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Rams hold on this time
December 31st, 2008
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — This time, the Portales Rams built a lead and kept it.
After struggling to hang on to leads in the first two rounds of the 55th annual Stu Clark Invitational, Portale...
SW Dairy Farmers/Plateau Holiday Classic
December 31st, 2008
Wednesday
Boys
Southwest Dairy Farmers Classic
At Rock Staubus Gym
Seventh placeTascosa 58, Santa Fe High 52
Fifth pla...
12-31-2008: Fishing Report
December 31st, 2008
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 we...
Police: Fugitive likes attention
December 31st, 2008
CLOVIS – Investigators are beginning to believe fugitive homicide suspect Noe Torres is playing games and enjoying media attention in the three years he has evaded police.
T...
12-31-2008: Police Blotter
December 30th, 2008
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.Fridayl At 10:17 a.m....
12-31-2008: Calendar
December 30th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St. Call 461-3451.Today: 2 p.m., the Quay County Sun office will...
Voter registration open for school board elections
December 30th, 2008
The Quay County Clerk’s Office will be conducting the school district elections for the Tucumcari, House, Logan and San Jon school districts. School district elections will be on Feb. 3...
Three local residents tapped to serve on Denish transition team
December 30th, 2008
Three Tucumcari residents have been asked to serve on Lt. Gov. Diane Denish’s transition team, said Chris Cervini, transition communications director.
Selected to serve on Deni...
Milk Cow/Plateau tournament
December 30th, 2008
SW Dairy Farmers ClassicAt Rock Staubus GymTuesdayConsolationBowie 58, Tascosa 57Cooper 53, Santa Fe High 38ChampionshipSt. Michael’s 5...
Texico girls tame Gadsden Lady Panthers
December 30th, 2008
The Texico Lady Wolverines hit a small bump in the road early, then settled in and advanced to the semifinals of the Plateau Holiday Classic.Junior forward Katlin Luscombe scored 19 poi...
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
December 29th, 2008
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission...
New Mexico Department of Transportation
December 29th, 2008
New Mexico Department of Transportation...
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
December 29th, 2008
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish...
Start the new year off with a clean slate
December 29th, 2008
Forgetting what is behind Each year, the month of December, and even more so for the period between Christmas and New Year’s Day, television shows as well as newspaper and magazin...
Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce
December 27th, 2008
Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce...
12-27-2008: Calendar
December 26th, 2008
December 2008Monday: 6 p.m., regular meeting, Recreation Board, Youth Recreation Center, 900 E. Laughlin Ave.Mondays ongoing: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucum...
Mixed league bowling results
December 26th, 2008
Here are the Dec. 17 results for the “Wednesday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placings1st place- Drink-a-lot2nd place-Misfits 3rd place-...
12-27-2008: Library books
December 26th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionPrinceps’ Fury by Jim Butcher. In the fifth...
Tips to keep your poinsettias thriving until the next holiday
December 26th, 2008
Every year as the holidays come to a close, people want to know how they can keep their poinsettias looking good and, eventually, replanting them.Here are a few tips: Locati...
Pick out the best of times and remember them well
December 26th, 2008
As we rapidly approach 2009, some of us are wondering what happened to 2008 as we seem to have changed to that calendar only recently. Although time seems to pass faster when we have less of it, we...
Year end tips from IRS could save taxpayers money
December 26th, 2008
The Internal Revenue Service is offering some tax tips that could result in a bigger refund or less taxes due next year and a few new tax law items, according to a press release.Here are the...
12-27-2008: Police Blotter
December 26th, 2008
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.Sundayl At 2:16 a.m.,...
It 'was like a dream,' says train accident victim
December 26th, 2008
A Tucumcari man who was hit by a train two weeks ago says he "didn't see the darn train," and that he's a very lucky man.
"The doctors and everybody say I am very, very lucky," said Is...
Mother and daughter charged in connection with theft of gift cards for...
December 24th, 2008
Correction: The suspect in the theft is employed by the Aging and Long Term Care Agency. The suspect's employer was reported incorrectly in an earlier online version.
A Q...
12-24-2008: Calendar and holiday closings
December 23rd, 2008
Holiday Closings
Today: 2 p.m., the Quay County Sun office will close and resume regular business hours on FridayToday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., City Of...
Mesalands wind turbine connected to electric grid
December 23rd, 2008
Mesalands Community College's wind turbine is now producing power that's being added to the area's electrical grid.
The 1.5 megawatt GE turbine is totally assembled and was commissione...
Holiday cooking warms up family ties
December 23rd, 2008
During the holiday season many families look for ways to bring them closer together, from decorating the house or tree, to caroling or cooking up a holiday feast or treats.
Cooking wit...
Friday High School Basketball Summaries
December 20th, 2008
Prep summariesBoysPortales 66, Muleshoe 40Muleshoe (1-5) — Cooper Washington 2 1-4 5, Beau Avila 0 1-5 1, Zach Toscano 1 2-4 4, Nick Hurtado 3 1-2 9, Wes Wood...
Wildcat Basketball Capsule
December 20th, 2008
Goddard (4-3) at Clovis (4-3)7 p.m., Rock Staubus GymnasiumRadio: KCLV-AM 1240, KICA-FM 98.3.How they got here: The 4A Rockets started hot with a 3-0 m...
Lady Cats beat 4A top-ranked Moriarty Pintos on the road
December 20th, 2008
MORIARTY — Jeff Reed hopes his team earned a little respect Friday night.Clovis High’s girls took the lead for good early in the second quarter and held off Moriarty 53-47,...
Holidy birthdays, College graduate
December 20th, 2008
Holiday Birthday...Rhonda Miller of Logan will celebrate her 34th birthday today.Her family and friends wish her a happy birthday and say they cannot believe that this little Christmas...
Remember to capture, share Christmas spirit
December 19th, 2008
Didn’t we just finish celebrating Christmas a couple of days ago? As we get farther over the hill, the days seem to pass all too rapidly and to keep us confused as to just where we are on the...
12-20-2008: Calendar
December 19th, 2008
Calendar for Saturday 12-20-08Sunday: 10:30 a.m., the cantata “A Christmas Offering” performed by The Center Street United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Center Street Unit...
12-20-2008: Police Blotter
December 19th, 2008
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.TuesdaylAt 1:10 a.m.,...
Gun, ammunition sales on the rise
December 19th, 2008
The election of Barack Obama appears to have provided a stimulus package for gun makers and ammunition manufacturers.
There are reports of increased ammo and gun sales nationwide and s...
Prep basketball scores
December 19th, 2008
Boys
Texico 54, Friona 40
Farwell 65, Melrose 38
Bovina 44, Petersburg 33
Portales 66, Muleshoe 40
Girls
Clovis 53, Moriarty 47
Texico...
Imagine the first Christmas ... and you are there
December 19th, 2008
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which...
Clovis denied 5A football first-teamers
December 18th, 2008
The Clovis Wildcat football team failed to land any first-teamers on the New Mexico Class 5A All-State football team released Thursday, but did post six second-team positions.
Clovis running...
Thursday Prep Basketball Summaries
December 18th, 2008
Boys
Grady 57, Roy 43Roy — Shane Baca 2 0-0 4, Aric Costa 0 1-2 1, Magin Montoya 6 4-5 17, Sampson Baca 1 5-8 7, Wyatt Walker 4 3-5 12, Nickolas Smith 1 0-0...
Rams dominate 3A All-State
December 18th, 2008
As they did in the New Mexico Class 3A state football playoffs, the state champion Ram football team dominate the All-State team. The Portales boys landed seven starters on the first-team and two R...
Xcel proposes rate increase
December 18th, 2008
Xcel Energy wants to raise electric rates 5.1 percent in New Mexico, a move the utility says would increase the average customer’s bill about $9 a month.Xcel filed its rate reques...
Candidates file for school board elections in Quay County
December 17th, 2008
Thirteen candidates have filed to run for school board positions in Quay County's four school districts, according to the Quay County Clerk's Office. The election will be on Feb. 3.
'I can't believe I ate the whole thing'
December 17th, 2008
There’s a TV commercial in which an obviously miserable person says, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.” While that commercial may appear year round, I associate it mos...
12-17-2008: Police Blotter
December 17th, 2008
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.Fridayl At 2:06 a.m.,...
Drug dog to be added to the Quay County Sheriff's Office
December 17th, 2008
A drug dog will be the newest addition to the Quay County Sheriff’s Office next year, said Sheriff Joe Schallert at the Quay County Commissioners meeting Monday.
The dog is a Mal...
Tucumcari man is in intensive care after being hit by train
December 17th, 2008
A Tucumcari man, who tried to outrun a freight train at a railroad crossing on Friday, is in intensive care in a Amarillo, Texas hospital, according to police reports and the man's family.
Community holiday events
December 17th, 2008
Last performances of Christmas cantata this Friday, SundayThe cantata "A Christmas Offering" will be presented by a choir composed of singers from Center Street United Methodist Church,...
12-17-2008: Calendar
December 17th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: Noon,...
Mules' QB named 2A player of year
December 16th, 2008
DALLAS — Senior quarterback Wes Wood, who helped lead Muleshoe to its first state football championship on Saturday, was named the Texas Class 2A player of the year on Monday by the Associate...
Cats fall to 3-3 with loss to Randall
December 15th, 2008
CANYON, Texas — J.P. Bullard and Joseph Scott each scored 15 points and Canyon Randall outscored Clovis 26-11 in the third quarter and held on for a 75-64 victory over the Wildcats Monday nig...
Clovis swim teams first, second at Seminole
December 14th, 2008
SEMINOLE, Texas — Clovis High’s boys came in second in the Hobbs Invite on Dec. 6, trailing only the host Eagles.
The Wildcats were second again in Saturday’s Seminole Invi...
Lady Rams rout Albuquerque High
December 13th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — After scoring only 25 and 28 points in their first two games of the Mel Otero Invitational in Rio Rancho, the Portales girls basketball team was in dire need of some better offen...
Clovis dominates second half to beat Los Alamos
December 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — While he considered this weekend’s tournament in Albuquerque Academy a solid step, Clovis coach J.D. Isler said there is still a lot of chemistry-building left for the Wil...
Mayfield rallies to edge Clovis girls
December 13th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — Everything seemed in place for a fairly pleasant bus ride home for the Clovis girls basketball team. Despite relegated to the third-place game of the Mel Otero Invitational in Ri...
School Menus for Dec. 15-19
December 13th, 2008
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for the week of Dec. 15-19. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Cinnamon toast, cereal, juice and milk
12-13-2008: Police Blotter
December 13th, 2008
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.Sundayl At 8:11 a.m....
School board selects contractor for phase one new THS
December 13th, 2008
The Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education awarded a $4 million contract for the construction of the first phase of the new Tucumcari High School to Gerald Martin Ltd. of Albuquerque.
City sets date for Sands Dorsey hearing
December 13th, 2008
The Tucumcari City Commission set a hearing date Thursday for the owner of the Sands Dorsey building to contest the city's decision to demolish the building.
The two-story building in...
12-13-2008: Calendar
December 13th, 2008
Today: 7:p.m., Mariachi Holiday Concert, Tucumcari High School Auditorium, 1100 S. Seventh St. sponsored by Quay County Arts and Humanities Council. For tickets call 461-9767 or 461-9679. $15 each...
12-13-2008: Library Books
December 13th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionThe Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck. A boy learns from h...
12-13-2008: Scholarships for high school students
December 13th, 2008
The following are the deadlines for college scholarship opportunities for students at Tucucmari High School. Students and/or their parents should contact their high school counselors to learn abou...
Lady Cats, Lady Rams lose in Rio Rancho Tourney
December 13th, 2008
RIo RANCHO — Air Force-recruit Megan Muniz seemed almost absent at times in Friday’s semifinal game in the Mel Otero Invitational between Rio Rancho and Clovis.Much to Clovi...
Huskies top Cats in semifinals
December 13th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — Clovis High’s boys scored enough points to win against most teams on most nights. But Hope Christian isn’t most teams and Friday night wasn’t most nights.
Nothing like enjoying the snow by a warm stove
December 13th, 2008
When the major flurry of snow hit this week, you can well imagine that I took one more trip into the past, recalled such days in the canyons of home, and thought about the beauty that surroun...
Tucumcari Mixed League Bowling results
December 13th, 2008
Here are the Dec. 10 results for the “Wednesday Night Out” mixed-league bowling teams.Team placings1st place- Drink-a-lot2nd place-Misfits 3rd place-...
Pecan show winners
December 13th, 2008
The following are the results from the Pecan Show. The Champion and reserve will go on to the Western Pecan show early next year in Las Cruces.Variety: Western Schley1st Dennis C...
Prescriptions for indoor pest control problems
December 13th, 2008
There are several insects that are common on houseplants at this time of the year. These include aphids, mealy bugs, and scale insects. Spider mites are not insects (they are mites with 8 legs, not...
Friday's Prep Summaries
December 13th, 2008
Prep summariesFridayBoysPortales JV 57, Clovis Christian 36Clovis Christian (1-5) — Jordan Broome 3 5-11 11, Ross Miller 1 4-4 6, Dillon Otero 2 0-...
Prep scores
December 12th, 2008
Boys
Portales JV 57, Clovis Christian 36
Joe Armijo Classic
Championship semifinals
Hope Christian 84, Clovis 74
Rio Rancho 69, Los Alamos 57...
Thursday's high school basketball scores
December 11th, 2008
Boys
Canyon 62, Clovis 53Melrose 57, Clovis Christian 44Nazareth 68, Farwell 61Bovina 64, Amherst 40Morton 41, Muleshoe 37Ft. Sumner 72, Clovis 'C' 56Floy...
Wildcats claw Cougars
December 11th, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE — The Clovis Wildcats took control with a 19-10 second-quarter and never looked back Thursday with a 77-62 win against Cibola at Albuquerque Academy High School.Senior...
Lady Cats win, Lady Rams lose at Rio Rancho
December 11th, 2008
RIO RANCHO — The girls basketball teams from Clovis and Portales made their annual pilgrimage to the Mel Otero Invitational here Thursday. The quality of opposition, however, coul...
Coyotes slam Rams
December 9th, 2008
ROSWELL— The Portales Rams haven’t had much time to practice as a complete team, and it showed Tuesday night at Roswell High as the Coyotes ripped into the Rams 72-55.
Roswell (4...
Mesalands sets trustee election for March 3
December 9th, 2008
The Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees voted to hold its elections for trustees on March 3 at its regular meeting Tueday night.
On the five-person board three tr...
Districts to hold elections on Feb. 3 for school boards
December 9th, 2008
The Quay County Clerk’s Office will be conducting the school district elections for the Tucumcari, House, Logan and San Jon School Districts.
School District elections will be&nb...
Clovis police nab jail escapee
December 9th, 2008
The seventh of eight escaped inmates was captured Monday night after a citizen spotted 19-year-old Louis Chavez in a Clovis grocery store, according to police.
Chavez was captured with...
Arch Hurley crafting water rights protection
December 9th, 2008
The board of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District began working on a resolution to prevent water from leaving the district without the approval of the board.
A public reading of...
Wildcats suffer first loss
December 9th, 2008
CANYON, Texas — Clovis coach J.D. Isler knows he needs to be patient as the Wildcats try to replace eight players from last year’s state runner-up team.
“The problem is tha...
12-10-2008: Calendar
December 9th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 ½ to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.To...
12-10-2008: Police Blotter
December 9th, 2008
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.Fridayl At 5:26 a.m.,...
Remembrance for a gentle man who made a difference
December 9th, 2008
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;...
12-09-2008: Fishing Report
December 9th, 2008
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 we...
Lady Wildcats hold off SFIS
December 6th, 2008
GALLUP — Junior Antiesha Brown converted a 3-point play in the final minute and the Clovis High Lady Wildcats claimed third place on Saturday in the Gallup Invitational girls basketball tourn...
Extensive video coverage of Portales state championship coming
December 6th, 2008
Coming late Saturday night: Big plays from Saturday's Portales Ram state football championship 48-10 victory over Lovington, as well as post game celebration and even Andy Correll's pre-game words...
Muleshoe earns championship game berth
December 6th, 2008
ABILENE, Texas — The Muleshoe express continued to roll Saturday — right into the Texas Class 2A Division I state championship game.
Senior quarterback Wes Wood completed an effi...
Young found guilty in Santa Rosa prison case
December 6th, 2008
An Albuquerque jury late Friday found Robert Young guilty of felony murder and other charges in the 1999 death of Santa Rosa prison guard Ralph Garcia, according to a press release from the N.M Att...
Cantata performances set for San Jon, Tucumcari
December 6th, 2008
The cantata "A Christmas Offering" will be presented by a choir composed of singers from Center Street United Methodist Church, the San Jon Methodist Church and the San Jon Baptist Church at...
12-06-2008: Calendar
December 6th, 2008
Calendar for Saturday12-06-08DecemberToday: 10 a.m., Pecan Treasures Show, Tucumcari Convention center, Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-4079.Today:...
Bee-ware: Taking to the road can have its hazards
December 6th, 2008
The slave just left for afternoon coffee and told me I could write this column as it would be the last chance I’d have to write this year and the only chance I’d have to write before Ch...
12-06-2008: Police Blotter
December 6th, 2008
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.Sundayl At 6:30 a.m.,...
Mules closing in on title game appearance
December 5th, 2008
Muleshoe’s David Wood is certainly aware of the legacy a state championship would bring to his career as a Texas high school football coach. And how special is a run at the title with his son...
What is Info Center?
December 5th, 2008
Info Center is your one-stop to different topics of public interest. Some of the content can help you become better-informed about your community, your favorite restaurant, our government, o...
The Freedom of Information Act
December 5th, 2008
Explains how the FOIA applies to the U.S. Department of Justice and how information may be obtained.
How to file FOIA requ...
Lady Cats begin tourney with big win
December 5th, 2008
GALLUP — The Clovis Lady Wildcats cruised in their opening game of the Gallup Tournament, using a 26-12 second quarter en route to a 73-47 rout of Window Rock, Ariz.“We got...
Local man charged with forgery
December 4th, 2008
A Tucumcari man, was arraigned in Quay County Magistrate Court on Tuesday, charged with four counts of felony forgery (fourth degree) and one count of felony fraud (fourth degree).
Chr...
12-03-2008: Police Blotter
December 3rd, 2008
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.Fridayl At 12:38 a.m....
Quay County Sun ending home delivery
December 3rd, 2008
Starting with the Jan. 3 edition of the Quay County Sun, subscribers will only receive their paper through the mail.
Customers who now have home delivery will have their subscriptions...
Future laws will call for new way for city run animal shelter
December 3rd, 2008
Tucumcari should prepare for and seek funding to comply with pending state-regulated humane euthanasia of shelter animals and regulation of animal shelters, according to a recommendation from a loc...
Cotton Harvest coming to close
December 3rd, 2008
Cotton production rose slightly this year as farmers finish up harvesting cotton crops stunted by bad weather.
Craig Rohrbach, general manager of the Parmer County Cotton Growers Association...
Basketball games set for Dec. 4
December 3rd, 2008
The following basketball games are scheduled for this week.All games are on ThursdayHouse 5:30 p.m. Valley Christian at Valley ChristianSan Jon 4 p.m....
Game and Fish officers seeking information on deer found at Conchas
December 3rd, 2008
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is looking for information to help solve a case in which a deer was illegally killed Nov. 23 or Nov. at Conchas Dam, according to a press release.
12-03-2008: Calendar
December 3rd, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Story time for all children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, Tucumcari Public Library, 602. Second St. Call 461-0295.Today: ...
12-02-2008: Fishing Report
December 2nd, 2008
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...
Luminaries after the fall
December 1st, 2008
Luminaries in the fall Decorating for Christmas at our house includes lining our sidewalks with electric luminaries. To make that job easier the next year, when I take them down af...
