Quay County Sun

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Musical festival celebrating Route 66 set to kick off in Tucumcari

Published: Friday, May 17th, 2013

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

Published: Friday, May 17th, 2013

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...

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Rattlers return from 2A state track and field competition with two cha...

Published: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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

Published: Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

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...

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Mesalands president applications being reviewed

Published: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

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

Published: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

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...

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Mesalands Community College holds commencement ceremony

Published: Friday, May 10th, 2013

More than 120 received their associate degree, certification or general education diploma Friday during Mesalands Community College’s graduation ceremony. “You are not here because yo...

Thursday, May 9th, 2013

Traffic on U.S. 54 reopened after fiery crash

Published: Thursday, May 9th, 2013

QCS Staff Traffic on U.S. 54 resumes after being closed more than two hours due to a fiery crash involving two semi tactortrucks.New Mexico Motor Transportation Police took control of the s...

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Officials prepare for fire season

Published: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Scott Jaynes, Tucumcari's emergency manager, said in preparation for the upcoming and ongoing fire season that he has been in touch with the Red Cross and they have set up several shelter sites in Tu...

Route 66 museum receives $5,000 donation

Published: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

QCS photo: Jerrene BradleyVi Reeves, chairman of the First National Bank of New Mexico board, presents museum committee member Larry Bond a $5,000 check for the Route 66 Museum.Vi Reeves, chairm...

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

New tourism campaign announced at annual Chamber of Commerce banquet

Published: Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Tucumcari is now one of eight cities to join the states Department of Tourism's New Mexico True tourism campaign. Monique Jacobson, tourism department cabinet secretary made the announcement Fri...

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Community effort aims to boost school spirit

Published: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

A community effort is underway to boost spirit and highlight events and achievements at Tucumcari Public Schools. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia The Tucumcari Ag metals class students work on the frame...

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

State tourism director speaking at chamber banquet

Published: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

New Mexico Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Monique Jacobson is the keynote speaker Friday at the Annual Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce banquet."Having the secretary speak at our banqu...

Commission votes to rejoin EPCOG

Published: Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

The Quay County Commission voted to rejoin the Eastern Plains Council of Governments after a three-year absence from the organization.In 2010, commissioners had concerns about EPCOG's audits, which w...

Friday, April 26th, 2013

Clovis may be in running for racino license

Published: Friday, April 26th, 2013

Clovis may be in the running for New Mexico’s sixth and only remaining racino gambling license, though it’s likely the drama may drag out another month.Paul Stout, a rancher and wind energ...

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Rattlers baseball team stays unbeaten

Published: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Late inning wins against Santa Rosa and Texico help to keep the Tucumcari Rattlers baseball team unbeaten in district play.QCS photo: Thomas GarciaTucumcari Rattler Jordan Walker beats the throw to fi...

Officials address Conchas concerns

Published: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

QCS photo: Thomas GarciaThe Big Mesa fire station in Conchas was filled with residents who attended Saturday's meeting with concerns and questions about Conchas Lake water levels.The U.S. Army Corps...

Senior center volunteers honored

Published: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

QCS photo: Jerrene BradleyRobert Lumpkin talks to some of the seniors who came out Friday to recognize volunteers of the senior center.Volunteers at the Senior Citizens Center were honored Friday with...

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Water meeting becomes heated

Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

A meeting to discuss the $500 million Ute Water Pipeline Project escalated into a screaming match Friday in Portales between residents who oppose the project and local officials addressing their conce...

Couple travels historic route

Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

A retired Michigan man traveling Route 66 stopped to enjoy a spaghetti dinner supporting the Tucumcari Rattlers class of 2016.Meeting and mingling with the locals as we travel Historic Route 66 makes...

Racing commission to discuss reopening license applications

Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

The New Mexico Racing Commission will discuss reopening the application process for the state's last racing license during their April 25 meeting.Considering restarting the application process follow...

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Police seek help in hunt for burglary suspect

Published: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

New Mexico State Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate a burglary suspect officers were unable to locate following a seven-hour search on April 4 by air and ground on U.S. Highway 54...

Friday, April 5th, 2013

Tucumcari man sentenced to life in prison

Published: Friday, April 5th, 2013

It took a jury about 45 minutes to find Robert Wynashe of Tucumcari guilty of murder Friday in a trial delayed four years over competency issues.Wynashe 70, was sentenced to life in prison for the 200...

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Press Release:New Mexico State Police investigate explosive device fou...

Published: Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Guadalupe County – On Thursday, April 04, 2013 at 11:13 a.m., State Police bomb team responded to the Blue Hole located in Santa Rosa, NM regarding the discovery of a possible explosive device.&...

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Suspected burglar eludes police near Logan

Published: Thursday, April 4th, 2013

A man suspected of burglarizing a building in Nara Visa is the focus of a manhunt near U.S. Highway 54 around Obar.Officials said the suspect led a Logan police officer in a vehicle pursuit on Thursda...