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4-Hers prepare for rodeo, show
July 30th, 2005
Hundreds of New Mexico 4-Hers will compete for saddles, bits, belt buckles, belt pins, and other prizes in over 60 events held during the State 4-H Horse Show, and Quay County 4-H Rodeo. These events...
Celebration to honor homesteading couple
July 30th, 2005
A historical celebration is planned for 6 p.m. today in honor of a pioneer couple who trekked from Oklahoma to New Mexico in December of 1906.
Not only is a celebration planned — which will include...
Meeting focus on economic development and community pride
July 30th, 2005
The focus of Thursday’s City Commission meeting was economic development and community pride, including a discussion about swimming pool renovations with a target date of having the swimming pool up...
7/30 Fishing Report
July 30th, 2005
New Mexico Game and Fish Department’s fishing report appears below:
Conchas Lake
Worms, small jigs and flies provided plenty of action for anglers fishing for bluegill this past week. Fishing for a...
7/30 Regional Roundup
July 30th, 2005
Ute Lake Ranch discussion followed by tour
Tucumcari city and county officials attended Wednesday’s public meeting at the Logan Community Center hosted by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission...
7/30 Library Books
July 30th, 2005
Fiction
Sanctuary by Mercedes Lackey. In the third novel of the Dragon Jousters series, Altan serf Vetch must gather a secret army of dragon riders to rid their world of war.
Lie By Moonlight by Amand...
Breen Memorial Scholarship Tournament results
July 30th, 2005
The 33rd annual Breen Memorial Scholarship Tournament concluded last Sunday when 22 teams tangled for the championship. The two-person teams hailed from Texas, Oklahoma, greater New Mexico and Tucumca...
Housing Authority talks heating and cooling
July 30th, 2005
One hot topic at Thursday’s Housing Authority meeting was furnaces — pun intended. Specifically, officials declared the terminology used in an invitation to bid for heating and cooling systems was...
7/30 Police Blotter
July 30th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received recently by Tucumcari police.
According to the reports:
Wednesday
l At 3:57 a.m., a security company called to report suspicious noises at a car dealersh...
Rattler reunions are for sharing stories and making plans
July 30th, 2005
Hundreds of Rattler Alumni are busy packing bags to head home for the Rattler Reunion next weekend, and many local alumni are working to see that everything is in order for the gathering.
By browsing...
7/30 Community Notes
July 30th, 2005
The Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce board of directors has a new vacancy. Anyone interested in being on the chamber board, contact a board member or call 461-1694.
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The ACI Issues Round...
7/30 Obits
July 30th, 2005
Julian Cordova
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at San Antonio Catholic Church in Logan.
Julian Jose Cordova, 84, of Logan, died Friday, July 29, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Amarillo.
He...
Farmers’ market offers more than freshness
July 30th, 2005
Tucumcari Farmers’ Market Manager Bobbie DeFoor said it’s her apple butter that drives folks wild — although she admits the fresh tomatoes may be equally compelling.
And those are just two of t...
Entire state goes tax-free on Aug. 5
July 30th, 2005
Anyone who ever wanted to get out of paying taxes now has their chance. In fact, the entire state of New Mexico will go tax-free for the first time in its history from Aug. 5-7.
Thanks to legislation...
Credit union gets face lift
July 26th, 2005
What started in 1954 as a group of Tucumcari guys in somebody’s kitchen has blossomed into a thriving group of hundreds of customers at a viable section of Route 66.
Specifically, the group of guys...
Quay County will receive more than it spends this year
July 26th, 2005
This year the $6 million that will come into Quay County is more than the county will spend, according to County Manager Terry Turner at Monday’s final budget review.
In addition to discussing any r...
Police chief says identity theft on the rise
July 26th, 2005
Identity theft is not some obscure crime merely joked about in humorous bank ads, but a serious crime that’s on the rise — right here in Tucumcari, according to Police Chief Larry Ham, offering so...
7/27 Police Blotter
July 26th, 2005
Here is a sampling of recent calls received by Tucumcari police. According to the reports:
Saturday
• At 11:02 a.m., a female reported someone trying to start a fire near her home on South Third St...
7/27 Community Notes
July 26th, 2005
Tucumcari’s radio station KTNM 1400 AM is broadcasting a new Hispanic radio show called “La Voz” from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays now through December.
The program, hosted by retired...
Our lifestyle is public profession we’re God’s children
July 26th, 2005
I like the movie, “Backdraft,” that is, except for material included merely to achieve an “R” rating. That’s really not much of an achievement. The story is excellent without the “extras,...
7/27 Calendar
July 26th, 2005
Today — Commodities will be distributed to qualified recipients at 9 a.m. at the Old National Guard Armory, 900 E. Laughlin.
Today — New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC), Ute Reservoir C...
7/27 Obituaries
July 26th, 2005
Michael Mack
Services: 11 a.m. today at the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner
Michael Rostal Mack, 59, of Fort Sumner, died Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He...
State launches jistorical Web site
July 26th, 2005
Anyone who wonders how Tucumcari got its name, or what New Mexico was like in 1842 or what battles took place on the plains can now get their answers online.
A new Web site was launched Thursday by S...
Kyle Evetts will not have third trial
July 26th, 2005
A Tucumcari farmer and rancher accused of criminal sexual acts whose first two trials ended in hung juries will not be tried a third time, according to a release from the district attorney’s office....
Fire stations recruiting volunteers
July 26th, 2005
Area fire departments have their sirens blaring for some basic necessities, according to Quay County Fire Marshal Donald Adams at Monday’s Quay County Board of Commissioners meeting.
The biggest al...
Construction begins
July 22nd, 2005
Drivers driving down South 1st Street be warned — a Construction Alert has been issued by DOT on South 1st between Hines and Charles streets.
From now until further notice, traffic will be reduced t...
7/23 Police Blotter
July 22nd, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received recently by Tucumcari police. According to the reports:
Tuesday
• At midnight, a female called to report she was speaking to her daughter on the phone...
Former students from cow college proud to be Aggies
July 22nd, 2005
Many of us from Quay are proud graduates of New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and were rather disturbed when that august name was changed to New Mexico State University. Nonetheless,...
7/23 Calendar
July 22nd, 2005
Wednesday through July 31 — Montosa Camp meeting begins Wednesday at 6 :30 p.m. at the campsite 3 miles east of Datil, N.M. The event will include family camping, church services, and activities for...
7/23 Obituaries
July 22nd, 2005
Jose Martinez
Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Tucumcari.
Jose Fernandez “Fernie” Martinez, 76, of Tucumcari, died Monday, July 18, 2005, in Lubbock.
He was bor...
Conchas Dam celebrates 70 years
July 22nd, 2005
Conchas Dam is having a birthday.
The dam, 32 miles northwest of Tucumcari, began construction on July 23, 1935. A celebration is planned for 10 a.m. on Friday at Conchas Lake State Park’s Core of E...
Arizona man dies in I-40 rollover
July 20th, 2005
An Arizona man thought to be suffering from driver fatigue was killed about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday when his car rolled over and crashed on Interstate 40, about 10 miles east of Tucumcari, according to Ne...
7/20 Police Blotter
July 20th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received recently by the Tucumcari police. According to the reports:
Thursday
At 2:10 p.m., a missing person was reported who was later located in Gallup. The sub...
Board discusses senior week dilemma
July 20th, 2005
Next year’s Tucumcari High School seniors and their parents showed up in such large numbers at the Tucumcari Public Schools Board of Education meeting Monday that the subject of Senior Week was move...
Quay County All-Stars capture title
July 20th, 2005
Staff reports
The Quay County 9-10-year-old All-Stars felt some pressure going into Friday’s District 3 Little League championship game at Portales’ Rotary Park.
“The boys were kind of nervous,...
God commanded us to love one another
July 20th, 2005
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34
A dear friend of mine was having a particularly difficult day because the...
Four-day school week discussed at board meeting
July 20th, 2005
Although the four-day school week may be new to Tucumcari, Logan Public Schools Superintendent Carolyn Franklin was at the Monday’s school board meeting to tell the Tucumcari all about it.
Franklin...
7/20 Calendar
July 20th, 2005
Wednesday — M.E.O. Ranger Ronald Carter will show the fundamentals of boating from 9 to 10 a.m. at Conchas Lake State Park.
Wednesday — Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority will meet at Melro...
7/20 Obits
July 20th, 2005
Leslie Roberts
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari.
Leslie Jewel Roberts, 75, of Tucumcari, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in Albuquerque.
He was born on June 28, 1930, i...
Tucumcari gets ready to bo bowling
July 20th, 2005
One may have heard of bowling for dollars or bowling for Columbine — but bowling in Tucumcari?
Sure thing, said area resident Marion Payton, who was part of a bowling league last fall with Tucumcar...
Daughter’s memory motivates Mom to help
July 20th, 2005
For some, it’s just a good way to clean out the garage. For one Tucumcari woman, it’s a labor of love for a good cause.
“I am not doing this garage sale for profit. I am doing it to benefit kids...
Cotton growers need to switch to high demand crop
July 16th, 2005
O ne of mankind’s earliest inventions was agriculture. Growing their food rather than chasing it around or wandering in search of it enabled people to stay in one place. This stability allowed the d...
Sports evolved from survival skills
July 16th, 2005
I went to the Miles City annual Buckin’ Horse Sale. I hadn’t seen Montana so green since Noah ran aground!
It takes one back to when the west was not civilized. Today, in a time when athletes and...
I’ll get to it when I get to it
July 16th, 2005
When I was in some class that no one was paying attention to some 200 years ago, I recall the instructor, in an attempt to tame his unruly bunch, stand in the middle of the room and scream “Slow Dow...
7/16 Udall Brief
July 16th, 2005
Tucumcari residents who have something to say to U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., can do so through one of his staff members from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Tucumcari City Hall, according to a rele...
Cowboys are sacred folk
July 16th, 2005
Burl “Booger” Mullins was a trainer of horses. He taught them to do tricks that included jumping over cars.
Back around 1934, Booger appeared as an American Indian on his horse in Tucumcari, and w...
7/16 School News
July 16th, 2005
Triceratops survives Independence Day storm
Storm damage not only left its mark at Mesalands Community College but at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees.
Although it was...
How I got the byline Abby Moncus remains a mystery
July 16th, 2005
Recently, I began to receive letters that began with “Dear Abby” and sort of wondered what caused such salutations — until I decided friends were ganging up on me for some reason. Since they wer...
Teenager killed in I-40 rollover
July 16th, 2005
A teenage girl was killed after her car rolled over on Interstate 40 near Santa Rosa about 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, according to New Mexico State Police.
Natasha Serrano, 16 of Santa Rosa, was heading we...
7/16 Community Briefs
July 16th, 2005
The Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation, Mesalands Community College Small Business Development Center and Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce will be conducting a business expans...
7/16 Calendar
July 16th, 2005
Saturday — The Tucumcari Historical Research Institute will have a field trip to Cimarron for its members. They will leave the Tucumcari Historical Museum at 8 a.m. or meet in Cimarron. For informat...
7/16 Obituaries
July 16th, 2005
Ruth Leger Terry
Ruth Leger Terry of McAlister, N.M., died on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was born in Isador, N.M., to Francisco and Isabel Leger.
S...
No loafing around done here
July 16th, 2005
Some detention centers in America are trying a new menu item called prison loaf — that day’s meal ground up, floured, baked, and served in a bread-like form. The idea is to curb food fights or mak...
Treasure hunting at garage sales
July 16th, 2005
Tucumcari resident Mary Ann Molinas laughs when she admits it, but, yes, she once bought a bed pan at a garage sale.
“It was made out of that blue and white speckled tin like they used in old dishes...
7/16 Around Town
July 16th, 2005
Jennie Marie James of Nara Visa will join Paul James Hodgen, of Roachdale, Ind., in marriage at 4 p.m. on July 30 at the United Methodist Church in Logan.
The announcement was made by James’ pare...
Treasure hunting at garage sales
July 16th, 2005
Tucumcari resident Mary Ann Molinas laughs when she admits it, but, yes, she once bought a bed pan at a garage sale.
“It was made out of that blue and white speckled tin like they used in old dishes...
View God’s word as pure whole milk
July 12th, 2005
I like milk, even occasionally for slaking thirst after a workout. Although my daughters don’t care for milk as much as I do, they have a special talent. From a very early age, they were the first t...
Police Blotter
July 12th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received recently by the Tucumcari police.
According to reports:
Monday
l At 9:24 a.m., a male reported a missing wallet at a local store. He said he put his wall...
7/13 Calendar
July 12th, 2005
Thursday — The Tucumcari Public Library, with the support of the Rotary Club, will host a magic show by Jamie O’Hara at the Elks Club, 2 p.m. The Elks Club is located at 2118 S. Adams St.
Saturday...
7/13 Obituaries
July 12th, 2005
James Ray
James Troy Ray, 87, of Clovis died Friday, July 8, 2005, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born Oct. 30, 1917, in House to Jewell and Lily Graham Ray. He was a Navy seaman...
County discusses lake ranch project
July 12th, 2005
It will take more than 20 years to complete and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but it could help provide the shot in the arm Tucumcari needs to become a thriving hub of activity.
The Ute Lake...
Teen pregnancy down in county
July 12th, 2005
Tucumcari knows all about teen pregnancy, according to statistics from the Maternal Child and Community Health Council (MCCH).
But while Quay County once had one of the highest teen-pregnancy rates i...
Q&A: Marty Garcia
July 10th, 2005
Editor’s note: Our newspaper misquoted Tucumcari school board member Marty Garcia recently. He did not say teachers’ salaries could be cut when the district goes to a four-day week this fall. A mo...
Tucumcari out of water project
July 10th, 2005
Tucumcari is out of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority’s pipeline project. Instead, city officials have opted to contract with Ute Lake Ranch, a housing development on the south side of t...
Climate makes plant parenting tougher
July 8th, 2005
Having your garden thrashed by a summer storm is not a pleasant thing. It actually hurts to awake and find a group of ripped roots, a fleet of mashed beets and torn rows of corn.
It’s not like losin...
City turns to collection services
July 8th, 2005
If you owe money to the city’s ambulance service, expect a call from a collection agency.
City officials on Tuesday agreed to use Collect Rite collection agency in efforts to recover about $200,000...
Gargulinski named new managing editor
July 8th, 2005
A New York native who professes a love for writing and adventure has been named managing editor for the Quay County Sun.
Ryn Gargulinski will begin her new duties next week.
Educated at Brooklyn Colle...
July 9 Police Blotter
July 8th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received recently by Tucumcari police.
According to the reports:
Monday
• At 12:17 a.m., loud music and fireworks were reported on South Second Street. Officers...
July 9 Menus
July 8th, 2005
Senior citizen menus for Tucumcari, Logan, House
Monday: Chili Relleno, tossed salad/dressing, pinto beans, Spanish rice, bananas/strawberries.
Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscu...
July 9 Library Books
July 8th, 2005
Tucumcari Public Library new arrivals
FICTION
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. A young woman’s quest to learn the truth about her father’s life and her m...
July 9 Fishing Report
July 8th, 2005
Here is the latest fishing report from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish:
Santa Rosa Lake: The water continues to clear. Fishing was slow to fair using tubes, lizards and crank baits for smallmo...
July 9 Calendar
July 8th, 2005
Monday — The museum board will meet at the Tucumcari Historical Museum, 3 p.m.
Monday — Quay County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.
Monday — San Jon school board...
July 9 Obituaries
July 8th, 2005
Ida L. Martinez, 80, died Thursday, July 7, 2005, at her son’s home in Veguita near Belen.
She was born Aug. 9, 1924, in Tucumcari. She had been an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in...
Power outages shouldn't make us powerless
July 8th, 2005
We surely become powerless in more ways than one when the electricity goes off. Actually, the outage Friday evening wasn’t very hard on those of us not involved in business because we could amble to...
America best place to live
July 6th, 2005
Although the date on the calendar is past the Fourth of July, the spirit of the holiday needs to be with us each and every day of the year. We live in the greatest country on Earth and yet take it for...
July 6 obituaries
July 6th, 2005
Laura L. Burton
Laura L. Burton, 79, of Santa Fe, died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at her home.
She was born on Oct. 27, 1925, in Fort Sumner.
She grew up in Norton, and worked at J.C. Penney’s and r...
Bug invasion
July 6th, 2005
Eastern New Mexico is being invaded. Not by the Beatles but by a flea-sized bug that feeds on wheat fields.
Area pest controllers have been flooded with calls the past two weeks wondering what to do...
Calendar 7/6
July 6th, 2005
Today - The RAD Water Users Co-op will meet at the Norton Fire Station, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday - The 10th annual Rosebud Homecoming Reunion will be held at the old Rosebud schoolhouse, 10 a.m. MDT. Regist...
Route 66 events schedule
July 6th, 2005
Thursday
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. — Bluegrass Music and Watermelon Feed at Kvols Park, next to the Chamber. Music provided by the Northeast New Mexico Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Association. Admission is...
Route 66 Festival kicks off Thursday
July 6th, 2005
Every year, cities along “The Mother Road” embrace the rich history that built Route 66 with festivals focusing on the highway’s past and purpose. This year marks the fifth annual “Best Little...
Storm hits area
July 6th, 2005
- Heavy rain, hail and high winds creates havoc on area yards, farms.
The night skies across New Mexico were alight with red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, but the fireworks were about the on...
July 2 Obituaries
July 2nd, 2005
Lillian Lovvorn
Lillian Lovvorn, 91, of Tucumcari, died Wednesday, June 22, 2005.
She was born on July 25, 1913, in Garita.
She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Tucumcari.
Survivors...
Police chief settles in
July 2nd, 2005
Tucumcari Police Chief Larry Ham, who took over June 21, said he likes the attitiude of his officers and various community members he’s met recently.
”We have a lot of good officers here,” Ham s...
July 2 fishing report
July 2nd, 2005
The New Mexico Game and Fish Department’s fishing report
Conchas Lake
Anglers using light spinning tackle and fly rods had great fun with bluegill and smallmouth bass this past week. They were using...
July 2 Calendar
July 2nd, 2005
uesday — The Red Hat Society will meet at Bambino’s Restaurant, noon.
Wednesday — The RAD Water Users Co-op will meet at the Norton Fire Station, 6:30 p.m.
July 9 — The 10th annual Rosebud Hom...
County pulls out of pipeline project
July 2nd, 2005
Quay County has officially withdrawn its commitment to the Ute Lake pipeline project. Quay County Manager Terry Turner told county commissioners at a recent meeting that the Eastern New Mexico Rural W...
July 2 Around Town
July 2nd, 2005
The Tucumcari Little League team, the Dodgers, won the 2005 major league division. The team was coached by Joey Martinez, Mike Esquibel and Jesus Mendez. Team members include: Gabriel Trujillo, Jacob...
Low road suits me just fine
July 2nd, 2005
Recently, a couple of friends from elsewhere mentioned that they felt I must lead a dull and boring life in Tucumcari. They had passed by on Interstate 40, were sure that no one could even pretend to...
Attention other 49 states: New Mexico exists
July 2nd, 2005
It’s true. A portion of the population of the United States of America apparently can’t wrap their minds around the concept that there is a state called New Mexico.
“New Mexico” magazine has...
President's speech buys him time, but costs him political capital
July 2nd, 2005
President George W. Bush probably bought himself a little more time with his speech Tuesday night at Fort Bragg, but unless conditions on Iraq improve substantially and fairly soon he may only have bl...
