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04-30-08: Fishing Report
April 30th, 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...
Household utensils can hold religious meaning
April 30th, 2008
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24
04-30-08: Calendar
April 30th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715 for information.Today: 5:30 p.m., meeting of The Class of 2008 Parent Committee, Mesalands Community...
04-30-2008: Police Blotter
April 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. According to reports:
Interfaith group adopts new name
April 30th, 2008
Members of the former Ministerial Alliance voted last month to change their name to Fellowship of Christian Pastors, said Fellowship president David McAfee.
One of the group’s f...
April 1955
April 30th, 2008
The County Board of Education and rural school district directors met in Tucumcari to discuss a proposed merger of the Forrest district with the McAlister and Fields schools. … “The Be...
Registration for spay/neuter clinic set for Thursday
April 30th, 2008
Registration for Tucumcari’s 2008 Spay/Neuter Clinic will begin Thursday at City Hall.
The Santa Fe Animal Shelters mobile van will be at Fire Station #1 123 N. Adams on May 24 a...
Podcast: Sen. Jeff Bingaman talks to N.M. radio reporters
April 29th, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today talked to New Mexico
radio reporters about a variety of topics, including his decision to
support Senator Obama for president.
Click <a...
Rattlers defeat Clayton
April 26th, 2008
The Rattlers baseball team defeated Clayton Tuesday at Clayton, 12-2 and 17-4.
The win brings the Rattlers to 4-2 in district, and 15-4, overall, said baseball coach Tony Alarcon.
Hig...
Going after the Mayor's Cup
April 26th, 2008
Nine students from the Tucumcari American Karate Studio traveled to Carlsbad last weekend to participate in the 2008 Mayor’s Cup Taekwondo Tournament, hosted by the Elite TKD of Carlsbad.&nbs...
Extension Service to get new home
April 26th, 2008
In the next two weeks, Quay County expects to complete its purchase of a downtown building that will house the new offices for the Quay County Extension Service, said Richard Primrose, Quay County...
Trigg Hospital gets grant for roof
April 26th, 2008
Quay County has earned a hefty award — a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant —to fix the roof of the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
And everyone says much of...
Resident pleads to save Sands Dorsey
April 26th, 2008
A Tucumcari resident appealed to the city commission Thursday night to make one more effort to save the remains of the Sands Dorsey building.
“Have we exhausted all avenues?” ask...
April 26, 2008 Around Town
April 26th, 2008
Tres arrives ...J.W. and Joni Norris of Lubbock, Texas, celebrated the birth of their son, Tres Norris, on March 17. The proud grandparents of Tres are Cindy and Craig Brashear of San...
April 26, 2008 Police Blotter
April 26th, 2008
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by the Central Dispatch Office for Quay County, based the Tucumcari Police Department. According to reports:
Complaints have their place in helping bring change
April 26th, 2008
Which?
Which of these three topics is most important? Your needs? Your wants? Your dissatisfactions?
It’s the third of these topics that’s most important, according to the...
U.S. better off for pope's visit
April 26th, 2008
The most vivid impression most Americans have of Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the United States is likely to be the attention he paid to the clergy sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the Ro...
Spring fever nipping at heels
April 26th, 2008
I, Aggie, have captured the computer for the afternoon and plan to do a little visiting with my major fans. The slave has kept me away from my writing chores for so long that I fear some of you may...
April 26, 2008 Library Books
April 26th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information, call 461-0295.FictionLush Life by Richard Price. An aspiring writer becomes a su...
April 26, 2008 Calendar
April 26th, 2008
Today: 7:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Quay County Wellness Fair, Tucumcari Convention Center.
Today: Quay County Rabies Clinics, four locations in Quay County: &n...
April 26, 2008 Lunch Menus
April 26th, 2008
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.
House
Monday
Breakfast: Pancakes and sausage on a stick, cer...
April 23, 2008 Obituaries
April 23rd, 2008
Juanita Newby Nix
Services: To be announced.
Juanita Newby Nix died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz.
Mrs. Nix graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1937...
Democrats take stage in forum
April 23rd, 2008
Five of the six Democratic candidates running for U.S. Rep. Tom Udall’s seat made a pitch for votes at a Quay County Democratic candidate forum Tuesday night.Democrats running for natio...
School board OKs raise for superintendent
April 23rd, 2008
The six-figure salary of Tucumcari Schools Superintendent Aaron McKinney inched up a little higher Monday night.
The majority of Tucumcari School Board members approved a $4,000 increase, ra...
Wellness fair set for Satuday
April 23rd, 2008
Over 60 organizations and businesses will be at the Quay County Community Wellness Fair on Saturday, including more than 40 health-related exhibits. There is something for everyone, according to or...
April 23, 2008 Police Blotter
April 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:
...
Two Mesalands cowboys cinch spot at College National Finals Rodeo
April 23rd, 2008
Two Mesalands Rodeo Team members cinch nationals spots Special to QCSJeff O’Donnell and Jon Luse, Mesalands Community College Rodeo Team members, secured qualification...
04-23-08: Fishing Report
April 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, howeve...
Plants, humans often have same growth requirements
April 23rd, 2008
Earth Day is celebrated this week, and each year, our elementary school celebrates this holiday at the Tucumcari Outdoor Classroom, just north of the school. Last year, I demonstrated some plant gr...
April 1946
April 23rd, 2008
R. S. Shiplet filed for reelection as county commissioner for district 3. … New Rotary Club officers were Ed Hadley, president; Tom McCarty, vice president; Burt Thompson, secretary; and G....
04-23-08: Calendar
April 23rd, 2008
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall, 215 E. Center St.Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801...
University of New Mexico Architectural Students to show visions of Do...
April 21st, 2008
On Saturday April 26 graduate students from the College of Architecture at the University of New Mexico will be at the Tucumcari Convention Center to show the community the work they have developed...
School Menus for: April 21-24
April 19th, 2008
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Biscuit , egg and sausage, cereal , juice and milk.Lun...
Elm leaf beetle: Best to wait until next year to launch your counter a...
April 19th, 2008
In the recent days I have had a flood of calls asking, “Why are the elm trees in Tucumcari all dying out?”
Another question overflowing the answering machi...
The stronger the wind, the better the stories
April 19th, 2008
As we attempt to walk upright during our windy days, we hear many comments from natives to the effect that they have never seen the wind blow this hard before, or that it has never blown this late...
Anonymity among friends has its drawbacks
April 19th, 2008
The Internet helps me make friends, but it’s helped me keep so many more. People move for jobs, school, or family reasons, and I’m one mouse click away from keeping the friendship going...
04-19-08: Police Blotter
April 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:Wedne...
Man arrested in Grady fuel theft
April 19th, 2008
A 54-year-old man wanted in connection with gas thefts in Grady turned himself in to authorities Friday, according to Curry County Undersheriff Wesley Waller.
Robert “Bobby&rdquo...
Trial set in slaying of motel clerk
April 19th, 2008
The case against James Benuska, 39, who was arrested and charged in the slaying of a Tucumcari motel clerk last fall, was bound over Thursday for trial in district court.
District Cour...
Crimestoppers wants to offer more rewards
April 19th, 2008
Members of the local Crimestoppers say they are frustrated because they have $45,000 in their bank account, but no crimes to draw to the public’s attention.
But, the recent rew...
04-16-08: Police Blotter
April 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:
04-16-08: Fishing Report
April 16th, 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...
Friendship important to everyday, spiritual life
April 16th, 2008
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 What would life be without friendship? I don’t e...
Health screenings set to target Quay County's five leading causes of d...
April 16th, 2008
In this case it is not good to be among the top five.
In this case, it is the top five leading causes of death in Quay County. They are: l Heart diseasel Cancerl Resp...
House School honors for third quarter 2008
April 15th, 2008
The following students from House Municipal Schools were on the honor roll for the grading period ending April 3, 2008:A Honor Roll12th GradeAngelina Romo...
Moriarty comes out to show its support for Downs move
April 15th, 2008
About 500 people from the Estancia Valley showed up in support of a proposed move by the Albuquerque Downs to Moriarty at a New Mexico Racing Commission hearing on Tuesday night at the Moriarty Civ...
April 1952
April 15th, 2008
More than 500 children and adults attended the opening of the Women’s Club “Youth Center,” 113 E. Center St. … George Ellis of the Bell Ranch was elected vice preside...
04-16-08: Calendar
April 15th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715 for information.Today: 5:30 p.m., meeting of The Class of 2008 Parent Committee, Mesalands Communit...
04-12-08: Fishing Report
April 12th, 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, la...
Community Notes: Photo class, geneology class
April 12th, 2008
Photography class offered at ENMASA three-part photography class sponsored by Eastern New Mexico Art Space will begin at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.The second part of this class will b...
School Menus for: April 14-17
April 12th, 2008
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County. There is no school on Friday.HouseMondayBreakfast: Biscuit & jelly, cereal , juice and milk.Lunch: Chili...
Contrary to Wolf's declaration, you can go home again
April 12th, 2008
Members of Tucumcari Historic Research Institute were treated by the presence of two favorite Quay County natives at our annual dinner Monday evening at the Elks Lodge.
Dr. David Strat...
Time for serious talk about race
April 12th, 2008
Complaints are kind of like fruitcake. Everybody seems to give them, but I’ve never met anybody who likes to receive them.
I especially hated the complaint I saw from the NAACP o...
Local vets offering rabies clinics
April 12th, 2008
Rabies clinics will be offered at four locations in Quay County on April 26 by two local veterinarians.
Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats will $7 each. Other vaccinations will be a...
04-12-2008: Police Blotter
April 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:
Four arrested for meth possession
April 12th, 2008
Four Tucumcari residents were arrested Thursday for possession of a controlled substance — 18.2 grams of methamphetamine, which has a street value of about $1,100, according to court document...
City agrees to $4,000 spay, neuter clinic
April 12th, 2008
The Tucumcari City Commission agreed Thursday to spend $4,000 for a two-day spay and neuter clinic for dogs and cats on May 24-25.
Robert Ciolli, who organized a free clinic last year...
To catch a thief: $4k reward offered
April 12th, 2008
A $4,000 reward is being offered in hopes of recovering $30,000 in tools that are missing from the Route 66 Ethanol plant, said Brian Wink, project supervisor at the plant.
Wink said h...
04-09-2008: Wedding, birtday and sisters are top piano players
April 11th, 2008
Wedding vows exchangedLewis and Vivian Martinez of Tucumcari announce the marriage of their son, Lewis Jr., to Jacqueline Wong today in Long Beach, Calif. Jacqueline is the daughter of Daniel...
04-12-08: Calendar
April 11th, 2008
Today: 5 p.m., the Republican Party of Quay County fund raiser, Del Norte Center, 423 N. Fourth St. Delegates from all over the state have been invited to attend. Call 461-3460 for informatio...
New look for Web site
April 9th, 2008
In case you haven’t noticed, our Web site has a new look today.The idea is to make navigation a little simpler.One new feature online is called “Data Central.&rd...
Game Commission to review progress on Mexican Wolf
April 9th, 2008
The state's Game Commission will consider a recovery plan for two state-endangered rodents, hear status reports on the Mexican wolf reintroduction program and river otter restoration efforts, and o...
Yard and Garden: Tomatoes difficult, but rewarding
April 9th, 2008
Tomatoes are a winning vegetable because of taste, nutrition and color. They aren’t the easiest vegetable to grow, but with a few guidelines you can have good success with this tasty fruit.
04-09-2008: Community Notes
April 9th, 2008
Youth luncheon for tobacco prevention to be heldThe Youth in Action Coalition is offering a free training session, which also includes lunch, on tobacco for Quay County youth fro...
04-09-08: Calendar
April 9th, 2008
Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwanis Club, Pow Wow Restaurant, 801 W. Rt. 66 Blvd. Call 461-3715 for information.Today: 7 p.m., VFW Post # 2528 Bingo, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Call 461-306...
04-09-2008: Police Blotter
April 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:Satur...
April 1942
April 9th, 2008
Mayor H.R. Priddy declared the week of April 13-18 Barrel Week in Tucumcari and hoped to collect 100 iron barrels needed to complete a barrier in front of the main dam at Conchas Lake. The barrier...
Snowpack not promising for irrrigation project
April 9th, 2008
This year’s snowpack, miles north of Tucumcari and resting on the mountainous slopes of New Mexico and Colorado, was hoped to be a windfall for farmers.
But with March and April...
Ichabod and Ebenezer: Getting on the right track
April 7th, 2008
God created man in his own image, but not necessarily in the physical sense (Genesis 1: 26-31; 2: 7). Man is created in God’s image in the spiritual sense because God is Spirit (John 4: 24)....
Wednesday is deadline to apply for 2008-2009 deer, elk, antelope, ibex...
April 7th, 2008
Wednesday is the deadline for hunters to apply for 2008-2009 deer, elk, antelope, ibex, javelina and bighorn sheep hunting opportunities allotted by draw in New Mexico, according to a press release...
Use Less Salt workshops set for House, Logan, Tucumcari
April 5th, 2008
Salt is essential for good health. But often too much of a good thing is not healthy, according to a press release from the Quay County Extension Office.
We must have a balance of sodi...
04-05-2008: Book Reviews
April 5th, 2008
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information, call 461-0295.Fiction Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. A woman wakes up in a Londo...
Sign up for Girls Junior Softball League set
April 5th, 2008
Recreation center taking registrationsThe Tucumcari Recreation Center is taking registrations for girls Junior League Softball. If you are in first grade through fifth grade, you are el...
If you hummed with Hummingbirds, they want you
April 5th, 2008
Hummingbird Music Camp is calling on all former campers, counselors, and teachers to return to camp at end of May to celebrate the camp’s 50th birthday. The New Mexico music camp...
Anticipation of history talk evokes rodeo programs
April 5th, 2008
Because we are going to be privileged to hear much about the history of Tucumcarl Monday night when Dr. David Stratton presents the program for Tucumcari Historical Research Institute, I decided to...
Vote is increasingly out of voters’ hands
April 5th, 2008
PLEO — do you know what this acronym stands for?
You've heard them mentioned a lot lately by the political speculators. They're also known as “superdelegates” but...
Teambuilders plans fundraisers for summer programs
April 5th, 2008
TeamBuilders Counseling Services, a non-profit agency that provides behavioral health services to children and their families, will hold a series of fundraising events in April and May to help rais...
Community Notes: Farwell set for Posinski, Republicans plan TaxPayers...
April 5th, 2008
Hospital holding farewell open houseA farewell open house will be held for Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital adminsratior Matt Posinski from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday in the lobby of the hosp...
04-05-2008: Police Blotter
April 5th, 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: Thur...
04-05-2008: Calendar
April 5th, 2008
Today: 8 a.m., VFW Post #2528 Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale and Bake Sale, VFW Hall, 105 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Tables can be rented for $5. Call 461-3061.Today: 9 a.m. - noon, Girl Scouts wi...
Quinceanera, 10th Birthday
April 5th, 2008
Sweet fifteen...Desirae Nathan will be celebrating her quinceanera on Saturday, a reception at 4 p.m. followed by a dance starting at 8 p.m. at the Tucumcari Convention Center, 15...
Skabelund to serve as administrator for Trigg Memorial Hospital and PR...
April 2nd, 2008
Presbyterian Healthcare Services announced today that Hoyt Skabelund has been named the new hospital administrator for Dr. Dan. C. Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari, in addition to his continuin...
Letter 3
April 2nd, 2008
... In my heart there rings a melody, there rings a melody of love (Roth, 1924).” Valentines Day is past, but spring will soon be upon us with leaves and flowers and twitterpation – bli...
Another letter
April 2nd, 2008
... In my heart there rings a melody, there rings a melody of love (Roth, 1924).” Valentines Day is past, but spring will soon be upon us with leaves and flowers and twitterpation – bli...
04-02-08: Fishing Report
April 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 and we...
04-02-2008: Community Notes
April 2nd, 2008
Foster, adoptive parenting orientation set for ThursdayThe public is invited to a free orientation at 6 p.m. Thursday to learn about foster and adoptive parenting opportunities with New...
04-02-2008: Police Blotter
April 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:Satur...
Grady station victim of gas theft
April 2nd, 2008
Surveillance camera footage provided by Red Rock Oil Co. shows an unidentified man tampering with fuel pumps to steal fuel from the station in the Village of Grady.
Red Rock Oil Co. on...
Life's choices should be guiuded by His influence
April 1st, 2008
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way un...
04-02-08: Calendar
April 1st, 2008
Today - Thursday: 9 a.m. Renew New Mexico 2008 Renewable Energy Conference, Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd. For information call 461-4079.Today: Noon, Tucumcari Kiwa...
