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The (8-3) Tucumcari Rattlers advance to the next round of the 2A state tournament with a 45-0 routing of Mesilla Valley Sonblazers Saturday at Rattler Stadium. QCS photo: James Lout Rattlers have shown a strong rush game in the regular and post season, running back Jeffrey Cordova led the offense with 19 carries for 138 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-0 win over the Sonblazer. "We are thin, as a team," said Mike Draper, Sonblazers head coach. Draper said his offensive line had to pull double duty, which led to a lot of pressure...
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees was made aware of Mildred Lovato's administrative leave at a California College before hiring her as president, said Association of Community College Trustee officials. Lovato's at-will contract as president of Mesalands was terminated on Oct. 31 by the board of trustees. However, further investigation revealed this was not Lovato's first time being on administrative leave from an institute of higher education. In 2010 Lovato, then serving as the vice president of Instruction at Bakersfield...
The lengthy process of searching for a new president for Mesalands Community College will begin after the first of the new year, said J. Bronson Moore, trustee chairman. "First of all, I want to ensure the residents and students that it's business as usual at the college," Moore said. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Operations and classes continue as usual three weeks after Mildred Lovato was terminated as president of Mesalands Community College. Trustee Chair J. Bronson Moore said the students and staff can be assured that the college will continue...
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees Tuesday appointed a new signatory and board member of the college's foundation in response to Mildred Lovato's termination as president. "(New appointment) Jim Streetman has served on the college's foundation before and we would benefit to have him back," said J Bronson Moore, trustees chair. Trustees also approved the appointment of Vice President of Academic Affairs Natalie Gillard and Vice President of Student Affairs Aaron Kennedy as signatories, authorizing them to sign documents on behalf of...
Mesalands Community College's board of trustees fired its president Oct. 31 without cause through a certified letter. "We did terminate Mildred Lovato's contract on Oct. 31," college trustee Chairman J Bronson Moore said on Tuesday. Moore told the QCS on Nov. 6 that Lovato had not been fired, but had been placed on administrative leave. However, documents obtained by the QCS show Lovato had in fact been terminated effective Oct. 31 by the board through a certified letter. "I did not want Lovato to learn she had been fired through a second...
QCS photo: Thomas Garcia The Navajo "Code Talkers" Robert Wally and Jack Jones, left, sign the Veteran's Day programs for Madison Osborn and Desarae Ricketson Saturday at the American Legion Post 77 at Logan. World War II code talkers and Bataan Death March survivors were honored guests at Saturday's Veterans Day ceremony in Logan. More than 80 residents attended the ceremony hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 77, featuring two Navajo code talkers as the guest speakers. "We would not have the lives we have now, if not for the service...
A dozen residents and members of the VFW 2528 gathered to honor veterans Monday at Tucumcari Memorial Park cemetery. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Members of the VFW 2528 and residents of Tucumcari gathered at the Tucumcari Memorial Park cemetery Monday for their annual Veteran's Day ceremony. Ron Wilmont, representative of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, read a letter from the congressman about the importance of honoring veterans. "As we pay tribute to all that our veterans have done for a country that owes them a debt of gratitude, let us remember that w...
Draft minutes from an Oct. 31 Mesalands Community College board meeting show president Mildred Lovato has been fired. File photo According to minutes from a Oct. 31 Mesalands Community College board meeting college president Mildred Lovato has been fired. The action came immediately after board members said they would not honor Lovato's commitment, on behalf of the college, to help administer a state program without the board's consent. The minutes show Lovato's contract was terminated on a unan...
A visit to Tucumcari Thursday gave retiring U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman a chance to see projects he helped fund while in office. "It's great to actually see the projects which I fought for in Washington D.C.," Bingaman said. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Tucumcari City Manager Doug Powers, left, listens as Ag Science Center interim Superintendent Leonard Lauriault, right, speaks to U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman center about the projects at the center including the harvested hay being hauled by Calvin Henson. Bingaman chose not to seek re-election. Republican...
Mesalands Community College President Mildred Lovato was placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 31 in a closed-door executive session, according to board Chairman J. Bronson Moore. Lovato Moore said trustees decided in executive session to place Lovato on administrative leave. The closed-door session was part of a special meeting, Moore said, adding that Lovato was sent a certified letter explaining her status at Mesalands. Moore said no action was taken in public session. He said the college's attorney advised the board that this is how...
The Tucumcari Rattlers move to 2-1 in District 2-2A standings Friday night with a 27-15 win over the (5-4) Clayton Yellowjackets. QCS photo: Thomas Garica Rattlers Mark Preciado forces Yellowjackets running back Nick Wiseman out of bonds short of the first down. The Rattlers beat Clayton 27-15 Friday night at Rattlers Stadium. The (7-2) Rattlers capped the game with a 5-yard rushing touchdown by Jeffrey Cordova, part of a 424-yard night on the ground and a 21-9 second half effort. The Tucumcari defense, meanwhile, held the Yellowjackets...
Friday night's District 2 2A matchup with the (8-0) Santa Rosa Lions is just another game for the (7-2) Tucumcari Rattlers, said Wayne Ferguson, head coach. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Tucumcari's Dillon Wood secures the football making sure not to fumble during Friday night's District 2-2A game against the Clayton Yellowjackets. "This is just another step to where we want to go this season," Ferguson said. Ferguson said this week, practices for the Rattlers are going to be the same. He said they are going to prepare for the Lion's strengths,...
Xcel's back up generator installed earlier this week could prevent the kind of long losses of power Tucumcari experienced in June 2011. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Crews work Saturday to prepare the mounting brackets which will hold the diesel powered turbine which will act as a back up system for Tucumcari in the event of an extended outage. A generator was installed Monday by Xcel power company's crew as part of a back up power system for Tucumcari. Xcel spokesman Wes Reeves said transmission lines between Clovis and Tucumcari are exposed and...
A new Medicare-based program at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital will focus on improving the quality of life for senior citizens in Quay County. Senior Solutions is a program designed to help senior citizens cope with loss, life and suddenly finding themselves living alone, said Rhonda Gutierrez, program director. Gutierrez said the program is open to those who qualify, ages 55 and over. She said seniors can be referred to the program by a doctor, friend or even themselves. Gutierrez said the program began Sept. 19 and consists of three-hour...
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The (6-2) (1-1) Tucumcari Rattlers prepare for their final home game of the season against the (5-2) (1-1) Clayton Yellow Jackets. The Yellowjackets are coming off a 48-12 loss to the (8-0) (3-0) Santa Rosa Lions. Clayton had a total offense of 293 yards, 53 passing and 240 rushing, scoring once by rush and by air in their District 2 2A loss. "Clayton has some big physical running backs, we are going to have to match their intensity," said Wayne Ferguson, Rattlers head coach. Ferguson said they are going to work on matching up with the...
The New York Yankees being swept by the Detroit Tigers, presidential debates and Honey Boo Boo; these are a few of the things that have prompted me to change the channel if not turn off the TV all together. First of all let me say, "way to go Tigers and good luck." I'd ask you to stop smiling Robin Fornoff, though I know the torment has just begun. I'm not to fond of an election year, the negative campaign wars, filled with hurtful commercials and mail pamphlets tend to wear me down. You can't escape them. I've tried. Even when I turn off the...
The (6-2) (1-1) Tucumcari Rattlers prepare for their final home game of the season against the (5-2) (1-1) Clayton Yellow Jackets. The Yellowjackets are coming off a 48-12 loss to the (8-0) (3-0) Santa Rosa Lions. Clayton had a total offense of 293 yards, 53 passing and 240 rushing, scoring once by rush and by air in their District 2 2A loss. "Clayton has some big physical running backs, we are going to have to match their intensity," said Wayne Ferguson, Rattlers head coach. Ferguson said they are going to work on matching up with the...
The 10th Judicial District Attorney's office and Tucumcari Police Department will hold a lecture for the public concerning "active shooting" situations. "The goal of the lecture is to educate everyone about what to do when there is a critical situation," said Pete Rivers, deputy chief of police. The lecture, which will be held at 10 a.m., Nov. 2, at the Tucumcari High School Auditorium. Rivera said the program will be directed by members of the Albuquerque Police Department's crisis response team. He said active shooting incidents have been inc...
Nearly a month after a local teen was rescued from Tucumcari Mountain, one of the owners of the landmark is concerned about trespassers. "It's so much more than just a mountain to me," said Yetta Bidegain, co-owner of a portion of Tucumcari Mountain. Bidegain said she, her husband and family are part of a trust that owns the north face of the mountain and the surrounding land. She said a road that gives companies access to the top of the mountain to maintain towers runs through their property. Bidegain said her love of the mountain could be...
Quay County Commission District 1 candidates Sue Dowell and Wendell Smith agree on a lot of issues. Both want to make sure the county receives its fair share of state and federal funding, for example. Both want to take a hard look at the proposed animal ordinance to see if it's necessary or if existing laws would suffice. But voters can consider two distinct differences when casting ballots for the Nov. 6 election – their primary reasons for seeking office and their strategies for improving the local economy. Dowell, a Democrat, said her top pr...
The Tucumcari Rattlers toppled the Estancia Bears 60-20 Friday to improve to 1-1 in District 2-2A play. The Rattlers rushed for 312 yards, led by Dillon Wood with 88 yards and three touchdowns. Though the Rattlers (6-2) outscored the Bears by 40 points it was the first 14 points that placed doubt in the Bears, Estancia coach Stewart Burnett said The Rattlers were in possession of the ball at the start of a scoreless second quarter when Dimitri Chappell was split right and left uncovered, quarterback Luke Smith passed to Chappell who ran it in f...
The Quay County Commission continues a civil legal battle with Ute Lake Ranch Inc., in the Tenth Judicial District Court. An injunction was requested against Ute Lake Ranch Inc., a Colorado Corporation, and DVR. LLC, on May 12, 2011, by Donald Schutte, a Tucumcari attorney representing the commission, according to court documents. Schutte declined to comment. The injunction asks the court to prohibit Ute Lake Ranch Inc., from selling, leasing or otherwise conveying any interest in real property encompassed in Ute Lake Ranch's subdivision...
Sen. Tom Udall told local leaders he is excited and has a positive outlook on Tucumcari's potential for economic growth in many areas. QCS Photos: Thomas Garcia U.S. Sen. Tom Udall spoke with Tucumcari officials Monday afternoon about the future of economic growth in the area and the development of renewable energy locally. "I am looking forward to working with Tucumcari leaders," Udall said during a recent visit to Tucumcari. "I want to help them build a stronger economic base for the community." Quay County Commission Chairman Bill Curry...
A local surgeon is alleging his livelihood has been destroyed and the public has been put in danger while his privileges at Dan C. Trigg Memorial hospital are suspended. QCS Photos: Thomas Garcia Joan Huff, left, said she has had two surgeries performed by Dr. Sitarama Krishna Kothalanka and if she needed another she would prefer he be the one to perform the procedure. "It's a sad and dangerous situation that a patient who comes in with an emergency condition requiring surgery must be flown out when there is a local surgeon," said Dr. Sitarama...