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So far, it appears Republicans’ skepticism over election integrity hasn’t much affected Quay County, and local officials say part of that is because of County Clerk Ellen White who, ironically, is a Democrat. Not all New Mexico counties can make that claim. Otero County commissioners for several days refused to certify the results of the June 7 primary election, though they cited no voting irregularities there. Torrance and Sandoval counties experienced unruly opposition from the public when commissioners approved the canvass of their pri...
Quay County’s accommodation and food-services industry saw robust growth during the January-to-March quarter compared to the same period the previous year, reported the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The accommodation and food-services sector in the county experienced a jump of 45% in its matched taxable gross receipts during the quarter compared to the previous year, the agency reported. That revenue rose by more than $2.1 million. Those figures confirm what has been observed by many the tourism industry in Tucumcari, who r...
In a corner of Henry Goldenberg's home in Santa Clara, California, there stands a potbelly stove. It's one of the few things that survive from Goldenberg's childhood home at 502 S. Third St. in Tucumcari. That, and a lot of memories. Goldenberg, 84, recently wrote to the Quay County Sun, detailing stories of his childhood and his best friend who "grew up protected by loving families, faith and good neighbors." Goldenberg sprinkled his letter with stories that included his father Henry and...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from July 1 to July 5: • Phillip M. Tafoya, 72, Logan, two counts of contempt of court. • Austin Voeglie-Whitworth, 23, O’Fallon, Missouri, two counts of aggravated battery (no great bodily harm). • Pete Ottis Risper, 47, Tucumcari, contempt of court. • Abriana Gomez, 28, Clovis, driving while license suspended or revoked. • Kendall James Callison, 19, Tucumcari, aggravated battery (great bodily harm), false imprisonment and interference with communications. • Trisha A. Smith,...
The Ogallala Land & Water Conservancy, along with other members of the Clovis-Curry County community, have been working to forge an agreement with 10 farmers who own land to the north and west of Cannon Air Force Base. The mission is to take the water in the aquifer accessed by their wells out of production for irrigation for three years. An agreement is expected to be reached before the end of July. The farmers would be paid to conserve the water in their wells, using only enough water for dryland farming, cattle grazing and personal use. The...
On this date ... 1972: A severe storm damaged Anthony Ritter’s home in the 1800 block of South Jackson Street in Tucumcari. The winds ripped off a front porch and several windows, and it also left a gaping hole in the roof. The storm also destroyed Ritter’s garage and downed several power lines. The storm also blew down a garage on Charles Street. Other residents reported damage to fences, doghouses, windows, sheds and trees. No injuries were reported. • The city’s power plant reached 8,550 kilowatts of output this year, with 600 kilowat...
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • July 21 - Neon Paint Night. Organizers will provide all the supplies and snacks. Sign up by July 15 by emailing [email protected] or call 575-461-3701. A blank canvas, a casual atmosphere and a glass half full … join Emily for a fun night painting a Tucumcari neon down at the depot. Fee is $25. Proceeds benefit the Tucumcari Talking Tour. • July 29-30 — Quay County 4-H Rodeo. Events start each day at 5 p.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds arena in Tucumcari. Concessions...
The Tucumcari Senior Center and Logan Senior Center also offer grab-and-go meals to those who qualify. Those interested should call the Tucumcari facility at 575-461-2307 or the Logan facility at 575-487-2287 for more information. Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Tater tot casserole, green beans, whole-wheat roll with margarine, plums. Thursday — Chicken and dumplings, broccoli, beats, cake. Friday — Pepper steak, baked potato, mixed vegetables, whole-wheat roll with margarine, pineapple. Monday — Pork chop, baked yams, winter mix vegetab...
CLOVIS – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced state funding for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project, a pipeline that will deliver water from the Ute Reservoir in Quay County to the more than 70,000 residents of Clovis, Elida, Portales and Texico. The $30 million in state money, paired with local and federal funding, aims to provide a long-term water source for the community. “Without this pipeline, the aquifer the community relies on will be depleted within 10 to 15 years,” Lujan Grisham stated. “This collaborative effort...
The Quay County Fairgrounds in Tucumcari will host a Canadian River Local Food Summit on July 20-21 that will feature several local food producers. Ogallala Commons, a nonprofit education and leadership organization, is collaborating with Quay County Extension Services and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union-Cooperative Development Center to conduct the summit at the fairgrounds at 1100 Camino del Coronado, according to a news release. The purpose of the summit is to provide information, ideas,...
Quay County saw another spike of COVID-19 cases last week with 28, after a month of low numbers. One week in early June, the county saw a one-week spike of 43 cases. Save for that one outlier, Quay County’s case numbers had remained at 10 or fewer per week. The total number of coronavirus cases in the county since the pandemic began in spring 2020 rose to 2,128. The breakdown of total COVID-19 cases by ZIP code in Quay County through Friday was 1,641 in Tucumcari, 298 in Logan, 98 in San Jon, 35 in House, 22 in McAlister, 18 in Bard and 14 i...
Tucumcari City commissioners last week tabled a first reading on an ordinance that would change its regular meeting schedule for the first time in more than two decades. Commissioners voted 4-1, with Mike Cherry casting the only dissenting vote, to delay action on the measure during a special meeting June 27. Most commissioners said they want to hear more opinions from the public about the proposed change. Commissioners during earlier work sessions had discussed changing its meeting time from the current 6 p.m. twice a month on Thursdays. The...
New coronavirus cases in Quay County continued to glide downward to a relatively low level. A total of seven confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the county last week — a decrease from 10 recorded the previous week. One week in early in June, the county saw a one-week spike of 43 cases. Save for that one outlier, Quay County’s case numbers have remained at 10 or below weekly. The total number of coronavirus cases in the county since the pandemic began in spring 2020 rose to 2,100. The breakdown of total COVID-19 cases by ZIP code in Quay C...
The Tucumcari Farmers Market will ring the opening bell of its season at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wailes Park. The market now will meet twice a week at the east-side park at South Date Street and East Tucumcari Boulevard through mid-October — from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Market manager Sandra Groves said customers probably shouldn’t arrive late, as many vendors sell out of items within the first hour. Opening day typically draws hundreds of people. Groves said the market’s opening day will have a new twist....
On this date ... 1972: Tucumcari’s Independence Day fireworks display originally scheduled for July 3 was postponed because of rain. It was rescheduled to 9:30 p.m. July 5, but the Burkett Fireworks Company of Enid, Oklahoma, began the show an hour early because of falling rain and the fear of heavier precipitation later. The show lasted about 40 minutes. • Lawrence Ingram, chairman of the Tucumcari Industrial Commission, called a special meeting to discuss the possibility of opening a market for local handicrafts in Tucumcari. An official wit...
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • July 29-30 — Quay County 4-H Rodeo. Events start each day at 5 p.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds arena in Tucumcari. Concessions will be available. • July 30 — Down at the Depot. This event will feature live music, food trucks and arts and crafts booths in the Tucumcari Historic Railroad Depot near Second and Main streets. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. • Aug. 4-7 — Tucumcari Rattler Reunion. This annual event for all Rattler alumni primarily will take place at the Tucumcari C...
The Tucumcari Senior Center and Logan Senior Center also offer grab-and-go meals to those who qualify. Those interested should call the Tucumcari facility at 575-461-2307 or the Logan facility at 575-487-2287 for more information. Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Barbecued chicken, macaroni and cheese, creamy coleslaw, dinner roll with margarine, zucchini bread, mandarin orange. Thursday — Cheeseburger, steak fries, ranch-style beans, sorbet cup. Friday — French dip sandwich, sweet potato fries, broccoli salad, chocolate chip cookie. Monday...
San Jon resident Robyn Haylea Evans was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at the University of Central Oklahoma during the spring semester. To make the honor roll, a student must record a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester and no grade lower than a B for his or her work in qualifying classes. Founded in 1890, UCO has 119 undergraduate areas of study and 80 graduate majors at its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the Oklahoma City area....
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from June 27 to July 3: Monday — 9:13 a.m.: Property damage at milepost 327, U.S. 54, Logan. — 11:47 a.m.: Property damage in 400 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 12:25 p.m.: Threat in 1400 block of East Turner Avenue, Tucumcari. — 12:28 p.m.: Property damage in 1500 block of South Rock Island Street, Tucumcari. — 4:35 p.m.: Suicide attempt in 2300 block of South Second Street, Tucumcari. — 4:51 p.m.: Threat in 400 block of West Mesa Vista Avenue, Tuc...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 29 to July 1: — Laura Duffy, 74, Woodstock, New York, contempt of court. — Frances Sena, 49, Las Vegas, felony contempt of court. — Justin L. French, 31, Tucumcari, two counts of aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer, careless driving, driving the wrong way (one-way roadways) and no proof of insurance. — Eugene A. Gonzales, 57, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Jesse Villasenor, 39, Albuquerque, embezzlement (over $250). — James Tennent, 40, Albuquerque...
Five area children associated with Rim Rock Ranch near House recently won the Working Ranch Cowboy Association's Youth Ranch Rodeo in Colorado and will advance to the world finals in November. Rim Rock Ranch, owned by Bill Angell, is represented by team members Stoney Price, 16; Haize Price, 12; Karlee Elliott, 16; Chantzee Elliott, 14; and Maryann Estrada, 6. They competed at a WRCA Youth Ranch Rodeo in Hugo, Colorado. Stoney and Haize live at Rim Rock and are the sons of foreman Chris Price...
The Mesalands Community College board of trustees approved the college’s use of an online platform it hopes will improve enrollment, student retention and satisfaction. The board approved Mesalands President Gregg Busch’s request of authorizing the first payment of about $47,000 in a three-year deal with the Navigate student-success platform owned by EAB, which has offices in Washington, D.C.; Birmingham, Alabama; Richmond, Virginia; and Minneapolis. EAB formerly was known as Education Advisory Board, but it changed its name to EAB in 201...
Quay County 4-H members recently traveled to Alamogordo to participate in three days of Southeast District competitions hosted by the Otero County 4-H Program and attended by nine counties, and two teams won titles. Novice 4-H members are 9 to 11 years old, and juniors are 12 to 13 years old. Here are the top Quay County 4-H participants: • The junior archery team won the competition, with Logan Lafferty as a second-place Individual and Brandon Gonzales finishing fourth. • The junior agr...
All members of the Tucumcari Public Schools board during a meeting June 20 voiced willingness to make changes to the district’s dress code before the school year begins in August. The board discussed a June 9 handout, titled “Proposal to Update TPS Dress Code Regulations,” that detailed the proposal and a survey about the plan. Board members took no action during the meeting because it was not an action item on the agenda but signaled they would adopt the new policy, with possible minor changes, at their next meeting in July. A summary page...
The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and a teen’s possible threat that prompted a cancellation of classes in Tucumcari loomed large during another discussion about bullying in last week’s school board meeting. A teenager using an AR-15 rifle killed 19 children and two teachers in an Uvalde elementary school on May 24. The subsequent investigation has focused on security and police failures during the shootings. On June 3, Tucumcari Public Schools canceled summer classes that day as a precaution after a 16-year-old posted a possible threat on I...