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All area schools will be competing in state competition in baseball and track and field this week. The 1A-2A state baseball tournament The 7 seed (10-8) (9-3) Logan Longhorns play at 4 p.m. against the 2 seed (13-6) (4-0) McCurdy Bobcats at McCurdy. The winner will play May 15 against the winner of the 3 seed (11-5) (9-3) Melrose Buffalos and the 6 seed (11-9-1) (1-2) Jemez Valley Warriors at Rio Rancho. The 9 seed (12-11) (6-3) Tucumcari Rattlers play at 3 p.m., against the 8 seed (6-9) (4-5) Loving Falcons at Loving. The winner will play at...
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 Tucumcari in case of a major event. Jaynes said the shelters are located at the Recreation Center, Convention Center, Elks Lodge, First Baptists Church and the National Guard Armory. Jaynes said with very little grassland in and around the county, there is a lower chance of having grass fires. In the county, HOWEVER, there is CRP and if that happens...
QCS photo: Jerrene Bradley Vi 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, chairman of the board for First National Bank of New Mexico, presented a $5,000 check Monday to the Route 66 Museum. Reeves said there is much enthusiasm in the community for the museum and the bank is proud to be a part of the project. The Route 66 Museum is scheduled to open doors to the public in June. The museum is in the Fort Bascom room in the Tucumcar...
The Mesalands Rodeo Team is sending 10 members to national finals and the women's team has captured a regional championship for the first time in the program's history. Both developments from Mesalands' final two rodeos of the regular season the weekend of May 3 at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in Las Cruces. The Mesalands Women's Team are the new 2013 Grand Canyon Regional Champions, finishing the year with 3,520.50 points to be ranked fifth in the nation. The Men's Team took third place in the year-end standings with 3,741 points. "The...
I've long known that most if not all of the U.S. outside the Four Corners and Texas Panhandle regions have little to no idea about what's really out here in New Mexico. In the past I have been asked if there are still Native American tribes along the rivers and if we still ride stagecoaches. Though one can understand considering our own diverse history alone is enough to confuse a lot of those who call this state home. One has but to open a history book and you'll find a reference to New Mexico. In fact, one could spend hours Googling interesti...
Last week, while writing about the older houses in our town, I began remembering my early years here when I was privileged to walk to school and had the opportunity to visit with many of the people who lived in those homes. Although you may not recognize some of the names, you can substitute those from your past and enjoy your own memories. For instance, I started to school at Central and usually walked east on High to Adams. On the morning walk, most of the women were busy with their indoor chores, but during the spring and fall, I would stop...
"How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?..." James 4:14 NLT May is a milestone month for many people, however every month could fall in that category. This month, I watch young ladies graduate whom I watched grow. I tried to tell them to enjoy this time in their lives because a person is young for such a short time. I am looking forward to Mother's Day next Sunday, but in many ways it is like every other day. Many years ago I decided to show my mother how special she was and to show how every day is a special day because God gave...
The Ticket Calendar is a listing of upcoming events and places of general interest in the area and across the region: Eastern New Mexico Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Association Festival. May 9 - 12 at the Quay County Fair Barn, take Camino del Coronado exit to turn off. Starts Thursday at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner and music with music throughout the weekend. Tickets are $15 per day or $25 for the whole weekend. For information call 575-41-8499. Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, 500 Terrace Avenue, Chama. Book a ride on the narrow-gauge...
The following is a sampling of calls received by the central dispatch office for Quay County based at the Tucumcari Police Department: Friday - At 1:10 a.m. an alarm was reported on the 700 block of East Route 66. - At 1:39 a.m. a caller reported a theft on the 2300 block of South First Street. - At 8:49 a.m. a caller reported an accident without injuries on the corner of South Third Street and West Route 66. - At 3:13 p.m. a woman reported a theft on the 200 block of East Center Street. - At 3:47 p.m. a caller reported breaking and entering on...
Thursday City Commission work session at 5 p.m., City Hall City Commission at 6 p.m., City Hall Friday Mesalands Community College's Graduation at 6 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center Monday Quay County Commission at 9 a.m., Quay County Courthouse Economic Development Corp. at 5:15 p.m., EDC Tuesday Arch Hurley Conservancy District at 9 a.m., Arch Hurley Wednesday Tucumcari Quay County Regional Emergency Communication Board at 10 a.m., City Hall May 16 Cemetery Advisory Board at noon City Hall May 20 Library Advisory Board at 5:15 p.m., Library...
The following are the menus for schools and senior center in Quay County for May 9 - May 15: Tucumcari Thursday Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage, fruit, milk Lunch: Hamburgers, French fries, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, fruit, milk Snack: Pretzels, peanut butter Monday Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, fruit, milk Lunch: Burritos, mexicali corn, garden vegetables, dip, fruit, milk Snack: Oatmeal squares, juice Tuesday Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk Lunch: Barbecue sandwich, sweet potato tots, ranch style beans, pickles, fruit, milk Snack:...
The Legislative Council made up of leaders of both the state Senate and House appointed Sen. Pat Woods as a voting member on three legislative committees. Woods, a Broadview Republican, was appointed on Thursday to the Economic and Rural Development Committee, the Water and Natural Resources Committee and the Drought Subcommittee. Woods will serve during the interim, when the legislature is not in session. Woods serves District 7, which includes Curry, Quay, and Union counties. Woods said economic development is a front line issue for the...
Mesalands Community College will hold their graduation ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday at the Tucumcari Convention Center. This year's commencement speech will be given by Tucumcari Attorney at Law Donald C. Schutte, said Kimberly Hanna, public relations director. Megan Williamson, a member of the 2013 graduating class and member of the All-State New Mexico Academic Team has been selected as the student speaker. The 2013 graduation is a first at Mesalands. Students graduating with an associate's degree, a certificate, or a General Education...
A few weeks after my father passed away in January 2000, my siblings and I re-gathered to go through his stuff. And I resolved to keep less stuff. Dad left us, and many more people as well, a legacy worth more than gold. He also left a prodigious amount of paper. Some of it was correspondence of real historical value for anyone interested in the history of "our" little group of churches. I've only scratched the surface, but the letters I've read bear testimony to the Christlike heart, wisdom, and gentle spirit of my father, his devotion to his...
