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Calendar 6/1
May 31st, 2005
Today
The San Jon Board of Education will meet in the conference room, 2 p.m. with a special work session at noon.
Thursday
The Quay County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition offers ...
UFO Festival events
May 31st, 2005
Eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle offer multiple destinations for Quay County residents looking to take a day trip this summer.
One getaway spot is even out of this world, sort of.
The Roswe...
City forming softball leagues
May 31st, 2005
The deadline for registering for Tucumcari’s summer softball leagues is Monday. Tucumcari’s recreation director Scott Simpson said he expects a number of teams to wait until the last minute to reg...
Obituaries 6/1
May 31st, 2005
Gus Byars
Gus Byars, 90, of Portales, died Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1914, in Tucumcari, to Mary and Augustus “Gus” Byars....
Free fishing weekend
May 31st, 2005
- Saturday allows New Mexicans a day to fish without a license or habitat stamp.
The New Mexico Game Commission has announced Saturday is a day of free fishing. All anglers, residents and non-residen...
City approves $16.8 million budget
May 31st, 2005
- Budget $1.3 million more than year ago.
Tucumcari’s finance director Marty Garcia said Tuesday the city’s budget has increased by $1.3 million from last year, mainly due to increases in payrol...
Family works to preserve cowboy ways
May 31st, 2005
- Family reunion includes annual branding of local ranch’s calves.
Lee and Debbie Tillman, and their son Jason Tillman, had a few extra ranch hands Memorial Day weekend. More than 30 family member...
‘We come here to remember’
May 31st, 2005
- Friends, relatives of deceased veterans gather at Memorial Cemetery to pay respects.
On a sunny Memorial Day in Tucumcari, relatives and friends of deceased veterans came to Tucumcari Memorial Cem...
Army officials owe Tillmans complete candor
May 27th, 2005
Exactly what sequence of events led to the death by friendly fire of Army Ranger Pat Tillman —the Arizona Cardinals and Arizona State University athlete who gave up a pro football salary to join the...
Learning to do nothing during summer break takes effort
May 27th, 2005
I’m bored! There’s nothing to do! I miss my friends! When does school start again?”
No these are not the words of my teenage daughter less than 24 hours after schools in Portales let out for the...
From one generation to another
May 27th, 2005
Grandpas have a special job and have since days of yore
To teach his children’s children things his parents might ignore.
Like how to spit and whistle, carve initials on a tree
The value of an empty...
Cell phones make life easier
May 27th, 2005
I don’t like answering the phone. The phone ringing always means bad news.”
I can’t remember who told me that. It’s one of those sayings that are kind of closed minded, no room for negotiati...
Church Lady
May 27th, 2005
It was originally known as Decoration Day and later called Memorial Day. The date for this day of remembrance was set for May 30 until it was changed in 1971 to the last Monday in May to give people a...
Comments from the canyon
May 27th, 2005
Last week’s column about Mary K. Babcock and her ability to discipline students caused a number of phone calls and visits at the coffee table. Many of her former students wanted to talk about their...
Obits 5/28
May 27th, 2005
Herman Joe Carlson
Herman Joe Carlson, 67, died Friday, May 27, 2005, following an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Fort Madison, Ill. He had been a resident of Tucumcari since 1945.
...
Calendar 5/28
May 27th, 2005
Today
Bluegrass music program - 7 p.m. at the Quay County Exhibit Hall. Call 461-1457 for details.
Forrest School and Community Reunion - 10:30 a.m. at the Forrest Fire Department. Registration with...
Court compliance program approaches anniversary
May 27th, 2005
The Quay County Misdemeanor Court Compliance Program is approaching its first anniversary.
In effect since July 1, 2004, the program has monitored more than 100 individuals convicted of misdemeanor...
Local canals receive water
May 27th, 2005
QCS Staff
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Conchas Dam, in conjunction with the Arch Hurley Conservancy District, released irrigation water Tuesday. The water will flow in canals throughout Quay Co...
City offers incentives to trucking company
May 27th, 2005
Employees’ funds would be for real estate.
The city of Tucumcari is offering Interstate Distributor Company incentives totaling $60,000. The incentives for the trucking firm, which has a working te...
Around Town 5/28
May 27th, 2005
Carlos Ortiz of Tucumcari recently won a team roping competion in Albuquerque sponsored by Booger Barter Productions, according to Booger Barter officials. He was the high-point individual and named t...
Help wanted
May 27th, 2005
Department of Labor says summer jobs available for teenagers and adults in Quay County.
Tucumcari’s economy is a service economy, according to New Mexico Department of Labor employment representat...
Tucumcari may be in line for meat-packing company
May 27th, 2005
- Director of economic development says city also luring ethanol plant.
A major meat packer is considering opening a plant in Tucumcari, economic development director Pete Kampfer told city commissi...
Awards
May 20th, 2005
QCS Staff
The following Tucumcari High School and Tucumcari Middle School students were honored at a recent school board meeting. The students were recognized for placement in state competitions.
Tuc...
Teachers should take reins on unruly students
May 20th, 2005
After reading a series of articles about students’ behavior in public schools, I have but one question: Where is Mrs. Babcock?
Those of us who were privileged to have her as a teacher at Tucumcari...
Around Town
May 20th, 2005
Thomas Morris, a former state senator for Quay County, was recently named the 2005 Statesman of the Year by the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber noted that Morris had served as senator fro...
First Street project to break ground
May 20th, 2005
Information: Public meeting at 8 a.m. at police station, June 1. Ground breaking at 10 a.m.
-Project expected to cost $12 million.
The studies have been conducted, the public meetings are winding...
County commissioner dies
May 20th, 2005
Family and friends mourn death of public servant.
Quay County Clerk Ellen White described her as “a friend to everybody.”
“We’ve been getting calls in the county clerk’s office from peop...
Grace Madrid
May 20th, 2005
Grace Madrid
Grace Ellen Madrid, 54, of Tucumcari, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
She was born on Nov. 27, 1950, in Santa Fe, to Raymond and Lena Borquez.
...
5/22
May 20th, 2005
Today
Butterfly exploration — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Conchas Lake State Park. New Mexico State Parks interpretive Ranger Steve Cary will host. Event is free with regular park admission. Information:...
Rattlers lose to Wildcats
May 18th, 2005
The Tucumcari Rattlers lost 12-2 to the Tularosa Wildcats on Monday in the first round of the Class 2A state baseball tournament at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque.
The loss ended the Rattlers...
THS senior week events
May 18th, 2005
l Tucumcari’s Senior Week activities begin this weekend with the following events:
Saturday
Family softball and family picnic at 6 p.m. at the softball field. Call 461-1291 or 461-3658 for details....
Teacher of the Year
May 18th, 2005
Glenda Sours encourages her Tucumcari High School students to read the newspaper — in class. The idea is for students to become aware of local events and issues and to increase their reading skills....
God gives his people what they need to live
May 18th, 2005
I’ve heard that preachers eat fried chicken to get even with the rooster for reminding Peter he hadn’t been faithful in keeping his promise to always stand by Jesus (Matthew 26: 31-35; 69-75).
L...
Calendar 5/18
May 18th, 2005
Today
Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority meeting —10 a.m. at the Logan Civic Center.
Distribution of USDA commodities — 9 a.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds West Entrance.
Thursday
Tucumc...
Quay deputy arrested
May 18th, 2005
Quay County Sheriff’s Deputy Leonard Garcia was arrested Friday on a criminal trespass charge after walking uninvited into his ex-wife’s residence, police records show.
Garcia entered a plea of n...
Local VFW raises money for Quay County vets memorial
May 17th, 2005
Quay County veterans are one step closer to being memorialized in granite.
VFW Post 2528 members Tony Apodaca and Lydia Fazekas on Friday presented a check to Diane Morton, the local office manager f...
Principal position filled
May 17th, 2005
Floyd language arts teacher to start in Tucumcari soon.
Tucumcari will soon have a new high school principal.
Susan Montoya, a language arts teacher at Floyd High School, was notified Saturday of he...
Four-day school week survey to be studied
May 17th, 2005
Survey leads school officials to continue research on issue.
Tucumcari wants a four-day school week. At least that’s the overwhelming viewpoint of more than 200 residents who’ve returned survey...
Elementary students participate in a Pee Wee Track Meet
May 17th, 2005
SAN JON — More than 100 elementary-school students from San Jon, Grady, House and Amistad competed in the annual Pee Wee Track Meet on Friday at San Jon High School.
Parents cheered their children...
Rattlers go to state
May 14th, 2005
The Tucumcari High School baseball team (13-7) faces the Tularosa Wildcats (16-5) at 1 p.m. Monday in the first round of the state tournament at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque.
The two teams ha...
Scholarships awarded
May 14th, 2005
Seniors, parents, teachers and organization representatives gathered at Tucumcari High School Auditorium Thursday night to present scholarships to outgoing Rattlers.
From teary-eyed presenters givin...
Water bill introduced
May 14th, 2005
Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman are on the same page in wanting to address rural water problems. They recently introduced a bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate that is designed to improve wate...
New fire marsal hired
May 14th, 2005
Fire chiefs from nine fire departments in Quay County elected a first-ever Quay County Fire Marshal on Tuesday. Donald Adams, fire chief for the Bard-Endee fire district, is the new fire marshal and h...
Students send care packages to Iraq
May 14th, 2005
Some U.S. troops in Iraq will soon be receiving care packages from Tucumcari Middle School students. About 90 students in Louise Ayres’ sixth-grade social studies classes began gathering goodies in...
Calendar 5/14
May 14th, 2005
Today
New Mexico Outdoor EXPO — at the City of Albuquerque Shooting Range. Free demonstration and exhibits on hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. The even is free and open to all ages. Inform...
Mesalands graduation ceremony takes place
May 14th, 2005
- College days not over for some.
Mesalands Community College held its graduation ceremony Friday evening at Tucumcari High School Auditorium. About 100 friends and family members of the 38 graduates...
Hung jury in trial
May 14th, 2005
- Prosecutors express disappointment in outcome.
The retrial of Kyle Evetts on child-molestation charges ended in a hung jury Friday. Prosecutor Donald Schutte said he was unsure whether the state co...
Commissioners meet about pool
May 14th, 2005
- Commissioners receive phone calls to get pool ready for summer.
At a city commissioners’ meeting Thursday, City Manager Richard Primrose said city hall has $10,000 in reserve to go for repairs to...
'Grade A' students honored
May 6th, 2005
It was a night when Tucumcari school officials honored the “cream of the crop” of middle school and high school students. Parents were on hand as well Friday evening at the Holiday Inn for a banqu...
Constance E. Corka Garoutte
May 6th, 2005
Constance “Connie” E. Garoutte, 71, died Thursday, May 5, 2005 in the family home on the John Bugg Ranch west of Tucumcari following an extended illness.
Garoutte was born on July 9, 1933 in Lac...
5/7 Community Notes
May 6th, 2005
• The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance and New Mexico State Parks will co-host “Live from the LRC,” a teleconference seminar on advanced outdoor lighting, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on M...
Studies at U.S. Air Force Academy prolonging time until change
May 6th, 2005
Just what this country needs — another task force study of what’s already been studied, analyzed and debated to death. Off we go, once again, on a prolonged orgy of navel gazing that won’t do a...
Mothers know true potential, hope
May 6th, 2005
Behind those eyes there shines a light
That’s guided me from my first step
Down life’s highway through thick and thin
So I could tell the wrong from right.
Behind those eyes there beats a heart
T...
Grad school should be simple as preschool
May 6th, 2005
My 3-year-old niece Marissa wants to bypass Head Start and go straight to graduate school. Unlike her mom, Julie, who marched into the principal’s office in Head Start at age 4 and announced she was...
5/7 Calendar
May 6th, 2005
Saturday
“The Bread Lady,” — Mary Jane Edakke and family, will be holding a demonstration and sale at Tucumcari Historical Museum, 416 S. Adams St. Bread, Indian tacos, fry bread and pastries...
Clayton blanks Rattlers in District 3 final: Rattlers still have a sho...
May 6th, 2005
The Tucumcari High School baseball team had only one hit against the Clayton Yellow Jackets Wednesday as Clayton won the District Three final at Rattler Field, 1-0.
The Rattlers will play at 3:30 p.m...
Mother's Day honors memories
May 6th, 2005
Mother’s Day is one of the most special days of the year because it gives us a chance to honor one of the most special people in our lives. Even though some of us have been without our mothers for...
First Street project groundbreaking, work approaches
May 3rd, 2005
On June 1 a two year project on Tucumcari’s First Street will begin.
The main goal of the project: to repair the storm drainage system on the road and prevent flooding, according to Jerry Cannon,...
Feds give city $2.18 million for treatment plant
May 3rd, 2005
Tucumcari recently received $2.18 million in grant money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
The money will be used to further renovate the city’s wastewater treatment plant...
5/4 Community notes
May 3rd, 2005
• The Tucumcari Golf Course is beginning a few different summer programs soon.
Junior Clinics will begin on Saturday. The clinic will be for children ages 7 to 17 and will run from 9:45 a.m. until...
5/4 Fishing report
May 3rd, 2005
Conchas Lake
Walleye and white bass fishing picked up this past week. The most successful anglers were trolling crank baits at depths of 10 to 20 feet. Crappie fishing was rated as fair to good...
5/4 Police blotter
May 3rd, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari Police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
May 3
• About 9:30 a.m. a woman called from the vicinity of Lake and Harmo...
5/4 Calendar
May 3rd, 2005
Today
The House Community Pantry — will distribute the remaining commodities for April during the day. The pantry will be open every week beginning today.
City Commission Budget Work session ...
Cartoonist has Tucumcari roots
May 3rd, 2005
Dustin Runyan, Tucumcari High School Class of ‘87, has recently had a book of his cartoons published nationally.
The subject matter is not typical cartoon fare — the characters are Christians who...
'James' about receiving God’s good and perfect gifts
May 3rd, 2005
God gives the crown of eternal life to those that love him only after we’ve stood firm in our earthly life (1: 12, unless otherwise noted, scripture references are from the book of James; Revelation...
Juanita F. Riley
May 3rd, 2005
Juanita F. Riley, 83, died unexpectedly in the Trigg Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 30, 2005.
Riley was born Sept. 11, 1921 in Chauncy, Ohio. She had been an accountant for the Merriott Corpora...
Louise Jane Dibble Parker
May 3rd, 2005
Louise Jane Dibble Parker, 89, died at the Retirement Ranch in Clovis, on May 1, 2005.
Parker was born on July 19, 1915 at Quay New Mexico. She was a long time resident of the San Jon community. Sh...
