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Walter Hines
July 31st, 2007
Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Father's Forge, 624 Lake St., Tucumcari.
Walter Hines, 54, died suddenly on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at his residence in Tucumcari.
Mr. Hines was born June 22, 1953 i...
07-28-2007: Police Blotter
July 28th, 2007
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:
Monday
l At 9:14 p...
Proposed code revisions up for review
July 28th, 2007
Citizens will have a chance to to give their input on proposed code changes at a joint work session between the Tucumcari City Commission, the Tucumcari Planning Commission and Consensus Planning at 5...
Tax free holiday for school supplies set Aug. 3-5
July 28th, 2007
New Mexico residents will be able to take advantage of the 3rd annual tax holiday, Aug. 3-5, according to a press release from the state's Taxation and Revenue Department.
A family can save up to $42...
Land for feed lot gets nod from city
July 28th, 2007
After some requests for refinements, the City Commission approved on Thursday a document that will transfer city property to the city’s economic agency which will in turn give the property to two d...
$5 million awarded for new high school
July 28th, 2007
The Tucumcari Public Schools received $5.4 million from the Public School Capital Outlay Council for construction of a new High School, said Superintendent Aaron McKinney.
At a Capital Outlay meetin...
Birthdays, Audition for "The Jungle Book"
July 28th, 2007
First birthday celeb ...
Joseph Manuel Segura Jr. of Tucumcari celebrated his first birthday on Tuesday.
He is the son of Joseph Segura and Jolean Callison of Tucumcari. He has an older sister, Ambe...
Handouts: Learning to share with others
July 28th, 2007
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 23:12
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God o...
Life on short leash
July 28th, 2007
Because several of you were kind enough to call, the slave finally decided I could do the writing this week. She tends to get carried away and forget that I have my own fan club and that I need to wri...
Penny S. Wilson
July 28th, 2007
Services: 3 p.m. today at Washington Avenue Christian Church in Amarillo, Texas.
Penny S. Wilson, 50, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Amarillo.
Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 28, 1956 in Branson, Mis...
07-28-2007: Calendar
July 28th, 2007
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901 for information.
Today: 6 p.m., Quay County 4-H Rodeo, Quay County Fairgrounds, Camino Del Coronado...
Madeline Ann Willis
July 27th, 2007
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday at San Antonio's Church in Logan.
Madeline Ann Willis, 66, of Logan died Friday, July 27, 2007, at Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo, Texas.
Mrs. Willis was born Sept 9, 1940 in...
Robbie Lee Moss Goble
July 26th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Robbie Lee Moss Goble, 87, of Flint, Mich., and formerly of Tucumcari and Calhoun, Ga., died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Avalon Hospice. Mrs. Goble and her family lived in Tu...
John H. McCord
July 26th, 2007
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Clayton.
John H. McCord, 52 died Monday, July 23, 2007, in Amarillo.
Mr. McCord was born on March 19, 1955 in Santa Fe to John E. McCord and Be...
07-25-2007: Tuck's Turf
July 25th, 2007
Hello folks just got back from a trip to Phoenix to see my father and then to Roswell to play in the 17th Sun Classic Charity, where I came in fourth at the tournament.
The tournament was sponsored...
J. Clint Roberson
July 25th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
J. Clint Roberson, 66, died on Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Convenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.
He was born March 8, 1941 in Northeastern Oklahoma, the son of J. Clint an...
07-25-2007: Police Blotter
July 25th, 2007
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:
Friday
• At 7:02...
Seniors set for Olympics
July 24th, 2007
Sixteen Quay County senior athletes will compete early next month in the New Mexico State Senior Olympics in Las Cruces.
The athletes qualified for state competition at the Quay County Senior Olympi...
Two Pre-K programs tagged for funds
July 24th, 2007
Two schools in Quay County will receive a portion of a $14 million dollar Pre-K Expansion Fund, according to a press release from Gov. Bill Richardson.
The schools are in Logan and San Jon.
“We a...
County Oks hospital taxes
July 24th, 2007
The Quay County Commission approved two special county hospital gross receipts taxes to raise money for the Dan Trigg Hospital on Monday.
Quay County residents can vote on the proposed taxes at the p...
07-25-2007: Calendar
July 24th, 2007
Today: 10 a.m., regular meeting, Tucumcari/Quay County Regional Emergency Communications Board, City Hall 215 E. Center St.
Thursday: 5 p.m., regular meeting, Housing Authority, City Hall 215 E. Cente...
Ruben B. Romero
July 23rd, 2007
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday graveside memorial services will be at the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ruben B. Romero, 58, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Trigg Memorial Hospital following an ext...
Schutte named 10th Judicial District Judge
July 21st, 2007
Local prosecutor Donald C. Schutte was appointed to fill the vacant position in the 10th Judicial District Court on Thursday by Gov. Bill Richardson.
Schutte’s swearing in ceremony will be Sept. 7...
Haley named acting police chief
July 21st, 2007
The Tucumcari Police Department has an acting police chief who was appointed by city manager John Sutherland.
On Tuesday, Lt. Deputy Chief Ron Haley was named as acting police chief for the City of T...
Physicals, 3-on-3 winners, bowling team champs
July 21st, 2007
Rattler physicals set
On Aug 7 from 4-7 p.m., there will be athletic physicals for all students attending Tucumcari High and Middle schools interested in participating in the 2007-2008 sports seas...
10,001 lessons froma flying fruit
July 21st, 2007
As a child, I was taught to keep the sink clean, rinsing it out after I used it and never leaving anything in it, if possible, because others shouldn’t have to see my mess or have something unnecess...
She discovers quiet strength of life behind bars
July 21st, 2007
As we look at various chapters of our lives, we are often amazed that we had such unique experiences until we mention one now and then.
Actually, we think that most of our experiences are similar to...
07-21-2007: Calendar
July 21st, 2007
Today: 5 p.m., Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park on Route 66 Blvd. Call 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Today and Sunday: Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting, Bell Ranch Camp on Mosquero Canyon Road, three mile...
Keep your cool with ice cubes
July 21st, 2007
Oh, it’s so nice to be cool. That’s what people thought even before Willis Carrier produced the first air conditioning system in 1902.
A Roman emperor ordered that snow be brought to his garden a...
07-21-2007: Community Notes
July 21st, 2007
4-Hers Horse, Rodeo
The state 4-H show will be at 7 a.m. on July 27-28. There is no admission charge.
Quay County 4-H Rodeo will be at 6 p.m. July 27-28. Cost: $2 for adults, $1 for children under 1...
07-21-2007: Police Blotter
July 21st, 2007
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:
Monday
• At 4:4...
Robert Eugene “Bobby” Hagler
July 21st, 2007
Services: None will be held.
Robert Eugene “Bobby” Hagler, 72 died on Monday July 9, in Albuquerque, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Mr. Hagler was preceded in death by his parents, Earl...
Ruben B. Romero
July 21st, 2007
Services: Will be announced later.
Ruben B. Romero, 58, died on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at the Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
Following his wishes, Ruben Romero has b...
chime crafts, law school, birthdays, U.S. Navy, straight As
July 21st, 2007
Chimes for the times...
Libraian volunteer Gienoveva Mediamo helps four-year-old Natalie Hayes with her wind chime craft. It was this past week’s activities at the summer reading program at the Tuc...
Helen B. Wood
July 19th, 2007
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery.
Helen B. Wood, 87, a long time resident of Tucumcari and San Jon, died in Clovis on Monday July 17, 2007. She was born in Brookh...
4-Hers take 4th place at state contests
July 18th, 2007
Ten Quay County 4-Hers competed in state contests in Las Cruces on July 9-13. There were a variety of contests with over 500 youth from around the state.
The following 4-Hers placed in their contest...
07-18-2007: Fishing Report
July 18th, 2007
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 weath...
07-18-2007: Calendar
July 18th, 2007
Fridays ongoing: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Alcoholics Anonymous.
Saturday: 5 p.m., Farmer's Market, Wailes Park on Route 66. Call 461-3346.
Saturday and Sunday: Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting, Bell Ranc...
John "Tommy" Thomas Garcia
July 18th, 2007
Services: 7 p.m. Thursday a rosary will be recited at Holy Family Catholic Church in Albuquerque. At 9 a.m. Friday a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Holy Family.
John "Tommy" Thomas Ga...
Troy J. Thomas
July 18th, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Troy J. Thomas, 91, died Friday, July 13, 2007 in Muleshoe, Texas.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Abernathy, Texas, to Reba and William J. Thomas. He grew up in Abe...
07-18-2007: Police Blotter
July 18th, 2007
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:
Friday
• At 4:29...
Quay loses championship to Clovis
July 18th, 2007
Cameron Mantaro (#9) of Quay County steals second base in the 1st inning of Tuesday evening’s 13- and 14-year-old championship game at Bell Park. Quay County won the first game of the double-elimina...
Parents needed to provide foster care
July 18th, 2007
There will be a free ice cream social Tuesday. The state’s Children, Youth and Families Department want you to get the scoop on foster and adoptive parenting, according to a press release.
It will...
School super jumps to six-figure salary
July 18th, 2007
Tucumcari schools superintendent Aaron McKinney’s salary was bumped to $100,000 at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
School board members met in a closed session for more than an hour to discuss M...
'Mock up' of fatal Pacheco shooting staged on Main Street
July 18th, 2007
Attorneys and investigators gathered on Tucumcari's Main Street about 9 p.m. on Tuesday to revisit the scene where Albert "Jason" Pacheco was shot to death on Feb. 1.
Jim Burleson, 33, a martial arts...
Troy J. Thomas
July 15th, 2007
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales.
Troy J. Thomas, 91, died Friday, July 13, 2007 in Muleshoe, Texas.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 17, 1915 in Abernathy, Texas, to Re...
Outdated maps may be link to costly insurance
July 14th, 2007
A real estate broker, Sam W. Morrow, said property owners may be paying too much in insurance because the area's maps showing flood plain areas may be outdated.
"They're still working off of informat...
City water and delivery for treatment a priority
July 14th, 2007
How to deliver more water and how to move more waste water out faster in Tucumcari's city pipes received the most notice at the City Commission on Thursday.
The city's pipes from its wells at Five Mi...
Cochran takes plea in Montiel drowning case
July 14th, 2007
A 19-year-old Tucumcari woman has accepted a plea agreement in connection with a May 19, 2006 drowning of a 12-year-old boy that could put her in prison for nine years.
Crystal Cochran pleaded guilty...
Newborns, Anniversary, Gas Watch, Crime stats
July 14th, 2007
Azalea’s a pretty flower ..
Azalea Isabel Mascarenas was born on May 21, 2007 at Clovis. She was 7 pounds, 6 ounces. She’s the daughter of Tony and Miriam Mascarenas from Tucumcari and joins twin...
07-14-2007: Community Notes
July 14th, 2007
Benefit for June May
The Logan Community will hold a Benefit BBQ meal and auction on July 22, 2007 at Logan School for June May.
A lifelong resident of Logan, she worked for over 20 years at Logan Sch...
07-14-2007: Police Blotter
July 14th, 2007
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:
Tuesday
• At 12:...
Carbon: "It's the duct tape of life"
July 14th, 2007
Global warming (true or false) has focused everybody's attention on carbon dioxide.
That's unfair to carbon. After all, a diamond is carbon, pure carbon.
Currently we tend to think of the carbon (C...
Donor helps museum preserve Quay heritage
July 14th, 2007
A few months ago, Robert Farmer passed away and left a sizable bequest to the Tucumcari Historical Research Institute to be used as the board chooses to help preserve the history of our area at the Tu...
Schools receive sportmanship awards
July 14th, 2007
Quay County high schools and student-athletes were recognized by the New Mexico Activities Association, according to a NMAA press release.
House, Logan, San Jon and Tucumcari high schools received th...
07-14-2007: Tuck's Turf
July 14th, 2007
The course is in good shape, come out and enjoy the events.
Upcoming events
35th Vic Breen Scholarship Partnership Tournament.
5 p.m. shootout, July 27.
July 28-29 tournament days. Call Howie at 4...
07-14-2007
July 14th, 2007
Today: 5 p.m., Opening day, Tucumcari Farmer’s Market, Wailes Park, Route 66 Boulevard. Call Judy Smith at 461-3346 or 403-7901.
Monday: 11 a.m., regular meeting, Senior Citizens Advisory Board, S...
Cowboy camp meeting set for July 21-22
July 11th, 2007
The Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting, “It’s a God Thing!” will be on July 21-22. The country and gospel singing jamboree offers a free weekend of family fun, food, and entertainment. There will be c...
Yard and Garden
July 11th, 2007
Here’s a checklist of item for your yard and garden through July and August:
During this season of hot weather, extra care should be given to watering plants thoroughly and deeply.
Caladiums requ...
07-11-2007: Fishing Report
July 11th, 2007
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 weath...
07-11-2007: Calendar
July 11th, 2007
Thursday: 6 p.m., regular meeting Tucumcari City Commission, City Hall, 215 E Center St.
Fridays ongoing: 7 p.m., regular meeting, Alcoholics anonymous Unity Group, 1424 S. Sixth St.
Saturday: 5 p.m.,...
Children find a hearlfelt place
July 11th, 2007
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:17
I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:3
I on...
07-11-2007: Police Blotter
July 11th, 2007
The following is a sample of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department, during the last few days. According to reports:
Friday
l At 1:11...
David Saenger
July 11th, 2007
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday a memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Tucumcari.
David Saenger, 82, died on Monday, July 9, 2007, in Albuquerque.
Mr. Saenger was born in Wood...
Sarah E. "Pat" Pickett
July 11th, 2007
Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday a memorial service will be held at Center Street United Methodist Church in Tucumcari.
Sarah E. "Pat" Pickett, 90, died Saturday, July 7, 2007 in Tucumcari.
Mrs. P...
Buchen's MainStreet director, former student wounded in Iraq
July 11th, 2007
MainStreet taps director...
The Tucumcari Main Street Corp. announced Tuesday it has selected David Buchen for the position of director of Tucumcari MainStreet, according to a press release.
His new...
Mesalands to buy GE turbine
July 11th, 2007
A contract for a $2.2 million wind turbine from General Electric was approved Tuesday by the Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees.
The wind turbine will be the centerpiece of the college’s...
Big checks to help Quay waste water treatment
July 11th, 2007
Officials of Tucumcari and Logan were happy to see Ryan Gleason, New Mexico state director of the USDA Rural Development Office, on Tuesday.
They especially liked the part when he signed the huge ce...
Jose Conrado “Joe” Lujan
July 9th, 2007
Jose Conrado “Joe” Lujan
Services: 10 a.m. a rosary will be recited and at 11 a.m. a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo. At 1:30 p.m...
Alice C. Williams
July 7th, 2007
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday graveside at Nevill's Chapel Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Alice C. Williams, 90, died Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Titus Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 9...
City to study annexation of properties
July 7th, 2007
The annexation of city-owned properties and privately held properties served by city water was discussed Tuesday at a special meeting of the City Commission.
One of the city-owned properties, in part...
Two local lawyers nominated for judgeship
July 7th, 2007
The District Court Nominating Commission met Thursday in Tucumcari and completed its evaluation of the two applicants for the vacancies on the 10th Judicial District Court nominees.
The commission r...
07-07-2007: Police Blotter
July 7th, 2007
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:
Monday
l At 12:1...
07-07-2007: Calendar
July 7th, 2007
Today: 8 a.m., Ranch Horse Competition, Rodeo Arena, Fair Grounds. For information call 461-0562.
Monday: 9 a.m., regular meeting, Quay County Commission, Commission Chambers, Quay County Courthouse,...
07-07-2007: Around town
July 7th, 2007
Arya arrives ...
Arya Elizabeth Bogart arrived on June 6, 2007. Arya weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and is a “star spangled baby,” according to her outfit. She’s the daughter of Tiffany Evans and...
No place like home on high plains for Rattlers
July 7th, 2007
Each time the Rattler Reunion paper arrives, those of us who are alumni of Tucumcari High School take time to go through it page by page and picture by picture because we are eager to recall the great...
Summer Menu Program
July 7th, 2007
The newly formed Manna Ministries, similar to Angel Food Ministries, is providing food in bulk for the second time this year. The program provides food that is more affordable to area residents, said...
Tuck's TurfL: Scramble Results
July 7th, 2007
Results of the Mesa Legends Scramble on July 4 are below:
Front 9
First team score 30
Ed Shipley, Frank Gutierrez and Chipper Breen
Second team score 31
John Liles, Justin Liles and Bob Frost
Thi...
Herman Aragon
July 5th, 2007
Services: At 7 p .m. today a rosary will be recited at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Tucumcari. At 10 a.m. Friday a mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at St. Anne's.
Herman Aragon, 54, died Mo...
07-04-2004: Tuck's Turf
July 3rd, 2007
This week starts off with a bang. The Annual Legends of Mesa CC 3 Person Scramble is at 12:30 p.m. today.
The tournament is held each year to remember or departed members and friends from the past. ...
07-04-2004: Fishing Report
July 3rd, 2007
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 weath...
Frances Kaufman Leiding
July 3rd, 2007
Services: Have been held.
Frances Kaufman Leiding, 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1966, died Monday, June 25, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Wally; son, Craig and wife, Joanne, of Arlin...
Logan man part of class action suit against Lottery
July 3rd, 2007
A Logan man, Chris Channing, is part of a class action law suit seeking to stop the New Mexico State Lottery from pulling games from the market that still have substantial cash prizes available, accor...
07-04-2004: Around Town
July 3rd, 2007
Gallery open house...
Nelda L. Smith is holding an open house of her gallery, Colors of My Soul Studio from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, 205 1/2 South Second St. All are invited to attend.
Janet and...
07-04-2004: Police Blotter
July 3rd, 2007
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:
Friday
l At 8:51...
07-04-2004: Calendar
July 3rd, 2007
Today: At dark, Elks Lodge fire works display.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m., monthly meeting, Liberty Water System, Arch Hurley Meeting Room, 101 E. High St
Fridays ongoing: .p.m., regular meeting, Alcoholics...
