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These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11: — Francisco Galvan, 50, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Fred A. Chavez, 61, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Paul A. Hare, 30, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Jason Rogers, 50, Conchas, negligent use of a deadly weapon (unsafe handling), negligent use of a deadly weapon (intoxication) and tampering with evidence (misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor). These individuals were released from the Quay County Detention Center from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11: — Francisco...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14: Monday — 8:15 a.m.: Breaking and entering in 700 block of West Sunset Avenue, Tucumcari. — 8:17 a.m.: Accident at milepost 15, Highway 39, Logan. — 12:41 p.m.: Accident at South Second Street and East Washington Avenue, Tucumcari. — 12:43 p.m.: Accident at milepost 347, U.S. 54, Nara Visa. — 12:54 p.m.: Accident in 100 block of West Exit 338, Interstate 40, Tucumcari. — 1 p.m.: Accident in 1800 block of West Exit 356, San Jon. — 1:41...
Quay County’s manager said a state official assured him it would receive more disaster aid for May’s storm after it uses $750,000 in such funding authorized last year. Road superintendent Stephen Salas said during the county commission’s meeting Thursday he was obtaining quotes to repair flood-damaged Quay Road M. The road south of Bard was one of the most extensively damaged county roads after the storm. County manager Daniel Zamora said an official from state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management told him it can autho...
The Tucumcari City Commission began a new era last week with the swearing in of three new members and the appointment of a new mayor. District 1 commissioner Jerry Lopez, District 2 commissioner Jonathan Brito and District 3 commissioner CJ Oglesby - all newcomers - each took the oath of office from Municipal Judge Jerry Mares at the start of a special meeting on Jan. 2. Lopez defeated veteran commissioner and mayor Ralph Moya during the November election. Brito ousted incumbent Paul Villanueva...
A constituent voicing concerns during a Quay County Commission meeting last week revived a longstanding issue: What to do about the historic Quay School? During the public comment portion of Thursday's meeting, Benton Greer said the long-vacant building owned by the county needed "immediate" attention. He said a fence was down, allowing cattle to roam about the grounds. He said one back window also needed to be boarded up. After the meeting, Greer said he held an interest in the site. Not only...
Hazardous driving conditions and road closures were seen Monday in Quay County after a blizzard struck the region. Heavy snow began falling by midmorning Monday in Tucumcari amid strong winds. Roads rapidly became snow-covered and slick. That prompted the early closings of Tucumcari, Logan and San Jon schools. All three districts went to a two-hour delay for the start of classes on Tuesday. Quay County government also closed at noon on Monday. Westbound Interstate 40 from Tucumcari to Santa Rosa was closed much of Monday because of a traffic pi...
The Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board last week approved changes in its bylaws that include an alteration to its meeting times. Future meetings still will be on the first Wednesday of each month, except with a start time of 9 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. Two members who operate motels requested the change, saying it would be easier for them to attend. Board members were told during their meeting Wednesday the city’s municipal court convenes on that morning. However, city manager Paula Chacon said she would talk to court officials about moving h...
Dinnin Freeman of Logan was named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. Full-time undergraduate students who earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting term were named to the Dean’s List, according to a news release from the university. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits for each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms group in the fall, winter/spring and summer. Southern New Hampshire University, located in Manchester, New Hampshire, is a private school that includes on-...
On this date ... 1974: Undeterred by freezing temperatures and icy streets, U.S. Rep. Manuel Lujan Jr. arrived at the Quay County Courthouse to hold regular congressional hours. A line of residents had formed in the courthouse halls awaiting his arrival, with each seeking an appointment to talk to the congressman. Lujan parked in the lot behind the courthouse, entered through a back door and was greeted by Sheriff Francis Isler, deputy James Knight and Assistant District Attorney Pete Bidwell. Lujan was questioned about the ongoing energy... Full story
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Red beef enchiladas, pinto beans, Capri vegetables, Spanish rice, strawberry shortcake. Thursday — Fish and chips, three-bean salad, biscuit, fruit salad. Friday — Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans with slivered almonds, stewed tomatoes, whole-wheat roll with margarine, apricot crisp. Monday — Closed for MLK Jr. Day. Tuesday — Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, cauliflower and carrots with margarine, whole-wheat roll with margarine, pudding with sweet cherries. Logan schools Wednesday — Breakfa...
Voters in Quay County and New Mexico must update their voter information by Jan. 28 to be able to cast ballots or file as a candidate for the June 4 primary election. The Quay County Clerk’s Office in a news release last week asked residents to verify whether they are a registered voter in the county with the proper address of where they reside and a current mailing address. “Let us remind you that New Mexico has closed primary elections,” the release stated. “You must be either registered as a Democrat, Republican or Libertarian to be eligibl...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Dec. 30 to Jan. 7: — Paulina Chavira, 54, Tucumcari, two counts of contempt of court. — Joshua Daniel, 41, Tucumcari, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (0.08 or above). — Sofia Lorena Story, 44, Amarillo, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (refusal), open drink container and careless driving. — Mercie Renee Apodaca, 42, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Pete Anthony Martinez, 55, Tucumcari, contempt...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7: Dec. 31 — 1:18 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in 700 block of West Sunset Avenue, Tucumcari. — 2:05 a.m.: Property damage in 500 block of South Eighth Street, Tucumcari. — 5:05 a.m.: Property damage in 300 block of East Miel de Luna Avenue, Tucumcari. — 9:14 a.m.: Hit-and-run accident in 2300 block of South First Street, Tucumcari. — 2:08 p.m.: Assault and battery in 500 block of South College Street, Tucumcari. — 4:19 p.m.: Disturbance...
City commissioners by a 3-1 vote on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing funding to purchase mobile data terminals for the Tucumcari Police Department. Commissioner Mike Cherry, who cast the only dissenting vote, said he wanted the TPD to have the technology improvements, but he questioned the legality of the resolution. Cherry said the city should wait until it has the bid for the improvements, estimated at $130,000, as part of the meeting agenda. Mayor Ralph Moya disagreed, saying such purchases had been discussed by the commission for...
The ouster of two Tucumcari city commissioners - including its mayor - during the November election signaled that voters wanted change. Commissioners Paul Villanueva and Mayor Ralph Moya - the latter a veteran of over 20 years in city government - fell to defeat to Jonathan Brito and Jerry Lopez, respectively. With the appointment or election of two additional commissioners, Tucumcari's governing body will have four new members in 2024. A severe storm that brought torrential rain and...
Two Tucumcari city commissioners who lost re-election bids in November were given salutes during their final meeting Thursday. District 1 commissioner Ralph Moya, who also was mayor, and District 2 commissioner Paul Villanueva near the end of the regular city commission meeting were given plaques in appreciation of their work and dedication to the city. Moya, who served in city government for more than two decades, lost his re-election bid to challenger Jerry Lopez. Villanueva failed to gain a second four-year term after being defeated by Jonat...
On this date ... 1974: Gasoline prices today rose to more than 50 cents per gallon in many parts of the country. That drove the cost of premium gasoline at the pump to 56.8 cents per gallon in Chicago and 57.9 cents at some stations in Washington, D.C. The increases were being caused by widespread fuel shortages. Meanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service was investigating reports of price-gouging nationwide, including a Chicago gas station operator who saw his license suspended for the alleged offense. — The state highway department stated it w...
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with white gravy, corn, whole-wheat roll with margarine, cherry cobbler. Thursday — Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian vegetables, garden salad with dressing, breadstick, diced peaches. Friday — Chili beans, spinach salad, cornbread, sugar cookie, fruit cocktail. Monday — Chicken stir fry, brown rice, chow mien vegetables, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Shepherd’s pie, carrot raisin salad, whole-wheat roll with margarine, oatmeal raisin cookie. Logan Senior Center Wedn...
The Quay County Public Health Office is offering COVID-19 boosters and influenza vaccinations. Hours for the shots are from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome. The health office is at 310 S. Second St. in Tucumcari. The health office is offering the latest Moderna booster. For more information, call the office at (575) 461-2610. RSV shots also are available by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Mesa Winds Healthmart Pharmacy at 1923 S. First St. in Tucumcari. Call (575) 461-2784 for make...
Three California residents filed a personal injury complaint against the Americana Motel in Tucumcari after they said they sustained dozens of bites from bedbugs during a stay in October. Danielle Rangel, Ernie Cordero and juvenile Enzo Rangel of California on Dec. 29 filed the complaint for personal injury and punitive damages in Tucumcari district court against Ashjiv LLC, dba Americana Motel. According to the complaint, the three arrived at the motel at 406 E. Route 66 Blvd. and checked into a room in the early morning hours of Oct. 13....
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Dec. 18 to Dec. 30: Dec. 18 — 12:29 a.m.: Disturbance in 1900 block of South Mountain Road, Tucumcari. — 8:03 a.m.: Juvenile problem in 1100 block of South Monroe Street, Tucumcari. — 10:06 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in 700 block of West Sunset Avenue, Tucumcari. — 5:42 p.m.: Trespassing in 1000 block of East McGee Avenue, Tucumcari. — 8:34 p.m.: Fraud in 600 block of East Tucumcari Boulevard, Tucumcari. Dec. 19 — 1:20 a.m.: Disturbance in 1400 block...
The Tucumcari Public Schools board spurned three search firms’ offers and instead turned to an in-house team to find a new superintendent. The board during its regular meeting Dec. 18 chose assistant superintendent Dave Johnson and administrative assistant Veronica Hernandez to search for a successor to Aaron McKinney, who retires on Jan. 1 after 18 years in the post. McKinney was not present during the meeting. Johnson will be paid a $5,000 stipend to find a new superintendent. Hernandez will be paid a $3,000 stipend. Johnson said after the m...
The Tucumcari Public Schools board declined to approve or even take a vote on final readings of policy reviews regarding gender identity and reproductive or gender-affirming health care. Both items were on the agenda for the board’s Dec. 18 meeting. But when Vice President Matthew Pacheco — presiding over the meeting in place of absent President Heather Gonzales — asked for a motion on both measures, none was offered, much less a second. After the board’s inaction, audience member Slik Knapp said: “I’d like to thank the board for being resilien...
A fatal dog attack, turmoil at the local college and a storm that damaged hundreds of buildings and infrastructure were the big stories in Quay County during the first half of 2023. Early in the year, a pack of dogs attacked and killed Stanley Hartt as he walked near Mesalands Community College. Two of the dogs' owners were criminally charged, and their cases still are going through the court system. The attack prompted a memorial service for Hartt, and it touched off soul-searching from city...
On this date ... 1973: A fire destroyed the Leslie Fish ranch home three miles south of Quay. The blaze destroyed the home and all belongings inside. The home was owned by Josephine Bradley, but Fish had been living there for five or six years. Fish was not home when the fire began. A passer-by initially noticed the smoke, thinking it was a trash fire, until he saw the entire east wing of the home in flames. Firefighters from Tucumcari, House and Forrest fought the blaze. — Among the prime-time television shows listed for that day were ...