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Officials to relocate playground equipment

Thomas Garcia

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State and city officials agreed on a plan to restore and relocate the playground equipment from the Five Mile Park to the Tucumcari Historical Museum. “It is good to see proactive involvement from a community to save a historical location such ... Full story

Mesalands president found guilty of driving under influence

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Sentencing is scheduled Sept. 14 for Mesalands Community College President Phillip Barry, who on Thursday was found guilty of a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. Barry appeared Thursday before Metro Court Judge Edward L Benavidez in... Full story

DVDs to feature residents' photos, stories

Thomas Garcia

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Photos and history about Route 66 are being sought from local residents in order to promote Tucumcari and Quay County to tourists. Tucumcari's Community Development office and the Chamber of Commerce are coordinating with Santa Fe-based graphic desi... Full story

Traffic stop nets pot cache

Thomas Garcia

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A Georgia man is in federal custody following a traffic stop resulting in the seizure of 900 pounds of marijuana near Tucumcari.   Forrest McLaughlin of Atlanta was arrested by a New Mexico Motor Transportation Police after $1.3 million of ma... Full story

Hospital staffing top priority for new recruits

Russell Anglin

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Lance Labine, Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital administrator, settled into his new position during his first day of work Monday.  Labine said he fulfills diverse roles as hospital administrator. “A lot of what I do is a lot of everythin... Full story

Fishing report — Sept. 1

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The fishing report from New Mexico Wildlife Department is generated by officers and anglers.   Area lake reports:   Clayton Lake: There has been light pressure and fishing is generally slow. A few catfish have been caught on night crawl... Full story

Community calendar — Sept. 1

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Friday Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board at 10 a.m., City Hall. Saturday Louie Lewis Martinez benefit dance at 8 p.m., Knight of Columbus Hall. Labor Day City and County offices closed. Tuesday Red Hat Society meeting at noon, Del’s Rest... Full story

Ute Lake death blamed on 'reckless vessel operation'

QCS Staff

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A fatal accident at Ute Lake on Aug. 14 has been blamed on “reckless vessel operation,” according to a report by Park Manager James Gurule. Officials said Noah Escoto, 24, of Amarillo, was struck by a pontoon boat and died from injuries ... Full story

Local officials hope for, expect extension of water fees

Thomas Garcia

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Continuing reservation fees for Ute Lake water rights is an issue which affects the 12 entities in the Ute Reservoir Water Commission, said Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority Project Manager Scott Verhines.   “The reservation fee a... Full story

Amarillo man's death is the second this summer at Ute Lake

QCS Staff

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An Amarillo man died following a boating accident at Ute Lake State Park in Logan, state park officials confirmed on Wednesday.   Noah Escoto, 24, died on Aug. 15 as a result of injuries he sustained from a boating accident in Logan, said Ener... Full story

Community calendar — Aug. 25

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Today • Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City Hall. Thursday • Housing Authority Board at 5 p.m., City Hall. • City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall. Friday • City Finance Board at 10 a.m., Ci... Full story

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