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These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from July 2 to July 9: July 2 — 1:17 a.m.: Domestic disturbance in 400 block of Cheyenne Road, Logan. — 2:54 a.m.: Disturbance in 3700 block of East Tucumcari Boulevard, Tucumcari. — 12:24 p.m.: Missing person reported at Ute Lake State Park Marina, Logan. — 12:32 p.m.: Breaking and entering in 500 block of South First Street, Tucumcari. — 12:56 p.m.: Found property in 200 block of East Estrella Avenue, Tucumcari. — 8:55 p.m.: Arrest warrant in 200 block of Ea...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from July 2 to July 8: — Kimberly M. Romero, 37, no address listed, battery on a household member (fourth or subsequent offense). — James H. Taylor, 53, no address listed, contempt of court. — Federico Perez, 66, Tucumcari, driving while license suspended or revoked and careless driving (careless, inattentive or imprudent). — Adrianna M. Apodaca, 32, Logan, contempt of court. — Miles Robbins, 38, Friona, Texas, aggravated battery against a household member (no great bodily ha...
The Tucumcari Public Schools board on Thursday chose Jehu "J.D." Knapp to fill the last six months of Bo Wallace's term after he resigned last month. After the board unanimously approved Knapp's appointment, board President Heather Gonzales said Knapp would serve the rest of Wallace's term through Dec. 31. She said Knapp could opt to file for the November election next month. Knapp will be sworn into office during the board's next meeting in August. Wallace, who had served in District 5 in the...
A somewhat divided Arch Hurley Conservancy District board of directors today allocated three inches of water per acre — the first time it had allocated water from Conchas Lake in over three years. The vote was 3-1, with board member Debra Mitchell casting the only dissenting vote after a long pause. Mitchell and other board members — along with numerous ranchers and farmers in attendance — said they were torn between allocating water and preserving it for next year. Board members, however, told the nine farmers and ranchers who attended today...
The contents of a survey shocked a parent of a Tucumcari Public Schools student, and what she described surprised several TPS board members, as well. During the public discussion portion of the TPS school board’s meeting Thursday, Lisa Montoya said her teen son received a online health survey from Apex of Albuquerque containing sexually explicit questions that “horrified” her. Two New Mexico Department of Health officials contacted by Quay County Sun said this was the first complaint about the survey they’d heard in their years with the age...
Quay County’s total damage assessment from the May 25-26 storms stands at $8.7 million — a figure that likely will grow because it received a 30-day extension from the state to report more flood-ravaged roads. County manager Daniel Zamora on Thursday toured 15 damaged sites with three state officials and a representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Zamora said he hopes the county will receive a federal disaster declaration from late May’s flash-flooding event. Such a declaration would require the U.S. government to cover...
On this date ... 1973: Over 5,000 people attended Tucumcari’s Independence Day fireworks display that was held on the night of July 3. The day included a kids rodeo and roping at the Quay County Rodeo Arena. Levi and Johnny Garcia won the team roping title, and Jack Copeland won the individual roping title. The Cowboy Club also served a beef barbecue dinner to about 400 people. In Logan, an estimated 2,000 people attended the first-ever Ute Lake Fourth of July Fiesta. Kathy Feerer was crowned by Mayor Robert McFarland at the Fiesta Queen. ...
• July 14 — Down at the Depot. Bring your lawn chairs and join Tucumcari MainStreet for live music, food, shopping and family fun at these monthly summer events. National Park Radio is making a return appearance in Tucumcari to perform its music. The event will salute area first responders. • July 28-29 — Quay County Rodeo. 4-H youth from all over the county will test their rodeo skills at the Quay County Fairgrounds rodeo arena in Tucumcari. • Aug. 3-6 — Rattler Reunion. The annual gathering of Tucumcari High School alumni will include a g...
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Beef and noodles, salad with dressing, peas and carrots, whole-wheat roll with margarine, mixed fruit. Thursday — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, bread with margarine, banana pudding. Friday — Asado, pinto beans, tossed salad with dressing, tortilla, pineapple with cottage cheese. Monday — Fried fish, tartar sauce, broccoli with cheese sauce, sweet potato fries, lemon cookie. Tuesday — Green chile cheeseburger, potato salad, Sun chips, peaches and strawberries. Logan Senior Center We...
The Tucumcari Farmers Market opens its season Saturday with a new person in charge of the twice-a-week event. New manager Raine Miller, who owns Wild West Enterprises farm in rural Tucumcari, will oversee the market when sales begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wailes Park on the city’s east side along Route 66. Opening day typically draws several hundred people, and vendors sometimes sell out well before closing time. Miller said last week he has 13 to 14 vendors lined up to sell their products at the market this season, though not all of them w...
PORTALES – The director of the Portales Islamic Center said the mosque was attacked by vandals Friday for a fifth time since June 1. Ahmed Benssouda, the director, said police and firefighters responded to a report of smoke emerging from the center about 1 a.m. Benssouda said there was smoke inside and outside the building. In addition, Benssouda said, “racial messages” were spray-painted on the center’s walls, including “N-word” and the initials “KKK.” Benssouda said vandals damaged carpets, poured beer in places and urinated on carpets. “Th...
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from June 26 to July 1: Monday — 8:10 a.m.: Fraud in 200 block of East Center Street, Tucumcari. — 8:40 a.m.: Arrest warrant in 200 block of East Center Street, Tucumcari. — 9:02 a.m.: Juvenile problem in 1200 block of South Jackson Street, Tucumcari. — 11:58 a.m.: Disturbance in 400 block of South College Street, Tucumcari. — 12:49 p.m.: Accident with injuries in 31500 block of Interstate 40 east Tucumcari. — 1:58 p.m.: Reckless driving in 1200 block of Ea...
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 26 to June 30: — Douglas C. Batson, 20, Logan, operating a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock and driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (0.08 or above). — Abbie Renea Sanderson, 20, Tucumcari, aggravated battery (deadly weapon). — Kimberly Kay Sanderson, 40, Tucumcari, intentional child abuse (no death or great bodily harm), battery and probation violation. — Kiersten Countryman, 35, Amarillo, contempt of court. — Antonio A...
PORTALES — A Stage 3 emergency water emergency that went into effect Wednesday was properly declared by John DeSha, the city’s public utilities director, according to Portales city manager Sarah Austin. The Portales City Council did not declare the emergency, but two councilors reacted to it at a council meeting last Tuesday. Ward B Councilor Oscar Robinson said it is unfair to place restrictions on residents when the city will not fix leaks in its own water system. A water leak near his home has persisted for weeks, he said, and has not receiv...
Responding to water shortages throughout the western United States, the National Center for Appropriate Technology has released a new edition of its popular “The Irrigator’s Pocket Guide” specifically for New Mexico irrigators. “With growing conflict over water supplies and with New Mexico irrigators feeling the pinch to save water, energy and money, we wanted to come up with a concise and super-useful guide to water and energy conservation,” said Mike Morris, NCAT’s Southwest Regional Director, who led the project. Irrigation experts fro...
Quay County's manager said Monday he would show storm damage to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials in an effort to receive a federal disaster declaration in the wake of last month's storms. County manager Daniel Zamora said state Homeland Security officials were "surprised" by the extent of flood damage to county roads after the May 25-26 storms. Zamora said he would show storm damage to FEMA officials on Thursday. He said state officials encouraged him to pursue the federal disaster...
City funding for the Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce remained in limbo again after a motion for a $47,000 proposal died for the lack of a second during a city commission meeting Thursday. Commissioner Christopher Arias made the motion to approve the chamber funding plan for fiscal-year 2023-2024 with the understanding the chamber would submit quarterly reports and have “better communication” with the city. But the motion failed to attract a second from Mayor Ralph Moya or Commissioner Mike Cherry. Commissioner Paul Villanueva was abs...
A report last week by the chief financial officer and financial documents sent to the state indicate Mesalands Community College’s finances have improved significantly in recent months. At one point early this year, the college was in imminent danger of not making its payroll. A series of cost-reduction moves, including progressive pay cuts for employees, and emergency aid from the state kept the Tucumcari institution afloat. The board of trustees during its June 20 meeting approved budget adjustments and a revised 2023-2024 budget that r...
Better late than never, apparently. Tucumcari’s city manager announced during a city commission meeting Thursday the city’s municipal swimming pool would reopen next month and stay open into the fall. The pool had been closed since 2019. It was shuttered for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it remained closed last year after severe leaks were found at the facility. Paula Chacon said during her city manager’s report Thursday the pool would reopen during the third week of July. Her announcement brought a smattering of applause from peo...
A few hours after an Albuquerque woman initially jailed on a litany of charges was released from the Quay County Detention Center, she was accused of stealing a car from one of Tucumcari’s truck stops. Kayln Worker, 36, was jailed again Thursday afternoon at the county lockup on a complaint that included two counts of felony tempering with evidence, one count of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and one count of resisting, evading and obstructing an officer. The tampering and vehicle theft charges each are fourth-degree felonies that can l...
On this date ... 1973: A nationwide gasoline shortage was beginning to affect the Quay County region. Local fuel distributors said they were being allotted only so much gasoline and diesel, though they’ve yet to run out. Station owners said they didn’t have a problem for now but expected shortages in the future. Municipalities were dealing with higher fuel costs, and one supplier for Tucumcari could commit only to a six-month supply. At the city’s power plant, it increased its auxiliary supply from five days to 16. The shortages already have af...
• Saturday — Red, White & Ute: Ute Lake Fourth of July Celebration. The event includes a parade in downtown Logan at 10 a.m. and fireworks over the lake at dusk. Raffle tickets for a $10,000 prize or a 2022 Yahama Umax Rally utility car are available at Logan businesses. • July 4 — The annual fireworks show hosted by the city and Quay County in Tucumcari is scheduled to begin at dark, or after 8:30 p.m. near the Elks Lodge on South Adams Street. • July 14 — Down at the Depot. Bring your lawn chairs and join Tucumcari MainStreet for live music,...
Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Pork roast, rosemary baked potatoes, roasted tomatoes, tossed salad with dressing, cornbread, plums. Thursday — Green chile cheeseburgers, tater tots, celery sticks, baby carrots, gelatin. Friday — Orange chicken, brown rice, stir-fry vegetables, fortune cookie, vegetable egg roll, mandarin oranges. Monday — Grilled ham sandwich, Brussels sprouts, french fries, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Closed for Independence Day. Logan Senior Center Wednesday — Beef fajitas, fajita blend vegetables, pinto beans, crac...
A new Tucumcari resident was hospitalized after a dog abruptly attacked him Saturday afternoon. John Nichols, who moved to Tucumcari with his wife Ruth from Utah about six weeks ago, suffered bite injuries to the back of both legs, one arm and his head. The head wound required eight staples to close. The Nicholses, who live in the 2000 block of South Eighth Street, said the attack occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday. He said a neighbor’s pitbull, which usually is behind a locked gate and wall across the street, was loose. The Tucumcari Polic...
The Pow Wow Restaurant and Lizard Lounge apparently won’t stay closed for long. Tucumcari resident Christopher Arias said he and his wife Tori completed the purchase of the local icon on Sunday, and they tentatively plan to reopen it on July 7. Previous owner Todd Duplantis closed the Pow Wow shortly after Mother’s Day. He bought the business at 801 W. Route 66 Blvd. in January 2022. Duplantis opened Stone’s Pizza Grill in Logan shortly after shuttering the Pow Wow. Arias said in a phone interview Sunday he wants the restaurant and bar reope...