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Reunion ending, but thoughts already turn to next year
July 31st, 2009
By the time this appears in the newspaper, Rattler Reunion will be nearing its conclusion for one more year, and we will all be getting ready to attend the banquet to spend our last few hours toget...
Library books
July 31st, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295. Fiction
The Doomsday Key by James Rollins. Sigma Force operatives attempt to solve a...
Community calendar
July 31st, 2009
Today: Rattler Reunion, Tucumcari Convention Center, mixer, golf, social, dinner, dance, parade of classes, pictures, luncheons and banquet. Visit tucumcarirattlers.com.
Today: 5 pm, Farmers...
Timeliness fell by the wayside
July 31st, 2009
I honestly can’t remember it ever happening to me in my adult life until this past week. I confess, I overslept on a workday.
After some 35 years of getting to work on time — if...
Dumb horse at least made profit
July 31st, 2009
Dave came by. I had seen him a week earlier at the horse sale.
“Did you sell that horse you were on? What was his name?”
“Dumbo,” he said. “Dumbest horse...
Allowing payment for organs more humane option
July 31st, 2009
A Brooklyn man was recently arrested for running a ring that traffics in human body parts, mainly kidneys.
Levy Izhak Rosenbaum is accused of bringing people from Israel to the U.S., where o...
8-1 Bench warrants
July 31st, 2009
The following are outstanding bench warrants for failure to pay fines issued by the Quay County Magistrate Court:
• James Apodaca, 31, driving under influence of liquor or drugs...
Local briefs
July 31st, 2009
State awards high school money
Tucumcari Public Schools has received $12.9 million from the New Mexico’s Public School Facilities Authori...
8-1 Police blotter
July 31st, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Tuesday
Conchas Dam project receives funding
July 31st, 2009
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall, D-N.M., report the Senate has approved legislation funding New Mexico’s two national laboratories and a variety of key water-related...
South rallies to win 1A-2A all-star tilt
July 30th, 2009
ALBUQUERQUE — Dora guards Kyler Smith and Jeremy Butler combined for 35 points, and the South All-Stars rallied from a 23-point second-half deficit to claim a 98-93 victory in the Class 1A-2A...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch
July 30th, 2009
Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca and Quay counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 p.m. (MDT) Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque....
Community notes
July 28th, 2009
Rattler football camp set
The Rattlers Football team will be holding a football camp for area athletes on August 6-8 at the Rattler practice field.
It is open to all Quay Count...
Quay County 4-H rodeo results
July 28th, 2009
Quay County 4-H Rodeo
Friday
Quay County Fairgrounds
Novice Pole Bending
1. Sidney Sena-San Miguel
2. Colton Rice-Lea
3. John-D...
Trial briefs: Tucumcari man faces attempted murder charge
July 28th, 2009
Today, a Tucumcari man will face an attempted murder charge in connection with a June 1 shooting at Redwood Lodge.
Magistrate Judge Joel Garnett rescheduled the pre-trial hearing for 9 a.m....
Blotter
July 28th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Saturday
• At 12:45 a.m...
County commission lifts burn ban
July 28th, 2009
After the weekend rains the county-wide fire ban was lifted on Monday by the Quay County Commissioners.
Quay County Fire Marshall Donald Adams asked the commissioners to consider lifting the...
Hatcher reinstated
July 28th, 2009
Police Chief Roger Hatcher, upon mutual agreement with Bobbye Rose, C...
Commissioners lift fire ban
July 27th, 2009
After the weekend rains the county-wide fire ban was lifted on Monday by the Quay County Commissioners.Quay County Fire Marshall Donald Adams asked the commissioners to consider lifting...
Police seeking car chase suspect
July 27th, 2009
The Tucumcari Police Department is still searching for a 31-year-old Tucumcari man suspected of leading police on a car chase Friday night.Police responded to a domestic violence call a...
Hearing from former students always a joy
July 24th, 2009
Each year as Rattler Reunion approaches, excitement builds in those of us who are proud of our heritage in the Tucumcari Public Schools. Some of us are fortunate enough to be doubly proud because w...
Commission postpones discussion on police chief
July 24th, 2009
An executive session to discuss an independent investigation of a recent Taser shooting involving Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher was postponed Thursday by the city commission. The executive s...
New wind energy courses offered
July 24th, 2009
Mesalands Community College will soon offer two internet courses on renewable energy to dual enrollment high school students across the state.
Tucumcari High students will have the opportuni...
Hatcher hearing postponed
July 23rd, 2009
An executive session to discuss an independent investigation of a recent Taser shooting involving Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher was postponed Thursday by the city commission.The...
Free market must have rules to follow
July 21st, 2009
The only part of Saturday’s editorial — “Fed seeking permanence in private sector” — I disagree with is this statement:
“The way the Bush administration...
Utility spokesman: Birds caused outage
July 21st, 2009
Blame it on the birds.
That’s what Xcel Energy officials say is responsible for the four-hour power outage in Quay County on July 14.
Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said birds nestin...
God source of power
July 21st, 2009
“For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.”
— 2 Samuel 22:32-33
Where...
Notable notes
July 21st, 2009
Boys celebrate birthdays
Three Tucumcari youngsters celebrated birthdays recently.
Ethan Joseph Hendren turned 4 on July 11.
He is the son of Anthony and Cynthia Hendren...
Blotter
July 21st, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 12:23 a.m.,...
City commission to review Taser shooting investigation
July 21st, 2009
The Tucumcari City Council will hold an executive session Thursday to discuss an independent investigation of a recent Taser shooting involving Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher.
City of...
School board opposes pledge proposal
July 21st, 2009
The Tucumcari Board of Education has approved a resolution opposing the New Mexico Department of Education’s proposed rule change aimed at the Pledge of Allegiance.
“A letter opp...
Squeeze chute was better laid to rest
July 17th, 2009
This is another squeeze chute story. In my world it is the equivalent of a shark attack or a middle-of-the night calving call … a story that sends shivers down my spine.
Monty said he...
Missing my swamp ... notr eally
July 17th, 2009
Some years in eastern New Mexico we can go all summer with just a handful of 100 degree-plus days. Apparently this isn’t going to be one of them.
With a week nearly full of temperature...
Notable notes
July 17th, 2009
Mesalands offering free entrepreneurship camp
Mesalands Community College will offer a free Kids to a Higher Power: Youth Entrepreneurship Camp next week, according to a college news...
Fed seeking permanence in private sector
July 17th, 2009
We’re glad to see Republicans gear up to fight the Obama administration’s unprecedented insertion of federal authority into areas of life that had traditionally and appropriately been r...
Ute Lake State Park hosts prairie fest
July 17th, 2009
Ute Lake State Park will host the second annual Ute Lake Prairie Fest today.
Park officials said in a news release visitors may hear Kiowa legends and witness the “brilliant canopy of...
Today's necessities yesterday's luxuries
July 17th, 2009
Through the years, we have visited much about the extremes in temperature and the luxuries we now consider to be necessities.
We have often agreed the summer heat and the winter cold cause a...
Senior citizen menus
July 17th, 2009
Here are next week’s lunch menus for the Tucumcari Senior Center
Monday: Sour cream enchilada, Spanish rice, green beans, salsa, fruit cocktail, milk.
Tuesday:...
Blotter
July 17th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Tuesday
Mayor's animal cruelty court proceedings postponed
July 17th, 2009
A pre-trial conference regarding animal cruelty charges against Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca was continued Wednesday because the prosecuting officer was not available to appear at court proceedi...
Annual tax holiday set for August
July 17th, 2009
The state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday will take place Aug. 7-9, according to a release from Gov. Bill Richardson’s office.
Nontaxable items include:
•...
Reader meeting set for Monday
July 17th, 2009
The Quay County Sun begins weekly publication on Aug. 5 and we’ll have a new look, and new content, to go with the change.
Readers are invited to offer input on the changes during a m...
Police chief investigation conclusion expected next week
July 17th, 2009
The investigation into the Tucumcari police chief’s use of a Taser on a 14-year-old girl has not been completed.
City Manager Bobbye Rose said Friday the investigation firm handling th...
Former Ram to oversee CHS reunion
July 15th, 2009
At Jacksonville Junior College, about 60 miles southeast of Dallas, a noticeable Eastern New Mexico presence was already on the Jaguars men’s basketball team last year. For the next campaign,...
Animal cruelty case against Mayor continued
July 15th, 2009
A pre-trial conference regarding animal cruelty charges against Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca was continued Wednesday because the prosecuting officer was not available to appear at court proceedi...
City must be more aggressive to thrive instead of survive
July 14th, 2009
Anybody traveling though the Southwest on Interstate-40 has seen the billboards holding the tried and true slogan “Tucumcari Tonite.” They have been there for years an...
7-15 Club notes
July 14th, 2009
Tucumcari DARTucumcari Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held the annual Community Recognition meeting on May 8. The Community Service Award was presented to the...
Sins are weeds that threaten soil of our souls
July 14th, 2009
Have you noticed there are many more non-grass plants than there used to be along our roadways? Some of these species are invasive (also called noxious because they’re so harmful to the envir...
Tucumcari, Logan to get water upgrade money
July 14th, 2009
WASHINGTON — Tucumcari and Logan will benefit from $27.6 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds released to help cover the costs of water and wastewater upgrades across...
7-15 Police blotter
July 14th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Friday• At 7:36 a.m., a male repor...
Officials: Mesalands close to goals
July 14th, 2009
Mesalands Community College has completed 94 percent of its strategic plan goals and has had an increase in full-time enrollment of 37 percent since 2006, college officials said.The Mes...
Bingaman, Udall announce millions for water projects
July 14th, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that N...
Power returns to Quay County
July 14th, 2009
Xcel Energy officials still aren’t sure what caused it, but power has been restored to Tucumcari and other Quay County communities.
The power was out nearly four hours in Tucumca...
Cowboy creativity entertaining
July 11th, 2009
Cowboys can be quite creative when hard times cut into the daily operating expenses.
Take Roy’s cousin BB. One of BB’s heifers had come off his badlands and crossed onto Roy&rsqu...
Summertime memories still sweet
July 11th, 2009
The old summertime saying goes: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.”
I’m not too sure I’ve ever done too much screaming for ice cream but I sure have...
City could benefit from curfews
July 11th, 2009
Am I alone in thinking we need a curfew in this town?
I woke up recently to find my mail box smashed flat. Just one of many around town, I guess.
This latest wave of destruction is pa...
Palin's sudden exit amateur political move
July 11th, 2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s apparent exit from politics is as inscrutable as her meteoric rise to national prominence.
Last week, she held an unexpected press conference, where she annou...
South hopes to upend North
July 10th, 2009
The Portales coaching staff has been in Las Vegas, N.M. since Monday, getting the South ready for the ninth annual Class 3A North South All-Star Game, set for 6 p.m. Saturday at New Mexico Highland...
Private firm to review Taser shooting
July 10th, 2009
A private firm is investigating last week’s Taser-dart shooting of a Tucumcari teen to determine whether any policies were violated and whether excessive force was used.Tucumcari City M...
Hydration key to battling heat
July 10th, 2009
Temperatures across eastern New Mexico hit triple digits this week — a good time to remind folks it’s important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, area physicians say.
Commissioners approve waterline project
July 10th, 2009
City commissioners approved a $2.4 million project Thursday to repair waterlines and resurface Second Street in Tucumcari.
The city received a $1.782 million grant from the New Mexico Depart...
Librarian recommends
July 10th, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For information call 461-0295.FictionThe Bourne Deception by Eric Van Lustbader: Robert Ludlum&r...
Senior menu 7-11
July 10th, 2009
Here are lunch menus for the Tucumcari Senior Center:Monday Baked ham, broccoli with cheese, whole-wheat roll, pineapple upside-down cake, milk. Tuesday...
Comments from the Canyons: Remembering heritage important
July 10th, 2009
Most of us who are sons and daughters of the pioneers who helped to settle the Southwest remain proud of the traditions they established.
Often when we are discussing the pioneers, people ha...
7-10 police blotter
July 10th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesday• At 1:12 a.m., a female r...
Events calendar
July 10th, 2009
Sunday-Wednesday: 7 p.m., Desert Reign Singing Group, First Assembly of God Church in San Jon.Sundays ongoing: 2:30 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Bingo, Bingo Hall, 100 S. Eig...
Letter to the editor: Time for curfew in Tucumcari
July 10th, 2009
Am I alone in thinking we need a curfew in this town?
I woke up recently to find my mail box smashed flat. Just one of many around town, I guess.
This latest wave of destruction is pa...
Ice cream a summer staple
July 10th, 2009
The old summertime saying goes: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.”
I’m not too sure I’ve ever done too much screaming for ice cream but I sure have...
History: July 1968
July 10th, 2009
Carol Jean Rowse was crowned Miss Tucumcari. She was honored before a crowd of 350 people and went on to represent Tucumcari in the Miss New Mexico Pageant at Hobbs. Runners-up were Donna...
Police report released in Taser incident
July 9th, 2009
Tucumcari officials have released a police and video related to last week's Taser shooting of a 14-year-old girl.The video is posted below or can be viewed by clicking here:
Altrusa officers installed
July 7th, 2009
Nancy McNabb was recently installed as the 2009-2010 president for the Altrusa International of Tucumcari Club.
The following officers also were installed:
• Catherine Bugg, firs...
Officers honored at luncheon
July 7th, 2009
Ten officers were honored at the Quay County Maternal Child and Community Health’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday.
The luncheon honored Quay County officers who had t...
Tucumcari man's trial postponed
July 7th, 2009
A Tucumcari man will face an attempted murder charge in connection with a June 1 shooting at Redwood Lodge, a state prosecutor told court officials on Monday.
The defense attorney for Robert...
Police Blotter
July 7th, 2009
Following is a sampling of calls recently received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.
Friday
• At 12:19 a.m.,...
Friend made deep impact on many lives
July 7th, 2009
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
— Philippians 1:3
Last week I was saddened to learn of the passing of Clara Berg.
Clara was a remarkable lady...
Tucumari mayor charged with animal cruelty
July 7th, 2009
Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca, accused of dragging a dog alongside his car, has been charged with one count of cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor charge, according to court records.
Apodaca...
Tucumcari chief too quick to act with stun gun
July 7th, 2009
Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher said there were “a lot of issues” that led to his shooting a teenage girl with two Taser darts last week:
She was running away from police, t...
Law enforcement expert: Use of force guidelines set by police departme...
July 7th, 2009
Each law enforcement department in the state has the discretion to
determine its own guidelines for when using a Taser is appropriate.
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy, along with most...
Farwell fills boys hoops position
July 6th, 2009
Farwell High has completed its off-season hiring of basketball coaches as Shane Perkins will become the Steers’ boys hoops coach for the 2009-10 campaign.
Perkins was the head coach at...
New babies
July 3rd, 2009
May baby...Malaki Devian Alderete, was born May 21 to Davida Salas and Marguis Alderete of Tucumcari. He has a big brother, Marquis Jr. and a big sister, Alissa. His grandparents are Cora Luc...
07-04-09: Calendar
July 3rd, 2009
Today: Starting at dark, fireworks show at Windy Point Ute Lake State Park. . Call 487-2402.Today: 9 p.m., Fireworks display, Conchas Lake north side at marina, fireworks will discharged off...
07-04-09: Library Books
July 3rd, 2009
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295.FictionThe Strain by Guillermo del Toro. An epidemiologist and...
Senior Center Menu for July 6-10
July 3rd, 2009
The following are the lunch menus for July 6-10 for the Tucumcari Senior Center.Monday Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, peas, whole-wheat roll, pineapple, milk. Tu...
Ordinary afternoon refreshed when friends appear
July 3rd, 2009
Whether we meet total strangers or old friends, we are most fortunate to live in our Quay County because we can share special experiences with each other and can then share memories that have made...
07-04-09: Police Blotter
July 3rd, 2009
The following is a sample of calls received during the last few days by central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department.Tuesdayl At 2:21 a.m., a...
Mesa Redondo 3D archery shoot set for Aug. 1
July 3rd, 2009
The Quay County 4-H Shooting Sports program is hosting its first annual 3D archery shoot as a fundraiser to provide equipment for the archery and shooting program.
The Mesa Redondo Sho...
Palin resigning
July 3rd, 2009
WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down —...
Wynashe preliminary hearing recessed until Monday
July 2nd, 2009
By Thomas GarciaQuay County Sun
The preliminary hearing of Tucumcari man charged with shooting another man in the neck at the Redwood Lodge was recessed until Monday.
Firefighters quickly extinguish fire at House
July 2nd, 2009
The House and Jordan fire departments were dispatched at 2:18 p.m., Wednesday to a structure fire at the New Mexico Wind Energy Center at House.A storage container separate from...
Press Release: State's unemployment rate in May 6.5 percent
July 2nd, 2009
June 25 press release from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Office of the Secretary, Economic Research & Analysis Bureau, Albuquerque
Cannon Air Force officials set to meet July 8 in Tucumcari
July 1st, 2009
Officials from Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis will be in Tucumcari next week to meet with the community and talk about the base’s mission and training, and how local areas will be affe...
