Quay County Sun - Serving the High Plains

All members of the Tucumcari Public Schools board during a meeting June 20 voiced willingness to make changes to the district’s dress code before the school year begins in August. The board...

The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and a teen’s possible threat that prompted a cancellation of classes in Tucumcari loomed large during another discussion about bullying in last week’s school...

I enjoy listening to podcasts. One of my favorites is from a retired, long-time veteran of professional wrestling. I’m not a wrestling fan so much, but this guy is genuinely entertaining and funny....

On this date ... 1972: Gov. Bruce King appointed several new members of the New Mexico American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, including Frances Olsen, president of the Tucumcari/Quay County...

Note: Events subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. • July 1 — Route 66 Car Show at Del’s Restaurant. The restaurant will hold a celebration of its 66th year with a car show and live...

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 575-...

PORTALES — About 20 people united by a mistrust in how voting machines record election results gathered last Wednesday morning in a basement hallway of the Roosevelt County Courthouse. Their...

New COVID-19 cases in Quay County appeared to stabilize at a relatively low level for a second straight week. A total of 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the county last week — a slight...

Pilot / Flying J last week presented a $10,000 donation to Tucumcari Public Schools to commemorate renovations of its Flying J store on South Mountain Road in Tucumcari. Flying J Travel Center...

An 85-page U.S. Forest Service review of the origins of the Hermits Peak Fire suggests the biggest wildfire in state history was caused in large part by a breakdown in protocols. But the review also r...

To those of you who are mad at the Supreme Court over two of its most recent rulings, let me agree with you. To a point. I also agree -- to a point -- with those who celebrate those rulings. I...

Our institutions are taking a beating in the world of public opinion, and I think I know why. By institutions I mean those organizations that provide a measure of stability and security in our lives...

SAN JON — The board for San Jon Municipal Schools during a special meeting Wednesday approved the hiring of an interim superintendent to replace outgoing superintendent Janet Gladu. The board...

These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from June 20 to June 26: Monday — 11:34 a.m.: Found property in 300 block of West High Street, Tucumcari. — 5:0...

These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 15 to June 25: — Pancha Rivas, 18, no address listed, charge not listed. — Bobby Garcia, 28, Tucumcari, charge not...

Tucumcari resident Joe Szaloy on Monday finally got his request to help pay for speed humps on East Maple Avenue on the Quay County commission’s agenda, only for it to be rejected. Commissioners...

Construction on a long-delayed ballfields redevelopment project will begin in earnest no later than late July after surveyors reportedly have finally completed their work. During the Tucumcari Public...