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Clovis loses in tourney
November 30th, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — Lubbock Estacado connected on six 3-pointers Friday afternoon and handed the Clovis High girls a 61-47 setback in a Polk-Key City Tournament game consolation bracket played at Hardi...
Abilene Wylie tops Lady Cats
November 30th, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Wylie held Clovis High’s girls to single figures in every quarter Thursday night en route to a 38-24 win over the Lady Wildcats in the first round of the Polk-Key City Tou...
Dora girls start season with loss at Whiteface
November 29th, 2007
The Dora Lady Coyotes began the annual Whiteface basketball tournament Thursday afternoon with a 42-40 loss to host Whiteface.
“Pretty good for a first game,” Dora head coach Malaqui Webster sai...
Clovis anxious to start tournament
November 28th, 2007
Veteran Clovis girls basketball coach Miles Watters knows the Lady Wildcats are a work in progress despite Tuesday’s season-opening 64-20 blowout of Roswell Goddard at Rock Staubus Gym
The Lady Cat...
Community Notes: Rep. Brian Moore to visit, craft fair in Logan, free...
November 28th, 2007
Rep. Brian Moore to visit Thursday
State Rep. Brian Moore will be hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Quality Inn Conference Room. The meeting will be a no-host dinner. For more informatio...
MCCH Council names eight priorities for year
November 28th, 2007
The Quay County Maternal Child and Community Health Council has outlined eight priorities for 2008 to improve the quality of life and health in Quay County.
They are:
l Substance abuse
l Suicide
l F...
Thankfullly, it was quiet over holiday
November 28th, 2007
It was a quiet Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Quay County, according to police officials
There were two accidents and one DWI arrest in Quay County, New Mexico State Police Lt. Cleo Baker said.
...
Tucumcari school's field house running on warm water
November 28th, 2007
Tucumcari’s school system’s athletic field house would be in hot water if it had any hot water.
But with a contract for new hot water heaters and repairs to existing heaters, the water’s expect...
Advent is time of anticipation
November 28th, 2007
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works...
11-28-07: Police Blotter
November 28th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Saturday
l At 7:11...
11-28-07: Business Notes: Cornerstone Deli opening, IRS business milea...
November 28th, 2007
Cornerstone official opening today
A new restaurant in town, the Cornerstone Deli at and Route 66 Boulevard will be having it ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. today.
IRS sets busines...
Russell Lynn Hedgecock
November 28th, 2007
Services: At 10 a. m. today at the First Baptist Church, San Jon.
Russell “Russ” Lynn Hedgecock, 45, of Farmington died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, in Farmington. He was born Oct. 5, 1962 in San...
11-28-07: Calendar
November 28th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall 215 E. Center St.
Thursday: 9 a.m., regular meeting, Quay County Commission, Commission Chambe...
Rattlers ready for first wrestling match, team schedule
November 28th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattler wrestling team was hard at practice Monday preparing for their first invite at Amarillo, Texas.
The Rattlers compete on Friday and Saturday against teams from Texas, Oklahoma an...
11-28-2007: Fishing Report
November 28th, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
Quay County schools basketball schedules
November 28th, 2007
Logan
Dec. 4 3 p.m. Melrose Home Jv/V
*Dec. 11 4 p.m. Fort Sumner Home Jv/V
Dec. 13-15 TBA Route 66 Classic Tucumcari V
Jan. 4 3 p.m. Des Moines There Jv/V
...
Lady Rams win opener
November 27th, 2007
For the first time in 22 years, the Portales Lady Ram basketball team opened their season without Brenda Gomez on the bench, and while the coach was different, the result was much the same.
The Porta...
J.M. Toby
November 26th, 2007
Services: At 10 a.m. Wednesday a service will be held at the Temple Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
J.M. Toby, 85, died at his home in Tucumcari on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, following an extended illne...
Leo Mata
November 25th, 2007
Services: At 6 p.m. Monday a rosary will be recited at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mosquero. At 11 a.m. Tuesday a mass of resurrection will be celebrated at St. Joseph's.
Leo Mata, 79, died on Fr...
4-H annual awards recognizes achievements of members
November 24th, 2007
The following are the 2007 Quay County 4-H Awards Program Results. The ceremony was held on Nov. 18 at the Quay County Fair Barn and was hosted by the Quay County 4-H.
Recognized Leaders
1st Year Lea...
11-24-2007: School Menus
November 24th, 2007
The following menus will be available at schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Frito pie, ranch style beans, salad b...
Yard & Garden: Creating outdoor structures
November 24th, 2007
The total gardening experience usually includes a variety of plants ranging from ground covers to towering trees, winged creatures, water features and art to name a few. Garden structures and hardscap...
Correspondence over distance can deepen friendship
November 24th, 2007
Although I see good friends every day, I also enjoy visiting with some of those who live at a distance, both via letters and by telephone. Mrs. Kathryn Stephenson is one such friend who now lives in E...
Thanksgiving's done, but giving should continue
November 24th, 2007
Yes, Thanksgiving Day is for giving thanks, and charities sometimes focus on the image of that day, and all the food we eat, to remind us that not everyone is as fortunate as we are and ask us to give...
11-24-2007: Police Blotter
November 24th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Monday
l At 7:25 p...
11-24-2007: Calendar
November 24th, 2007
Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. 8th Street, Logan, NM. Call 497-2977.
Monday: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Heather Wilson’s Listening Tour, Pow Wow Restauran...
Winter's chill, snow may stick around
November 24th, 2007
Quay County residents were expected to wake up today to temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees, said National Weather Service meteorogical technician Raymond Jojale.
It is expected to be the lowest t...
November 1963
November 24th, 2007
Ernest W. Lee, 30, of Tucumcari, was the first person to be sentenced in district court under the habitual criminal statute of the new criminal code. …The Bureau of Business Research at UNM reported...
Karate kids are kicking their way up ladder
November 24th, 2007
On Main Street there may be some tae kwon do tykes and karate kids in the making.
After weeks of practice, 25 martial art students at the American Karate Studios in Tucumcari were awarded their ora...
Birthdays, anniversary, winter weather
November 24th, 2007
Growing on three...
Diamond Lashae Harper is celebrating her third birthday on Monday. Joining her on her birthday are her brothers, Cory, Kaleb and Jacob, and her sister, Sierra, all of Tucumcari. Bo...
Mules face playoff rematch with Littlefield
November 22nd, 2007
Overshadowed in Muleshoe’s nearly point-per-minute production this season is the work of an ultra-quick defense.
Despite regularly giving up 30 to 50 pounds per man up front, the Mules are allowing...
Linebacker leads team in tackles
November 22nd, 2007
With braces and closely cropped, spiked blond hair, Lane Ward looks more like “The Shermanator” from “American Pie” than Arnold Schwarzenegger’s classic “Terminator.”
On the football fi...
Novemer 1973
November 21st, 2007
New sidewalks were laid on Main Street as part of the Main Street Mall in the downtown area. … Several women in the Tucumcari Recreation fitness program climbed Tucumcari Mountain in an hour and a h...
11-21-07: Calendar
November 21st, 2007
Today: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Southwest Quay Soil Conservation District, Forrest Fire Station.
Thursday and Friday: City offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursdays...
Building godly character in an ungodly world
November 21st, 2007
When we moved to Tucumcari nearly eleven years ago, the church we attended was having a sermon series based on the Six Pillars of Character developed by the Character Counts youth ethics initiative (h...
Wilson to visit, Cooper to perfrom, paper drive Dec. 1
November 21st, 2007
Wilson set to visit Monday
New Mexico Congresswoman Heather Wilson, who is running for the seat to be vacated by U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, will be visiting Tucumcari Monday.
Wilson, who has served as...
11-21-07: Police Blotter
November 21st, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Saturday
• At 3:...
Thanksgiving holiday driving tips
November 21st, 2007
State police have launched a DWI blitz in an effort to keep New Mexico's roads safe, and alcohol free, during the Thanksgiving weekend.
The New Mexico State Police will be conducting DWI checkpoints...
Quay County tax base increases by almost $15 million
November 21st, 2007
Quay County expects to receive its Christmas present from taxpayers in early December.
Tax payments are due Dec. 10 to the Quay County Treasurer’s office.
And the good news for schools and municip...
Phillip Foster
November 19th, 2007
Services: At 7 p.m. Tuesday a rosary will be recited at Rix Funeral Chapel in Hereford, Texas. At 2 p.m. Wednesday a funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hereford.
Phil...
School Menus: 11-19-2007
November 19th, 2007
The following are menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Wednesday through Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Breakfast burritos, cereal, juice, milk...
Jan Kelt Pettis
November 19th, 2007
Services: An informal graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jan Kelt Pettis, 61, died Aug. 27, 2007.
...
Floyd eliminated in 8-man playoffs
November 18th, 2007
ANIMAS — Second-seeded Animas took advantage of four first-half Floyd turnovers Saturday and beat the Broncos 59-14 in a semifinal game of the state 8-man playoffs.
The Panthers (10-0) will face to...
Rams advance to second round in 3A playoffs
November 17th, 2007
SOCORRO — Michael Trujillo scored two touchdowns, and the Portales Rams defeated Socorro 26-12 Saturday in the first round of the Class 3A football playoffs.
Coming in seeded 10th, the Rams never t...
11-17-07 Around town
November 17th, 2007
Birthday wishes...
Greyson Bollinger celebrated his first birthday on Nov. 3 at his home in Tucumcari. Helping him celebrate were his parents, Justin and Kerri Bollinger, and big brother, Garrett Bol...
Ministry of Hope facing shortage of money, food
November 17th, 2007
The cupboard at the Ministry of Hope is almost bare, said Mary Ann Garrett, a Southern Baptists’ outreach ministries consultant.
In fact, “because of this shortage, we will not be giving Thanksgi...
November 1945
November 17th, 2007
November 1945
Jim Burns, cashier of the First National Bank of Nara Visa, reported that the community had invested a total of $27,018.75 in Victory Bonds. … Orville I. Croft, acting regional directo...
11-17-07 Calendar
November 17th, 2007
Sunday: 2 p.m., Quay County 4-H Awards Program, Quay County Fair Barn. Call 461-0562.
Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo,
Bingo Hall, 100 S. 8th Street, Logan, NM. Call497-2...
11-17-07 Police blotter
November 17th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
• At 10:...
Charles Franklin Marshall
November 17th, 2007
Charles Franklin Marshall
Services: 10 a.m. today at the Dunn Chapel in Tucumcari. A burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas.
Charles Franklin Marshall, 86, of Tuc...
Cable industry should push back against FCC regs
November 17th, 2007
Perhaps it’s not all that surprising. Any government agency set up with a mission to regulate some aspect of commercial life develops an institutional imperative to regulate ever more aspects.
So...
Ministry of Hope deserves town’s help
November 17th, 2007
The Ministry of Hope says it needs help.
In the recent past, the ministry has received financial aid from groups outside the Quay County area. However, because of the lingering need from Katrina, to...
Feeding fellow man major responsibility
November 17th, 2007
In the month before our county fair, our mail box is filled with letters from 4-H kids inviting us to the fair and to take a look at their show animals. For example: “I’m in the sixth grade, my se...
Quay County hosts some valuable friendships
November 17th, 2007
Those of us who call Quay County home are among the most privileged people in the world because we have such a wealth of good friends who just naturally know how to step in when tension is a bit much...
Clovis to host La Cueva in 5A football quarterfinals
November 17th, 2007
The Clovis Wildcats will take on La Cueva in a Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game at 7 p.m. Friday at Leon Williams Stadium.
La Cueva (8-3), the sixth seed, beat 11th-seeded Alamogordo 34-13 on Frida...
Rams look to get off to fast start
November 16th, 2007
Portales coach Andy Correll believes his 10th-seeded Rams may be ready to make the kind of playoff run that led them to the Class 3A state championship game last season.
The Rams get their chance to...
Mules, Foxes post easy wins
November 16th, 2007
AMARILLO — Senior quarterback Garrett Riley continued his strong season Friday, throwing for 252 yards and five touchdowns Friday to lead Muleshoe to a 56-14 rout of Sanford Fritch in a Class 2A Div...
Melrose tied at halftime
November 16th, 2007
MELROSE — Top-ranked Mountainair spotted Melrose a 8-0 lead before rallying for a 22-8 win Friday in an 8-man foorball semifinal game.
The top-ranked Mustangs (11-0) outscored Melrose 14-0 in the s...
State volleyball tournament scores
November 16th, 2007
State tournaments
At Albuquerque
UNM’s Johnson Center
Class 5A
Friday
Semifinals
Rio Rancho def. Las Cruces High 25-23, 15-25, 23-25, 25-21, 19-17
La Cueva def. Cibola 25-17, 25-20, 25-23
Saturday
...
Mules count on air attack in playoff tilt
November 16th, 2007
Muleshoe’s playoff chances are up in the air.
The more times the ball is in the air, the better the Mules’ chances of advancing in the playoffs.
The Mules (9-1) meet Sanford-Fritch (5-5) today a...
Buffs take on No. 1-ranked Mountainair
November 16th, 2007
Melrose didn’t look like a potential 8-man final four team when it lost at Mountainair 40-16 on Sept. 22.
But the Buffaloes (8-3) haven’t tasted defeat since then, and tonight take a seven-game w...
Elida defeats Tatum, faces Fort Sumner next
November 15th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — The Elida Lady Tigers advanced to the Class 1A state volleyball semifinals Thursday night with a 25-20, 25-14, 27-25 win over Tatum at Del Norte High School.
Elida (18-6) will face Di...
State volleyball tournament scores
November 15th, 2007
At Albuquerque
Class 5A
UNM’s Johnson Center
Thursday
First round
Highland def. Mayfield 26-24, 25-17, 28-26
Las Cruces High def. Hobbs 25-19, 25-14, 25-14
Eldorado def. Los Lunas 25-14, 22-25, 25-1...
11-14-07 Fishing Report
November 14th, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
11-14-07 Tucks Turf
November 14th, 2007
Upcoming Event
The Annual Turkey Shoot is at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Shotgun start , 4 person blind draw scramble.
Team closest to the hole prize on Hole # 5 and gift certificates for your favorite tu...
November 1950
November 14th, 2007
W.T. Williamson, city manager, reported the city’s power plant had doubled its electrical output in the last five years. …Adoph Kappel, 36, twice convicted of the ax slaying of his wife in Tucumc...
11-14-07: Calendar
November 14th, 2007
Thursdays ongoing: 6:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo,
Bingo Hall, 100 S. 8th Street, Logan, NM. Call 497-2977.
Friday: Noon, regular meeting. Library Board, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Se...
Thanfulness comes from contentment
November 14th, 2007
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Thanksgiving is only a few days away according to the official date on the calendar...
11-14-07: Police Blotter
November 14th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Thursday
• At 3:...
Mesalands gears up to plan for arrival of wind turbine
November 14th, 2007
Mesalands Community College is fine tuning its scheduling for the installation of its 1.5 megawatt wind turbine from General Electric, said college president, Phillip O. Barry.
"The college is at a c...
Arch Hurley to seek new manager
November 14th, 2007
The board of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District agreed to seek out a new manager on Tuesday.
Following a closed session, the board voted unanimously to terminate the employment of Bill Conrad, gene...
Mesilla Valley, Texico set to collide
November 14th, 2007
The two teams most likely to battle it out for the Class 2A state will get a quick look at each other in pool play today.
Defending champion Texico and Mesilla Valley bring identical 22-0 records int...
Portales, Elida girls begin state push
November 13th, 2007
Portales and Elida both believe their squads are in better shape heading into the 2007 New Mexico State volleyball championship than they were a year ago.
Both the Lady Rams and the Lady Tigers begin...
Quinn McKinney
November 13th, 2007
Services: At 6 p.m. Thursday a rosary will be recited at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis. At noon on Friday a Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church in T...
Mary Elizabeth Sandoval
November 13th, 2007
Services: At 8:30 p.m.Thursday a rosary will be recited at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari. At 2 p.m. Friday funeral services will be held at St. Anne's.
Mary Elizabeth Sandoval, 26, of Las C...
No surprises in this year's 5A seedings
November 12th, 2007
No surprises this year.
The Clovis Wildcats earned the No. 3 seed in the Class 5A playoffs and will have a first-round bye. The Wildcats will host the winner of Friday’s first-round game between No...
Bard man killed in home accident
November 12th, 2007
A man from Bard was killed Monday morning in a tractor accident.
Daniel C. Taylor, 54, was killed when a large wooden beam he was trying to move became unbalanced and pinned him between the beam and...
Tucumcari woman in I-40 accident
November 12th, 2007
A Tucumcari woman was killed Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 between Tucumcari and Santa Rosa, police said.
Catherine Martinez, 48, was killed about 4 p.m. when the car she was d...
Teddy W. Padilla
November 12th, 2007
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Tucumcari.
Teddy W. Padilla age 28, died on Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, at Alcalde.
Teddy W. Padilla Was born Dec. 13, 1978 in Albuquerque. He grew...
Alfonso C. Marquez
November 12th, 2007
Services: At 7 p.m. Wednesday a rosary will be recited at St. Annes Catholic Church in Tucumcari. At 2 p.m. Thursday a Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's.
Alfonso C. Marquez...
Lady Cats share Pecos swim crown
November 11th, 2007
PECOS, Texas — Freshman Jill Southard led a strong Clovis High effort and the Lady Wildcats tied for the team championship Saturday in the Pecos Invite swimming meet.
Clovis tied with Odessa High w...
CHS runners struggle in 5A state cross country
November 11th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — It didn’t take long for Caitlin Waters to start thinking about next year’s Class 5A state country meet.
On Saturday, Waters was Clovis’ best hope for both the girls and boys team...
Chemistry helpful for Cats
November 10th, 2007
Derrick Phillips credits improved locker room chemistry and friendly competition among players for the Clovis Wildcats’ surge into the playoffs.
The Wildcats (7-3) secured their seventh straight Cl...
Ram football squad seeded 10th
November 10th, 2007
The New Mexico Activities Association has released seedings for the Class 3A football championships, and Portales is feeling underappreciated.
“We don’t understand what the thinking is,” Portal...
Floyd pulls upset at Gateway Christian
November 10th, 2007
ROSWELL — The story of David and Goliath probably gets told frequently at Gateway Christian but the message was driven home Saturday as the Floyd Broncos played David to Gateway's Goliath.
The Bron...
Friday night area prep football capsules
November 10th, 2007
MELROSE 56, VALLEY CHRISTIAN 0
Impact: With their seventh consecutive victory, the Buffaloes advance to the semifinals of the 8-man playoffs. They will host either top-seeded Mountainair or No. 8 Rese...
CHS cross country teams set for state
November 10th, 2007
Clovis High cross country coach Mark Bussen knows his teams have their work cut out in today’s Class 5A state cross country competition at Rio Rancho.
Still, if the boys can do what they did in las...
Q&A: Man’s family continued sports tradition
November 9th, 2007
Editor’s note: Oran T. Caton of Bosque Farms was born on Aug. 24, 1916. He is a lifelong educator and coach, and the last surviving member of Forrest High School’s state champion basketball team o...
Rattler girls take second place in cross country meet
November 9th, 2007
The Tucumcari High School Rattler Varsity Cross Country team competed in the District 6-2A Cross Country meet in Santa Rosa Saturday.
The Rattler girls team captured second place, six points behind P...
Taxpayers deserve to see results of NASA survey
November 9th, 2007
NASA can shoot people into space, but it’s not shooting straight with millions of Americans who fly closer to home.
How else to explain the space agency’s refusal to release data that suggest saf...
Rural values at stake in coming election
November 9th, 2007
At the beginning of the 20th century, rural America was the center of American life, home to most of the population and the source of the nation’s food and commerce.
The core values of hard work,...
Baby blue Thunderbird lost in stampede
November 9th, 2007
We all face our own addictions — chocolate, horse training clinics or chewing tobacco. Lonnie’s curse was whiskey. With the help of AA and a loving family, he finally put his demon behind him. But...
Behavior of two-footed animals truly peculiar
November 9th, 2007
The slave is still trying to set clocks so I, Aggie, will visit with you for a nice change. Of course, I never quite understand why she feels the need to change the clocks because that just upsets our...
11-10-07
November 9th, 2007
Sunday: 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Enchilada Dinner includes rice, beans, drink and dessert, $6 per plate, Elks Lodge, 2118 S. Adams St. Proceeds go toward the class of 2008 “Senior Week.”
Sunday: 1 p.m....
Area teams set to begin playoff bids
November 8th, 2007
Dexter McDaniel isn’t saying two-time defending champion Fort Sumner got a bad draw in Jal in the first round of the Class 1A state playoffs, but he believes the Panthers’ 2-7 record is deceiving....
Wildcats can sew up district title with win
November 8th, 2007
Clovis looks to continue its recent domination in District 4-5A play tonight against Carlsbad.
The Wildcats have won 13 straight district games and 20 of their last 21.
Clovis (6-3, 1-0) can win its...
Rams battle Wildcats for district title
November 8th, 2007
Before this season started, second-year Portales head football coach Andy Correll circled Nov. 9 on his calendar, the Rams District 4-3A finale against Lovington. It was a game he thought would decide...
Lolla Dillard
November 8th, 2007
Services: At 2:30 p.m. Friday services will be held at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Lolla Dillard , 97, died at her home in Tucumcari on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, following an extended illness.
...
Lady Rams host Dexter in 4-3A semis
November 7th, 2007
The Portales Lady Ram volleyball team believes its best volleyball is ahead of them, coming into the District 4-3A tournament semifinals against Dexter tonight at the Portales High School gym.
The La...
Weekend vehicle accident results in fatality
November 7th, 2007
A weekend car wreck resulted in the death of a Florida woman and sent a man to an Amarillo hospital.
The accident happened at 7:23 a.m on Saturday, 15 miles east of Tucumcari on Interstate 40.
Ne...
Q&A: Educator speaks of family, days at Forrest High School
November 6th, 2007
Editor’s note: Oran T. Caton of Bosque Farms was born on Aug. 24, 1916. He is a lifelong educator and coach, and the last surviving member of Forrest High School’s state champion basketball team o...
November 1930
November 6th, 2007
November 1930
Members of the Coterie Club used election day to raise funds for winter fuel. …One of the outstanding events of the Halloween season was a turkey dinner served in the home of Mrs. W.F...
11-7-07 Fishing report
November 6th, 2007
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weath...
11-7-07 Calendar
November 6th, 2007
Today: 10:30 a.m., free legal workshop and clinic, Tucumcari Senior Center, 523 S. Third. State Attorneys will conduct a one-hour presentation on legal issues important to seniors. Starting at 1 p.m.,...
Yard and Garden: Mulch insulates soil for winter temperatures
November 6th, 2007
Mulches
The single most timesaving practice for any gardener is using mulch around garden plants. Mulching goes hand in hand with planting - in fall or any other time of the year. You can buy various...
11-7-07 Police blotter
November 6th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Friday
• At 3:02...
11-7 Tuck's Turf
November 6th, 2007
For those of you who have not been around lately we are trying to do a little repair work on the cart paths and other items during the slow down period. And we are also directing a lot of time to irr...
Rattlers to meet Loving for rematch
November 6th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers, seeded sixth in Class 2A, have a rematch with Loving this weekend.
The Rattlers (5-5) will host the 11th-seeded Falcons in what will be their second matchup this season. Tucum...
Rattlers’ Apodaca loves leadership role
November 6th, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers are preparing to play their first game of the postseason. Most of the Rattlers wins this year have been by way of shutout or by large margins. Behind the Rattler offense is a va...
Pairings set for football playoffs
November 3rd, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — First-round pairings were set Saturday night for state football playoffs in Classes 1A and 2A and 8-man.
Two-time champion Fort Sumner earned a No. 1 seed in Class 1A and will host ei...
Officials to test military for depleted uranium levels
November 3rd, 2007
The New Mexico Department of Health will test military veterans and active duty personnel who may have been exposed to depleted uranium in the Persian Gulf War, the Afghanistan conflict or the curren...
Man charged with theft of apple pie
November 3rd, 2007
Some of the evidence was missing, but a Tucumcari man has been charged with stealing two televisions, a video player, a barbecue grill and an apple pie.
Most of the items have been recovered, Tucumc...
Tucumcari agency to receive housing grant
November 3rd, 2007
Tucumari's housing agency will be receive $671,300 to rehabilitate two duplexes and construct an additional four one-bedroom units for eight persons with physical disabilities, according to an announ...
Red Ribbon winners announced
November 3rd, 2007
On Wednesday, some of the area’s top law enforcement officials were walking the halls of Tucumcari’s middle and elmentary schools.
They were on a mission — a mission to find some of the best a...
Postal worker retires after 30 years with USPS
November 3rd, 2007
Retirement for postal worker Phil Liles will be like going back to the future.
Although he retired Friday after 30 years with the the U.S. Postal Service, he’s going back to work today.
From Tucu...
Cattle growers holding meeting Nov. 11
November 3rd, 2007
The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association will be holding its Northeast Regional Meeting in Tucumcari on Nov. 11.
The meeting is an opportunity to learn about issues facing the livestock industry...
11-3-07 Police blotter
November 3rd, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Tuesday
• At 1:0...
11-3-07
November 3rd, 2007
New Mexico State Police cracked down on traffic violators on Route 66. They issued 122 warnings in a seven-hour period. State Police officer Jerry Brunk warned that future violators could be fined bet...
Lions beat Rattlers 42-7
November 3rd, 2007
The Tucumcari Rattlers lost their regular season finale 42-7 Friday against district rival Santa Rosa.
The Lions literally ran away with the game, gaining more than 300 yards of offense and scoring f...
Bronchos advance
November 3rd, 2007
Logan volleyball coach Heather McGovran didn’t hesitate to use a pair of timeouts early in the second game of a District 4-1A tournament match at Grady on Thursday. Despite a solid start that gave t...
Southern states need to supplement federal reservoirs
November 3rd, 2007
Did you ever think a time would come when people in this country’s Southeast would be praying for a few more hurricanes?
Unfortunately, the normally soggy Southeast is suffering from a very real tw...
Pregnant heifer broke dragging records
November 3rd, 2007
Charlie survived and is now a member of that elite group of cowmen who have run the O.B. Chain Marathon.
“O.B. chain” for you readers who are poultry producers and might think this refers to mana...
Tattoos have mixed, colorful history
November 3rd, 2007
The Marine Corps has banned them, particularly “sleeve” tattoos, the “big, garish tattoos” that take up most of an arm. A Marine who gets one risks dishonorable discharge and two years in pris...
Former student, teacher loved and missed
November 3rd, 2007
Although I was not privileged to be a parent, I was most fortunate to be a teacher and to have so many wonderful students through the years. As a teacher, I always drew a magic line between the studen...
11-3-07 Letter to the editor
November 3rd, 2007
Festival committee extends thanks
The Six Shooter Siding Festival Committee would like to thank our community for all of its help in producing our recent festival here in Tucumcari. We have had help...
11-3-07
November 3rd, 2007
Today: 8 a.m., Tucumcari Historical Research Institute members field trip to Wind River Ranch, Loma Parda and Fort Union. Meet at the Museum, 416 S. Adams, bring a picnic lunch, cars can make the tr...
Leland Jay Mecham
November 3rd, 2007
Services: At 10 a.m. Nov. 24 there will be a a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Tucumcari.
Leland Jay "Lee" Mecham, 89, of Tucumcari died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 while on a visit to...
CHS teams place second in 4-5A meet
November 3rd, 2007
HOBBS — The Clovis High cross country teams had a strong day Friday, finishing second in both divisions of the three-school District 4-5A meet.
The Clovis boys narrowly missed taking the team title...
Friday area prep football capsules
November 3rd, 2007
MULESHOE 42, BUSHLAND 17
Impact: The Mules, who last week clinched a playoff berth, wrapped up the District 2-2A title by handing the Falcons their first loss of the season. Muleshoe can claim the out...
11-2 Local football scores
November 2nd, 2007
Friday, Nov. 2
Clovis 28, Hobbs 7 — Final
Portales 27, Ruidoso 13 — Final
Melrose 72, Logan 0 — Final
Floyd 42, Clovis Chr. 20 — Final
Fort Sumner 49, Clayton 9 — Final
Muleshoe 42, Bushland...
Clovis in lead
November 2nd, 2007
Clovis leads Hobbs 28-7 entering the fourth quarter. Clovis scored on a pair of Jordan Mendoza touchdown passes and an 85-yard interception return by Josh Bryant in the first quarter. Hobbs scored on...
Foxes chasing district title, top seed
November 2nd, 2007
Two-time defending champion Fort Sumner knows it will make the Class 1A playoffs.
Tonight, the Foxes will try to clinch the District 2-1A title and perhaps a No. 1 playoff seed when they travel to Cl...
District cross country meet set at Hobbs
November 2nd, 2007
Mark Bussen is hoping his Clovis High cross country teams can slip up on the competition in today’s District 4-5A meet at Hobbs.
The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats have started to move up on Hobbs and...
