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Area veterans attended a business-counseling workshop Thursday hosted by the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center at Mesalands Community College. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia Several local veterans attended a veteran business workshop Thursday at Mesalands Community College. "Our goal is to make veterans aware of the resources available for them to start a business," said retired Col. Joe Long of the outreach center. Long said the center has been traveling to outlining rural communities since 2010 to help veterans who do not know of the...
The Tucumcari Rattlers Wrestling team qualified nine for state competition, four of which are district champions. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia These nine Rattlers wrestlers will be competing at the 3A state wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque. "I am expecting a strong performance from the Rattlers during state competition Friday and Saturday at Albuquerque," said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head coach. Last week during district competition at Taos, the Rattlers had four district champions: - Augstin Sandoval (152 pounds) - Steven...
Gun control and drivers licenses for illegal immigrants continue dominating the spotlight as the 2013 Legislature's 60-day session passes the midway point. Before the legislators left the floor Friday, bills in both the House and Senate were being considered on issues including heath care, tax, education and public safety. One of the key pieces of legislation, which was passed by the House with bipartisan support last week, is House Bill 77. The bill requires background checks on anyone buying firearms at gun shows, and establishes an... Full story
Quay County high school's basketball teams are looking for a strong finish in their district competition for the regular season. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Destanie Nathan shoots a layup during Tuesday's practice as they prepare for Friday's district game with the Santa Rosa Lady Lions at the Snake Pit. The (11-9) (2-3) Tucumcari Rattlers will be playing a familiar foe Friday with a second place standing in the district 2 2A at stake. A win will put us in a tie with the Santa Rosa for second place, said John Span, Rattlers head coach. Span said... Full story
Area residents could be the target of a scam involving the purchase of a Green Dot prepaid cards to claim winnings from a sweepstakes or Mega Millions lottery. Jerry Koile said at first, he thought he got the call of a lifetime when a person identifying himself as John Walker informed him he had won a $2.5 million dollar lottery. "I even won a blue Mercedes Benz," Koile said. Koile said the phone call began to have that "too good to be true" feeling when Walker told him that there was a need for him to pay a processing fee in order to claim...
The Tucumcari Rattlers wrestling team is headed to district competition Saturday in Taos. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Paul Lucero does his best not to be pinned by fellow Rattlers wrestler Dillon Wood during Tuesday's practice. "The guys have been pushing themselves to reach this point," said Eddie Encinias, Rattlers head coach. Encinias said this will be the hardest week of practicing and conditioning the team will go through. He said many will not feel it though, because of the level they are at now. "We have to work harder every day and give...
More than 90 residents attended an informational meeting about the status of Ute Lake and it's future Saturday at the Logan Civic Center. "The lake is not going to be drained any time in the near future," said attorney Warren Frost, a Logan resident. "People need to be made aware this project is decades away from operation." Frost and Village of Logan Manager Larry Wallin spoke to the residents and answered questions that they had concerning the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's Ute Water Project. The project would divert water from...
Union Pacific Railroad staff hosted a safety workshop for local law enforcement Tuesday at the Tucumcari Train Depot. QCS photos: Thomas Garcia Officers of the Department of Public Safety's Motor Transportation Division board a train as part of the Union Pacific safety training held Tuesday at the Tucumcari Train Depot. "We want to give the local law enforcement an idea of how things operate from our direction," said Terry Givens, the railroad's spokesman for Operation Lifesaver. Givens was the presenter of the Union Pacific Crossing Accident...
A Logan man accused of beating his six-months pregnant girlfriend is facing criminal abortion charges, according to Tenth Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose. Rose said the Feb. 1 attack has also driven him to take the issue to state lawmakers and appeal for stronger laws to protect women and their unborn children. Rose said he is unsure if anyone in the state has ever been charged with criminal abortion in a domestic dispute case. He said the statute has been used since the 1950s to prevent illegal abortions in hospitals and clinics. Rose...
The Mesalands Community College's board of trustee election in March will held in-house at the Quay County Clerks office due to no opposition. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Meslands Community College's Board of Trustee members were given a tour Tuesday of the new facilities to be used by students as a part of the Science, Technology Engineering and Math intiative. "There is no opposition in the trustee elections which means the Clerk's office can hold the meeting in-house and save the college thousands," said J Bronson Moore, trustee chair. Moore...
One incumbent was ousted in Logan Tuesday and voters in Tucumcari said yes to extending a two-mill tax levy to support schools. "These results are unofficial until the canvassing," said Veronica Marez, Quay County Clerk. In Logan Position 4 and 5 were contested races, while position 3 incumbent Bryan Roch had no opposition winning position 3 by 225. The total number of voters casting their ballot in Logan were 270. In position 4 incumbent Bill Cone was defeated by William Scott Osborn by a count of 148 to 119 votes. "I have been very honored... Full story
A former Quay County Detention Center officer accused of giving the wrong medicine to inmates appealing told Quay County Grievance Board members she shouldn't be fired because others have made the same errors. "There have been mistakes made before by others, I am not the only one to make this type of mistake," said Barbara Jiminez, who was appealing her termination. Jiminez was fired Oct. 29, 2012 as a result of a fourth incident of administering the wrong medication to an inmate, said Don Rich, QCDC administrator. Rich outlined the cause for...
New Mexico State Police are investigating an incident involving a teenager accused of possessing a firearm at Tucumcari Middle School. On Jan. 29, a bus driver who had completed his route reported to a school secretary that a student was carrying a gun in a backpack, said Aaron McKinney, Tucumcari's school superintendent. It wasn't immediately clear how the unidentified driver knew the teen had a gun. McKinney said he contacted the state police immediately and informed them of the incident. Officers made contact with a 13-year-old and located...
The Tucumcari Rattlers split homecoming wins Saturday with the visiting Pecos Panthers at Rattler Gym. QCS photo: James Lout Tucumcari Lady Rattlers Destanie Nathan drives along the base line defended by Alexis DeBaca during Saturday's 63-48 in over the Pecos Lady Panthers. The (5-12) Lady Rattlers surged to a 63-48 win with a 12-point run early in the final period against the (5-11) Lady Panthers. Fouls were among one of the problems hurting the visiting Lady Panthers, sending the Lady Rattlers to the free throw line over 40 times. "Our...
Two Quay County Detention Center officers were injured Sunday by an inmate attempting to escape, 10th Judicial District Attorney Tim Rose said. Officers B.J. Angel and Anthonette Dabbs were hospitalized for treatment of their injuries and later released, said Don Rich, QCDC administrator. Rich said at 12: 15 p.m., inmate Noel Webb, 31, attempted without success to escape by assaulting Angel as he entered Pod B where he'd been held. Rich said Webb then gained access to the jail's control room,...
A Tucumcari man remains in the Quay County Detention Center charged with felony homicide by vehicle for the death of 25-year-old Silvia Chavez-Cruz. Police said they were already investigating the fatal single vehicle crash when a man who identified himself as David Carlos Guzman, walked into Tucumcari Police headquarters to request an ambulance to respond to an accident on Five Mile Park Road. Lt. Cleo Baker said when questioned, Guzman admitted to being with Chavez-Cruz at the time of the accident but denied being the driver of the vehicle.... Full story
The Longhorns split wins with the Santa Rosa Lions Monday night during a makeup game at Logan. QCS photo: Thomas Garcia Logan Lady Longhorns Emily Collins fights for possession of the loose ball during Monday's 71-41 win over the Santa Rosa Lady Lions. The 10-5 Longhorns lost 61-56 in overtime to the visiting 8-7 Lions in a game that was rescheduled due to snow earlier this month. "The team played good defense and we have a little way to go," said Rafael Roybal, Longhorns head coach. The Longhorns trailed throughout the game as the Lions patien...
Despite its request for an injunction being denied in federal court, the Village of Logan will continue to fight construction of the Ute Water Project. "We are very disappointed with Judge Johnson's ruling," said Larry Wallin, Village of Logan administrator. U.S. District Court judge William P. Johnson's ruling rejecting the village's request on Jan. 14 cleared the way for construction to start on the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority's project to divert water from Ute Lake to communities in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Wallin said...
A presidential screening committee has been selected by the Mesalands Community College's Board of Trustees. The board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the 13-member committee and will meet with them during a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday. "We feel we have a well grounded group of individuals for this committee," said James Streetman, committee chairman. Streetman said the committee includes members from the college, foundation and residents of Tucumcari. He said the trustees want to make sure that all areas of interest...
Following the initiative of the late commissioner Daniel Lopez to get the community involved, the Tucumcari City Commission has opened the District 3 commission seat to applications and nominations from residents. "We know this is something that Daniel would have wanted," said Robert Lumpkin, city commissioner. The District 3 commission seat was vacant during Thursday night's regular meeting of the city commission. District 3 commissioner Lopez died on Dec. 29. The commissioners expressed their sorrow for the loss of Lopez. "He was more than a... Full story
A new Quay County Commission chairman was elected Monday and two new commissioners start their terms representing their respective constituents. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia The newly structured Quay County Commission met for the first time on Monday. Mike Cherry, Chair Brad Bryant and Sue Dowell discuss a resolution while County Clerk Veronica Marez and County Manager Richard Primrose await the commissions decision. Brad Bryant was nominated and voted in as commission chairman by Mike Cherry and Sue Dowell, both participating in their first... Full story
Federal officials are offering emergency loans after declaring eastern New Mexico a disaster area due to extreme drought conditions. Curry, Quay and Roosevelt counties are among 19 in New Mexico designated as a primary natural disaster areas Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. According to drought data from the USDA, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt and much of eastern New Mexico has been listed in D3 (drought extreme) conditions since Nov. 20, 2012. Under a new USDA initiative, severe drought disasters are declared when any portion of a county meets...
Former State Sen. Clinton D. Harden was introduced Tuesday as Mesalands Community College's new government relations specialist. Aaron Kennedy, vice president of student affairs, introduced Harden to the Board of Trustees Tuesday during their regular board meeting. Harden served 10 years as the District 7 sate senator, representing parts of Curry, San Miguel, Taos and all of Quay, Harding, Union and Colfax counties. He is now registered as a lobbyist for business and government at the state Legislature. "We appreciate having you on board to rep...
The Logan Longhorns and Lady Longhorns both enter the Eastern Plains Athletic Conference tournament with a record of 7-3 and a first round bye. The tournament runs from Jan. 8-12 with the first round games being played at Melrose high school and the second at Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena at Portales. "This program will give us a chance to improve on some of the basics and polish our play," said Rafiel Roybal, Longhorns head coach. Roybal said the Longhorns do not have the same team which won the 1A state basketball title the...
Two Tucumcari Rattlers cheerleaders started off the New Year performing in a parade in London, England. "It was a life-changing experience that I'd like to do again," said Aby Jimenez, sophomore. Jimenez and Jolene Marroquin, a senior, were selected in July to be a part of the parade through a Universal Cheerleader Association's varsity All-American tryout held in Tucumcari. "We were among 2,000 cheerleaders selected from across the United States," Marroquin said. Jimenez said they were sent their routine two weeks in advance to learn and...
