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10/1 School menus
September 30th, 2005
House
Monday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, juice; Lunch — A variety of deli meats for sandwiches, salad bar, fruits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, jui...
10/1 Senior citizen menu
September 30th, 2005
Senior Citizen Menu
Tucumcari/Logan/House
Monday: Chili relleno, tossed salad, dressing, pinto beans, Spanish rice, bananas, strawberries, milk.
Tuesday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscu...
Aggie speaks on parks and photos
September 30th, 2005
I, Aggie, am writing the column this week even though the slave won’t let me use my own byline anymore because she thinks it causes too much confusion and probably because she knows people would rat...
10/1 Calendar
September 30th, 2005
Today — The first ever Route 66 Flea Market in Tucumcari at the Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Rt. 66. This all-day event features everything from crafts to knickknacks to collectibles and fr...
Mesalands wind project Web poll results
September 30th, 2005
The QCS online reader poll recently asked if the addition of the North American Wind Research and Training Center will make for more students flocking to attend Mesalands Community College.
Here are t...
10/1 Game times and scores
September 30th, 2005
Tucumcari
Tucumcari Rattlers Varsity Football
Aug. 27 — Win over Mora, away, 61-0
Sept. 2 — Win over Crownpoint, home, 62-6
Sept. 9 — Win over Estancia, home, 57-6
Sept. 16 — Win over Raton,...
The wild West still beastly
September 30th, 2005
Some may think the wild West is pretty much bygone, but not after hearing Ron Jones’ presentation at Monday’s Quay County commissioner’s meeting.
Jones, a wildlife specialist for the Department...
Cowboy hats were made for...everything
September 30th, 2005
When I’m in the airport, I always wave at a cowboy hat — a real cowboy hat.
Somehow you can spot ’em. They inevitably turn out to be some bull rider on the way to a rodeo, a state cattlemen’s...
10/1 Editorial
September 30th, 2005
What would you do if government agents showed up at your door and demanded highly personal information about you and your housemates, and threatened you with up to $5,000 in fines if you didn’t answ...
Air travel is for the birds
September 30th, 2005
The pilots in the air show had it easy — they merely strapped on their helmets, buckled the hatch and off they zoomed into the cloudy gray yonder. We folks who have to rely on commercial airlines fo...
10/1 Police blotter
September 30th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Monday
• At 12:58 p.m., a larceny was reported on South Second. Police ar...
Finding the roadmap to life
September 27th, 2005
Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee (Psalm 143:8). Trust in the Lord with all t...
Rattlers stay home to face Wolverines
September 27th, 2005
For the first time in two weeks the Tucumcari Rattlers will be playing at home, this time against the Texico Wolverines. The Wolverines, a 3-A district team, are currently 2-2 for the season and Coach...
Lady Rattlers defeated in district game
September 27th, 2005
The varsity Tucumcari Lady Rattlers faced off to the Clayton Jackettes Saturday for a AA district volleyball game, losing 0-3. It was a tough beat, said Head Coach Alicia Trujillo. “We have a lot mo...
9/28 Calendar
September 27th, 2005
Today — 13th annual Rotary Air Show, rated third best in the country, features Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, USAF A-10’s, helicopter stunts, barnstorming acrobatics, Greg Poe Air Show, Eric Beard...
9/28 Obituary
September 27th, 2005
Rodney Raines Jr.
Services: No services were held at his request.
Rodney D. Raines Jr., 72, died on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, in Kelseyville, Calif.
He was born May 14, 1933, in California.
He w...
Call for homeowners to assist evacuees
September 27th, 2005
Tucumcari resident Paula Wakefield said she knows what it’s like to be homeless — her family’s house burned to the ground in 1966. And that’s why she wants to help evacuees hit by Hurricane Ka...
9/28 Police blotter
September 27th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Friday
• At 12:26 p.m., a male reported vandalism at a local car wash. Po...
Accident kills one
September 27th, 2005
A Louisiana man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle rollover about 35 miles west of Tucumari on Interstate 40.
Officials said a gray, 1994 van driven by James Williams was traveling westbound...
Tucumcari remains undefeated
September 23rd, 2005
The Tucumcari Rattlers remain undefeated after a Friday night trounce over the host Loving Falcons.
Tucumcari won 49-0. The Rattlers are 5-0. Loving is 0-4.
All-state running back Eric Holt led the...
If outnumbered, join other team
September 23rd, 2005
Kids are wonderful. They rollick, they frolic, they spit up on your chest.
I’m in the category of those who think children are giggly and grand – as long as they are somebody else’s.
Now don...
9/24 Library new arrivals
September 23rd, 2005
Fiction
True Betrayals by Nora Roberts. Kelsey is shocked to learn that her mother — whom she had assumed was dead — has really been in prison all these years for killing her lover.
Hunting Fear b...
9/24 Game time
September 23rd, 2005
Tucumcari
Tucumcari Rattlers Varsity Football
Aug. 27 — Win over Mora, away, 61-0
Sept. 2 — Win over Crownpoint, home, 62-6
Sept. 9 — Win over Estancia, home, 57-6
Sept. 16 — Win over Raton,...
9/24 Construction alert
September 23rd, 2005
Since South First Street construction is now switching to the southbound lanes, a number of residents on South First south of Route 66 will have their mail delivery affected.
To facilitate matters, Po...
9/24 Calendar
September 23rd, 2005
Today — Heritage Dayze continues at the Tucumcari Historical Museum at 416 S. Adams, providing activities and demonstrations that bring Quay County heritage to life. The annual event continues from...
Cattle formidable foes under stress
September 23rd, 2005
“Isn’t that Larry’s heifer?” asked Dick.
The two-year old black whiteface was running down the fence line along Highway 90. Traffic was moderate on the 4-lane highway. The shoulder was not sm...
9/24 Obituaries
September 23rd, 2005
Glenn Gardner
Services: 11 a.m. on Monday at Dunn Memorial Chapel in Tucumcari.
Glenn Ray Gardner, 61, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, in Tucumcari.
He was born January 31, 1944, to Clifton and May Bri...
Old-fashioned news remains neighborly
September 23rd, 2005
We haven’t visited about neighborly news in quite some time, so let’s just sit back to think about a few friends we have seen or heard from in the last few days.
Two offspring of some early settl...
9/24 School menus
September 23rd, 2005
House
Monday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, juice; Lunch — A variety of deli meats for sandwiches, salad bar, fruits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, jui...
9/24 Senior citizen menu
September 23rd, 2005
Senior Citizen Menu
Tucumcari/Logan/House
Monday: Pork posole, salad, dressing, mustard greens, garlic bread, pumpkin spice cookies, milk.
Tuesday: Glazed ham, green bean casserole, corn, wheat roll,...
9/24 Letters to the editor
September 23rd, 2005
Regarding the editorial “... U.N. itself needs reform, accountability”:
This has the old John Birch view of the United Nations. It refers to John Bolton as a knight in shining armor sent to refor...
9/24 Police blotter
September 23rd, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Tuesday
• At 9 a.m., a female reported a larceny on West Center. Police ar...
9/21 Obituaries
September 20th, 2005
Marcario Gallegos
Services: Funeral services have taken place.
Macario Gallegos, 80, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2005, in Clovis.
He was born March 10, 1925, in Genova, N.M., and lived in Logan for many y...
9/21 Calendar
September 20th, 2005
Today — Altrusa will hold a business meeting to include car party planning at noon at Bambinos. Call Glenda Reid at 461-2244.
Today — Story Time registration for children 2 1/2 to 5 begins at the...
Big Brothers Big Sisters dances into new territory
September 20th, 2005
Tucumcari resident Donna Garcia, who started ballet at age 4 but stopped dancing after many years because of a back injury, will soon be dancing again to a brand new tune — Big Brothers Big Sisters...
New Mexico awarded grant for suicide prevention
September 20th, 2005
With New Mexico’s suicide rate nearly double that of the United States as a whole, counselors and legislators have been seeking ways to help.
Nationwide, about 10 people out of every 100,000 kill t...
9/21 Police blotter
September 20th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Thursday
• At 2:07 p.m., a female called regarding a burglary of a vehicle...
Rattlers beat Tigers, remain undefeated
September 16th, 2005
The Tucumcari Rattlers prevailed in a battle of unbeatens on
Friday, trouncing Raton, 33-0.
Tucumcari is 4-0. Raton is 3-1.
The shutout was the Rattlers’ second of the season. They’ve not allow...
Web poll results: Rattler football
September 16th, 2005
The Quay County Sun Web poll asked:
How do you think the Tucumcari Rattler football team will do this season?
A total of 42 people responded, here is what they said:
Make the play offs - 17 votes...
9/17 Senior citizen menus
September 16th, 2005
Tucumcari/Logan/House
Monday: Spiced beef over noodles, broccoli, cheese, peanut butter cookie, apricots, milk.
Tuesday: Green chili chicken enchilada, tossed salad, Spanish rice, baked apple slices,...
Photo competition one sign of season
September 16th, 2005
Some people look for signs in nature in order to know when autumn is approaching, but others know the season is almost here when Harold and Kathy Nichless return to Iowa after spending the summer here...
9/17 School menus
September 16th, 2005
House
Monday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, juice; Lunch — A variety of deli meats for sandwiches, salad bar, fruits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, jui...
9/17 Obituaries
September 16th, 2005
Marion Berry
Services: Funeral services have taken place.
Marion Berry, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005, in Albuquerque.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1931, in Tucumcari.
He had been an active member o...
9/17 Game times and scores
September 16th, 2005
Tucumcari
Tucumcari Rattlers Varsity Football
Aug. 27 — Win over Mora, away, 61-0
Sept. 2 — Win over Crownpoint, home, 62-6
Sept. 9 — Win over Estancia, home, 57-6
Friday, 7 p.m. — Loving, aw...
9/17 Library books
September 16th, 2005
Fiction
The Interruption Of Everything by Terry McMillan. At the age of 44, an unhappily married California woman discovers that she is pregnant.
No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Mayhem...
9/17 Calendar
September 16th, 2005
Today and Sunday — Quay-Z Quilt Show at the Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. includes antique quilts, Hoffman Challenge and Michelle Watts, guest teacher. Admission is $5 for adults and free...
Not just oil-for-food but U.N. itself needs reform, accountability
September 16th, 2005
Some of the words were stern. Former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker lectured the U.N. Security Council, and Secretary-General Kofi Annan in particular, that Annan and members of the entire orga...
Technology passed over horseshoes
September 16th, 2005
Technology is now available to count cattle on a Forest Service permit from outer space, to construct material for space shuttles that can withstand 3,000-degree temperature on re-entry into the Earth...
Mosquitoes bite — despite lack of teeth
September 16th, 2005
Rather than the proposed racetrack or ethanol plant, folks in Tucumcari seem to be on the receiving end of a new — and very productive — establishment.
We have a mosquito factory.
First confine...
City commission talks trash
September 16th, 2005
City officials were talking more trash at their meeting last week with the approval of a proposal for a new landfill.
With the old dump north of town nearing the end of its lifespan, officials said i...
9/17 Police blotter
September 16th, 2005
Tuesday
• At 7 a.m., a suspicious subject was reported on McGee. Police arrived to arrest a male for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession...
9/17 Letters to the editor
September 16th, 2005
I recently received a citation in your town for improper seat belt use. I had my seatbelt on but it was rubbing on my neck so I put the shoulder belt under my arm.
I did not know that was a violation...
9/14 Obituaries
September 15th, 2005
Jennie Myers
Services: 1 p.m. on Thursday at Crosier Pearson Mayfield Funeral Home in Cleburne, Texas.
Jennie Mae Myers, 98, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005.
She was born March 30, 1907, in Cleburne, T...
Now, not later, time to reflect
September 13th, 2005
“Go to now, ye that say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain’: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is...
9/14 Calendar
September 13th, 2005
Today — Arch Hurley Conservancy District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting in the district office at 101 E. High St. at 9 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. For more information ca...
County recognizes Constitution proclamation
September 13th, 2005
A whole lot of John Hancocks were scrawled at Monday’s Quay County Commission meeting, with the commissioners approving a number of resolutions and even a proclamation.
The proclamation declared Se...
9/14 Police blotter
September 13th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Friday
• At 12:51 a.m., a caller reported an attempted breaking and enteri...
Ex-detention officer agrees to plea deal
September 13th, 2005
A former juvenile detention officer accused of sexual misconduct with inmates has accepted a plea agreement that includes three years probation.
Robert Gonzalez was charged with two counts of crimin...
9/10 Quay personality
September 10th, 2005
Who: Teresa Hartz
She’s a new family nurse practitioner and medical director at Logan Family Health Center. Transplanted from Tennessee, her kids and grandkids live in Alabama.
Claim to fame: This...
Flood turned home into Noah's Ark
September 10th, 2005
The recent rainstorm not only flooded our yard, our goat pen and part of my car since someone left the passenger window open, but turned our home into a Noah’s Ark of sorts.
That is, if you’ll ac...
9/10 Police report
September 10th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Tuesday
• At 12:50 a.m., a possible domestic violence situation was call...
9/10 Letters to the editor
September 10th, 2005
Dear Editor:
We were recently robbed. The thief took an old lawnmower and the gasoline that would power it. The lawnmower was left resting in the back yard while we ran a quick errand, between the ti...
Cafeteria food fails inspection
September 10th, 2005
Tucumcari Middle School’s Mesa Cafeteria was shut down briefly on Tuesday and food already distributed was thrown away, according to a letter sent to parents from Summit Food Service Management.
Th...
Fire fighters deployed to hurricane territory
September 10th, 2005
Logan’s Rex Stall and Brenda Rivale are going on a business trip. Instead of a briefcase and palm pilot, however, they’re packing sleeping bags and flashlights.
The firefighters are being deploy...
Farming, ranching life about persistence
September 9th, 2005
Persistence in the face of adversity — a sign of inner strength, a thick skull, or desperation.
We were driving back to see the folks in Oklahoma and passed a snapshot of persistence in the face of...
9/10 School menus
September 9th, 2005
House
Monday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, juice; Lunch — A variety of deli meats for sandwiches, salad bar, fruits, milk.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, jui...
9/10 Senior citizen menu
September 9th, 2005
Senior Citizen Menu
Tucumcari/Logan/House
Monday: Beef round steak, au gratin potatoes, salad, dressing, broccoli, roll, margarine, apricots, milk.
Tuesday: Chalupa, salsa, lettuce, tomato, onion, S...
9/10 Calendar
September 9th, 2005
Today — Registration for boys and girls flag football will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Fire Station (northeast of Citizens Bank). Open to ages Kindergarten through third grade; cost is $2...
We don't have to wait for disasters to think of others
September 9th, 2005
Many of us have been in an emotional turmoil since Katrina ravaged the southern states and have done much serious thinking about the fragility of life and the rapidity with which material possessions...
9/7 Calendar
September 6th, 2005
Calendar/7
Today — Rural Area Development (RAD) Water Users Cooperative will hold a regular meeting at the Norton Fire Station, one mile south on Norton Road at 6:30 p.m.
Today — Altrusa will hold...
Living a life of possibilities
September 6th, 2005
When Mary was told she’d give birth, she wondered how it could happen based on circumstances she knew to be true. God’s messenger explained God’s process on this special occasion, finishing with...
9/7 Police report
September 6th, 2005
The following is a sampling of calls received by Tucumcari police during the past several days.
According to the reports:
Friday
• At 6:43 a.m., a possible overdose of methamphetamine was reported...
9/7 Letters to the editor
September 6th, 2005
Primarily this letter is being written to share some glowing comments and remarks we heard at the Rattler Reunion at the Tucumcari Convention Center. Numerous people were constantly coming up to tell...
Rattlers soar over Crownpoint Eagles
September 2nd, 2005
Eric Holt rushed for 231 yards and scored six touchdowns as Tucumcari cruised to a 62-6 win over Crownpoint on Friday.
With a Rattler Stadium crowd cheering them on, the Rattlers led by 20 points bef...
9/3 Quay personality
September 2nd, 2005
Who: Loraine Otero
Tucumcari native and Quay County financial clerk who was just honored with a Commitment of Excellence award from Quay County commissioners.
Claim to fame: With 30 years of banking...
Tattoo is an art that leaves permanent thrill
September 2nd, 2005
If you noted the local supermarket is running low on melons, you’ll have to blame me. No, I’m not on the New Mexico Honeydew diet. Nor did I discover a new-fangled melon cookbook at the latest gar...
Key to success often doing dirty work
September 2nd, 2005
Say you’re one of many in the fast changing world of Agribusiness where companies, ranches, sales territories and work forces are being bought, sold, traded, merged and split one after another.
Yo...
9/3 School menus
September 2nd, 2005
House
Monday: Labor Day; no school.
Tuesday: Breakfast — Cold cereal, cereal bars, milk, juice; Lunch — A variety of deli meats for sandwiches, salad bar, fruits, milk.
Wednesday: Breakfast — Co...
9/3 Senior citizen menu
September 2nd, 2005
Tucumcari/Logan/House
Monday: Labor Day; no meal served.
Tuesday: Burrito, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa, cheese sauce, pinto beans, green chilies, gelatin, apricots, milk.
Wednesday: Barbecued beans...
Maps provide soothing journey to past times
September 2nd, 2005
When the present becomes a bit too overwhelming, I tend to retreat to quieter times in history in order to relax for a moment and to think about the times that were.
By looking at a couple of maps dr...
