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Rattlers edge Lions
February 22nd, 2012
A last-second turnover by the Santa Rosa Lions clinched a 45-42 win for the Tucumcari Rattlers Tuesday night at the Snake Pit.
God gives us ability to pursue desires
February 29th, 2012
“Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
— Psalm 37:4
What do you really enjoy doing? What...
Bull riding off my bucket list
February 29th, 2012
Staying aboard a 2,000-pound bovine for eight seconds. Yes sir, I can now scratch that one off my bucket list.
OK, I wasn’t exactly aboard a raging bull in a rodeo arena, hell-bent on...
Expo reminder of agriculture’s importance
February 29th, 2012
Portales reached a wonderful milestone last week in hosting its 20th New Mexico Ag Expo.
Officials estimated 3,000 people came through the gates of the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds to an eve...
Mesalands hosting iron pour course
February 29th, 2012
Mesalands Community College is hosting its annual iron pour 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through March 10.
Thirty-five students from at least eight different states will be coming to participate in...
Woods plans senate run
February 29th, 2012
Republican John Patrick “Pat” Woods will run for state senate in District 7, which includes Curry, Quay and Union counties.
Woods is a fourth-generation farmer in the Grady and B...
Roch announces re-election plans
February 29th, 2012
Dennis Roch, R-Texico, has announced he is running for re-election in District 67 of the state House of Representatives.
The district includes all or parts of Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding...
Senior menus — Feb. 29
February 29th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Italian pork chop, broccoli and cheese, mixed vegetables, whole wheat ro...
On the shelves — Feb. 29
February 29th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information, call 461-0295.
Fiction
“Lothaire,” by Kresl...
Residents share history
February 29th, 2012
Recently, four of our citizens presented an outstanding program at Tucumcari Historical Museum. They talked about the history of New Mexico and of our area, as well as about how other history affec...
Police blotter — Feb. 29
February 29th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 1:42 a.m., a woman repo...
Two arrested on I-40 near Tucumcari for possession of 24 pounds of Mar...
February 27th, 2012
Two Michigan residents were arrested Friday after New Mexico State Police seized 24 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop on I-40 outside of Tucumcari, said Lt. Lance Bateman.
According...
Postal revisions will eliminate two positions and delay delivery
February 24th, 2012
Two full-time positions will be lost in a transfer of U.S. Postal Service mail processing operations from Tucumcari to Albuquerque, according to a USPS spokesman.
The Postal Service announce...
Vixens turn back Lady Longhorns
February 22nd, 2012
FORT SUMNER — Senior guard G. A. Tucker scored 16 points and added six rebounds, five steals and three blocks Tuesday night as Fort Sumner beat Logan 48-38 in the District 8-1A girls t...
Fishing report— Feb. 22
February 22nd, 2012
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may var...
Lawmakers pleased with budget, less so with other issues
February 22nd, 2012
The good: Tax breaks for energy superstation Tres Amigas.
The bad: No driver’s license or education reform.
The ugly: “The leadership (state Legislature) knows how to use...
No excuse for not staying in touch
February 22nd, 2012
It’s hard to keep up with old friends and former coworkers.
They promised me email, Facebook and cell phones would change all that. Eventually we find out that people change email addr...
Sen. Harden announces plans to retire
February 22nd, 2012
State Senator Clint Harden, R-Clovis, has announced he will not seek a fourth term and plans to retire following 10 years in the state Legislature.
“It’s something I’ve bee...
Governor picks Tucumcari fire chief for Fire Protection Grant Council
February 21st, 2012
Tucumcari Fire Chief Mike Cherry was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to the state’s Fire Protection Grant Council.
“My interest in fire departments (was the r...
Courthouse holds memories of home
February 21st, 2012
As most of you know, when I think of the word, "home," I think of the canyons at lma because they were my first home and because they are the place to which I turn when I need to "feel at home." Of...
THS junior claims state wrestling title
February 21st, 2012
The Tucumcari High School wrestling team ended the season with a state champion, five state placers and a fourth-place finish overall.
Out of a dozen Rattlers who qualified, six placed and j...
School menus — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.
House
Monday
Breakfast: French toast sticks, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juic...
On the shelves — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.
Fiction
“Private: #1 Suspect,” by Jame...
Our hairs are numbered
February 21st, 2012
During a public prayer recently, the one guiding our thoughts described how great God is in taking care of us, even though the hairs on our head are numbered (Matthew 10:28-31). OK, that’s pr...
Police blotter — Feb. 22
February 21st, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
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Mesalands men’s rodeo team takes first place at regional rodeo event
February 15th, 2012
The Mesalands Community College’s Rodeo Team had one of its best performances at a regional rodeo at the University of Arizona in Tuscon, Ariz. Feb. 4-5. The Team had a total of 19 members pl...
Longhorns split Homecoming doubleheader
February 15th, 2012
The Logan Longhorns split Homecoming wins with the Springer Red Devils Thursday night at Logan.
The girls couldn’t quite finish off a fourth-quarter comeback, falling 56-55 to the Lady...
Senior menus — Feb. 15
February 15th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Lemon baked chicken, rice, cucumber salad with dres...
School menus — Feb. 15
February 15th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.
House
Monday
Breakfast: English muffin with sausage, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, mil...
Co-worker known for dedication, service
February 15th, 2012
One more day, one more conversation, one more outburst of laughter and even one more time just to argue with you.
These are a few things I and many others wish we could have with Catherine B...
Pets’ quirks make them endearing
February 15th, 2012
Pets can have some pretty strange idiosyncrasies. Some of them become pretty endearing others are just irritating.
Take for instance the younger of our two dogs, Ranger. Since the older dog...
Congress renews assault on Internet
February 15th, 2012
“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” abolitionist Wendell Phillips warned in 1852.
Nothing’s changed.
Congress was forced to shelve two similar bills that ne...
Puppet theater group raises awareness for insomnia
February 15th, 2012
Last week Mesalands Community College had two performances of “Insomnia: A Dark and Stormy Night” by the M. Loren Kahn Puppet and Object Theatre from Albuquerque. The group has performe...
Obama budget allocating funds for Ute pipeline project
February 15th, 2012
Some more dollars may be flowing toward the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, with a $1.978 million federal allocation in President Obama’s 2013 budget.
That money makes $2.978 mi...
House schools host FFA contests for District IV
February 15th, 2012
On Jan. 18, House schools hosted Junior High Leadership contests for District IV participants. Contests included the opening/closing ceremonies as well as junior high prepared speaking contest. The...
Courthouse funds up for approval
February 15th, 2012
A bill supporting $335,000 in capital outlay funds for Quay County and the City of Tucumcari is in the process of being approved in the state Legislature.
House Tax and Revenue Committee sub...
Money for Ute pipeline project allocated in Obama budget
February 14th, 2012
Freedom New Mexico
Some more dollars may be flowing toward the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, with a $1.978 million federal allocation in President Obama’s 2013 budget.
...
On the shelves — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information, call 461-0295.
Fiction
“Believing The Lie,” by Elizabeth George. I...
Little League registration set
February 14th, 2012
Quay County Little League registration will be held 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Tucumcari Recreation Center. Logan registration will be held Friday at the local pee wee basketball tournament.
...
Udall staff holding office hours
February 14th, 2012
A staff member for U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-N.M., will be holding 'Udall Serving YoU' office hours Thursday and Friday across the 3rd Congressional District for area residents who require help wit...
Ultimate love comes from God
February 14th, 2012
“Love never fails” 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)
Oh, the talk of love floating through the air brings visions of flowers, mushy Valentine sentiments and many forms of gi...
Family shares history
February 14th, 2012
Recently, I received a story and pictures from Pat Heasley McDaniel, who now lives in Austin, Texas. The story, entitled “The Family of J.W. Bullington,” was written by her mother, Stel...
Police blotter — Feb. 15
February 14th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Thursday
• At 2:08 a.m., a m...
Ute water project receives $1 million
February 9th, 2012
WASHINGTON -- The Ute Water pipeline project has received $1 million from the Department of Interior, according to a news release from U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.The money will go towar...
Cultivate relationships with other Christians
February 8th, 2012
I did the household gardening when I was in high school. Each year I planted a lettuce bed in late winter that also included green onions. Some people would put different kinds of leafy greens in t...
Ads make Super Bowl interesting
February 8th, 2012
It’s pretty funny how Americans decided we didn’t have enough major holidays on the calendar so we turned a sporting event into one.
I guess the commercialization of the Super Bo...
Honor rolls — Feb. 8
February 8th, 2012
San Jon
All A's
Seventh Grade
Marcelina Acosta
Fifth Grade
Andrew Erwin
Leilani Guiterrez
A/B
Seniors
Extension hosting cooking class for blood sugar control
February 8th, 2012
A special cooking school that is aimed at helping people with diabetes learn how to prepare delicious foods and manage their blood sugar levels will be held in February. The school will meet for 3...
Obama plan would prolong housing pain
February 8th, 2012
It was predictable that President Barack Obama would pander again to entitlement sentiments. This time involves the misguided belief that everyone is entitled to homeownership, even at the governme...
Super Bowl ads not so ‘super’
February 8th, 2012
Well, the Super Bowl is over and professional football has left us once again until September.
The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of achievements for the 32 teams in the National Football League...
Letter to the editor: Most Pipeline jobs only temporary
February 7th, 2012
The Jan. 25 editorial about the Trans-Canada pipeline headlined “Pipeline denial cost thousands of U.S. jobs” uses the conservative mantra — facts be damned to defend the status q...
Mesalands students earn scholarships to four-year schools
February 7th, 2012
Mesalands Community College students Shelly Giannino and Alex Nielson have been selected to the 2012 All-State New Mexico Academic Team.
This honor recognizes their commit-ment to academic e...
Friends make life pleasant and enjoyable
February 7th, 2012
Throughout all our years of visiting together, we have spent much time talking about our great good fortune of having so many wonderful friends. They are the people who make this area home and who...
Senior menus — Feb. 8
February 7th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Chalupa, onions, green chili, salsa, Spanish rice,...
Police blotter — Feb. 8
February 7th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 8:21 a.m., a wom...
Funeral and services
February 1st, 2012
A memorial service will be held for Ronald B. Hoff at 6 p.m., Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church at 524 South Monroe Street....
Peanuts popular at Capitol
February 1st, 2012
They used to call it “The City Different” years ago.
I haven’t heard Santa Fe called that in a while though, I checked last week and it is indeed still different.
I&...
Blame inflation for rising oil, gas prices
February 1st, 2012
Those who cannot remember the 1970s are condemned to repeat them. Even if you’re too young to remember the Disco Decade, you’ve doubtless seen pictures of cars lined up waiting to pum...
Newspaper history
February 1st, 2012
The Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune and Quay County Sun have been sold to Clovis Media Inc., a new company based in Sheridan, Wyo., officials announced on Tuesday.
The sale also i...
County commission meeting venue moved
February 1st, 2012
The Quay County Board of Commissioners’ regular scheduled meeting for 9 a.m., on Feb. 13 will be held at the Extension Service Office at 216 East Center Street....
Steak dinner benefit set
February 1st, 2012
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2528 is holding a benefit steak dinner starting 6 p.m. Friday at the post, located at 105 E. Main.
The meal is $10 per person. Sides, drinks and...
Logan schools holding work session
February 1st, 2012
The Logan Municipal Schools Board of Education will be conducting a work session at 6 p.m., Monday in the board room of Logan School. This meeting is for the purpose of preparing for the Superint...
Absentee voting continues until March 2
February 1st, 2012
Absentee voting for the March 6, 2012, regular Municipal Election began on Tuesday and will end on March 2. Voters wishing to vote by Absentee may request an application to vote by absentee by call...
School menus — Feb. 1
February 1st, 2012
Logan
Monday
Breakfast: Stuffed cheese sticks, cereal, juice, milk.
Lunch: Pizza, salad, breadsticks with sauce, fruit, milk.
Tuesday
Breakfa...
God will help untangle our lives
February 1st, 2012
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that …the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
There was a time when telephones were connected with...
Wrestling team bound for Los Alamos
February 1st, 2012
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team will get a chance to see potential state competition this weekend at Los Alamos.
“We will have a chance to see what we will be up against,”...
Senior menus — Feb. 1
February 1st, 2012
The following are the lunch for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Beef tips, egg noodles, salad, peas and carrots, pears, oatmeal cookie.
Hard to ignore new dog’s antics
February 1st, 2012
A number of you have asked about the new friend who has moved in on this corner. Yes, Prissy, a beautiful black lab has taken up residence here and has been training me for several months. She is t...
Police Blotter — Feb. 1
February 1st, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 11:48 a.m...
Grant provides certificate program
February 1st, 2012
A new 12-week program available at the North American Wind Research and Training Center will increase employment opportunities for those interested in wind energy studies.
Jim Morgan, Direct...
