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Obits Dec 31
December 30th, 2003
Arturo S. “Casey” Martinez
Arturo S. “Casey” Martinez, 70, a well known educator and a resident of Las Vegas, passed away on Friday following an illness.
Arturo was born on Oct. 23, 1933 in...
Looking toward another great century
December 30th, 2003
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I...
Minister defines equality in God’s eyes
December 30th, 2003
“Equal” is defined as: 1. Having the same quantity, measure, or value as another. 2. Mathematics. Being the same or identical to in value. 3.a. Having the same privileges, status, or rights: equal...
Local woman garners national recognition
December 30th, 2003
All Rite Towing and Repair, Inc. of Tucumcari has received national recognition from the trade publication American Towman Magazine. The area towing a repair firm has been included in Towman 500 -- T...
Public Record Dec. 31
December 30th, 2003
The following are samples of calls received by Tucumcari police within the last week. According to the reports:
Dec. 29
• About 9 a.m. a male reported a burglary of an automobile and officers advis...
Locals say beef safe despite Mad Cow scare
December 26th, 2003
As much of the world panics about a recent Mad Cow disease discovery in Washington state, the area cattle community is taking a sit-and-wait approach.
“People around here know about ranching,” sa...
Local firm garners national attention
December 26th, 2003
All Rite Towing and Repair, Inc. of Tucumcari has received national recognition from the trade publication American Towman Magazine. The area towing a repair firm has been included in Towman 500 -- T...
Mayor proclaims MLK day official
December 26th, 2003
During the second December meeting of the Tucumcari City Commission, Mayor Calvin L. Litchfield has officially proclaimed that Monday, Jan. 19 will be declared Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City...
Mesalands names All-State Academic Team members
December 26th, 2003
Joyce Runyan and Reynaldo Maestas have been selected as Mesalands Community College’s nominees for the 2004 New Mexico All-State Academic Team.
Sponsored annually by USA TODAY, the American Associa...
Looking back, then forward to 2004
December 26th, 2003
Just as we almost become accustomed to one year, we rush right into the next. As a result, each year seems to blend into the next and leaves us wondering what happened when.
If we listen to the news...
Obits Dec. 27
December 26th, 2003
Mary Ruth Bishop
Mary Ruth Bishop, 76, of Tucumcari died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003.
She was born in McNairy County, Tenn. in 1927. She had been a home maker and a member of the Baptist Church. For ma...
Girls finish fourth
December 23rd, 2003
The success the Tucumcari Lady Rattlers had on Thursdays in their defeat over Lake Arthur did roll over into Friday and Saturday as they dropped both their next two games to their opponents. They lost...
Rattlers boys take tournament
December 23rd, 2003
A good way to end a year for a sports team is to win and to win your own tournament is even better still. For that reason, The Tucumcari boys basketball team is a happy group of athletes. This year th...
Area children write letters to Santa Claus
December 23rd, 2003
Some of these letters came from classes and some from individuals. We are firmly convinced that Santa reads the Quay County Sun and hope that everyone receives what they want.
Dear Santa,
What I want...
City road work continues
December 23rd, 2003
Tucumcari officials said road work in town is flowing along well and “weather permitting” promises to have three more roads in town in good shape by mid-January.
Tucumcari Director of Community D...
Public Record Dec. 24
December 23rd, 2003
According to Tucumcari police reports:
Dec. 22
• About 9 p.m. a hit and run was reported at a business on West Tucumcari Blvd. The vehicle struck a woman’s car while she as shopping and the drive...
Obits Dec. 20
December 19th, 2003
Norma Gutierrez
Norma Gutierrez 56, died Dec.. 14 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born Jan. 13, 1947 in Tucumcari.
Mrs. Gutierrez has been a life time resident of Tucumcari attendin...
Looking like Santa a big responsibility
December 19th, 2003
Editor’s note: This column is the first of a semi regular series by the Quay County Sun’s new managing editor that will run periodically in the paper. They are meant as humor.
I love Christmas....
'Tis the season for priceless memories
December 19th, 2003
Recently, I was reviewing some of the news items about past Christmas celebrations in our county, and as usual, felt inspired by all that occurred in each community.
Neighbors gathered in homes and...
Letter to the editor: No level playing field
December 19th, 2003
I'm a long ago Tucumcari resident who checks out the Quay County Sun on line. I offer a strong second to your opinion about teams getting a home field advantage for the state championship game. It i...
Police led to stolen property
December 19th, 2003
A tip about stolen merchandise at a local convenience store led to the arrest of two Tucumcari residents, police said Friday.
Jocelin Martinez, 19, and Dominic Martinez, 19, were arrested Dec. 12 whe...
Pipeline project cost increased
December 19th, 2003
The board of directors of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority voted Wednesday to raise the official cost of the Ute Pipeline Project by $52 million.
A peer review of the conceptual design of...
Rattlers press leads to win
December 12th, 2003
When the the boys’ basketball game between San Jon and Tucumcari at Rattler Gymnasium began Friday evening, everyone in the stands knew they were in for a show and they were not disappointed because...
Why capitalism is always suspect
December 12th, 2003
Few people who criticize corporate crime mention that we hardly have a genuine free market in place anywhere on earth. So, business corporations operate, as does the rest of commerce, in a mixed econo...
Creating needed holiday pressure
December 12th, 2003
This surely is a most special season although some of us are a bit slow in going into action. As I receive each beautiful Christmas card and letter, I wonder when I am going to begin sending mine. As...
San Jon drops Lady Rattlers
December 12th, 2003
The San Jon Lady Coyotes came into the Rattler Gymnasium on Friday evening with thoughts of taking down the Lady Rattlers, and when the dust had settled, take them down they did 60-44.
Early on it lo...
Local woman claims police harass her son
December 12th, 2003
A Tucumcari woman on Thursday told city commissioners her son is a victim of police harassment.
Elizabeth N. Garcia said police have been following her son, Jose Roberto, since he was found not guilt...
Local lodge reaches century mark
December 12th, 2003
The city’s oldest fraternity proudly announces its 100th birthday is less than a week away.
Two years after the City of Tucumcari was established as an organized community, 21 local residents went...
Local WTAMU student wins public speaking contest
December 9th, 2003
CANYON, Texas — Katy Hipps, a West Texas A&M freshman nursing major from Tucumcari was a finalist at the university’s Best Speaker competition on Dec. 2.
The event is sponsored each fall and spri...
Volunteer reminds residents purpose of Christmas
December 9th, 2003
Remembering the true meaning of Christmas has some area businesses and organizations on a mission to make a difference in someone’s life.
Allen Angel has been a member of the Tucumcari Knights of C...
Local man dies in crash
December 9th, 2003
A Tucumcari man was killed on impact Saturday night when his car crashed into the home of two local residents, local police said.
Joseph Carlson, 71, was driving a tan Ford station wagon when he wrec...
Bible says baptisim a must
December 9th, 2003
Acts 18: 19 to 19: 7 describes how the church at Ephesus began. At first, Paul stayed only a short time, but he promised to return. Later, he found a group that had likely learned from Apollos, a powe...
Obeying the Lord may be difficult
December 9th, 2003
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a...
Home field advantage scars title games: Sports Column
December 5th, 2003
After winning a home game, it seems football players are quick to thank their fans — and they should.
Sometimes the thought of home advantage is enough.
“Everyone knows were tough to beat at hom...
Residents ready homes for winter weather
December 5th, 2003
As gas prices rise and winter approaches, homeowners have a variety of options to keep energy bills low.
At Tucumcari Lumber, demand for winterizing products has been high in recent weeks. Store emp...
Don't buy pets chocolate for Christmas
December 5th, 2003
This may be a little early to talk about Christmas and my Christmas list, but the slave is sound asleep and won’t hear me playing at the computer. She has banned me from using it of late and has cau...
Calif. killer suspect arrested in Tucumcari
December 4th, 2003
A California man was arrested last month in Tucumcari after police said he shot and killed a man in North Hollywood, Calif., and then disappeared from the scene.
New Mexico State Police learned on No...
Holiday weekend safe overall
December 2nd, 2003
A fatal crash just north of Quay County tarnished what police said was an otherwise safe holiday weekend in the area.
According to a police report, Phyllis Craig, 62, of Edgewood died about two hours...
Public Record, Dec. 3, 2003
December 2nd, 2003
The following are samples of calls received by Tucumcari police within the last week. According to the reports:
Nov. 30
• About 5 p.m. a man called police and said his step-daughter had been shot...
Police: Bad decision cause of Ute Lake drownings
December 2nd, 2003
Two Portales men who drowned in Ute Lake last August made a “bad decision” to leave their boat and try to swim through unfamiliar waters in the dark, a state police official said Monday.
Toxicolo...
Dec. 10 obits
December 2nd, 2003
Frances Sandoval
Frances Sandoval, 75, died at her home in Tucumcari Dec. 6, 2003.
She was born Jan. 29, 1928 in Tucumcari.
She was a member of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church and member of the Mt....
Christ's best Christmas gift
December 2nd, 2003
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Pri...
The Christian you should be
December 2nd, 2003
Christian you have a job to do. That job is to love others the way Christ loves you. John 13:34-35 (NIV) 34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one anothe...
