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A state judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss litigation the Village of Logan filed in an attempt to halt construction on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Water Project. The litigation, heard by Judge Sarah Singleton of the First Judicial Court in Santa Fe, is one of three that have been filed this year against the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, a body comprised of municipalities in Curry and Roosevelt counties. The authority is responsible for the construction, operation and management of the... Full story
American Legion Auxillary American Legion Auxiliary Juniors Unit 77 of Logan gave their time and love to make 106 quilt tops and spinal cork blankets for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque. Fabric, thread, sewing machines, etc. were all donated to assist them for this project, as well as prayer blankets. Carlie Perry, Ashley Turpin, Katie Bates and four others all helped. Their chairman Gloria Rhodes and members Angie Chavez, Deborah Shena and Sherry Truelock worked along with these young ladies. We are very proud of them as...
While visiting our parents — Billy and Myrna Menges — in Tucumcari for Thanksgiving, my husband Stanley and I were introduced to a hidden treasure: The Hospitality House. QCS Photo: Thomas Garcia In the back of the Hospitality House is a studio where residents gather and practice playing Bluegrass music. Marie Latham, left, enjoys the music as Mike Latham, Robby Simpson, Carol Simpson and Bobby Truelock practice. The history of The Hospitality House, at 307 E. High St., isn't common knowledge among outsiders. But learning the history of the hom... Full story
Speculation runs from any day now to sometime after the first of the year on the timing of a state appeals court ruling that could open the door for a racino in Quay County. "We are on the court's schedule," said Vince Mares, director of the New Mexico Racing Commission. Mares said while a struggle between the racing commission and La Mesa investment group is being reviewed by the court of appeals, they would not accept any applications nor discuss the awarding of license with any entity. He said the commission has no choice but to await the...
A Colorado judge has ruled in favor of minority shareholders, stripping Barry Freedman of controlling power of the Ute Lake Ranch Inc. and DVR LLC and appointing a receiver. On Nov. 29, Arapahoe County District Court Judge J. Mark Hannen made a ruling stripping Freedman of controlling power of the subdivision and DVR LLC located at Ute Lake Reservoir near Logan. Minority shareholders Bruce Hamon and W. Winston Wall filed suit against Freedman, the majority shareholder of ULR and DVR LLC, in district court at Centennial, Colo. According to...
Kathleen Box was re-elected to the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union board of directors. Delegates to the 2012 RMFU convention re-elected board member Kathleen Box to serve another term on the board. Box will continue to represent New Mexico on the board. She and her husband Phillip reside in Tucumcari and are a third generation farm family. They have been involved in RMFU for 28 years. They were in the first RMFU program in 1987. Mike McAlister, director of communications for RMFU said Box's duties are to represent the membership and oversee the...
On Monday county commissioners met in special session and approved a roofing contract for the court house. County Manager Richard Primrose said the commission approved the contract of $203,300 to WWRC Inc. of Clovis. He said the company has 10 days to start on the roof after being notified of the approval. Primrose estimate it would take 90 days to finish the project. Primrose said the preservation society has also approved repairs on the court house. Primrose said that the county will be spending $6,688 to install an air conditioning unit at...
The following books are available from the Tucumcari Public Library. For more information call 461-0295. Fiction "The Panther," by Nelson DeMille. The anti-terrorist task force agent John Corey and his wife, an F.B.I. agent, pursue a high–ranking al-Qaeda operative. "NYPD Red," by James Patterson and Marshall Karp. Detective Zach Jordan and his beautiful partner (and ex-girlfriend) must stop a deranged killer who has targeted a glittering New York film festival. "Angels At The Table," by Debbie Macomber. Angels cook up a plan to reunite a young...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County, based at the Tucumcari Police Department: Friday - At 10:21 a.m., a woman reported an assault on the 600 block of West Route 66. - At 12:05 p.m., a man was arrested for a warrant on the 100 block of South Third Street. The man was taken to the Quay County Detention Center. - At 2:34 p.m., a man reported a fight on the 500 block of South College Street. - At 5:36 p.m., a woman reported harassment at a residence on the 1000 block of South Third Street....
A state judge on Monday granted a motion to dismiss litigation the Village of Logan filed in an attempt to halt construction on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, also known as the Ute Water Project. The litigation, heard by Judge Sarah Singleton of the First Judicial Court in Santa Fe, is one of three that have been filed this year against the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority, a body comprised of municipalities in Curry and Roosevelt counties. The authority is responsible for the construction, operation and management of the...
QCS Senior Writer A local teen charged in the deaths of two family members gave no reason for the cause of his actions and claims he blacked out once it began. New Mexico State Police investigators and the Tenth Judicial District Attorney's office are still trying to make sense of the tragedy. "We will have some of the discovery available to us today," said Tim Rose, chief deputy district attorney. According to court documents: - At 11:37 p.m., Nov. 26, state police investigator Donald Garrison was contacted by Sgt. Justin Fredric about a... Full story
A Tucumcari teen charged with killing his mother and stepsister is in shock as he awaits a court hearing later this week, according to his attorney Jeffrey Buckels. QCS Photo: Thomas GarciaTony Day's preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday at Tenth Judicial District Court. Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Rose will be representing the State in this case. Above Rose, left, speaks with officers at the scene of the double homicide on Nov. 26. Tony Day, 14, faces two murder charges at District Court hearing 9 a.m. Friday for the Nov. 26... Full story
"For the body is not one member, but many." 1 Corinthians 12:14 A few days ago a friend and I were discussing jigsaw puzzles. There is something comforting about staring at hundreds of pieces of cardboard on a cold, snowy day. There is no hurry to complete the puzzle and it gives a person a chance to get to know the pieces a little better. I am always drawn to one piece that I seem to pick up over and over determined to make it fit someplace. I try it everywhere and usually end up frustrated when it won't fit anywhere To make matters worse,...
The following are the menus for schools in Quay County for Dec. 6 - 12: Tucumcari Breakfast daily: Cereal, graham crackers, yogurt, parfaits, bagel and cream cheese, fruit, juice or milk Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza Lunch: Hamburgers, baked fries, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, tangerines, milk Snack: Apple and string cheese Monday Breakfast: Waffles Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, whole wheat roll, pineapple. milk Snack: Oatmeal raisin square and juice Tuesday Breakfast: Oatmeal and graham crackers...
Sometimes, this woman from Ima thinks the world is against those of us who are unable to stay up with technology or anything that has to do with the computer world. I know I should have been born several centuries ago because I can't begin to keep up with the vocabulary, much less the various gadgets with which I come into contact. For instance, a couple of Sundays ago when Prissy and I were preparing for our drive into the country, I noticed the low tire icon was showing on the otherwise dark dashboard. That dark board is a pain when I want to...
