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A Tucumcari man was arraigned Thursday in Quay County Magistrate court for the charges of murder and tampering with evidence a day after New Mexico State Police investigated a shooting at a residence north of Tucumcari. John T. Coston, 25, appeared before Magistrate Judge TJ O'Quinn represented by his attorney Michael Garrett of Clovis. He is charged with the first-degree murder of Joseph T. Burgess, 25, of Tucumcari. According to a New Mexico State Police press release, officers responded to a...
The only things stronger than the chili made by the Quay County volunteer fire department was the spirit of generosity by the community to help fire fighter Jess Weaks in his battle against cancer. More than 300 county residents attended the chili cook-off benefit held Saturday at the Quay County Fair Barn. The purpose of the benefit was to raise money for Weaks, who is currently battling throat cancer. "I really don't know what to say; I'm not even sure I deserve such an outpouring of support,"...
The following are the menus for the schools in Quay County for today through April 19: House Thursday Spring Break Monday Breakfast: Quesadilla, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, macaroni with cheese, fruit, milk Tuesday Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Chalupas, fruit, milk Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, cereal, yogurt, variety of juice and milk Lunch: Steak fingers, carrots, fruit, milk Logan Thursday Breakfast: Max sticks, cereal, milk, juice Lunch:...
After more than a year and a half of investigation and review, 10th Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose announced his decision to decline prosecution in the shooting death of 17-year-old Patrick Gonzales. “I want to express my appreciation, sympathy and respect for Patrick’s family, knowing that this decision is contrary to their wishes and only adds to the great pain and suffering they continue to endure,” Rose said. Gonzales died on Oct. 1, 2015, during a shooting that injured another 15-year-old male on the 700 block of South Seventh Stree...
The following are the menus for the Tucumcari and Logan senior centers for today through April 19: Coffee, tea and milk served daily Logan Thursday: Liver with onions, rice pilaf, peas, roll, margarine, mandarin orange Friday: Closed in observance of Good Friday Monday: Meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, cauliflower with cheese, roll, margarine, cantaloupe, yogurt Tuesday: Quick saucy chicken, baked sweet potato, margarine, cranberry salad, pumpkin pudding Wednesday: Italian pork chop, broccoli with cheese, tangy baby carrots, whole wheat roll,...
Thursday • City Commission Work Shop: 5 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall • City Commission: 6 p.m., Tucumcari City Hall Friday • City and county officers will close at noon in observance of Good Friday Saturday • First Assembly of God Community Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Tucumcari Elementary School Wednesday • Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board: 10 a.m., Tucumcari City Hall April 24 • Quay County Commission: 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse • Library Advisory Board: 5:15 p.m., Tucumcari Library April 25 • City Finance Board: 10 a.m.,...
The following individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from April 1 through April 7: • Ryan Cassidy, 34, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • James Cordova, 37, driving while license suspended or revoked • Darel Gomez, 30, embezzlement • Kent Moss, 70, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Charles Romero, 23, battery against a household member • Alicia Ruiz, 39, warrant • Joe Salas, 24, criminal damage to property • Caroline Bailey, 49, warrant • Nathan Medford, 32, trafficking by distribution • Je...
April 1961 • The Rainbo Bread Company purchased the Mead’s Bread Company. Tucumcari Mayor Earl Grau presented local distributor Bill Hagler of Tucumcari with a proclamation declaring April 10-16 as Rainbo Bread Week. • The House FFA team placed third in the tractor driving team and farm mechanics events at the State FFA Contest in Las Cruces. • Work was completed on the new field house in San Jon. The field house featured a stage and basketball goals, red oak floors, locker room, kitchen and lunchroom facilities. The completed project cost $1...
Rehabilitation services for people convicted of a DWI in Quay County have improved with two new additions to the planning council and the installation of ignition interlock devices. Quay County DWI Coordinator Bryan Rinestine requested that Quay County commissioners approve the additions to the DWI Planning Council Monday during their regular meeting. Rinestine said Counselor Cassie Huffman brings a much needed treatment aspect to the council and 10th Judicial Assistant District Attorney Hedi Adams will fill the vacancy of TJ O’Quinn. ...
Many factors will have to be addressed before the recent legislation signed into law, requiring all law enforcement officers in the state to carry the overdose antidote drug, Naloxone, can come into play, said Quay County Sheriff Russell Shafer. Shafer was asked during Monday’s county commission meeting how the department was going to adjust to the recent legislation signed into law on April 6 by Gov. Susana Martinez. Shafer said the law does not go into effect until July 1, so they have some time to prepare. He said in anticipation of this leg...
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, and its predecessors, have been trying for decades to build a water pipeline from Ute Lake to the Clovis-Portales area. Millions of dollars have already been spent, millions more are needed, construction is underway in some areas and will be getting started soon in others. Pipeline proponents are determined nothing will stop them. That includes residents of Quay County whose livelihoods depend on the water levels at Ute Lake and it includes any individuals whose properties are needed to build the...
I am writing this column in a state of writer’s block. Writer’s block occurs when a writer can’t think of anything to write about. If you’re not a writer, you don’t get writer’s block. If non-writers can’t come up with something to write about, they don’t worry about it. In fact, they are probably relieved. It means one less thing they feel compelled to do. A writer, however, worries about not having anything to write about, because writers are supposed to write. Writer’s block, then, carries burdens of guilt and despair for a writer. Guilt b...
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid decided to trigger a partial nuclear option in 2013. He said the unprecedented move was necessary to fix a broken system. While Republicans bemoaned the fact that Reid’s actions were an exercise in raw power, Reid was playing a long game. He had just placed his party in a classic win-win situation. Although Republicans vowed to reciprocate when they reclaimed the majority, Reid knew they had never filibustered any judicial nominee who could win a majority vote a...
Despite a hard District 5-3A opener loss to the Santa Rosa Lions on Saturday, the Tucumcari Rattlers are on the right track as their season heats up, said Dwayne Roberts, head coach. Roberts said the score might not reflect it, but there were a lot of positives that came out of Saturday's game against Santa Rosa. He said as there will be a real need for strong team play by the Rattlers as they start their district run. "There are no easy games in our district; each game is going to be a battle...
