Articles from the June 15, 2022 edition
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County takes steps toward new hospital
The Quay County commission on Monday took several significant steps to building a new hospital to replace aging Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari, including unanimously approving a nearly $1...
Murderer gets 13 years in prison
A Tucumcari man was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison Thursday after a Quay County jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of his friend that he claimed was an accident....
City may ban certain types of fireworks
Because of tinderbox conditions, Tucumcari City Commission likely will impose restrictions on the sale or use of certain types of fireworks during a special meeting at 1 p.m. June 16. Most...
Hot time
Weather conditions forced plenty of rejiggering of the schedule for the 23rd annual Iron Pour at Mesalands Community College last week. The event...
We must stop downward slide
It can’t keep going like this. I mean, it can’t, right? Something’s got to give. The divisions in this country get deeper, and then the threats hurled across the chasm get darker. Tragedies...
Calendar - June 15
Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • July 4 — Red, White and Ute Fourth of July Celebration in Logan. The event will include the annual downtown parade at 10 a.m. and...
Tucumcari breaks temperature record with 112 degrees on Saturday
Tucumcari on Saturday recorded its hottest day in recorded history, and it also was the hottest place in New Mexico. According to the National Weather Service, its weather station at Tucumcari...
Menus - June 15
The Tucumcari Senior Center and Logan Senior Center also offer grab-and-go meals to those who qualify. Those interested should call the Tucumcari facility at 575-461-2307 or the Logan facility at...
Inexplicable not to detain student carrying a gun
The same day an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, two students were found with guns at Albuquerque-area schools. The boy who allegedly...
Government crushes individuality
Everyone has their own unique personal preferences. This is probably a good thing since it makes life interesting and keeps us from all fighting over the exact same stuff. Think how boring it would...
Fight inflation with green energy
We’ve been living with inflation all our lives. That’s why old folks can remember when a gallon of gas cost under a buck and bread cost about a quarter a loaf. But now it’s getting out of hand....
Lawsuit alleges 'unsanitary' conditions at jail
An Arizona man suing American Airlines for being jailed for a crime he didn’t commit gave descriptions about his 17-day incarceration at the Quay County Detention Center that alleges “grossly unsa...
Quay County's COVID-19 cases quadruple
Quay County’s number of new cases of COVID-19 quadrupled last week, but New Mexico’s top health official said he didn’t foresee the imposition of new mandates, including masks, because of the...
Garcia, Fortner win local GOP races
Undersheriff Dennis Garcia easily won the Republican nomination for Quay County sheriff, and Brian Dale Fortner prevailed in a five-way race for the...
Regional mental health facility receives wide support
The idea of a regional behavioral health facility for Curry, Roosevelt, Quay and De Baca counties seemed to have wide support among public officials, public safety first-responders and health professi...
Primary election results
REPUBLICAN PARTY County commissioner at large, Position 3 Brian Dale Fortner — 403 Kent Terry — 280 Zachary Scot Murray — 103 Justin G. Knapp — 203 Franklin D. Gibson — 175 County sheriff...
Departing superintendent returning to Illinois
The San Jon Municipal Schools superintendent is returning to Illinois after four years of running the eastern Quay County district. Janet Gladu submitted her resignation letter on May 31 to the San Jo...
Racing commission places Coronado bid on agenda
One week after a judge ordered the New Mexico Racing Commission to make a decision on Coronado Partners’ license application, the commission placed it on the agenda for this week’s meeting. The...
Ex-Logan teacher paid $175K in settlement
Former Logan Municipal Schools teacher and coach Rhyan Daugherty received a $175,000 payment during a recent settlement of his whistleblower and retaliation lawsuit against Logan superintendent...
San Jon clerk elected vice-chair of EPCOG
LOGAN — San Jon’s village clerk was elected vice-chair of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments board during its annual meeting Wednesday at Logan’s village hall. Cynthia Lee, who was...
Pages past - June 15
On this date ... 1972: A little bit of history walked into the front door of the Tucumcari Daily News when W.J. “Bill” Curren of Clovis paid a visit. He is the son of J.E. Curren, founder of The...
Police blotter - June 15
These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from June 6 to June 12: Monday — 12:12 a.m.: Disturbance in 400 block of South Dawson Street, Tucumcari. ...
Jail log - June 15
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 6 to June 12: — Matthew Loftis, 56, House, contempt of court. — Pete Anthony Martinez, 54, Tucumcari, contempt of...
