $315,400, according to terms of an agreement between the city and the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging. The Tucumcari City Commission on Thursday approved the agreement. Of that amount, $219,597 comes from a grant from the Agency on Aging. The city is contributing nearly $61,900 in money and $47,800 in in-kind services. Another nearly $31,000 comes f...
An intuition of luck paid off in a big way for Tucumcari resident Mark Romero when he won a UTV worth $10,000 off a $25 raffle ticket from the Logan/Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce. “I really can’t explain it,” Romero said. “I woke up that Saturday morning and just felt lucky.” Romero said he was attending the Logan/Ute Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth of July celebration on July 1 where he bought the ticket. The tickets, of which only 1,500 were printed, are part of the annual fundraiser for the chamber, said Leslie Osborn, former chamber pre...
July 1963 • Local residents working at the municipal swimming pool were Terry Turner, Leonard Wright, Ronnie Hall and O.J. Hart. • Altar boys John Sanchez and Rudy Garcia rang the church bells of Saint Anne's in a "Bells of Freedom" commemoration ceremony of Independence Day across the nation. • Members of the Quay County Police Officers Association held a cookout for officers and their families at Metropolitan Park. Francis Isler and Emmett Duke manned the grill while Mrs. Charles Keller and Police Chief Hubert Beasley did the prep work....
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from July 8-14: • Michael Chacon, 38, disorderly conduct • Thomas Dominguez, 24, aggravated battery • Michael Fazekas, 27, driving under the influence • Alfredo Garcia, 38, warrant • Mariah Meier, 25, warrant • Robin Shankles, 27, battery against a household member • Jose Urioste, 28, battery on a household member • Anthony Valdez, 44, warrant • Teresa Childers, 54, warrant • Billy Cone, 27, criminal damage to property • Jacob Hyslop, 24, contributing to the d...
Wednesday • Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall Monday • Quay County Commission: 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse • Library Advisory Board: 5:15 p.m., Tucumcari Library Tuesday • City Finance Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall • Economic Development Corporation: noon, EDC • Planning and Zoning Advisory Board: 5:15 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall July 27 • Housing Authority Board: 5 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall • City Commission: 6 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall Service clubs • Altrusa Club of Tucumcari: Noon,...
The following are the menus for the Tucumcari and Logan senior centers for today through July 26. Coffee, tea and milk are served daily. Logan Thursday: Red chili beef with potatoes, pinto beans, flour tortilla, chocolate chip cookie Friday: Stuffed bell pepper, baked beans, carrots, biscuits, fruit cocktail Monday: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole wheat roll, margarine, apple cobbler Tuesday: Baked ham, sweet potato, spinach, cornbread, margarine, cottage cheese, pineapple Wednesday: Italian chicken,...
Health office to host shots clinic The New Mexico Department of Health will host a back-to-school immunization clinic at the Quay County Public Health Office located at 310 South Second Street in Tucumcari. Shots will be available on the following dates: • July 31-Aug. 3 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Aug. 7-10 from 8 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. • Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Physicals offered at Rattlers Gym Physicals will be offered for athletes 5 p.m July 27 at Rattler Gym. Athletes must have physicals before they can practic...
Too many colleges. Not enough money. Not enough students. Not sustainable. To a pessimist, this is a good, if Hemingway-esque, description of New Mexico’s system of higher education. To an optimist, it’s a set of facts that could finally trigger a serious policy discussion about the future of the state’s colleges and universities. As a foundation for that discussion, it should be a given that a vibrant system of higher education that turns out quality graduates ready to participate in the economy and in life is absolutely vital to the state...
I have been reading two works of literature lately, one of which is considered serious literature and the other pure, addicting entertainment. A few months ago I completed “Infinite Jest,” by David Foster Wallace. I consider it an achievement to have read its 1,000-plus pages, which, of course, pales in comparison with Wallace’s feat in writing this work. While this work has enough humor, mostly dark, and fantasy elements to be quite entertaining, the novel is considered to be serious literature. The entertainment hides very serious theme...
It would do well for us to remember what happened the last time a special counsel was appointed to serve for the United States Department of Justice. In July of 2003, a newspaper columnist published the name of a CIA employee who was said to have covert (secret) status. The unauthorized disclosure of a covert CIA employee is against the law. The employee named was Valerie Plame and the scandal became known as the Plame affair. On Oct. 1, 2003, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage informed...
CLOVIS — The legend rolls on. But Clovis police aren’t quite sure where it went. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle displayed at Clovis’ North Plains Mall was stolen about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. Police said a man and woman took the bike away on a dolly without anyone asking any questions. “It is not abnormal for vendors to change out their products but they usually alert security when they do that sort of thing,” Clovis Police Capt. Roman Romero said on Monday afternoon. “Nothing of that sort was done.” While Romero theorized the couple posed...
CLOVIS - When Gevion Lewis stepped to the plate, the crowds would go quiet. "Everybody in the stands knew ... he would put on a show," said Alex Fernandez, whose son was Gevion's teammate on the Clovis Crush softball team. "He would hit home runs like it was nothing. It's not common for a 12-year-old to hit home runs. Out of the park home runs. He had a natural swing. Everybody loved to watch him play." There was a lot to love about Gevion, friends said on Monday as they mourned his passing. The...
CLOVIS - Rolling down hill may not sound thrilling, but for 12-year-old Jaden Martinez of Clovis, it will be the thrill of his young life. Martinez is in Akron, Ohio with his family to compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby against international competitors. In June, Martinez finished his third year competing at the soap box race in Clovis and came out victorious. "I'm still excited," Martinez said about the month that passed between the Clovis race and his trip to Akron. According to Larry...
The daily quiet time is a staple of Bible-believing Christianity. It’s so prevalent that we don’t give much critical thought to it. It is preached from our pulpits. Books are cranked out, urging us to more consistency in our quiet times. However, as we look at the landscape of evangelical Christianity in America; and the common state of our churches, wallowing in irrelevance and ineffectiveness, maybe we ought to take the time to re-examine things we’ve simply accepted in the past. Is it possi...
The Tucumcari Rattler Wrestling team will have the opportunity to learn techniques from a pair of Olympic gold medalists during a camp at Tascosa High School in Amarillo. “Getting a chance to learn from two world-class athletes,” Tucumcari coach Eddie Encinias said, “the guys are sure to gain new insight and skills.” The camp will feature lessons from 2000 Olympic Gold medalist Brandon Slay and 2016 Olympic Gold medalist Kyle Snyder. Both went to Tascosa High. Encinias said this will be the second time the Rattlers attend the camp ran by Slay...
Quay County 4-H members won two state championships while competing at the 2017 New Mexico State 4-H Conference at Las Cruces. Quay County had 16 4-H members compete in contests held July 10-13. Family Consumer Science Bowl team members Tianna Peterson, Dyson Clark, Natalie Hayes, and Isaac Arias won first place. Peterson was awarded second and Clark was fifth as high-point individuals. Family Consumer Science Skill-a-thon team members Reagan Runyan, Tianna Peterson, Natalie Hayes, and Trestin Peterson won first place. Runyan won high point...