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Ute Blast in Slo-Mo
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 //
Here in slow motion is the first blast conducted to clear the way for the Ute Water Project's intake structure at Ute Lake.
Menus — May 22
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 //
The following are the menus for the schools and senior center in Quay County for May 23-30.TucumcariThursdayBreakfast: Cinnamon toast, peanut butter, fruit, milkLunch: Hamburgers, French fries, lettuc...
La Mesa's final appeal denied for racino license
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // Thomas Garcia
QCS Senior Writer
Quay County is back in the running for the state's last racetrack and casino license after the Supreme Court of New Mexico denied La Mesa's final appeal on Monday."This means that it is finally ove...
Two students, faculty member to visit Denmark
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // Special to QCS
Courtesy photo Mesalands students Bryan Cassidy and Sanda Garrett leave this week to study abroad in Denmark to learn more about global perspectives in sustainable development.Two Mesalands Comm...
Official: City budget deficit expected, but reserves greater than prev...
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // By Steve Hansen
Quay County Sun
The city of Tucumcari's finances are "in better shape" for the fiscal year that ends June 30, fiscal 2013, than they were as fiscal 2012 drew to a close, Dennis Dysart, the city's finance manager...
Athletic banquet Monday
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // QCS staff
The annual Diamondback Booster Club Athletic Banquet is 6 p.m. May 27.The dinner will be held in the Tucumcari Convention Center, according to a booster club statement. The banquet will also feature...
Second controlled explosion planned at intake site
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia
QCS senior writer
A second scheduled controlled explosion is planned Thursday at the construction site of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project at Ute Lake near Logan. QCS Photo: Thom...
San Jon graduates walk
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // QCS staff
QCS photo: Steve Hansen San Jon High School's nine graduates were sent off to the future in a commencement exercise Friday night at the San Jon High School gymnasium. The commencement ceremony...
Subdivision developers reapply
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // Steve Hansen
Quay County Sun
On May 13, the Quay County Commission revoked its approval of the Saddleback Acres subdivision just east of Tucumcari, and on the next day, the owner and developers filed a new application to develop...
Railroad workshop conducted
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // QCS Staff
Courtesy photo From left, Robert L. Yager, Tucumcari area manager of operations for the Union Pacific Railroad, , pauses with Tucumcari Police Cpl. Dennis Garcia and Quay County Sheriff’s...
New business: Joe's Back in the Day
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 // QCS staff
QCS photo: Steve HansenJoe Ysco, left, and his business partner Stanley Burns take a break beneath a photo of Marilyn Monroe, a major star of the 1950s and ‘60s at Joe’s Back in the...
Comments from the canyons: Good luck, happiness to graduates
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 //
High school seniors in our county are finishing a very special part of their lives and beginning a new pursuit.High school commencement marks the end of twelve years of aiming toward maturity and the...
Notes from the church lady: Time greatest investment in relationship
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 //
"Two are better than one... For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow..." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Cinnamon was missing. Ever since the dog chased all the cats away from their home they were out...
Calendar — May 22
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 //
ThursdayHousing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City HallCity Commission at 6 p.m., City HallSaturdayWheatland School Reunion at 8 a.m., Allen Hall in GradyCity and County offices will be closed on May 27...
Musical festival celebrating Route 66 set to kick off in Tucumcari
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // Press Release
Vive le Rock Productions and La Loca Magazine present Rockabilly on the Route 2013, June 7, 8, 9 in historic Tucumcari, nestled along old Route 66. For its inaugural year, Rockabilly On the Route...
2013 Rockabilly on the Route schedule
Friday, May 17th, 2013 // QCS Staff
2013 Rockabilly on the Route Schedule June 7-9 in Tucumcari June 7 Friday Rockabilly On The Route Kick-Off1p.m., to 6 p.m. Tucumcari Convention Center / 1500 West Route 66 Ticket Sales...
Rattlers return from 2A state track and field competition with two cha...
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia: QCS Senior Writer
The Tucumcari Rattlers track team earned two state championships and 13 top-ten places at the 2A state track meet May 9-10 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Lady Rattler's sophomore Aby...
School lockdown ends without incident
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia
QCS Senior Writer
The lock down at Tucumcari Public Schools has been lifted and there was no immediate danger to any of the children, said Dave Johnson, assistant superintendent.“The students are safe,” Joh...
Meetings watch: Quay County Commission
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 //
The following items were before the Quay County Commission regular meeting on Monday:• There were no comments from the public.• Commissioners in attendance: Brad Bryant, chair, Mike Cherry...
Meetings watch: Mesalands Community College board
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 //
The following items were before Mesalands Community College board during its meeting Tuesday at the college:• No public comments were made and no executive session held.• Approved the creati...
Mesalands president applications being reviewed
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 // BY Thomas Garcia
QCS Senior Writer
Applications to fill Mesalands Community College's president vacancy are being reviewed by the appointed screening committee.The applications will be screened by the committee, which will make a list...
Low lake levels, silt buildup prevent water allocation
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 // By Thomas Garcia
QCS Senior Writer
The Arch Hurley Conservancy District board reduced member assessments Tuesday by a dollar.However, due to the low level of Conchas Lake and silt build up in the district's intake channel, the distric...
Workshop offers strategies in teaching autistic students
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 // By Jerrene Bradley
QCS staff writer
About 40 teachers from nine area school districts attended a two-day workshop May 8-9 on strategies for teaching autistic students. QCS photo: Jerrene BradleySpeaker Joel Arick tells teachers abo...
Meetings watch: Tucumcari City Commission
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 //
The following items were before the Tucumcari City Commission Thursday:There was no comments from the public or executive session.Commissioners in attendance: Jimmy Sandoval, Ernest Dominguez Jr., Dor...
Police seeking burglary information
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 // QCS staff
Local Crimestoppers and Tucumcari Police Department are seeking any information regarding the recent burglary of Outlaw Tattoo located on the 700 block of East Route 66.Items taken in the burglary in...
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