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Horseshoeing offers many lessons
March 31st, 2012
I was asked by the author of Confessions of a Horseshoer* if he could use one of my quotes in his book. I agreed. He sent me a copy. The quote he used was “It’s not that horseshoeing is...
QC Sun honored
March 31st, 2012
The Quay County Sun captured two second place and three third place awards at the annual Panhandle Press Association contest held in Canyon, Texas, it was announced Saturday. Other CMI-...
Fishing report — March 28
March 27th, 2012
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after t...
Little League tryouts set
March 27th, 2012
Three Little League tryouts are scheduled for the next four days. The schedule is as follows:• 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday tryout at the Tucumcari Recreation Center• 5:30 p.m...
Roch to host town hall meeting
March 27th, 2012
A town hall meeting with State Rep. Dennis Roch, R-Texico, is set for 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. April 3 at the Logan Civic Center. Roch will discuss results of the recent legislative se...
Rabies clinic scheduled
March 27th, 2012
A Quay County rabies clinic is scheduled on Aprl 14 for the following locations.• Nara Visa: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Nara Visa Fire Station.• Logan:1 p.m.-3 p.m., at City W...
All types welcome to attend church services
March 27th, 2012
"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven"—Ecclesiastes 3:1Winter is over and the Spring season is finally here although some days felt m...
Manning good fit for Broncos
March 27th, 2012
Peyton Manning remade in orange.That's something I can live with.In the last few months I've written a couple of columns about the circus that was Tim Tebow in Denver. So I decided...
Questions linger after Florida teen's shooting
March 27th, 2012
If you turn on a news channel you're sure to see a story on the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.I will admit, Martin's death and the circumstances surrounding it are very suspicious.
Letter to the editor — March 28
March 27th, 2012
"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man."— Jesus of NazarethChildren expose...
Questions linger after teen’s shooting
March 27th, 2012
If you turn on a news channel you're sure to see a story on the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.I will admit, Martin's death and the circumstances surrounding it are very suspicious.
Videos remind me of Aggie days
March 27th, 2012
Most of you are well aware that I am a proud New Mexico State University Aggie and am particularly proud to have received my first degree from then New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Ar...
Gone but not forgotten
March 27th, 2012
Five years later, there are no physical signs of the EF1 tornado that hit Logan at 3:20 p.m., on March 23, though the emotional damage remains for some residents.
Veterans ride for cause
March 27th, 2012
Two veterans from California were greeted by Tucumcari residents Friday as they made a stop on their cross-country bicycle ride advocating for veteran's rights."The main thing is making pe...
On the shelves — March 28
March 27th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295.Fiction"The Shadow Patrol," by Alex Berenson. Th...
Police blotter — March 28
March 27th, 2012
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• A...
School menus— March 28
March 27th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.LoganMondayBreakfast: French toast sticks, cereal, juice, milk.Lunch: Barbecue o...
Track officials should address safety concerns
March 27th, 2012
The nation's horse-racing industry could become a ward of the federal government due to reported safety concerns involving its golden egg, the horses.Five of seven tracks at the head of thi...
Lady Longhorns fall at quarterfinals
March 7th, 2012
The Logan Lady Longhorns fell 57-49 to the Tatum Coyotes Tuesday at the state 1A basketball quarterfinals in Albuquerque."I am real proud of the girls and can't wait till next year," said...
State class 1A basketball champs get warm welcome home
March 14th, 2012
Days after winning the Class 1A state basketball title the Logan Longhorns have had time to reflect on a coaching recognition, a win to remember and a dream fulfilled.
Logan stifles Cowboys for Class 1A championship
March 14th, 2012
ALBUQUERQUE — The Logan Longhorns went in to the locker room down seven against a 28-0, top-seeded Cliff squad Saturday night at The Pit. Yes, they had the Cowboys right where they wanted the...
Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing
March 21st, 2012
A 31-year-old lieutenant has been missing from Cannon Air Force Base for one week, according to base officials. Lt. Scott W. Lee was last seen at 11 a.m. March 12 at his apartmen...
Base will be adding one aircraft per month, official says
March 21st, 2012
Col. David Piech of Cannon Air Force Base gave Roosevelt County commissioners an update on Cannon activity at the Tuesday county commission meeting. The following is what he reported:
Clovis couple wins lottery prize
March 21st, 2012
A Clovis couple won a top prize playing a New Mexico Lottery Scratcher game, according to a press release. According to the New Mexico Lottery press release: &...
Our page —March 21
March 21st, 2012
Aragon Miranda Apodaca and Nicholas Aragon of Tucumcari would like to announce the birth of their son, David Joseph Aragon “Baby D.J.”
Honor rolls — March 21
March 21st, 2012
Logan Seniors A honor roll Tait Avent Khaeden Cox Angelica Gonzales Ashley Lubera
Seek God’s guidance before springing to action
March 21st, 2012
Spring started this past Tuesday and the local schools are on spring break this week. There are certain things that happen each spring; some of them due to man’s timing, like spring break, an...
Legislature may see ‘dramatic’ facelift in 2013
March 21st, 2012
Tuesday was the official filing day for New Mexico’s primary election.
Political blogger Joe Monahan tells us the state Legislature is “poised for its most dramatic facelift in t...
School menus — March 21
March 21st, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. House Monday Breakfast: Sausage biscuits, gravy, muffins,...
Silent auction added to shrimp boil
March 21st, 2012
The Mesalands Community College Foundation will host its annual Shrimp Boil and “All That Jazz” fundraiser 6:30 p.m. April 13 at the Tucumcari Convention Center. &ldq...
District attorney declines re-election
March 21st, 2012
QCS staff After 12 years of serving as the Tenth Judicial District Attorney Ron Reeves, has announced he will not seek re-election as district attorney and will retire at the end...
County changing polling venues
March 21st, 2012
County Clerk Ellen White said a change of voting centers should result in $6,000 savings for the county. A change of location for the voting centers in Tucumcari for the 2012 pri...
Pair of contested races set for June primary elections
March 21st, 2012
Quay County voters will have a pair of contested primary elections, and nothing contested in the November general elections. Tuesday was the lone day to file for elections at the...
Child Find screening planned
March 21st, 2012
Quay County schools will have a pair of Child Find preschool screening clinics. The free clinics are scheduled for 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 29 at Logan Schools and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. May 21 at House Sc...
Little League tryouts set
March 21st, 2012
Quay County Little League will hold tryouts noon Saturday at the Tucumcari Little League field. Final registrations will be held noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the field, and a meeti...
Senior menus — March 21
March 21st, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center. Thursday Sausage, wild rice, steamed...
Visit with former students a treat
March 21st, 2012
Last week, Sonny Conklin of Muleshoe called to invite his old teacher to have lunch with him and his sister, Kay Conklin Hagler, of Clovis. Of course, this teacher accepted the invitation and had a...
On the shelves — March 21
March 21st, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.
Police blotter — March 21
March 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
Local woman gets past first-round cuts of national model search
March 21st, 2012
A Tucumcari woman advanced to the top 100 in a national model search contest. Cassie Huffman, a mental health counselor who teaches a psychology class at Mesalands Community Coll...
Six file candidacy for county election
March 21st, 2012
Voters will have two contested races for the Quay County Commission and two uncontested races in the June 5 primaries, followed by four uncontested races in the Nov. 5 general election. ...
Web page, other changes coming Monday
March 20th, 2012
To our readers: Beginning Monday, you will see a new design for our four newspaper web pages belonging to the Clovis News Journal, Portales News-Tribune, Quay County Sun and Cann...
Four spots up for election in county government
March 19th, 2012
Four offices will be up for election on June 5 in Quay County government. Potential candidates for these offices must file their declaration for candidacy between 9 a.m and 5 p....
Jesus allows joining into family of God
March 14th, 2012
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God”… — John 1:12 In preparation f...
Every vote counts — ask city councilman
March 14th, 2012
Does your vote really matter?
It can.
The New York Times in 2005 reported the median margin of victory in Congressional elections is 22 percent. That’s what economists Casey Mul...
Western shows full of cliches
March 14th, 2012
I think one of the reasons I love Westerns of both the big screen and television variety is that they’re so predictable and loaded with clichés.
My wife in particular is a fan o...
Dealership donating to youth baseball program
March 14th, 2012
Interstate Automotive Complex is one of 1,600 Chevrolet dealers participating in a company program to benefit local youth baseball programs. The Chevrolet Youth Baseball program,...
Filing date set for Quay County elections
March 14th, 2012
Candidates for Quay County commissioner for Districts 1 and 2, Quay County clerk and Quay County treasurer must file their declaration for candidacy between 9 a.m and 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Quay Cou...
School menus — March 14
March 14th, 2012
House Monday Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, milk. Lunch: Hot dog...
College hosting dodgeball tourney
March 14th, 2012
Mesalands Community College would like to invite the Tucumcari community to participate in their first city-wide dodgeball tournament at 4 p.m., March 27 at the Tucumcari High School Gym.&nb...
On the shelves — March 14
March 14th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295. Fiction “A Perfect Blood,” by Kim Harrison. Rit...
Efforts wasted with daylight savings time
March 14th, 2012
Here we go once again trying to adjust to daylight savings time. As we change our clocks and gnash our teeth, we keep wondering why we seem to be forced to do so twice a year. We also wonder about...
NRA banquet set
March 14th, 2012
The Tucumcari Convention Center will host the fourth annual Friends of the National Rifle Association Banquet 6 p.m. March 24. The event includes a barbecue dinner, followed by g...
Senior menus — March 14
March 14th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for March 15- March 21 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.
Thursday
Taco salad, mexicorn, crackers, mixed fruit.
Friday
Tuna salad sandwi...
Police blotter — March 14
March 14th, 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 8:34 a.m., a woman went...
Curnutt selected as new mayor
March 14th, 2012
It was down to business Thursday for the newly sworn in city commissioners Daniel Lopez and Dora Salinas Mctigue.
McTigue and Lopez were sworn in at a workshop at City Hall before their firs...
Ministry moves location
March 7th, 2012
The Ministry of Hope has moved to a new location at 105 East Railroad Avenue, east of the Train Depot. They are accepting donations, just no mattresses or furniture. Hours of operation are 10 a.m....
Senior Olympics play day set
March 7th, 2012
A Senior Olympics Play Day from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. The event is free to seniors age 50 and older....
Logan senior awarded scholarship
March 7th, 2012
A Logan High senior has received a scholarship bestowed on just 104 students across the country.
Holly Raines-Baxter, 18, a senior at Logan high school said she was excited to be notified sh...
Police blotter — March 7
March 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 9:39 a.m., an alarm was...
Our page — March 7
March 7th, 2012
Pacheco
Heather Celeste Pacheco has been named Teenagers or Student of the Month, it was announced today by the Elk's Lodge. Heather, age 17, is the daughter of Chris and Dolores Pacheco of...
God gives cause to leap for joy
March 7th, 2012
Last Wednesday was leap day. Leap day comes every four years, except for century years not divisible by 400, and was originally added to the calendar by Julius Caesar because the lunar year is actu...
New administrator joins Dan C. Trigg hospital
March 7th, 2012
Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital has announced Suraj Agboke has joined the hospital-based primary clinic as the practice administrator.
“We're pleased to have Suraj's expertise as a part...
Limbaugh’s words hurt conservative cause
March 7th, 2012
The language wasn’t the worst part about Rush Limbaugh’s tirade last week, in which he called a Georgetown University law student a “slut” and a “prostitute” bec...
Men’s rodeo team sets record
March 7th, 2012
The Mesalands Community College men’s rodeo team set a record over the weekend at the Cochise Community College in Fort Huachuca, Ariz., scoring 1,120 points in a first-place finish with thre...
Trip to canyons refreshing
March 7th, 2012
A few weeks ago, Prissy and I drove “out home” to see the canyons and to allow this woman from lma a few minutes to collect a little sanity in order to keep going for a while longer. Th...
