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Mesalands Rodeo Team gets off to strong start for season
February 27th, 2008
Mesalands Community College’s Rodeo Team started off the spring rodeo season strong last weekend in Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
Cochise Community College hosted MCC’s first rodeo of the spring season in...
Rattler wrestlers finishin top five
February 27th, 2008
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team finished the season with three members in the top five at the state tournament.
Rattler seniors Raymond Jimenez and Michael Fazekas each placed third place in th...
Community Notes: Rattler seeking missing 1958 grads
February 27th, 2008
The Tucumcari High School class of 1958, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary at this year's Rattler Reunion, is trying to locate and contact missing class members, said Don Newman, a membe...
Aim for selecting leaders after His own heart
February 27th, 2008
It’s a Presidential election year; our senior U.S. Senator is retiring, as is our State Legislator, and several are vying for local offices. We’re likely, therefore, to hear much double talk from...
02-27-2008: Police Blotter
February 27th, 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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 10:18...
02-27-2008: calendar
February 27th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St. Call 461-3451.
Today: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucum...
Commissioners hope health care funds stay in county
February 27th, 2008
Quay County Commissioners expressed concern over the financial health of rural hospitals, if they lose funds to a proposed statewide health care plan.
In a discussion about whether or not pending le...
Early voting is light
February 27th, 2008
Early voting in Tucumcari’s election for city commissioners is light, said City Clerk Jeannette Maddaford.
So far, there have been 10 absentee ballots and 22 early voter ballots that have been cast...
02-23-2008: Fishing Report
February 23rd, 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 weath...
Sports Notes: Rattler wrestlers compete in semifinals, Clayton edges o...
February 23rd, 2008
Rattlers compete in today’s semifinals
On Friday, four Rattler wrestlers made it to today’s semifinals and one is in competition for third place at the state wrestling matches at the Santa Ana Sta...
School menus for Feb. 25-29
February 23rd, 2008
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.
There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Hot cereal/strawberries, cereal, juice, milk
Lunch: Pizza, corn, brownie, salad bar, sou...
02-23-2008: Book Reviews
February 23rd, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information, call 461-0295.
Fiction
Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell. In this fourth volume of the Saxon Tales, set in the...
How to diagnose grass ailments
February 23rd, 2008
Winter kill is a general term used to describe the loss of turfgrass plants during winter months. It can be caused by factors such as: low temperature kill (freeze damage), desiccation (drying out of...
'Older' students closing age gap
February 23rd, 2008
Valentine’s Day was made very special with an early-morning call from Jim Nelson, one of my first students to start me on my lengthy teaching career.
Through the years, we have visited about the s...
Now that it's Leap Year, what will you do with extra day?
February 23rd, 2008
Let’s not forget that this year, 2008, is Leap Year.
Unlike common years, which have 365 days, a Leap Year has 366 days. The added day is added to the month of February – Feb. 29.
That’s so...
02-23-2008: Police Blotter
February 23rd, 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. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 2:05...
02-23-2008: Calendar
February 23rd, 2008
Today: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Enchilada Dinner, Center Street United Methodist Church, 406 E. Center St. Adults: $7, children: $3. Call 461-2661.
Today: 2 p.m., Republican Party Pre-Primary Convention,...
Commuity Notes:
February 23rd, 2008
Meeting set Tuesday for Schools
The Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education will have a special work Session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The meeting will be at the Multipurpose Room of the School Adm...
Clovis OKs plan for its wind farm
February 23rd, 2008
Clovis city commissioners voted unanimously this week to move toward creating a six megawatt wind farm on land near the city landfill.
The commissioners’ decision would allow the city to request bi...
When court beckons, it's best to answer
February 23rd, 2008
Last week's case of a Tucumcari woman who was handcuffed at her business because of a failure to pay fines illustrates that many people do not understand how the payment of fines works, and how import...
Mesalands trustee asks for advocats
February 23rd, 2008
A Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees member expressed disappointment in the lackluster support from fellow institutions in the fight to reinstate funding for Hispanic students.
“It gets...
February 1943
February 23rd, 2008
A big drop in driver’s licenses sold at City Hall was attributed to gas rationing and other automotive shortages. Only 1,532 were sold to Feb.1. … Bill Allen, N.M. National Guard captain, announce...
birthdays, senior opinions wanted
February 23rd, 2008
Abby Marie’s on first ...
Abby Marie Paris of Logan celebrated her first birthday on Feb. 7, 2008, at home with a Winnie the Pooh Party. Helping Abby celebrate were her parents, Rodney and Linnea P...
Clovis ready for state
February 22nd, 2008
It wasn’t very long ago that the word Clovis stood out on heat sheets for the state swimming and diving championships, primarily because of its paucity.
As the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats enter toda...
Thursday area prep basketball roundup
February 22nd, 2008
Boys
* Senior Brian Blackburn scored 27 points as Grady beat Clovis Christian 65-54 on Thursday at Grady, forcing a playoff with the Eagles for the District 4-1A regular-season championship.
The team...
How will you be remembered
February 20th, 2008
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and sh...
Cullum to fight for bantamweight title
February 20th, 2008
A Tucumcari mixed-martial artist will have his shot at a King of the Cage title in April.
Abel Cullum, 20, will fight for the KOC bantamweight championship at Albuquerque.
Cullum won his 16th fight...
Burleson defense seeking ways to disqualify DA
February 20th, 2008
The defense attorney for James Burleson, a mixed-martial arts promoter who faces charges in connection with the 2007 death of a Tucumcari man, said he will file motions to disqualify the Quay County D...
02-20-2008: Police Blotter
February 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. According to reports:
Sunday
• At...
February 1955
February 19th, 2008
An empty, truck-mounted gasoline tank exploded in a lot on the west side of Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaners, and injured a workman and shattered windows in the laundry and the city power plant acros...
02-20-2008: Calendar
February 19th, 2008
Today: 10:30 a.m. Brain Blitz, program to improve memory skills. Tucumcari Senior Citizens Center. Call 461-0562.
Today: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Southwest Quay Soil Conservation District, Forrest Fir...
I-40 accident claims two lives
February 18th, 2008
Two people were killed and one person was injured Sunday in a single-vehicle accident 10 miles east of Tucumcari on Interstate 40, said New Mexico State Police Lt. Cleo Baker.
Elmer Capps, 78, of Fre...
Officials hopeful legislative funding survives
February 16th, 2008
The fate of funding local projects lies in the governor’s hands.
Gov. Bill Richardson can veto the million-dollar packed bill, or with a quick signature make some local officials very happy.
Tucu...
Commission apologizes for woman's arrest
February 16th, 2008
A Tucumcari woman who was arrested and handcuffed at her business for not paying $136 in fines received a public apology from Tucumcari city commissioners on Thursday night.
Hope L. Ortiz said she ha...
Your computer has a long memory
February 16th, 2008
Throughout our lives we have been told that whenever we utter a word, it can never be withdrawn because it travels on its little sound wave forever. When we toss that word into the sound wave pool, we...
Harlem Ambassadors to play at San Jon Wednesday
February 16th, 2008
Members of San Jon High School’s alumni and faculty will be taking on the Harlem Ambassadors next week.
Some of the players on San Jon’s “Old Coyote Howlers” will be school superintendent Gar...
Scholarhsips donated, birthday, retirement and VFW Valentine queen
February 16th, 2008
Donor provides for scholarships
Because of the very positive image presented at Mesalands Community College’s Dinosaur Museum, an anonymous donor has given a $20,000 donation to be used for scholars...
02-16-2008: Police Blotter
February 16th, 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. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 7:...
February 1965
February 16th, 2008
Seferino Jimenez, a Tucumcari railroad man for 35 years, was killed instantly when an east-bound freight train struck his work crew as they worked on the track near Pastura. ... An earth tremor with a...
02-16-2008: Calendar
February 16th, 2008
Today: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., First Annual Karate Championships, Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Tucumcari Blvd. The star of the movie “Sharkboy” will make a special appearance, teach classes a...
February 1958
February 13th, 2008
Virgil Montgomery, owner and operator of Tucumcari Farm Supply, sold his farm supply business to Otis Brown, who had recently moved to Tucumcari. ... County Agent Lloyd Cavasos reported the response...
Lautner, aka 'Sharkboy' to visit
February 12th, 2008
A martial arts tournament, featuring karate, tae kwon do and ju jitsu, will be held this weekend at the Tucumcari Convention Center.
The featured presenter will be Disney and Nickelodeon star and mart...
Roch tapped for national panel
February 12th, 2008
Roch will be on a national panel for No Child Left Behind Act reforms
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) announced that Dennis Roch, a member of the New Mexico Public Educ...
02-1-2008: Police Blotter
February 12th, 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. According to reports:
Saturday
l At 7:0...
02-13-2008: Calendar
February 12th, 2008
Today: 7.p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-3061.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Kitchen Creations Cooking School for people with diabetes, sponsored by the Quay Cou...
Vet stresses testing for 'trich' in cattle
February 9th, 2008
Bovine trichomoniasis has infected some cattle in Quay County, said John C. Wenzel extension veterinarian for New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
“It’s in pretty much an issue in most coun...
Notable Notes: Attorneys moving to Clovis, VFW Auxiliary supports Juni...
February 9th, 2008
Two prosecutors
moving to Clovis office
Two Tucumcari attorneys, Camille Pedrick Chavez and husband, Kirk Chavez, are leaving this month for jobs in Clovis.
They are going to work for the District At...
State to reverse gray wolf decline
February 9th, 2008
A recent survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows a decline in the population of Mexican wolves found in New Mexico, according to a press release.
A January 2008 survey shows 52 Mexican gr...
02-09-2008: Book Reviews
February 9th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information, call 461-0295.
Fiction
Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper. The F.B.I. agent Noah Bishop and his special crimes unit...
Community Notes: Interns sought for Congress, booths available for Wel...
February 9th, 2008
Bingaman’s office seeks summer interns
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman today encouraged students to apply for a summer internship in his Washington office. The application deadline is March 31. The internsh...
Card talk is faux talk
February 9th, 2008
Trying to keep up with the times is a most difficult task for some of us and often seems more than a little unnecessary.
For instance, I recently received a collection of "Conversation Cards" and won...
Get tough on turf
February 9th, 2008
For most areas early September is the time to be applying fall preemergents for the control of annual winter weeds in home lawns, sports fields and on golf courses.
One of the big reasons for poor w...
February 1938
February 9th, 2008
The Conchas Cavaliers, a local orchestra, played on Saturday nights at The Cactus Club on Hwy 66 east of town. … Charles L. Baker, of Tucumcari, was arrested in Trinidad, Colo., and taken to Denver,...
02-09-2008: Police Blotter
February 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. According to reports:
Monday
l At 6:58 p...
02-09-2008: Calendar
February 9th, 2008
Today: 1 p.m., VFW District Meeting, Post #9515, Portales. Lunch at 1 p.m., meeting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Today: 6 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Ladies Auxiliary 2008 Valentine Queen Coronation and Dance for...
Rattler wrestlers place at Cardinal Tournament
February 6th, 2008
Seven Rattler wrestlers placed at the Cardinal Classic Tournament on Friday and Saturday at Las Vegas.
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team competed in the two-day, round-robin event at Robertson Hi...
M esalands Community College Dean's List Fall 2007
February 6th, 2008
Mesalands Community College Dean's Honor Roll recognizes students for academic accomplishments. To qualify, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or better for courses taken at Mesalands...
True Valentine's Day gift is putting others first
February 6th, 2008
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Jo...
February 1990
February 6th, 2008
H. Fred Pomeroy, superintendent of Tucumcari Public Schools, was one of 100 outstanding school managers in North America, according to “The Executive Educator,” a magazine for school professionals...
Early voting begins today for Tucumcari municipal elections
February 6th, 2008
The City of Tucumcari is now conducting absentee voting by mail for the March 4 regular Municipal Election.
An Absentee Ballot Application may be picked up at City Hall or you may call 461-3451 to r...
02-06-2008: Calendar
February 6th, 2008
Today: 5:30 p.m., meeting of The Class of 2008 Parent Committee, Mesalands Community College. Call Kim Enriquez, 403-6713; Yvette Fazekas, 403-8536; or Jennifer Debord, 403-7865.
Today: 7.p.m., VFW Po...
02-06-2008: Police Blotter
February 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. According to reports:
Friday
l At 11:33...
Pearce talks Cannon, immigration
February 5th, 2008
Editor’s note: Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., stopped in Clovis on Tuesday on his campaign trail through eastern New Mexico.
In his sixth year as a representative, Pearce is running for the Senate sea...
Wilson talks water, economic development in Clovis
February 5th, 2008
U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., visited Clovis on Tuesday on her campaign trail for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Pete Domenici.
Domenici will retire when his term ends this year. Wilson has ser...
CHS boys basketball capsule
February 3rd, 2008
What: Clovis (20-0) vs. Trinity Christian (21-10)
When: 6 p.m. (MST) Monday.
Where: Rip Griffin Center, on the campus of Lubbock Christian University.
Notes: This game was added to the schedule Tue...
School menus for Feb. 4-7
February 2nd, 2008
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: Hamburger, tater tots, green beans, salad bar...
Dunlap honored, All State and North teams, New golf coach
February 2nd, 2008
Coach Dunlap honored
Tucumcari Rattlers coach Bryan Dunlap was honored at the New Mexico Track and Cross Country Coaches Association’s clinic on Jan. 11 in Albuquerque.
Dunlap, who is Tucucmari’s...
02-02-2008: Police Blotter
February 2nd, 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. According to reports:
Tuesday
l At 3:25...
Arrivals, birthdays
February 2nd, 2008
Just born...
Elyssa Renee Cordova was born on Jan. 6, 2008 in Clovis. Her parents are Delia Jaynes and Joseph Cordova of Tucumcari. Her older sister is Estella “Star” and her older brother is Jose...
February 1971
February 2nd, 2008
Grady Maples of Glenwood, Colo., formerly of KTNM in Tucumcari, was the guest speaker at the Senior Citizen’s Center. His talk on “Are you a square?” was received with much enthusiastic applause...
Democratic caucus set for Tuesday
February 2nd, 2008
Democrats will be holding a presidential preference caucus on Tuesday.
New Mexico is one of 21 states which will vote Tuesday, and these contests likely will determine the Democratic nominee, accord...
02-02-2008: Calendar
February 2nd, 2008
Today: 9 a.m. - noon, Girl Scouts will collect old newspapers for recycling, Mesalands Community college on 11th Street. No sun bleached or previously wet papers accepted.
Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m.,...
Change of habits calls for chance of pace
February 2nd, 2008
Recently, I was visiting with another friend who is resting from using nicotine and wondering what all the noise is about. We both agreed that we miss that habit and that we are sure we must be feelin...
