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Archive For April 2012
The road warriors
April 30th, 2012
Warmer weather means there is going to be a lot more traffic out on our county and state roads.
Miller moth migration in full swing
April 28th, 2012
I stirred slowly from sleep when I felt her soft velvet touch on my shoulder.With the sheet thrown back to my knees because of the hot night, my mind followed her willowy touch as she traced...
Press release: State and federal support for Eastern New Mexico Rural...
April 27th, 2012
On April 25, 2012 the NM State Water Trust Board acted to approve $3,788,834 in FY 2012 for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System (ENMRWS). This state sponsored regional rural water proje...
Food for thought
April 26th, 2012
When it comes to politics I have heard some people say the candidates don’t take the time to meet with the public and hear what they have to say.
Fishing report — April 26
April 25th, 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...
Who was that masked man
April 25th, 2012
It’s sad that you remember things about a person more when they pass away than you did while they were with us.
Ute project bids higher than projected
April 23rd, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority had a pair of firsts Monday.
Local historians share stories
April 24th, 2012
More than a dozen residents attended a historical recounting Saturday at the Tucumcari Historical Museum.Local historians shared stories of their experiences growing up in and near Quay Coun...
Police blotter — April 25
April 24th, 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 12:18 a.m., a woman reported a...
School menus
April 24th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.San JonMondayBreakfast: Eggs and hashbrowns, fruit, cereal, milk.Lunch: Chicken fajitas, pepper and onions, chip...
On the shelves — April 25
April 24th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295.Fiction"Chasing Midnight," by Randy Wayne White. Environmental...
Elders’ stories reflect real history
April 24th, 2012
As we age, many of us tend to enjoy reminiscing about the "dim, distant past."While we are engaged in some of our conversations, we can note that the younger people's eyes glaze over beca...
Letter to the editor: Students deserve pat on back
April 24th, 2012
Earth Day was celebrated by the Tucumcari High School junior class under the direction of Christina Fleming and several other teachers in a great gift to Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.Six...
Fair draws more than 600 residents
April 24th, 2012
The support of the community and efforts of volunteers helped make the Quay County Wellness Fair a success, said event coordinators.
Editorial: Horse slaughter offers solution in tough time
April 24th, 2012
Horses are majestic animals, loyal companions, hard workers, even great exercise. All true. But none of those points offer a reason to block the opening of a proposed equine slaughterhouse in Rosw...
It pays to listen to inner feelings before taking action
April 24th, 2012
"Trust in the LORD...He shall direct thy paths". Proverbs 3:5-6Do you believe in divine intervention or that everything happens by chance? The last time I wrote I described the heroes and...
Loss puts Rattlers in potential three-way tie
April 24th, 2012
A 11-3 loss Tuesday to the Texico Wolverines at Tucumcari placed the Rattlers in a potential three-way tie for first in district.
Excuses won’t expunge sin
April 24th, 2012
Children sometimes say the most interesting things. Their excuses/explanations for disobedience (not doing what they've been told or doing what they've been told not to do) can often turn anger i...
Tucumcari Police officer resigns
April 23rd, 2012
A Tucumcari police officer facing criminal criminal charges resigned last week.Pete Vargas, 32, a 3 1/2-year veteran of the police department, tendered his resignation effective April 19, ac...
Tucumcari officer resigns
April 23rd, 2012
A Tucumcari police officer has resigned in wake of charges of breaking and entering and criminal damage to property filed in the Tenth Judicial District Court.Pete Vargas, 32, a three-and-a-...
Water authority hires law firm
April 23rd, 2012
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority hired legal representation for a lawsuit filed last week by the Village of Logan during a special meeting Monday morning at Clovis City Hall.&n...
Eyes on the Sky
April 23rd, 2012
My interest in those aircraft that fill the sky will always make me feel like a kid. This weekend the Tucumcari Convention Center played host to the Quay County Wellness Fair. There w...
Pink slime won’t turn me off beef
April 21st, 2012
You won't catch me out in the pasture grazing for nutrients when there's a bovine that can do it for me.That's right, when that little old lady in the Wendy's commercial uttered "Where...
Local history shared by residents
April 18th, 2012
Tucumcari Talks is scheduled Saturday at the Tucumcari Historical Museum.The event will showcase local historians as they share their memories and stories about Quay County's past.&n...
Texting skills could use work
April 17th, 2012
I try hard to remain on the cutting edge of communication technology or at least keep the edge somewhere within my sight. However, my skills at texting are really bad.Once when I asked a cow...
Court will decide fate of Zimmerman
April 17th, 2012
No matter who says what in today's world of instant commentary, no one really knows whether George Zimmerman committed a crime Feb. 26, or if he was defending himself when he killed Florida te...
Giraffes under increased security
April 17th, 2012
Clovis' tallest toddler nibbled peacefully from tree branches Tuesday at Hillcrest Park Zoo, ignoring her mother and pricking her ears attentively to the sound of camera flashes.Jerrica, no...
School menus — April 18
April 17th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.HouseMondayBreakfast: Sausage, biscuit, gravy, muffins, variety of cereal, yogurt, juice, milk....
On the shelves — April 18
April 17th, 2012
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information, call 461-0295.Fiction"The Thief," by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott. Isaac B...
Books offer trove of experiences
April 17th, 2012
Last week, we visited about some of the poetry I had in my book room. Although I have one small room set aside entirely for my books, almost any room in the house could be called a book room becaus...
Senior menus — April 18
April 17th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.ThursdayChalupa, lettuce and tomato, fiesta salad, salsa, fruit cocktail....
Police blotter
April 17th, 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 12:46 a.m., a man reported a t...
Village of Logan files suit to halt Ute water project
April 17th, 2012
The Village of Logan filed suit Tuesday against state, federal and local agencies calling for the halt of construction, funding and advancement of any portion of the proposed Eastern New Mexico Rur...
Captivity is for your own good
April 17th, 2012
As we all know nature can be beautiful and tragic all at the same time.
Tucumcari native remembers longest game
April 17th, 2012
The longest game in professional baseball history has a Tucumcari connection.His name is Mark Corey.The marathon, which began 31 years ago today -- on April 18, 1981 -- lasted 33 inni...
Everybody knows Ralph Garcia
April 16th, 2012
It never surprises me when I meet people and they ask about my father.When I ran into an old schoolmate over the weekend, the first thing he asked after saying hi to me was, “How&rsquo...
Home, sweet home
April 13th, 2012
There is nothing like that feeling of coming home. It’s good to get away, but home is home.
Tucumcari commissioners hire new city manager
April 12th, 2012
Tucumcari city commissioners voted to hire Doug Powers as city manager Thursday night following an executive session."I am proud to be working for the city," Powers said. "I have been wit...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. today
April 11th, 2012
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a severe thundersotm watch for Curry, Roosevelt, Quay and De Baca counties until 9 p.m. today....
Community development doesn't just happen
April 11th, 2012
I recently wrote an article about the efforts to clean up Tucumcari and make it beautiful for the tourists visiting our city.
Scale of casualties makes Titanic compelling still
April 10th, 2012
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me"... Psalm 23:4One hundred years ago 2,223 people sailed on the "unsinkable" Titan...
Easter Bunny still creepy to me
April 10th, 2012
I've got to say I've always been a little creeped out by the Easter Bunny.Santa Claus might be a little scary to little kids but at least his looks make a little bit of sense. A six-foot r...
Wisconsin GOP Gov. Walker needs to stay
April 10th, 2012
Few people should be surprised that a recent poll of Wisconsin Republicans shows 82 percent of them approve of embattled GOP Gov. Scott Walker.Or that the state's liberals — led b...
Senior menus — April 11
April 10th, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.HouseMondayBreakfast: French toast sticks, muffins, variety of cereal,...
Poetry still tugs at my heartstrings
April 10th, 2012
Not long ago, a friend asked if I had heard of the poem, "The Barefoot Boy." For once, I was able to say I surely had heard of it and even managed to quote a line. The friend then asked if I migh...
4-H to mark centennial
April 10th, 2012
The Quay County will honor their 4-H parents, leaders and volunteers on Monday with a social from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office at 216 East Center Street.4-H is celebrating...
Senior menus — April 11
April 10th, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.ThursdayTrailblazer, California vegetables, ranch beans, whole wheat roll and m...
Police blotter — April 11
April 10th, 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 12:55 a.m., a woman reported a d...
Wind center offering certification training
April 10th, 2012
The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College will be offering a new summer 15-week program for an Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology. Th...
College redesigns website
April 10th, 2012
Increasing the appeal and accessibility of Mesalands Community College to future students, current students and local residents prompts the launch of a newly designed website."One of the ma...
Beautification projects part of tourism efforts
April 10th, 2012
Cleanup and beautification projects are underway in the city of Tucumcari in an effort to increase tourism and attract future residents.
The days encounters can have many outcomes
April 10th, 2012
You just never know what you’re going to get when the door opens and you start the day.
Too much rush, not enough picture taking
April 9th, 2012
In our everyday lives, it seems we tend to rush, rush, rush and not look up.It’s not that we are not watching where we are going, or are wondering around aimlessly. We all have routine...
Easter Bunny still creepy to me
April 6th, 2012
I've got to say I've always been a little creeped out by the Easter Bunny.Santa Claus might be a little scary to little kids but at least his looks make a little bit of sense. A six-foot r...
Too quiet on the Westerner front
April 6th, 2012
Today at lunch I was trying to answer a question that has repeatedly plagued us all:“What am I going to eat today?”
Fishing report — April 4
April 3rd, 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...
Senior happenings — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
Tucumcari Senior Center Daily ActivitiesMondayBilliards 8 a.m.-3 p.m.Wii 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Dominoes 1 p.m.-3 p.m.Bridge 10...
We must hold off Satan’s assault until Jesus’ return
April 3rd, 2012
I enjoyed westerns as a young person in the 1960' and 70's. One of the favorite action scenes was of a covered wagon circled to ward off an attack by "Indians," as Native Americans were once ca...
Missing Cannon officer reports to California base
April 3rd, 2012
A Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing since March 12 reported to a California air force base on Monday, according to a press release from Cannon Air Force Base public affairs officials....
Foolish not to expect pranks
April 3rd, 2012
It's not easy being a fool.Then again it hasn't been easy turning 26 today either.OK, maybe I better ask for forgiveness and just admit there's a fine line between April Fools pran...
Candidates should consider Johnson’s ideas
April 3rd, 2012
New Mexico remembers Gary Johnson as the two-term governor, 1995-2003, who vetoed more legislative bills than maybe all 49 other governors.By his count Johnson signed more than 750 vetoes. T...
All District basketball
April 3rd, 2012
2012 District 4-2A All District Basketball TeamTucumcariBoysFirst teamTravis GarciaLuke Smith
Honor rolls — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
Tucumcari ElementaryAll A'sFifth gradeJaxon ArguelloFourth gradeBrittany BentonAaliyah...
Rattlers finish second
April 3rd, 2012
The Tucumcari High School boys golf team finished second at its March 26 tournament at the Tucumcari Public Golf Course.Tucumcari’s 409 put them well ahead of East Mountain in the thre...
Checkpoints, patrols planned
April 3rd, 2012
The New Mexico State Police will be conducting saturation patrols and checkpoints in Quay County over the next two months. The department reminds citizens that the legal blood alcohol content is .0...
VFW holding bingo fundraiser
April 3rd, 2012
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2528 is holding a scholarship bingo tournament 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the post.Admission costs $25....
On the shelves — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
The following books are now available at the Tucumcari Public Library.Fiction"The House I Loved," by Tatiana de Rosnay. The reforms will erase gene...
Senior menus — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
The following are the lunch menus for the upcoming week at the Tucumcari Senior Center.ThursdayBarbecue chicken thighs, creamy coleslaw, green beans, whole wheat roll and margarine, c...
School menus — April 4
April 3rd, 2012
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County.LoganMondayBreakfast: Yogurt, cereal, juice, milk.Lunch: Hamburger/cheeseburger, all the trimmings, fries, dessert...
Landscape showing signs of spring
April 3rd, 2012
Despite the lack of moisture, signs of spring can be seen as we wander around in our town and county. Although a number of fruit trees bloomed a bit early and were caught by some frost, others mana...
Police blotter — April 4
April 3rd, 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 7:12 a.m., a ma...
Official requests authority’s help
April 3rd, 2012
PORTALES — A Tucumcari city commissioner requested help Tuesday from the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority.At the end of the authority's meeting at Portales City Hall, Robert...
Mesalands rodeo team earns titles
April 3rd, 2012
The Mesalands Community College rodeo team competed in a pair of weekend rodeos March 10-11 in Arizona, taking men's and women's titles home in both events.Following wins at Central Arizon...
Water focus of town hall meeting
April 3rd, 2012
State Rep. Dennis Roch, R-Texico, met with Quay County residents Tuesday night at a town hall meeting at the Logan Civic Center."I knew there are a lot of issues on their minds, water being...
