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Cats tweaking offense
December 31st, 2007
Twice in 2007, Jordan Mendoza’s right wrist bone has separated. As 2008 begins, his wrist is together, just like the Wildcat basketball team.
“The one word I associate with this team is family,...
2007: Year in Review, March
December 29th, 2007
Here’s a look back at some of the top news stories published in March 2007 in the Quay County Sun.
March 3: Fire Department making move to Center Street. Its administrative offices will be at 207...
Never try to outwit Mother Nature
December 29th, 2007
Oooops! We said “no snow” and it snowed!
On Monday, the Quay County Sun’s headline stated: “No snow on tap” in the not-yet-printed Quay County Sun.
When the Sun appeared on Wednesda...
Credit crunch delays QCS parent's plans for buyout
December 29th, 2007
Freedom Communications Inc., the Irvine, California-based owner of The Quay County Sun, will put off plans to buy out its private equity partners until spring or summer because borrowing costs are too...
Birthdays, New Year's Population, State Beautification
December 29th, 2007
She’s a Christmas presence...
Rachel Eve Mardo was born Christmas day in Clovis. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Rachel Eve is the daughter of Laura and David Mardo of Tucumcari. She joins two brot...
Phil H. Bidegain recognized as livestock industry leader
December 29th, 2007
(Reprinted from New Mexico Stockman , November, 2007 with permission from the publisher.)
By Carol Wilson
Special to the QCS
The lightening dances across the night sky, tearing at the darkness with...
Jan. 8: Date for candidates to declare
December 29th, 2007
By Chelle Delaney
Quay County Sun
Jan. 8 is the date for citizens to declare their candidacy for positions in four municipalities in Quay County.
Candidates must live in their districts and must have...
12-29-2007: Tuck's Turf
December 29th, 2007
Happy New Year to everyone.
I hope that everyone will have a prosperous New Year and make a lot of birdies and eagles!
Many Thanks to everyone who made my stay in Tucumcari a fun and great experienc...
12-29-2007: Police Blotter
December 29th, 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
• At 12:2...
Spirit of Christmas can last throughout the year
December 29th, 2007
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tiding...
It's up to each of us to make the best of 2008
December 29th, 2007
We seem to change calendars all too frequently as the years pass more rapidly than ever. 'Tis hard to believe that we have really gone through 12 months since we last hung a new calendar, but accordin...
12-29-2007: Calendar
December 29th, 2007
Sunday: 10:30 a.m, Ministerial Alliance Joint Worship service, Program led by Ray Haymaker, David England and David McAfee, Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3106
Sunday: 2:...
December 1954
December 29th, 2007
Connie Srote, daughter of Opal Srote, was named a princess for the 1954-55 Sun Carnival in El Paso, Texas. ... W. P. “Ham” Hamilton announced his run for City Police Judge. …The Tucumcari High...
Rams rally to defeat Robertson at Stu Clark
December 29th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Portales Rams erased a nine-point halftime deficit Friday afternoon to defeat the Robertson Cardinals 57-50 in a consolation semifinal game in the Stu Clark Invitational
The R...
Milk Cow/Plateau Classic notes
December 29th, 2007
• Except for people who live in Clovis, it’s unlikely anyone has more familiarity with those milling about the tournaments this weekend than St. Michael’s boys coach Ron Geyer.
Before he took th...
Milk Cow Classic/Plateau Holiday Classic update
December 28th, 2007
SCOREBOARD
Boys
Milk Cow Classic
Thursday
Quarterfinals
Los Lunas 75, Tascosa 67
St. Michael’s 64, EP Chapin 54
Cibola 51, Abilene Cooper 27
Clovis 91, Santa Fe High 38
Friday
Consolation semifin...
Portales loses opening round at Stu Clark
December 27th, 2007
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Defending Class 4A state champion St. Pius Sartans had their hands full Thursday as they tangled with the Portales Rams in the first round of the Stu Clark Tournament.
The Sartans...
Wildcats seek to stay perfect with Milk Cow Classic opening
December 26th, 2007
Clovis junior Stefan Mills could play 12 minutes, finish scoreless with no rebounds and no assists and still do his job.
As long as he takes care of the ball and plays adequate minutes to rest scorer...
12-26-2007: Fishing Report
December 24th, 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...
December 1941
December 24th, 2007
The last six miles of Highway 18 (now Highway 209) were completed. ... State Police officer Jimmy Clark warned that all motorists were to have a 1942 driving licenses by Jan. 1; those found without ...
12-26-2007: Calendar
December 24th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall 215 E. Center St.
Today: 7.p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3...
2007: Year in Review, January-February
December 24th, 2007
Here’s a look back at some of the top news stories published in January and February 2007 in the Quay County Sun.
January 2007
Jan. 3: The headlines read: Snowbound in Tucumcari - Thousands strande...
12-26-2007: Police Blotter
December 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:
Friday
l At 8:16 p...
Chamber's Christmas lighting contests winners
December 22nd, 2007
The following are the list of winners for Tucumcari/Quay Chamber of Commerce Christmas lights compettion and the Parade of Lights.
In Christmas Lights compettion, the winners are:
Business
1st Pa...
Our gifts are in plain sight
December 22nd, 2007
Christmas is coming and we’ll all be singing ...
We will, you know. We’ll be singing in church – and we’ll be singing out of church. Christmas carols .. pop Christmas songs.
Because Chri...
Jan. 8: Day to apply for candidacy, members sought for gray wolf commi...
December 22nd, 2007
Jan. 8 is date to file to run for City Commission
The city of Tucumcari will be taking declarations of candidacy for City Commission districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Jan. 8.
Persons interested in running fo...
Holidays turning into winter wonderland
December 22nd, 2007
It just might be a white Christmas in Quay County after all.
"By Saturday (today) morning there is a possibility of up to four to six inches of snowfall in Quay County," said National Weather Service...
December Birthdays
December 22nd, 2007
Dinos join Mario...
Mariano "Mario" Garcia of Tucumcari celebrated his eighth birthday on Dec. 14 at Chuck E. Cheese in Amarillo, Texas. The celebration included dinosaurs and was hosted by his mother...
12-22-2007: Police Blotter
December 22nd, 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
l At 3:20...
12-22-2007: Calendar
December 22nd, 2007
Sunday: 10:30 a.m., “ One Small Child” a Christmas Musical, performed by the choirs of the Center Street Methodist, Tucumcari and San Jon United Methodist Church under the direction of Harold Sloa...
Christmas yields the best memories
December 21st, 2007
As we approach this most beautiful season of the year, many of us who are over-the-hill do much reflecting as we recall some of our favorite times. We often return to thoughts of our youth and the gre...
December 1935
December 21st, 2007
L.J. Knight of San Jon demonstrated that he was one of the nation’s real farmers at Chicago’s International Livestock show. He won the blue ribbon for the best maize exhibited. …W.M. Hedgecoke...
Dora and Elida both sweep
December 20th, 2007
The Dora Coyotes and Lady Coyotes began their winter break Thursday night with a sweep of the Clovis Christian Eagles. The Dora boys won 71-35, while the girls also won 54-32.
The Coyotes (5-3) took...
Elida Tigers, Lady Tigers swept the Route 66 Classic Tournament
December 20th, 2007
The Elida Tigers swept the three-day Route 66 Classic Tournament.
Twelve teams competed in Tucumcari at the Snake Pit the annual basketball tournament.
Here are the results of the final day, Dec. 1...
Texico volleyball coach won't return
December 19th, 2007
TEXICO — Mike Littlejohn, the volleyball coach at Texico High School for 29 years, will not be retained in that position next season.
Littlejohn, who led the Lady Wolverines to a 25-0 record and th...
Concentrating on God's love can bring overflowing joy
December 19th, 2007
“Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (Watts, 1719; Luke 2: 1-20; be sure to read all the scripture references).” We should be glad Jesus came to earth because we can have many blessings in him, in...
12-19-2007: Fishing Report
December 19th, 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...
12-19-2007: Police Blotter
December 19th, 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 8:41...
12-19-2007: Calendar
December 19th, 2007
Today: 7.p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3061.
Thursday: 5 p.m., regular meeting, Housing Authority, City Hall 215 E. Center St.
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting, Tu...
Community Notes: Tucumcari's 100th, tree sale, Rose Pacheco's 86th
December 19th, 2007
Tucumcari’s centennial
to be celebrated next year
Tucumcari will be celebrating its 100th birthday next year.
In preparation for the festivistives, Ron Wilmot, director of the Tucumcari Convention...
No bidders show for forclosure auction
December 19th, 2007
No purchasers showed up to bid on The Historical Pow Wow Inn and a small strip shopping center that were to be auctioned Monday on the courthouse steps.
Special master Billie Jo Burlbaw, who was the...
School Board considers raises for advisory staff
December 19th, 2007
A salary increase for advisors and others who supervise or provide extracurricular services with students was weighed Monday night by the Tucumcari School Board.
Overall, the increase will total $4...
Cats put early perfect mark on line
December 18th, 2007
Portales boys coach Mark Gallegos uses his annual game against Clovis High as a measuring stick for the Rams.
He expects to find out a lot when the teams collide at 7 p.m. today in Portales.
“We...
Cats roll past Artesia to take tourney title
December 16th, 2007
ARTESIA — To this point, it doesn’t look like their lack of practice has hurt the Clovis High Wildcats.
Clovis, only a week away from playing for the Class 5A state football championship, is alre...
CHS swimmers take third place at West Mesa
December 16th, 2007
ALBUQUERQUE — It’s nice for a swimming coach to know his team’s got members that can contend for top honors in at least a couple of races. Clovis High coach Vincent Demaio has that in seniors Mi...
Savior's love eases hardships, repairs broken lives
December 15th, 2007
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have see...
Safety measures important, but fear counter-productive
December 15th, 2007
The article about the dangers of being in the Quay County Courthouse caused many memories to erupt as I recalled the 11 years during which Dad was Quay County Sheriff, and we lived in the Sheriff’s...
Country's pets in need of representation
December 15th, 2007
The presidential debates are getting so bad that the moderators are being criticized.
So what do the candidates do about it?
They ask for their children’s help. John Edwards, for example, has bee...
12-15-2007: School Menus
December 15th, 2007
The following are the menus for 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 bar, soup...
Chamber announces Christmas lights contest winners
December 15th, 2007
Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce announed the following winners of the Christmas Lights contests. Take the kids on a nighttime drive to enjoy the winners:
Business
Pajarito Interiors
106 W....
12-15-2007: Police Blotter
December 15th, 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:
Wednesday
l At 12:...
12-15-2007: Calendar
December 15th, 2007
Today: 5:30 p.m., Eastern New Mexico Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Association Christmas Pot Luck, Quay County Exhibit Hall, fairgrounds. Free. Call 461-0456 or 461-0161.
Today: 7 p.m., Mariachi Christma...
December 1971
December 15th, 2007
District Attorney Victor C. Breen was assassinated as he prepared to step into his car to go to work. The car was parked in front of his home when a sniper with a highpowered weapon gunned him down....
Birthdays, birthday party invite
December 15th, 2007
Pizza party...
Crestina “Tina” Nicole Cordova will celebrate her third birthday on Sunday.
Tina will be celebrating with friends and family at the Pizza Hut. Tina is a fan of Dora and loves to pla...
Following budget taxes commission
December 15th, 2007
It was a case of gentle verbal jousting at the table of the city commissioners Thursday night.
At the center was the target: The city’s budget and how the commissioners could and should ascertain i...
Chad Roanhaus offered NMHU post
December 15th, 2007
Former Clovis High standout Chad Roanhaus was offered the job as head football coach at New Mexico Highlands University on Thursday, according to the school’s sports information director.
Highlands...
Cats beat Lincoln to reach tourney finals
December 15th, 2007
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s boys fell behind early Friday — big — but they didn’t let it get to them.
The Wildcats mounted a 9-0 run late in the half to cut into what had been a 16-point defici...
Lady Rams rebound in Rio Rancho
December 15th, 2007
RIO RANCHO — Portales spotted Del Norte the first five points of their contest on Friday afternoon before roaring back for a 54-31 victory in a consolation semifinal game in eighth annual Mel Otero...
Rams record first win of season
December 15th, 2007
MULESHOE — The Portales Rams got their first win of the young season Friday night at Muleshoe 51-41.
Rams coach Mark Gallegos said his Rams got off to another disappointing start offensively, but t...
Cats reach title game
December 14th, 2007
ARTESIA — Clovis High’s boys fell behind early Friday — big — but they didn’t let it get to them.
The Wildcats mounted a 9-0 run late in the half to cut into what had been a 16-point defici...
Lady Cats subdue Aztec in tourney
December 14th, 2007
RIO RANCHO —Clovis harassed Aztec into multiple early turnovers and converted the opportunities into the game’s first 10 points.
Eventually, Clovis would move out to a 24-point lead late in the t...
Cats cruise into semifinals
December 14th, 2007
ARTESIA — Senior guard Bryce Hill scored 27 points Thursday as Clovis High’s boys cruised past El Paso Burges 67-48 in the first round of the City of Champions Classic.
The Wildcats (2-0) advance...
Local 1A teams compete in tournaments
December 13th, 2007
Elida sweeps Clovis teams
The Elida Tigers and Lady Tigers began Tucumcari’s Route 66 Classic Thursday with big wins over low-level Clovis teams.
The Tigers (7-0) opened their tournament with a 74-5...
It's tourney time for local hoops teams
December 12th, 2007
Area high school basketball teams will rack up the miles over the weekend as six Roosevelt County teams travel to tournaments around the state and most coaches expect to have many questions about thei...
Prep capsules
December 12th, 2007
Today
Boys
El Paso Burges vs. Clovis, 1 p.m.
City of Champions Classic, Artesia
Notes: The Wildcats (1-0) have been a regular in the eight-team City of Champions Classic, winning the title last year a...
Arch Hurley selects McCasland as manager
December 12th, 2007
Franklin McCasland was selected Wednesday night as the new manager of the Arch Hurley Conservancy Distirct.
The vote was 3-2 in favor of hiring McCasland at $52,000 a year. McCasland is to start Jan....
12-12-2007: Fishing Report
December 12th, 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...
12-12-2007: Police Blotter
December 12th, 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 5:45...
Yard and Garden: Taking care of your live Christmas tree
December 12th, 2007
The boughs of holly have been used to deck the halls, and sprigs of mistletoe hang over every door, but the one plant that Christmas would not be complete without has yet to be brought in -- the Chris...
12-12-2007: Calendar
December 12th, 2007
Today: 4 p.m., special meeting of Arch Hurley Conservancy District, 101 E. High Street. The meeting will be an executive session to interview prospective applicants for the position of District Manage...
December 1973
December 12th, 2007
Anne Kaester, ABC News correspondent, filmed a feature here about the energy crisis and how it affects the economy of Tucumcari. … Private Roy W. Norris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Norris, was named...
Arch Hurley prepares to select manager
December 12th, 2007
Last night, Arch Hurley Conservancy District board members reviewed applicants and possibly the candidate for the vacant manager’s post at the district.
Larry Perkins, board chairman, would not re...
Elida splits with Texico
December 11th, 2007
ELIDA — The Elida Tigers ran their season record to 6-0 with a big win over highly-ranked Texico, 73-50, Tuesday.
It’s a huge win,” Elida coach Darrell Chenault said. “Texico is one of the pr...
Lady Rams fall at Hobbs
December 11th, 2007
HOBBS — The Portales Lady Rams lost at Hobbs Tuesday night 38-30.
Lady Ram junior Tara Johnson led the Portales attack with 12 points. Portales head coach Clay Stout was pleased with his girls’ p...
Roswell routs Rams
December 11th, 2007
The Roswell Coyotes ruined the Portales Ram basketball season opener Tuesday night at Portales High School 73-47.
“That’s the worst defensive effort that a Portales team has played since I’ve b...
Lady Cats swimmers post third team win
December 10th, 2007
SEMINOLE, Texas — The Clovis High girls swim team won for the third time in three outings this fall, capturing team honors in the Seminole Invite on Saturday.
The Lady Wildcats finished with 107 po...
Cats ready for quick transition
December 9th, 2007
After a back-and-forth state championship game like Friday’s double-overtime thriller against Mayfield, it’s understandable if the Clovis Wildcats need a little bit of recovery time and practice b...
Clovis claws Lady Rams
December 8th, 2007
Clovis’ Antiesha Brown scored 8 of her team-high 13 points in the fourth period, as the Lady Wildcats pulled away from Portales in the final quarter Saturday night at Clovis’ Rock Staubus gymnasiu...
Quay County basketball update
December 8th, 2007
House Cowboys and Cowgirls: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday against the Corona Cardinals at House V
Previous game
Nov. 30
House Cowboys 48 Vaughn Eagles 53
House Cowgirls 36 Vaughn Lady Eagles 15
Logan
Longhor...
Try backing into idea of angle parking
December 8th, 2007
What should we do about parking in downtown Tucumcari? Right now, it’s pretty various.
Parallel parking, where the cars line up along the curb, is pretty much the recent historical norm.
But ea...
12-08-2007: Police Bloter
December 8th, 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
l At 1:47...
MCC Rodeo Team cinches $32,500 in scholarships
December 8th, 2007
Special to QCS
Thirteen of the 38 students on the Mesalands Community College Rodeo Team have received $32,500 (total) in fall semester scholarships from the Rodeo Council and Gov. Bill Richardson’...
December 1953
December 8th, 2007
Santa arrived in a parade accompanied by bands from Tucumcari, Grady and Forrest high schools. … Tucumcari Rattlers, tackle Wayne Gares and guard Ray Arce, were named to the A division, all-state...
Arch Hurley set to interview candidates for manager
December 8th, 2007
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District could have its new manager selected by Wednesday evening, said Larry Perkins, president of the board.
On Tuesday, the board will review applications for the posit...
Tucker seeks greener fairways as pro at T or C
December 8th, 2007
Howie Tucker, PGA golf pro at Tucumcari Municipal Golf Course, has resigned to take a similar position in Truth or Consequences.
Tucker, who has been at the course for three years, said he will be lea...
Teen charged in pellet gun shootings
December 8th, 2007
A 16-year-old girl was charged Friday with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of two people with a pellet gun.
If convicted of all t...
Birth annoucements, birthdays
December 8th, 2007
Brand new boy...
Devin Christopher Sandoval was born on Oct. 22, 2007 in Pueblo, Colo. He is the son of Chris Sandoval and Deanne Parra and brother to JenaRae, all of Pueblo. His grandparents are Chr...
Texico, Friona teams advance to Farwell finals
December 8th, 2007
FARWELL — Texico and Friona will play for the championships tonight in both boys and girls competition of the Security State Bank Invitational basketball tournament, hosted by Farwell High School.
...
Watters, Stout set to renew friendly rivalry
December 8th, 2007
It’s been a while since Miles Watters and Clay Stout have coached against each other on a basketball court.
Watters was the boys coach at Sudan and Stout the boys coach at Spade when the teams were...
12-08-2007: School Menus
December 8th, 2007
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Chili dogs, fries, ranchstyle beans, sala...
Silence teaches us about inner selves
December 8th, 2007
“Silence is golden” is a statement most appreciated by people who have a low tolerance for noise and who like to spend much time in the wide open spaces. Those of us who grew up on the land and kn...
12-08-2007
December 8th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Arts and Culture Sale, ENMAS Gallery, 201 S. Second St. Call 461-9908.
Today: 6 p.m., Christmas of Lights Parade sponsored by Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce....
Woman sentenced in drowning case
December 7th, 2007
A Tucumcari woman convicted of giving alcohol to a 12-year-old boy who drowned a few hours later has been sentenced to five years probation.
Crystal Cochran, during Thursday's sentencing hearing, was...
Juvenile arrested in pellet gun shootings
December 7th, 2007
A 16-year-old girl was arrested Tuesday in connection with two non-fatal shooting incidents with a pellet gun.
One of the victims was shot in the eye and was treated on Tuesday night at Dan C Trigg M...
Texico earns honors in volleyball
December 7th, 2007
Texico senior setter Bryn Mayfield was named player of the year and coach Mike Littlejohn coach of the year on the New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 2A all-state squad.
The Lady Wolver...
Dora boys, girls split at Clayton tourney
December 6th, 2007
The Dora boys and girls had mixed results Thursday in the first round of the annual Orange and Black tournament in Clayton. The Coyotes (2-0) beat Des Moines 75-63, while the girls (3-3) fell to Roy 6...
12-05-2007: Calendar
December 5th, 2007
Today: 7.p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3061.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m., monthly meeting, Liberty Mutual Domestic Water Association, Arch Hurley Meeting Room, 101 E. High...
Numbered days don't necessarily mean doom
December 5th, 2007
This year has flown past and will soon come to an end – its days are numbered, a term often used to describe impending doom that comes at the end of the measured time (not that doom will come after...
12-05-2007: Police Blotter
December 5th, 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 8:50...
Yard and Garden: Pointsettias
December 5th, 2007
History of the Poinsetta
Native to Mexico, the poinsettia originated in a region near the present-day city of Taxco. Joel Robert Poinsett, a Southern plantation owner and botanist, was appointed the...
December 1948
December 5th, 2007
Rosella Johnson of Logan went to Santa Fe to be sworn in as a private of the Women's Army Corps. ... Vallie Sharp and Maude Burnham asked the city council to contribute utilities and staff for the USO...
Dora sweeps San Jon; Floyd splits with Tatum
December 4th, 2007
The Dora boys and girls swept visiting San Jon Tuesday night at Dora, with both teams earning convincing victories.
The Coyotes opened their season at home Tuesday night with a dominating performance...
Maxine Leak
December 3rd, 2007
Services: At 11 a.m. (MST), noon (CST), Wednedsay at the Nara Visa Methodist Church.
Maxine Leak, 87, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Altamont , Tenn.
Mrs. Leak, who is a former resident of Nara Vi...
Tickets for 5A championship on sale
December 3rd, 2007
Reserved seat tickets for Friday’s Class 5A state football championship game between Clovis High and Mayfield will go on sale at 1 p.m. today (Monday) at the CHS athletic office or at Tankersley’s...
Clovis leaves tourney with win
December 1st, 2007
ABILENE, Texas — The Clovis High Lady Wildcats escaped the Polk-Key City Tournament with one win, beating Denton (Texas) Guyer 56-51 on Saturday behind a career performance from Jasmine McDonald.
T...
November 1968
December 1st, 2007
Randy Block, 16, attended the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. … Future Teachers of America elected Jody Lafferty president. … Altrusa honored Josephine Snyder as Retired Business Woman of the Ye...
12-01-2007: Police Blotter
December 1st, 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
l At 4:19...
Upcoming holiday events
December 1st, 2007
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Christmas at Amistad. Arts and crafts booths, carnival type games for children, Open House at “Little House on the Prairie Museum,” on Hwy 402, 23 miles north of Nara Vis...
Quay County Schools Menus
December 1st, 2007
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.
There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Omelets and salsa, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Ham hoagies, baked chips, potato salad, sa...
Upcoming Quay County schools sports events
December 1st, 2007
Upcoming games for Quay County schools
Tucumcari Rattlers:
Rattlers: Dec. 12 Route 66 Classic Tournament at Tucumcari
Lady Rattlers: 5 p.m. Today against the Raton Lady Tigers at Raton JvG/VG
Rattler...
Spankings as discipline never hurt anyone
December 1st, 2007
Many adages of the past came about because they were well thought out and because they were often quite true. For instance, “Spare the rod, and spoil the child” came into being by someone who knew...
12-01-2007: Calendar
December 1st, 2007
Today: 9 a.m. - noon, Girl Scouts will collect old newspapers for recycling, Mesalands Community College on 11th St. Sun bleached or previously wet papers will not be accepted.
Sundays ongoing: 2:30...
Liberato “Lee” Melquiades Roybal
December 1st, 2007
Services: 9 a.m. today, a funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Las Vegas.
Liberato “Lee” Melquiades Roybal, 71, a lifelong resident of Variadero died Tuesday, Nov. 27,...
THS bathrooms: No hot water
December 1st, 2007
Tucumcari school officials are dealing with another plumbing problem. Tucumcari High School restrooms are without hot water.
On Monday at the regular meeting of the school board, Drake Swenson of Tu...
12-01-2007: Birthdays, holiday lighting contests
December 1st, 2007
Monster truck fan ...
The bigger the wheels, the better life is when it comes to Johnathan Michael Romero. Johnathan is a monster truck fan who loves to push his trucks along any route, and who will...
City Commissioners vote to increase salary for mayor, commissioners
December 1st, 2007
The Tucumcari City Commission approved a $9,000 annual increase to salaries for the mayor and commissioners.
The vote was four to one in favor of giving the mayor a $4,800 annual salary and commissio...
Housing authority record-keeping questioned
December 1st, 2007
The Tucumcari Housing Authority has come under scrutiny for its record keeping of public housing tenant files, tenant waiting lists, financial records and other matters associated with record keeping....
