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A former faculty member of Mesalands Community College has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree felony charges of child solicitation by electronic communication device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Robert Moreau, 51, a former fine arts instructor at Mesalands, signed a plea agreement on Nov. 1 before 10th Judicial District Judge Albert J. Mitchell. The two charges involved a then-minor student who said Moreau had sexual encounters with him in exchange for money and alcohol. Moreau...
The new administrator of the Presbyterian Medical Services Family Health Center is looking forward to continuing providing quality medical services to the residents of her hometown. "It has been a long time since I left Tucumcari," said Renee Hayoz, PMS administrator. "I moved back to help my family, in doing so I also have the opportunity to help the community." Hayoz, a 1991 graduate of Tucumcari High School, said she has spent the past 10 years working in municipal, county, state and tribal...
The unseasonably warm winter weather will continue through the week but cooler temperatures and precipitation can be expected, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Monday’s high of 83 degrees broke the previous record high of 80 degrees set back in 1940 said Todd Shoemake, NWS meteorologist. Shoemake said Monday’s warm high was just the beginning of a roller coaster of temperatures that will be experienced in the area. He said the normal high temperatures for this time of year would be in the low to mid 50s. There will be...
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center Nov. 18-24: • Orlando Deherrera, 51, warrant • Debbie Salas, 42, embezzlement • Emilio Castenda, 30, warrant • Joseph Martinez, 32, driving under the influence • Gina Moreno, 30, probation violation • Faiza Aided, 28, battery upon a peace officer • Mario Armijo, 47, warrant • Seth Chavez, 29, warrant • Nicholas Farrens, 47, possession of a controlled substance • Robert Ferguson, 31, warrant • Cecilia Goddard, 72, battery against a household member • Danial Lee, 33, dri...
The following are the menus for the schools in Quay County for today through Dec. 6: Quay County Schools Logan Monday Breakfast: Biscuits with gravy, cereal, milk, juice Lunch: Bean burritos, calabacitas, salad, fruit, milk Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal, milk, juice Lunch: Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, salad, fruit, milk Wednesday Breakfast: Frudels, cereal, milk, juice Lunch: Steak fingers, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, fruit, milk Thursday Breakfast: Banana bread, cereal, milk, juice Lunch: Asian chicken, rice, peas...
Saturday • Reason For the Season Nativity Celebration: 10 a.m., Father's Forge • Tucumcari/ Quay County Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights: at dark, Tucumcari Route 66 Dec. 6 • Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall Dec. 11 • Quay County Commission: 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse Dec. 12 • Village of Logan Council Meeting: 4:30 p.m., Village Office Dec. 14 • City Commission Work Shop: 5 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall • City Commission: 6 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall Dec. 18 • Library Advisory Board: 5:15 p.m., Tucumcari Library...
Some conspiracy-minded educators who sit on the state Legislature’s Education Study Committee seem to think it’s their job to rewrite the U.S. history exam administered to New Mexico students at the end of the school year. Matt Montaño, the state Public Education Department’s deputy secretary for teaching and learning, was grilled by committee members earlier this month about what’s not on this year’s standardized U.S. history exam, which assesses students’ proficiency in the subject. He explained a number of test questions had been omitted...
I think fantasy literature is supposed to appeal mostly to the young. Being a retiree, however, does not stop me from being fascinated by what I consider the best of this kind of literature in print or on screen. The holidays of “Miracle on 34th Street” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” are upon us, so I think it’s a good time to reflect on fantasy . I got caught up in Middle Earth by reading the “Lord of the Rings” books by J.R.R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson’s lovingly executed and lavishly budgeted films of the three volumes. I started reading G...
The question being batted around the U.S. Senate these days is whether or not “the greatest deliberating body in the world” would allow Roy Moore to be seated in this august body if he is duly elected by the people of Alabama. Moore is being accused of sexual misconduct with several women, one of whom was 14 at the time of the alleged incident. All of the claims against Moore are alleged to have taken place almost 40 years ago. It is middling strange that the Senate goes into high dudgeon, wit...
The Tucumcari Rattlers and Lady Rattlers seek to eliminate turnovers as they prepare to enter into tournament action this weekend. "We had 30 turnovers in our loss to Floyd" Rattler boys coach John span said. "You can't beat anyone with 30 turnovers." Span said the Rattlers simply didn't take care of the ball during their 55-42 Nov. 21 loss to the Broncos. He said the team will have time to work on ball control in anticipation of a first-round game with Hatch Dec. 7 at the Johnny May Classic...
The Tucumcari Rattlers varsity wrestling team will be put to the test right out of the gate as they compete against 4-6-A teams Saturday at the Los Lunas Duals. "This is going to be a great measuring stick of just how much heart and dedication these athletes have," said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head wrestling coach. Encinias said the competition at Los Lunas will include powerhouse teams including: Belen, Cleveland, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Eldorado and Rio Rancho. He said the event will help the...
Quay County Commission At their Nov. 27 meeting, Quay County commissioners took the following actions: • Quay County Manager Richard Primrose requested the approval of road use and maintenance agreements for Casa Mesa Wind LLC and FPL Energy New Mexico Wind LLC. Primrose said the two agreements would be between the county and the company that will be upgrading the existing wind turbine farm and constructing a new farm near House. “This agreement has not been required by the county in the past,” Primrose said. “The company officials have re...