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• Nov. 23 — 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. Call (575) 461-2724 before Nov. 21 to order to-go or delivered meals. • Dec. 15 — Tucumcari Community Choir Christmas Cantata. The choir has a new director, Brian Wilson, and a 10-member committee to carry on after longtime director Harold Sloan retired. The free performance will be at 7 p.m. at Center Street Methodist Church, 406 E. Center St., Tucumcari. • Dec. 16 — Wreaths Acr...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9: — Francine M. Galvan, 25, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Pete Romero Sr., 75, contempt of court. — Brayan Ivan Munoz, 22, Guasave, Mexico, receiving or transferring of stolen motor vehicles (third or subsequent offense) and possession of a controlled substance. — Victor Manuel Martinez Lopez, 26, Phoenix, receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle. — Brandon Jayrice, 47, no address listed, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer and criminal...
Tom and Mimi Sidwell of the JX Ranch south of Tucumcari recently won the Leopold Conservation Award for New Mexico. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in managing soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The Sidwells will be presented with the award Friday at the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau's annual meeting in Albuquerque. JX Ranch was a semifinalist for the award in 2021. The Sidwells have adopted grazing...
Officials from Xcel Energy got an earful from Tucumcari officials and residents dissatisfied with the utility’s response to a 19-hour power outage in May. Three Xcel officials attended a city commission work session Thursday to respond to complaints. A tornado in Curry County knocked down the only electrical transmission line that serves Tucumcari. Xcel workers took longer than expected to fire up a diesel-powered generator that provides emergency backup power for the entire city. Mayor Ralph Moya said businesses lost “a huge amount of pro...
The administrator for the Quay County Detention Center and county manager said the jail likely will be converted to a scaled-down model that will lower the county’s costs. Jail administrator Johnny Reid said employees would undergo training in Roosevelt County after Thanksgiving that would give them a mandated pay raise. Reid and county manager Daniel Zamora said more county inmates are being taken to larger facilities that offer more certified services. As of that morning, there were 16 inmates in the Quay County Detention Center that soon w...
SAN JON — San Jon Municipal Schools’ athletic director told the school board during its regular meeting Wednesday he wants a standardized Coyotes logo for its sports teams. Bobby Kandel, who also is the volleyball coach, said he recently sorted through the school’s sports jerseys and found 10 different Coyotes designs for them. None “stand out as San Jon,” he said. Kandel said he wants to pursue a “distinctive” and standardized logo for San Jon’s teams, noting Dora and Tatum also use Coyotes as their mascot. Roy/Mosquero also uses Coyotes fo...
A local investment group is planning a 66 Strip Mall along South First Street that includes a Subway restaurant among its first tenants. The strip mall will be in the 2400 block of South First Street, between the Allsup’s convenience store and the Blake’s Lotaburger restaurant, said Al Patel, owner of the nearby Desert Inn motel and a principal in the mall’s investment group. Patel said the 66 Strip Mall will contain six suites of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet each. He said construction will begin in February, with a goal to have it open by summe...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Nov. 6 to Nov. 12: Monday — 9:01 a.m.: Theft in 6300 block of Quay Road AT, Tucumcari. — 9:52 a.m.: Trespassing in 1700 block of South Monroe Street, Tucumcari. — 9:58 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 100 block of East Main Street, Tucumcari. — 10:02 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 200 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 10:13 a.m.: Trespassing in 900 block of South Seventh Street, Tucumcari. — 1:40 p.m.: Trespassing in 2600 block of South First Street, Tucumcari....
The local district’s attorney announced his office will not file charges against a Quay County sheriff’s deputy over the July shooting of an armed Tucumcari man during a domestic dispute. Deputy Joseph Otero shot Mathew J. Dimas, 38, three times early July 19 during a standoff in the backyard of a Logan home. Dimas died while being transported by ambulance to Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari. District Attorney Timothy Rose sent a letter last month to New Mexico State Police Agent Justin Tiemann and other state police officials, stating no...
In a sign that Tucumcari voters desired change, two incumbent city commissioners - including its mayor - lost decisively during local elections Tuesday. Also, voters approved bond questions at all four of Quay County's public schools, including one that could lead to a new school at San Jon. A renewal of a gross receipts tax to support Trigg Memorial Hospital also passed comfortably. Results are unofficial for now. The Quay County Commission is scheduled to approve a canvass of the local...
The Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board rejected a $20,000 funding request from a cannabis-themed Smoke Currency Tour scheduled to make a stop in the city next month. After hearing a presentation Wednesday by La Casa Verde co-owner Steve Farmer, board Chairman Matt Bednorz three times asked for a motion from fellow board members on the request. None was made, and the proposal died from the lack of action. Board members voiced reservations about the size of the funding request and questioned how effective an advertising or social media...
Quay County government has filed a lawsuit against the contractor, architect and state insurance authority over the lack of insurance on a new, multimillion-dollar bridge destroyed by flash flooding in May. The county filed the complaint, alleging breach of contract, negligence and unfair insurance practices and demanding declaratory relief, in Tucumcari district court on Oct. 26. The lawsuit is against contractor Vital Consulting Group of Albuquerque, architect Stantec Consulting Services and...
The Logan Police Department has confirmed at least one incident of a mountain lion attacking a domestic cat and of numerous reports of the big cats wandering throughout the village. The department stated in a social media post last week it has contacted New Mexico Game & Fish for advice about the matter and is working with the agency. “We are asking the public to help us to not inadvertently attract these cats,” the department stated. “Please do not leave anything outside that would attract animals to include pet foods. “It is also suggest...
Because the presence of asbestos in the long-closed Princess Theatre was less than expected, it likely will free up more money for facade improvements on the historic venue. During the monthly meeting Thursday of the Princess Theatre advisory board, city manager Paula Chacon said a $1,800 assessment by Rhoades Environmental of Rio Rancho had found asbestos in just two areas — its front facade and in two offices. The theater area itself had no asbestos, she said. “He was surprised; there wasn’t as much as he thought,” Chacon said of the inspect...
On this date ... 1973: President Richard Nixon asked Americans to voluntarily to drive slower and lower home thermostats to stave off what he called the worst fuel shortage since World War II. Nixon said a long-forming fuel shortage, plus crisis in the Middle East, will leave the United States short of 2 million to 3 million barrels of oil per day. Nixon asked Congress for more power and asked citizens to sacrifice energy luxuries until the pinch is over. If that does not work, Nixon warned Americans they may have the first direct consumer...
Tucumcari schools Wednesday — Breakfast: Egg and cheese breakfast burrito, assorted cereal, cinnamon graham cracker, fresh banana, apple juice, 1%, skim or strawberry skim milk; Lunch: Chicken drumstick, ham and cheese sandwich, mashed potatoes, brown gravy mix, seasoned baked whole-grain roll, seasoned green beans, fresh baby carrots, garden side salad, red grapes, 1%, skim, chocolate skim or strawberry skim milk. Thursday — Breakfast” Whole-grain doughnut ring, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, cinnamon graham cracker, mandarin oranges, orang...
• Friday — Helping Hands Hospice annual enchilada dinner. Dinners include enchiladas, beans, rice, chips and salsa for $12. The annual quilt drawing also will take place. Dinner sill be served from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hammond Hall at 450 S. Fifth St., Tucumcari. • Saturday — Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. All veterans are invited to this free breakfast at the Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172 at 2118 S. Adams St. from 7 to 9 a.m. Spouses and guests will be charged $5 each. • Saturday — Veterans Remembrance Ceremony. Tucumcari VFW Post 2528 will hold a cer...
The Quay County Extension Service will be hosting its annual private pesticide and herbicide applicators workshop on Nov. 21 at the Quay County Fairgrounds in Tucumcari. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and will be worth five continuing education credits. The extension service is asking participants to RSVP by Nov. 17 by calling (575) 461-0562 and provide their applicator number. The cost of the program is $15 and includes lunch. The workshop will cover pesticide laws and regulations, weed control in drylands cropping, using rodenticides to cont...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3: — Dennessa L. Bland, 53, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Daniel Edward Lott, 58, Tucumcari, criminal trespass (posted). — Shawn Wagner, 25, Portales, contempt of court. — Carlos Mathias Sandy, 30, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Calvin Lary, 54, no address listed, probation violation. — Nick Craig Womack, 34, Tucumcari, probation violation. — Frankie Martinez, 26, Tucumcari, contempt of court. — Orlando A. DeHerrera, 57, Tucumcari, aggravated assa...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5: Monday — 7:30 a.m.: Accident with injuries at milepost 313, U.S. 54, Tucumcari. — 8:42 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in 1000 block of East High Street, Tucumcari. — 9:37 a.m.: Theft in 300 block of South Third Street, Tucumcari. — 10:24 a.m.: Theft in 500 block of Quay Road 585, Bard. — 11:20 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 100 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 12:16 p.m.: Narcotics in 300 block of East High Street, Tucumcari. — 1:10 p.m....
The Tucumcari City Commission on Thursday approved a first reading of ordinance changes that hike fees at Tucumcari Memorial Park cemetery. New fees at the cemetery are: — All lots for adult burials, $450 (from $350); — Opening and closing of a cremains lot, $200 (from $100); — Opening and closing of regular graves, $400 (from $300); — Opening and closing of infant graves with service, $150 (from $100); — Opening and closing of infant graves with no service, $75 (from $50); — Pauper section service, $50 (from $25). New fees would go into eff...
Five people have submitted applications to fill the remainder of a recently departed Tucumcari city commissioner’s term in District 4. District 4 candidates were supposed to submit their applications to City Hall by Oct. 20. The Quay County Sun received copies of the candidates’ declaration of candidacy forms and letters of interest through an open-records request to the city. The candidates are: — Charlotte Renee Hayoz, administrator at Quay County Family Health Center in Tucumcari; — Krishana Sandoval, general manager of Rocky Mountai...
Aside from those who have cast a ballot early, Quay County registered voters will make a decision on Tuesday, Nov. 7, on a bunch of local municipal races, plus bond questions at all four school districts. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at these locations: — Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd.; — Logan Civic Center, 100 N. Second St.; — San Jon Community Center, 2357 State Highway 469; — Forrest Fire Station, 209 State Highway 210; — House Community/Senior Citizens Center, 110 S. Apple St.; — Nara Visa Community C...
The resurrected American Legion Post 20 of Tucumcari held an open house Saturday in a resurrected building - the former Hardee's. Post Treasurer Lorraine Romo signed up several new members to the post, which was reactivated this summer after it went inactive in the 1990s. Contractor John Pacheco, a Tucumcari native who lives in the Houston area, acquired the Hardee's building at the corner of First Street and Tucumcari Boulevard earlier this year with the intent of it serving as Post 20's...
On this date ... 1973: A jury of six men and six women convicted John Wayne Lee, 31, of Knoxville, Tennessee, of second-degree murder and robbery in the death of Dessie Leach at the State Line Bar in Glenrio. The jury deliberated three hours before delivering its verdict to District Judge Stanley Frost. Leach, a co-owner of the bar, died on July 10 after being stabbed in the chest and arm during the robbery. Texas police apprehended Lee after they were given a description of the brown compact station wagon he was driving. During his arrest, Lee...