Serving the High Plains
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Just as a horse race can change suddenly and rather unexpectedly, so too, apparently, can the contest for the state’s sixth and last available racino license. The New Mexico Racing Commission notified The Eastern New Mexico News, a sister paper of the Quay County Sun, of its “final list” of letters of intent to apply for the license, which included three additional entities not included in the initial list released Monday after the 4:30 p.m. deadline that day. That brings the total tally of interested entities to 11, five of which are eyein...
A little thunder and lightning did nothing to diminish Friday's gathering of Tucumcari High School graduates at the Tucumcari Convention Center to kick off the Rattler Reunion. Graduates came in from all over the U.S. The classes of 1988 and 1968 seemed to dominate the gathering as grads and family members socialized and enjoyed a hearty meal of beef, gravy, potatoes and salad catered by the Tucumcari Elks Club. Meanwhile, Tucumcari Middle School students patrolled the room with water and tea...
The final person of interest in the July 24 shooting at a local motel was arrested on Monday by Tucumcari Police Officers. Joseph Quintana, 30, was taken into custody without incident by officers said Pete Rivera, TPD deputy chief. Quintana had been on the run since the July 24 shooting that resulted in one male being transported to Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to an Amarillo hospital. With the assistance of multiple agencies, Bobby Vandiver, 31, was arrested following a mo...
One of our relatives works a restaurant in another town and because we eat there often, we’re friends with several other employees. Recently while eating with our relative (we’ll call her employee No. 1), another employee (No. 2) came to the table saying she needed to restock something at the beverage service area, but she’d looked all over the stockroom and couldn’t find the supplies. Employee No. 1’s response was, “Are you sure? I thought we had plenty of that.” So, No. 1 goes to the stockroom and almost before No. 2 could finish saying...
Mesalands will hold its annual Fall Enrollment Stampede Aug. 16. This event will be held for the new and returning students in the commons area, located in building A, said Kimberly Hanna, director of public relations. Hanna said during this event students will learn everything they need to know to begin a new career in a top dollar industry. She said during fall enrollment, students will have the opportunity to take a tour of campus, meet with program experts, apply for admissions, complete the placement exam, and register for classes. No...
Service clubs Wednesday • Altrusa Club of Tucumcari: Noon, first and third Wednesday of each month, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Route 66. Call 575-461-1377. Support groups • Alcoholics Anonymous unity group: 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays,1704 S. Fourth St. • Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays 1704 S. Fourth St. To list items in the calendar, email [email protected] or call 575- 461-1952. The deadline is 10 a.m. Monday....
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from July 31 - Aug. 6: • Keith Kosirog, 39, warrant • Samantha Montano, 24, warrant • Elvert Murphy, 35, warrant • Stephen Smith, 26, breaking and entering • Bobby Vandiver, 31, assault with intent to commit a violent felony • Sarah Maurer, 23, warrant • Luis Najera, 27, warrant • Gloria Osborne, 39, shoplifting • Gabriel Perez, 19, probation violation • Amanda Romero, 35, warrant • David Garcia, 27, warrant • Joshua Griego, 37, warrant • Ambrose Gutierrez, 27, wa...
August 1969 •Mountain States Telephone announced plans to change its name to "Mountain Bell," according to Red Braziel, local manager, said the company is changing for brevity and to provide easier identification with the nationwide Bell Telephone Systems and its research and development capabilities. • Bet you don't remember when there was a lake in front of Tucumcari Mountain. A.C. "Pappy" Watson had a picture showing the lake as proof that indeed there was a lake in front of the mountain back...
The following are the menus for the Tucumcari and Logan senior centers in Quay County for Thursday through August 15: Senior centers Coffee, tea and milk served daily Logan Thursday: Chicken a la king, sauteed potatoes, cucumber with onion salad, biscuit, mixed fruit Friday: Navajo taco, fry bread, pinto beans, peas with carrots, orange Monday: Spaghetti, salad with dressing, spinach, garlic bread, pear cobbler Tuesday: Ham with noodles, California vegetables, salad with dressing, cottage cheese, peaches Wednesday: Barbecue sandwich, baked...
State District Judge Sarah Singleton is absolutely right when she points out that the “vast majority of New Mexico’s at-risk children finish each school year without the basic literacy and math skills needed to pursue post-secondary education or a career.” And she’s right when she notes that the majority of this state’s children can’t read or do math at grade level. Our state’s proficiency rates are downright appalling, and it’s unacceptable. Yes, we agree with her that education is vital to our democracy, and every child in this state can...
Leave it to Californians. In the state whose air carries a permanent brown stain of exhaust while millions of cars waste millions of hours standing still in traffic, their new solution to environmental contamination is to outlaw plastic drinking straws. These are the same Californians who won’t give up the “freedom” of having their cars at work. They pat themselves on the back for giving up the right to sip beverages from sturdy plastic tubes while their cars continue to pump ozone and oxides of nitrogen into the stale air. I started using...
More than 90 4-Hers from across the state competed in the annual 4-H Rodeo at the Quay County Rodeo Arena in Tucumcari. The 93 contestants competed on July 27-July 28 in the rodeo to win prize money and points to go to qualify for the State finals. Results for July 27: Senior Goat Tying 1. Lyndsey Orris - Valencia 2. Delaney Gonzales - Cibola 3. Cheyenne Gonzales - Bernalillo 4. Maria Segura - Colfax 5. Kayce Edwards - Sierra 6. Kailee Parra - Dona Ana 7. Isabelle Ivey - Dona Ana 8. Marisela Sandoval - Valencia 9. Brooke Biel - Dona Ana Junior...