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An open house was held Tuesday at the Quay County Medical at 220 South Third. QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Tucumcari community members helped celebrate the open house of the Quay County Medical Clinic on Tuesday. Fran Sandoval said that the clinic has now gone all digital in the exam rooms so staff is able to communicate better with each other. The clinic has kept all of the 1940 era exam tables and other equipment throughout to have on display. Linda Sims introduced the staff at the clinic which includes new physician Dr. Andria Leathers-Mumer...
More than 27 fixed wing planes landed at the Tucumcari Municipal Airport Friday as part of the centennial air tour. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia New Mexico Pilots Association Co-director Joyce Woods presents Tucumcari Airport Manager Steve Stephenson two plaques during Friday's Centennial Air Tour. "This is a great time to have so many people stop in to our newly remodeled air terminal," said Doug Powers, city manager. The pilots joined Mayor Amiel Curnutt, as he cut the ribbon for the grand re-opening of the remodeled air terminal. "It's quite an... Full story
Sometimes it takes a real knock to the head for us to pick up on a concept. That literally came to my mind recently. You see, I've always been bothered by the sun shining through the windshield between the visors. No matter how the visor is tilted or angled, it still doesn't completely block out the sun and I have to reposition my body to avoid the glare, sometimes uncomfortably. While getting back into the car after fueling up recently, I bumped my head against what had been an almost perfectly positioned sun visor and felt it move away from m... Full story
Animal hospital fundraiser planned Tucumcari Olympics, a fundraiser to help the Tucumcari Animal Hospital, will be held on at noon on Oct. 20, at Dunn's park. Teams of six can register for $20 to compete in games including tug of war, horse shoe toss, egg run, water balloon toss and much more. For more information contact Charlie Morrison at KTNM/KQAY 461-1400 or Thomas Garcia at 403-7050. Group warns of sign thieves The Quay County Republicans are asking the community to be on the look out for political sign thieves. Bill Menges, head of the... Full story
The (5-0) Tucumcari Rattlers are preparing to play the toughest team they have faced to this point, said Wayne Ferguson, head coach. Ferguson said you have to look past the 2-3 record when it comes to the Eunice Cardinals. He said the schedule included games against Tulurosa, Texico and Lovington. Ferguson said the Cardinals have good size and speed, a combination that their defense will have work to contain. The Rattlers offensive charge has slowed since the start of the season. In their first three games, they earned more than 250 yards of... Full story
Coach Wayne Ferguson said it's determination and character that have gotten the Rattlers to their best start in seven seasons. Turnovers helped, too. Host Tucumcari scored 21 points off Fox turnovers, including the only two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 28-14 win over Fort Sumner that puts Tucumcari at 5-0. Saul Moriel had a 65-yard interception return on the first play of the fourth quarter to put the Rattlers the lead for good, and Dillon Wood iced matters with a 1-yard run following a Luke Smith interception. Smith also set up a... Full story
It's located in the southern New Mexico desert, far from most New Mexicans' homes, but its $209 million taxpayer-funded price tag should keep it close to the front of voters' and legislators' minds. Because so far the investment isn't paying off when it comes to launching a competitive product in the exploding market of commercial space travel. Spaceport America is still trying to get other ancillary companies to join Virgin Galactic and two rocket companies that send vertical payloads into space. Until that happens, is it any wonder the only...
Swine Show 5. Jordan Hines 6. Kindal Smith 9. Dillon Massy Lamb Show Reserve Champion Sam Robinson – (made the sale ) 4.Garrett Bollinger 6. Garrett Bollinger Goat Show 7.Amanda Kanapilly Steer Show 2. Aleahna Branch made the sale!) 4. Kindle Smith Heifer Show 2. Bailey Smith New Mexico Bred Steer Show 3. Kindle Smith Kindle Smith also won the NM Cattle Growers Showmanship for novice and the Novice division Steer Showmanship. Bailey Smith won the NM Cattle Growers Showmanship for Juniors and was second in the Junior Steer showmanship. Bailey w... Full story
More than 60 residents and elected officials paid tribute Friday to retiring state Sen. Clinton D. Harden at the Tucumcari Convention Center. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Clint Harden, right, speaks to senator-elect Pat Woods, who will be taking Hardens position in Senate District 7, during a ceremony of appreciation in Harden's honor Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. "I am simply overwhelmed," Harden said. "I did not expect so many to be here tonight." Harden said when he first came to Tucumcari 10 years ago to campaign, he left Clovis... Full story
Ellen White, county clerk and Danny Wallace were busy on Thursday afternoon certifying the early and absentee voting machines for the upcoming November election. White said that early voting will begin on Oct. 10. It will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. staying open during the noon hour. Early voting ends on Nov. 3, the Saturday before Election Day, with the clerk's office will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. White said that will be the only Saturday the office will be open. White and Wallace were putting ballots in the...
Tucumcari elementary students learned about agriculture and recycling Friday at the New Mexico Agricultural Science Center in Tucumcari. QCS Photos: Thomas Garcia Bob Bruce shows fourth- and fifth- graders from Tucumcari Elementary the difference between trees found in Quay County. "The event was a tremendous success," said Leonard Lauriault, interim superintendent for the center. "The speakers did a great job of getting their points across," Lauriault said the program for the fourth- and fifth-graders is part of the schools' farm day program.... Full story
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. Tucumcari Breakfast daily: Cereal, graham crackers, yogurt parfaits, bagel and cream cheese, fruit, juice and milk. Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, salad. Snack: Garden vegetables and crackers. Monday Breakfast: Waffles Lunch: Chicken potato bowl, salad. Snack: Cheese and crackers Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast burrito Lunch: Red enchiladas, saltines, pinto beans, lettuce and tomatoes. Snack: Bagel and apple juice. Wednesday Breakfast: Homemade muffin. Lunch: Teri...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295. Fiction "Friends Forever" by Danielle Steel. Three boys and two girls who meet in kindergarten maintain their bonds as they grow to adulthood. "The Inn At Rose Harbor" by Debbie Macomber. A young widow buys a bed-and-breakfast. "The Kingmaker's Daughter" by Philippa Gregory. Chicanery in the court of Edward IV, narrated by Anne Neville. "Zoo" by James Patterson. A young biologist warns world leaders about the reasons for escalating animal...
Another group may be planning to file an application to bring a racetrack and casino to Tucumcari, said Warren Frost, executive director of the Quay County Gaming Authority. Frost informed the Tucumcari City Commission of the rumored investment group Thursday night during their regular meeting. He said in the past 10 days he has heard the group will apply for the casino under a separate license than the one filled by Coronado Partners LLC. Frost said he does not know the identity of the investment group or its members. He said the communities...
The phone rang bright and early Sunday morning and Mickey Page got my attention by saying she was calling from a dining car as she wended her way to the Midwest via train. She knew she would cause a major fit of jealousy by telling me she was having breakfast and just enjoying watching the scenery slip by. Actually, I had never received a call from anyone traveling by train. That in itself caused a few thoughts about the past and about how much the early travelers would have enjoyed hearing from friends and relatives as they rode along. Of...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. Friday - At 4:45 a.m., a woman was arrested for public intoxication on the 600 block of East Hines Avenue. The woman was taken to the Quay County Detention Center. - At 9:49 a.m., a woman reported a domestic dispute at a residence on the 500 block of West Hines Avenue. - At 10:11 a.m., a woman reported a burglary of a vehicle at a fuel station on the 3900 block of South Mountain Road. - At 10:21 a.m., a woman... Full story