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After two other motions failed, the Arch Hurley Conservancy District board of directors approved an allocation of 1 inch of water per acre and will re-evaluate the possibility of future allocations during its August meeting. With about a dozen farmers observing the proceedings at the July 9 meeting, board member Debra Mitchell first moved to not allocate any water at this time. The motion died from the lack of a second. Board member Larry Perkins then moved to allocate 2 inches of water per acre, matching the district’s allocation in April. T...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from July 8 to July 14: July 8 — 12:08 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in 100 block of River Road, Logan. — 3:47 a.m.: Reckless driving at North Park Street and East Whitmore Avenue, Tucumcari. — 10:30 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 100 block of North U.S. 54, Logan. — 11:41 a.m.: Juvenile problem in 700 block of West Sunset Avenue, Tucumcari. — 12:13 p.m.: Disturbance at East Main and North Rock Island streets, Tucumcari. — 1:15 p.m.: Found property in 600 block of So...
Larry Wallin, a manager for the Village of Logan for more than two decades, died Saturday from complications of cancer. He was 67. His obituary stated he died surrounded by his family. His funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Logan High School gymnasium, with lunch to follow in the school's cafeteria. Warren Frost, who served for many years as the village's attorney, said Wallin was "instrumental in making Logan what it is today." "Almost everything positive that's been going on here...
An unexpectedly large inaugural Independence Day Parade in Tucumcari on Thursday had organizers already looking ahead to improving or tweaking the event for next year and beyond. Bobby Hockaday, one of the parade's organizers, said after the event he had hoped to draw 15 entries. He had kept expectations modest because the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce had only two months to prepare and it also being Tucumcari's first July 4 parade in recent memory. Hockaday said signups for the para...
The Tucumcari Farmers Market has a new manager as it opens for the season at 10 a.m. Saturday in Wailes Park. Market manager Jonna Stanger said she has 15 to 17 vendors lined up, though they won’t be present all at once due to varying growing conditions. Stanger said among the offerings Saturday will be locally raised beef, garlic, beans, sourdough bread, strawberry jam, cookies, soaps and candles. She acknowledged some produce vendors are struggling with damage from hail and grasshoppers. “So while we may have lower than hoped-for off...
The Quay County Commission on Monday approved an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan that puts replacement of the courthouse’s windows and climate-control systems high on its priority list. The plan, which serves as a guide to the state legislature for capital outlay funding, still has $30 million to build a new Trigg Memorial Hospital as the top item. The county is due to receive $10 million in state funding for the hospital project later this year, and county manager Daniel Zamora is applying for an additional $20 million in funds from t...
On this date ... 1974: The Tucumcari News published a long list of questions from residents regarding a hotly debated annexation of Highway 18 (aka First Street) and Interstate 40, with answers from Mayor J.E. Saltz and two city commissioners. Saltz said the city needed to annex the land to benefit from sales, gasoline, lodgers and cigarette taxes, plus other revenue. Saltz, in response to a question about his residency, also said he had been a legal resident of Tucumcari since 1970. — Police arrested a man from Juarez, Mexico, on suspicion o...
Saturday — “Cross of Iron” book signing. Author Nick Pappas will give a presentation and sign copies of his book at 2 p.m. He also will be joined by Frank Turner, founder of the Tucumcari Railroad Museum, in the renovated east room of the Tucumcari Railroad Depot. Pappas’ book goes into the history of two coal-mining disasters in Dawson, New Mexico. The rail line from Dawson once connected to Tucumcari. July 26-27 — Quay County 4-H Rodeo. This competition at the Quay County Fairgrounds for senior, junior and novice rodeo athletes draws fro...
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, chuckwagon corn, roll with margarine, fruit cocktail. Thursday — Barbecued pork sandwich, carrots, sweet potato fries, banana and strawberries. Friday — Chicken fajita, pinto beans, tossed salad with dressing, tortilla, rice pudding with cinnamon. Monday — Hot dog, baked beans, zucchini and tomatoes. Tuesday — Smothered bean burrito, Spanish rice, Brussels sprouts, tossed salad with dressing, apricots. Logan Senior Center Wednesday — Chicken breast with mush gravy, mash...
The New Mexico Finance Authority is seeking contractors in Quay County and several adjacent counties to provide home rehabilitation services for the agency’s Home Improvement Program. The MFA is accepting Requests for Qualifications for prospective contractors. Up to $5 million in funding is available to rehabilitate homes throughout the state. MFA offers direct home rehabilitation services through its new Home Improvement Program in eight counties that do not have a service provider for its HOME Rehabilitation Program, including Quay, G...
The Quay County Fair has moved up its 4-H and FFA rabbit and poultry shows to Aug. 1 due to concerns about avian influenza in the region. The Quay County Extension Service announced the change last Tuesday. Erin Smith, family consumer science and 4-H agent at the extension office, said the fair board decided last Monday to move up the poultry and rabbit shows by about a week. The remainder of livestock shows will be during the fair’s usual schedule of Aug. 7-10. “This is a precaution to insure no possible cross contamination with other spe...
Despite New Mexico residents spending more money to run climate-control systems to counter a typically hot summer, a recent report shows the Land of Enchantment having the lowest energy costs of all 50 states. WalletHub reported New Mexico residents’ average monthly energy bill was $376, which was $24 cheaper than the lowest-cost runner-up, Arizona. The report accounts for costs for electricity, natural gas, motor fuel and home heating oil. Breaking down the numbers from WalletHub, New Mexico’s average monthly electricity cost was $103, sec...
Jordan’s Way will conduct a fundraiser on July 18 at Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County as part of its third 50-state tour. The public is invited to the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at the Tucumcari shelter at 6427 Quay Road AI, also known as Airport Road. The event will include challenges and games. It also will be broadcast live on the Facebook page of Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County. Kris Rotonda founded Jordan’s Way after his favorite dog, Jordan, died. Jordan had spent the first 3 1/2 years of her life in a she...
Two men were reported missing in the region last week. New Mexico State Police issued a Silver Alert for Carmel Cresenciano Jasper, 76, who last was seen May 30 at the Circle K convenience store on South First Street near Interstate 40 in Tucumcari. Jasper, listed at 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, last was seen wearing a red jacket, blue jeans and a green shirt with "Team Jasper" on it. Authorities issue a Silver Alert for an endangered person who has been confirmed as missing, who is 50 years and...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from July 1 to July 7: — Pete John Apodaca, 46, Tucumcari, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer (arrest) and intentional child abuse (no death or great bodily harm). — Tehron Lampkin, 21, Tucumcari, felony possession of a controlled substance (narcotic drug). — Leon Robert Holbrook, 49, Tucumcari, contempt of court. These individuals were released from the Quay county Detention Center from June 28 to July 5: — Nathan J. Lucero, 28, Tucumcari, transfer to another...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from July 1 to July 7: July 1 — 9:14 a.m.: Child abuse in 400 block of South Second Street, Tucumcari. — 9:25 a.m.: Code enforcement in 200 block of East Center Street, Tucumcari. — 12:37 p.m.: Accident in 6700 block of Highway 209, Tucumcari. — 12:38 p.m.: Civil dispute in 400 block of South Sixth Street, Tucumcari. — 4:18 p.m.: Civil dispute in 1100 block of East Turner Avenue, Tucumcari. — 4:26 p.m.: Reckless driving in 600 block of Gallegos Street, Log...
Recognition of retiring Quay County Undersheriff Russell Shafer was on the agenda for Thursday's county commission meeting, but he received an unexpected bonus. Sheriff Dennis Garcia also gave Shafer a medal of valor "for actions above and beyond the call of duty" during a May 14 fatal officer-involved shooting near the settlement of Quay. Shafer indicated surprise by the honor. Four deputies were dispatched to 77-year-old Aubrey Osteen's home near Quay after dispatchers received calls of him br...
Tucumcari’s city commission approved a $60,000 contract with Tucumcari MainStreet, but not without hesitancy and additional conditions because of lingering uncertainty about city finances. After several minutes of discussion, commissioners approved the Tucumcari MainStreet contract that allocates $50,000 in Local Economic Development Act funds, plus another $10,000 in executive lodgers tax funds. The commission during a previous meeting tabled action on the pact after Mayor Mike Cherry questioned whether the city legally could use more than $...
Tucumcari, Logan and San Jon each are organizing festivities this week to celebrate Independence Day that mostly won’t conflict with each other. On Thursday, July 4, Tucumcari will host an Independence Day parade starting at 10 a.m. The route will begin at Lake Street, go west on Route 66 and end at the Tucumcari Convention Center on the city’s west side. The Tucumcari / Quay County Chamber of Commerce is inviting those with floats, classic cars, car clubs, horse riders, motorcycles, ATVs, bicycles, walking groups of individuals to sign up on...
On this date ... 1974: Area communities were preparing for the 198th birthday of the United States. The Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce was requesting donations to defray the $1,210 cost of the annual fireworks display. Tucumcari also was hosting a roping contest and a barbecue on July 4. The Tucumcari Recreation Department was sponsoring a teen dance at the recreation center on July 4 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the Young Raiders as the band. Logan was planning a parade, dinner, fireworks display and other activities. — Lahquanna Sto...
Thursday - Tucumcari Fourth of July Parade. The Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce is organizing this event, set for 10 a.m. on Route 66 from Lake Street to the Tucumcari Convention Center. Floats, cars, ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles, walking groups and individuals in the parade are encouraged. Entry forms are at the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce office or going online to shorter.at/WMgaG. The annual fireworks display over the Elks Lodge will be at dusk. Saturday - Red, White...
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Green chile chicken enchiladas with lettuce and tomato, Spanish rice, carrots, calabacitas, gelatin with mandarin oranges. Thursday — Closed for Independence Day. Friday — Pork chop, penne pasta, yellow squash with diced tomatoes, roll with margarine, tropical fruit. Monday — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, roll with margarine, pears. Tuesday — Beef tips, bell peppers with onions, noodles, winter blend vegetables, roll with margarine, peaches. Logan Senior Center Wednesday...
The Mesalands Community College board of trustees met for about two hours behind closed doors on Thursday to interview two candidates for president of the college. The board took no action when open session resumed. Board Chairman Richard Primrose said after the meeting he anticipates a president will be hired during the board’s next scheduled meeting on July 16. Primrose declined to identify the two candidates interviewed Thursday, but he said he would reveal them during the board’s July 16 meeting. Primrose said before the meeting he wan...
It appears the Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corp. won’t have its lapsed federal nonprofit status restored until sometime in early 2025. The EDC’s interim director, Kristine Olsen, told board members last Tuesday there is an eight-month backlog for the Internal Revenue Service to act on nonprofit requests. That would put the EDC’s federal nonprofit reinstatement in early 2025. The IRS revoked the organization’s nonprofit status in 2016 after it had failed to file the required documents since 2012. Olsen said she decided against a reins...
The City of Tucumcari and eight other defendants have settled a lawsuit involving a local teenager who died in an SUV accident in January 2023 at Five Mile Park. Tucumcari High School freshman Jayden Gloms, 15, died in the accident. His father, Steven Gloms, filed the wrongful death and negligence lawsuit in Quay County District Court about six months later. The Quay County Sun is not naming many of the defendants in the lawsuit because they identify juveniles at the crash scene. Former...