Articles from the June 3, 2020 edition
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Restaurants reopen to sit-down dining
In another sign of a tentative return to normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic, Tucumcari’s restaurants reopened to sit-down dining Monday...
Rush, Lopez win primary elections for county commission
Jerri Rush and Robert Lopez easily captured their respective Republican and Democratic primary nominations for open Quay County Commission seats Tuesday night amid stronger-than-usual voter turnout...
Mesalands graduates 65 virtually
Because of coronavirus, Mesalands Community College conducted its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon for 65 students who rece...
Graduating with care
Tucumcari High School's virtual commencement exercises Friday evening may have been designed to foster social distancing during the ongoing coronaviru...
Gallery Etc. will not reopen
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed a longtime business in Tucumcari. The Gallery Etc., closed since mid-March because of mandated shutdowns of non-e...
Forgiveness not an easy topic
If God is so kind and patient, why does he need to have some innocent man die naked on a cross to forgive our sins? If God is really as loving as you...
Pages past - June 3
On this date ... 1970: Conservative Republican Anderson Carter, riding a groundswell of public opinion against two-term Gov. David F. Cargo, won the right Tuesday to meet incumbent Democrat Joseph M....
Calendar - June 3
• June 18-20 — Asavet Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. Cost for each surgery is $40. Applications are available at Best Care Pharmacy, Tucumcari Subway, Logan Subway and the Paws and Clubs Animal...
Menus - June 3
The Tucumcari Senior Center and Logan Senior Center remain closed to the public indefinitely but will deliver meals to those who qualify. Those interested in meal deliveries should call the Tucumcari...
Athletic director declares sports are returning
Tucumcari High School athletic director Wayne Ferguson said during the Diamondback Booster Club’s virtual athletic banquet that sports would be played during the upcoming school year, contrary to...
Declaration will redefine China relationship
The last time we flew out of Shanghai, China, it was 2015 and we stumbled across a sign hanging from the airport ceiling that seemed like an historical relic even then. It gave instructions — in...
Flynn's case only getting muddier
The case of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn now has the clarity of a mud bath. First, his court case. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Then, Attorney General William Barr, his ultimate prosecutor,...
Feeling sorry for small business
I feel terribly sorry for the hundred thousand Americans who’ve lost their lives to the coronavirus. I also feel sorry for all the small business owners in the country who have become innocent...
City commission passes preliminary budget
The Tucumcari City Commission on Thursday passed a preliminary city budget for fiscal year 2021 that will leave a $489,000 deficit in the city’s general fund, which is covered by reserve allowances...
Odeon owners optimistic
Of the industry sectors impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, it's difficult to find one more affected than theaters. In addition to states shutting...
Tucumcari man given 18 months of probation
Editor's note: Some of the information in this article is sexually explicit. A Tucumcari man was given 18 months of probation Wednesday and must undergo sex-offender supervision and counseling after...
Quay officials approve preliminary budget
The Quay County Commission on May 26 unanimously approved a preliminary $16.16 million budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 its finance director said would give 3% pay increases to workers but no changes...
Logan board approves graduation date
The Logan Board of Education last week during a special meeting unanimously approved a graduation date of 10 a.m. June 27 at its football field, with a possible option of moving the ceremony 70 miles...
Schools approve application for relief funds
The Tucumcari Public Schools board approved an application to receive $417,300 in coronavirus relief funds during an emergency meeting Thursday. Superintendent Aaron McKinney said the money would be...
Police blotter - June 3
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from May 25 to May 31: Monday • 1:59 a.m.: Threat in 500 block of East Main Street, San Jon. • 1:26 p.m.: Threa...
Jail log - June 3
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from May 23 to June 1: • Johnny Aughtman, 32, Tucumcari, contempt of court. • Ronald Beaulieu, 69, Tucumcari, aggravated...
