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A Tucumcari man went to state prison for five years after he pleaded guilty to three felony charges and two misdemeanors after being accused of shooting at city police officers during an attempted traffic stop two years ago. District Judge Albert Mitchell Jr. also gave Lawrence Rivas, 28, a nearly 8 1/2-year suspended sentence and five years of supervised probation. Rivas was given credit for 192 days in the county jail, according to online court documents. Rivas received additional prison time due to his history as a repeat offender,...
A member of the Logan FFA chapter recently received the prestigious American FFA Degree during the organization's convention in Indianapolis. Micah Lightfoot was awarded the American FFA Degree earlier this month. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000 or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours outside of class time...
These individuals were released from the Quay County Detention Center from Nov. 22 to Nov. 26: — Joshua Paul Hyslop, 39, Tucumcari, court ordered. — Charles Camerino, 33, Tucumcari, time served. — Robert Isavel Gomez, 34, Tucumcari, to probation. — Christopher Williams, 34, Tucumcari, to probation. — Cosmoe Kareem Hurd, 40, Tucumcari, court ordered....
Overall enrollment at Mesalands Community College fell 26% in the fall semester compared to a year ago, though on-campus enrollment rose sharply during the same period. Josh McVey, vice president of student affairs, gave those findings during his annual enrollment management report at the Mesalands board of trustees meeting last Wednesday. Total enrollment this fall was 586, down from 791 in fall 2022. McVey wrote in his report “this is due to reducing our dual enrollment services to high schools in our region” during cost-cutting moves this ye...
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority is ready for a new focus – the 27.1-mile phase of the Ute water pipeline between the caprock and Grady. Officials on Thursday discussed specifications, construction bid packages and plans to advertise requests for proposals for the pipeline construction. “It’s the next phase of the project, and it’s an exciting one,” Clovis Mayor Mike Morris said. The authority will begin looking for the most financially optimal construction company for the job. “The water authority put this out and requested p...
Two local organizations' forthcoming giveaway of a doll and its accessories has sparked fond memories from women of a certain age in the Tucumcari region. Tucumcari MainStreet and the CRAFT Club of Tucumcari have teamed up for a Very Merry Tucumcari fundraising raffle of an Adora Amazing Girls doll and more than 20 outfits, accessories and three vintage trunks to store them all. The doll and her belongings are displayed at Blanco Creek Boutique in downtown Tucumcari. They will be given away on D...
Logan Municipal Schools received a $12,000 fine-arts grant from the Singleton Family Foundation, much which will pay for improvements to its Performing Arts Center. Gregg Gudgell, manager for the Pecos-Trigg Ranch that is part of the Singleton family’s ranching operation, presented the check to the school board during its Nov. 13 meeting. Superintendent Dennis Roch said some of the money would be used to improve the audio system, microphones and lighting on the center’s stage. Tears in the stage’s curtains would be repaired, along with the i...
On this date ... 1973: The Tucumcari-Quay County Chamber of Commerce announced that “in the best interest of the energy crisis,” it would not sponsor a Christmas home-decorating contest this year. President Nixon had urged Americans earlier in the month to conserve energy because of a severe shortage of fuel heading into the winter months. In another matter, the chamber also urged all members to submit their ballots by Nov. 27 to elect new directors on the board. — Winners of the Boy Scouts Pack 652 contests were Rocky Campbell, who finis...
• Thursday — First Baptist Church Thanksgiving Day Lunch. This sit-down meal at the fellowship hall at 321 E. Center St. will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Dec. 2 — Annual Parade of Lights. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and go on Route 66 from Lake Street to the Tucumcari Convention Center, with setup on Lake Street starting at 5:15 p.m. Email [email protected] for a parade registration form. After the parade, the Odeon Theatre will host a free screening of the 1971 movie “Two-Lane Blacktop,” which contains scenes in Tucumcar...
Tucumcari schools Wednesday — Breakfast: Blueberry muffin, string cheese, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, cinnamon graham cracker, banana, apple juice, 1%, skim or strawberry skim milk; Lunch: Chicken patty sandwich, ham and egg chef salad, ranch potato wedges, seasoned peas, fresh broccoli, buttermilk ranch dressing, fruit cocktail, 1%, skim, chocolate skim or strawberry skim milk. Thursday — Breakfast: Whole-grain donut ring, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, cinnamon graham cracker, mandarin oranges, orange juice, 1%, skim or strawberry skim mil...
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District board of directors swore in three incumbent members to four-year terms and kept the same officers during its Nov. 14 meeting. Quay County Clerk Ellen White swore in board members John Griffiths, Debra Mitchell and Robert Lopez after they were unopposed during the October election. The board also approved electing the same officers — Lopez as president, Larry Perkins as Vice President and Mitchell as secretary-treasurer. In other business: — Franklin McCasland said during his manager’s report that Conchas Lak...
The Tucumcari/Route 66 KOA Journey campground recently earned a KOA President’s Award from Kampgrounds of America. The prestigious award was presented Thursday at Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s annual international convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The KOA President’s Award is given to campgrounds meeting exceptional quality standards and receiving high customer service scores from their camping guests. KOA surveys hundreds of thousands of campers each year about their KOA camping experiences. “These award-winning KOA owners have made the rig...
Dyson Clark, a member of the Tucumcari FFA Chapter, recently earned a prestigious American FFA Degree. Clark was awarded his degree during the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis on Nov. 4. Only six members in the history of the Tucumcari chapter have achieved the honor. The others were Jonathan Clark in 2021, Tianna Peterson in 2021, Brandon Sours in 2008, Randy Worley in 1983 and Melvin Reynolds in 1973. The award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements...
A Logan woman filed a lawsuit against the village and its water department, saying she contracted Legionnaire’s disease from contaminated water last year. Sheryl Hackney filed the three-page complaint for damages on Nov. 7 in Quay County District Court through the Parnall Law Firm of Albuquerque. In the complaint, Hackney states she was hospitalized in August 2022 with Legionella pneumonia “caused by contaminated water from the Village of Logan.” The lawsuit alleges the village and its employees “failed to make a reasonable inspection of the...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18: — Santos Preciado, 32, Tucumcari, criminal dame to property (under $1,000) and contempt of court. — Shanna Roxanne Owensby, 35, no address listed, warrant from other counties or states. — Carlos Caceres, 36, no address listed, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (0.16 or above), failure to maintain traffic lane and open container (possession). — Rose M. Stroud, 27, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Daniella...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19: Monday — 5:01 a.m.: Reckless driving at milepost 330, Interstate 40, Tucumcari. — 7:17 a.m.: Reckless driving in 30800 block of U.S. 54, Tucumcari. — 7:58 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 200 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 8:47 a.m.: Theft in 200 block of East Center Street, Tucumcari. — 10:12 a.m.: Code enforcement in 1500 block of South Fifth Street, Tucumcari. — 3:39 p.m.: Code enforcement in 100 block of U.S. 54, Logan. — 3:56 p.m....
Mary Crespin peacefully passed away November 17, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born October 6, 1933 in Santa Rosa, NM. Later she moved to Tucumcari, NM where she met and married Max Crespin. She lived most of her life in Tucumcari where she had a fulfilling life and a member of St Anne’s Catholic Church. After Max passed she moved to Albuquerque to be close to her sons and family. She enjoyed camping and spending time with family. Her favorite passed time was bingo and the casino. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Max, mother and f...
The Tucumcari City Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to appoint C. Renee Hayoz as District 4 commissioner to serve the rest of Christopher Arias' term. Hayoz, administrator for the Quay County Family Health Center in Tucumcari, was chosen from five candidates. Arias resigned from the commission for personal reasons in September. Arias was elected to a four-year term in 2021. Hayoz would serve through 2025. Commissioners made their choice after a 30-minute closed executive session. Paul...
Voters last week approved tax questions at all four of Quay County’s public schools, including one that would lead to a new school at San Jon. A renewal of a gross receipts tax to support Trigg Memorial Hospital also passed comfortably. In San Jon, a $250,000 bond question passed by a 2-to-1 margin, with 73 voting “yes” and 38 voting “no.” The district now is eligible for a $22 million state grant to build a new school. School officials have said campus’ current infrastructure — including its boiler, plumbing and roofs — is declining. San...
In a sign that Tucumcari voters desired change, two incumbent city commissioners - including the mayor - lost decisively during local elections last Tuesday. Another race for Logan Village Board was too close to call after just one vote separated two candidates for a second and final seat. A recount appeared almost certain. In Tucumcari District 1, Jerry Lopez earned 85 votes - almost double of runner-up and fellow challenger Maria Carmen Gonzalez's 44. Incumbent Ralph Moya, who also serves as...
Nov. 7 election results in Quay County Asterisk (*) indicates winner Tucumcari City Commission District 1 *Jerry Joe Lopez 85 Maria Carmen Gonzalez 44 Rafael Leonardo Moya 27 Tommy L. Snapp 4 Tucumcari City Commission District 2 Paul J. Villanueva 49 *Jonathan R. Brito 70 Tucumcari City Commission District 3 *Barton C. Oglesby 79 Tucumcari Municipal Judge *Jerry P. Mares 413 Tucumcari School Board District 1 *Victor Matthew Pacheco 167 Tucumcari School Board District 4 *Heather D. Gonzales 199 Tucumcari School Board District 5 *Jehu D. Luera-Kn...
The Quay County Health Council next week will offer a presentation by a doctor on how diabetes patients can manage their condition during the upcoming holidays. The presentation by Dr. Lisa Taylor of UNM’s College of Nursing will include tips on enjoying favorite holiday foods safely. She will explain how to make small changes with big effects. Taylor wants to help people with diabetes who live in rural areas. She realizes those residents may not have access to foods and other resources readily available in urban areas. This workshop will be o...
It appears the region’s emergency dispatch system will relocate into the former Bob’s Budget Pharmacy in Tucumcari after a purchase agreement is finalized. The Tucumcari Quay Regional Emergency Communications Board had a purchase agreement for the building on its agenda during its meeting Wednesday at the Tucumcari Police Department. Board President Rodney Paris said the purchase contract wasn’t ready. Paris said the building would be “a good fit for the eventual relocation of dispatch.” Paris said he anticipated the purchase agreement...
On this date ... 1973: It took 2 hours, 15 minutes for telegraph operator Bobbie Whiting to send a telegram with a list of 852 names of those who wished to state their support to embattled President Richard M. Nixon. The names came from Tucumcari, Bard, San Jon, Nara Visa, Logan, Cuervo, House, Wheatland, Forrest and Conchas. Copies of the telegram were sent by registered mail to U.S. Sens. Pete Domenici and Joseph Montoya and U.S. Reps. Manuel Lujan Jr. and Harold Runnells. — Southwest Motors in Tucumcari offered a free Norman Rockwell p...
Tucumcari schools Wednesday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese burrito, Cocoa Puffs, cinnamon graham cracker, diced pears, orange juice, 1%, skim or strawberry skim milk; Lunch: Green Frito pie, ham and cheese sandwich,, pinto beans, garden side salad, pineapple tidbits, 1%, skim, chocolate skim or strawberry skim milk. Thursday — Breakfast: French toast sticks, Lucky Charms, mandarin oranges, orange juice, 1%, skim or strawberry skim milk; Lunch: Meatball sub, french fries, turkey with cheese wrap, seasoned carrots, diced peaches, 1%, skim, cho...