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SAN JON — San Jon Municipal Schools board members went over a wish list of items for its fiscal year 2023 budget, and several added one — new bleachers for the old gymnasium. Jeremy Wade Allen, upon hearing the list from superintendent Janet Gladu during a budget work session Wednesday, advocated for the new bleachers in the old gym. The newer gymnasium is out of commission indefinitely while Gladu is trying to settle with its insurer over storm damage that occurred in the spring. Fellow board member Brian Watson agreed with Allen’s idea,...
A total of 44 students took part Friday in a virtual commencement ceremony at Mesalands Community College. It was the third straight year Mesalands held its spring graduation ceremony virtually. The 2020 and 2021 events were done online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year’s was performed virtually because the college was unable to secure a suitable location for the event. The college has pledged to hold a celebration next year for 2022 graduates that would include commencement, awards celebrations and a golf tournament. The 3...
To little surprise, the Arch Hurley Conservancy District’s board of directors voted last week to not allocate any Conchas Lake water to its canal system at this time. The parched region has seen almost no rain since the district board last met in April. District manager Franklin McCasland stated in his monthly report the lake’s elevation had dropped nearly a foot, to 4,159.7 feet, just before the board’s meeting May 10. Arch Hurley typically does not discharge water until the lake’s level rises to 4,174 feet. McCasland reported Conchas Lake re...
On this date ... 1972: Lee Francis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, attended a Dutch-treat dinner in his honor at the Pow Wow Restaurant in Tucumcari. Francis, citing big losses during the 1970 election, said the only way Republicans can be elected in New Mexico is unity in the party and convincing independent voters to cast their ballots for GOP candidates. • D.H. Williams, New Mexico State University agronomist, said water in Conchas Lake and the Canadian River were running low and that farmers in the Tucumcari irrigation project w...
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 schools Wednesday — Breakfast: Bagel-fuls, strawberries, orange juice, skim or 1% milk; Lunch: Ham and cheese chef salad, grilled cheese sandwich, cucumber, grape tomatoes, ranch dressing, watermelon, skim, 1% or chocolate skim milk. Thursday — Breakfast: Sausage and cheese muffinwich, apple juice, skim or...
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Friday — Run for the Wall parade through Tucumcari. The largest and longest cross-country motorcycle run of its kind in the world will make a brief eastbound swing through Tucumcari on Route 66, starting approximately 1:20 p.m. More than 250 riders are anticipated. • Saturday — Memorial Car Show. The ninth annual show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russell’s Travel Center near Endee will have activities for all ages and free admission. Proceeds benefit the Bard-Endee Fire District....
Three confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in Quay County after the region went for two straight weeks without any. The state also was seeing higher rates of the disease and hospitalizations, as well. The total number in the county since the pandemic began in spring 2020 rose to 2,006. The breakdown of COVID-19 cases by ZIP code in Quay County through Friday was 1,543 in Tucumcari, 280 in Logan, 94 in San Jon, 34 in House, 21 in McAlister, 18 in Bard and 14 in Nara Visa. Most of the cases were in Tucumcari. The county’s death toll from the v...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from May 9 to May 14: — Anthony D. Montano, 26, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Dominick Rodriguez, 30, Tucumcari, felony contempt of court. — Devin Knaeble, 24, Huachuca, Arizona, receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer and concealing identity. — Adrian Zamora, 31, Tucumcari, battery against a household member and criminal damage to property of a household member (under $1,000). — Danford Cross Jr., 36, Tucumcari, driving w...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from May 9 to May 15: Monday — 3:30 a.m.: Property damage in 1800 block of South First Street, Tucumcari. — 9:08 a.m.: Disturbance in 900 block of South Adams Street, Tucumcari. — 9:11 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 1600 block of South Fifth Street, Tucumcari. — 10:09 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 600 block of South Adams Street, Tucumcari. — 12:09 p.m.: Assault and battery in 900 block of South Fifth Street, Tucumcari. — 1:19 p.m.: Arrest warrant in 300 block of South Th...
Quay County Commissioners on Monday approved former longtime Logan village administrator Larry Wallin as an official representative to monitor future construction of the Ute Pipeline Project and hear residents’ concerns about it. Logan attorney Warren Frost, who also acts as the county’s attorney, recommended the appointment of Wallin, who would receive no compensation. Frost said Wallin would reach out to concerned property owners in Quay County after representatives from the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority recently were seen in...
Tucumcari city commissioners came to a consensus last week that any money available in the forthcoming budget should boost salaries for city workers. Infrastructure and equipment needs also ranked high on the priority list. During a commission work session Thursday, Finance Director Rachelle Arias quizzed commissioners and City Manager Mark Martinez about priorities for fiscal year 2023, which begins June 1. The city is required to submit an interim budget to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration by May 31. Martinez said...
A filmmaker told the Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board on Wednesday he is investigating the possibility of using the long-closed Princess Theatre in a movie that centers around the history of the Fender Telecaster electric guitar. Scott Devitte of Southampton, New York, carrying a Rick Kelly-made facsimile of a Telecaster, said during the public comment portion of the meeting he envisioned remodeling the Princess Theatre as a Telecaster-inspired music venue for a key scene for his movie, titl...
Whoever wins the Republican primary election next month for Quay County sheriff almost certainly will capture the office in one fell swoop, as no opposition candidate from the Democratic Party has filed. The two GOP candidates, current 43-year-old undersheriff Dennis Garcia and recently retired 48-year-old Tucumcari Police officer Herman Martinez. One of them will succeed current Sheriff Russell Shafer, who is term-limited. Early voting in Quay County began Tuesday; the primary election is set for June 7. The filing date for independent or...
No cases of COVID-19 were reported in Quay County for the second straight week. The total number in the county since the pandemic began in spring 2020 stood at 2,003. According to state epidemiology reports, Quay County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped to 1.6 new cases per 100,000 people from April 19 to May 2, compared to 3.3 during the previous period. The county remained in the yellow zone for risk, as did many other counties in New Mexico. The breakdown of COVID-19 cases by ZIP code in Quay County through Friday was 1,541 in Tucumcari, 280 i...
Tucumcari recorded more than $181,000 in cannabis sales in April, the first month recreational marijuana could be legally sold in New Mexico. More than $147,000 in those sales were listed as adult use, according to data supplied to the Quay County Sun by the state’s Cannabis Control Division. That was more than 81% of the total. The rest was medical marijuana sales. Local governments will receive a minority share of New Mexico’s 12% excise tax on recreational marijuana sales, along with a share of additional sales taxes. The first tax pay...
On this date ... 1972: Seven funnel clouds were sighted in the Nara Visa region yesterday. Six remained aloft, but a seventh stayed on the ground for several minutes. At Floyd Whatley’s residence north of town, it destroyed two windmills, two barns, a chicken house and tore off a home addition. Part of the tin barn ended up in Texas several miles away at the Bidwell Ranch. Kathy Cammack of Nara Visa also reported four to five inches of rain fell in the area, stranding school buses. She said all the draws were full of water after being empty f...
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 schools Wednesday — Breakfast: Pancake sausage on a stick, banana, orange juice, skim or 1% milk; Lunch: Ham and cheese chef salad, corn dog, peas and carrots, cucumber, ranch dressing, watermelon, skim, 1% or chocolate skim milk. Thursday — Breakfast: Banana muffin, string cheese, strawberries, apple jui...
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • May 10 — Women’s Day of Health. Services will include well women’s checks, sexual transmitted diseases screening and diabetic checks, including foot and eye exams. This event from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will include door prizes, food, drink and giveaways. For more information, call (575) 461-2200. Quay County Family Health Center, 1302 E. Main St., Tucumcari. • May 23 — Diamondback Booster Club Athletic Banquet. This event will be at 6 p.m. at the Tucumcari Convention Center. Tic...
Last month, the Tucumcari chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored two residents for their Women In History Award. Freddie Kirksey, nominated by Paula Jordan, and Barbara Copeland, nominated by Ann Hall, were honored for their lifetime achievements to support family, community and the ranching industry. The flag chairwoman, Jackie Duplantis, had flag certificates to present to Blaze-In-Saddle RV Park, a business, and Jason and Mary Ellen Braziel, residential, for proper display of the American flag....
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from May 2 to May 8: Monday — 9:18 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 300 block of South Third Street, Tucumcari. — 12:47 p.m.: Theft in 100 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 1:12 p.m.: Accident in 200 block of U.S. 54, Logan. — 1:22 p.m.: Trespassing in 2000 block of South Mountain Road, Tucumcari. — 3:32 p.m.: Accident with injuries at South Third Street and West Gamble Avenue, Tucumcari.. — 5 p.m.: Unattended death in 1600 block of South Rock Island Street, Tuc...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from May 2 to May 6: — Skyler Cail Copeland, 22, Conchas Dam, conspiracy to commit criminal damage to the property of a household member (over $1,000). — Michael Lucero, 50, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Crystal Lynn Batson, 39, Logan, charge not listed. — Billy Jack Baca, 42, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Porfirio Paul Martinez, 40, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Donald Bruhn, 49, Tucumcari, contempt of court and felony contempt of court. — Heaven Nichole Hendren, 22,...
A resident's complaint about the city's swimming pool remaining closed and a commissioner's response prompted the Tucumcari City Commission and its city manager to openly consider a bond issue to repair or replace the pool and possibly replace a leaky roof on the recreation center. The proposal was sparked by Lisa Montoya during the public comment portion of Thursday's meeting. She said she was disappointed to learn the Tucumcari City Pool would not open for a third straight summer. Montoya...
A grass fire estimated at more than 5,000 acres burned to the edge of the southern Quay County village of House on Friday, causing numerous residents to flee and prompting the school to delay its prom that night. Quay County Fire Marshal Lucas Bugg said the fire, which he estimated was seven to eight miles long west of House, burned to Oak Street in the village and briefly crossed it before firefighters beat it back. “Luckily, on Oak Street, there weren’t any occupied structures,” Bugg said. Bugg said the fire started west of town short...
It was like Tucumcari Rawhide Days never went away. The annual festival that pays tribute to western lifestyles and the "Rawhide" television drama of the 1960s (starring a young Clint Eastwood) shot near Tucumcari was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the long break, crowds flocked back to Tucumcari over the weekend to see the traditional Texas longhorn cattle drive on Route 66 and view cowboy demonstrationsm, hear live music and eat vittles from chuckwagons at t...
The Rockin’ Route 66 festival in Tucumcari, usually scheduled in late June, has been canceled for a third straight year. The announcement of the cancellation was posted on the music festival’s social media account Thursday morning. “It is with heavy heart that we will be cancelling this year’s Rockin Route 66,” the post stated. “Due to the affects of Covid and recent city changes, we are unable to move forward with this year’s Rockin’ Route 66.” It added the festival organizers “will be working towards a healthy return of Rockin’ Route 66 in...