Quay County Sun - Serving the High Plains

A somewhat divided Arch Hurley Conservancy District board of directors today allocated three inches of water per acre — the first time it had allocated water from Conchas Lake in over three years....

The contents of a survey shocked a parent of a Tucumcari Public Schools student, and what she described surprised several TPS board members, as well. During the public discussion portion of the TPS...

Quay County’s total damage assessment from the May 25-26 storms stands at $8.7 million — a figure that likely will grow because it received a 30-day extension from the state to report more...

Happy day after Independence Day! With the de-emphasizing of the facts of our American history and heritage these days and that our nation’s greatest holiday falls during summer when most schools...

The “dog days of summer” has an extra special meaning this year. This July 4 weekend marked an entire year with SassyPants, the great Pyr, patrolling the grounds. While just a pup, she would regul...

On this date ... 1973: Over 5,000 people attended Tucumcari’s Independence Day fireworks display that was held on the night of July 3. The day included a kids rodeo and roping at the Quay County...

• July 14 — Down at the Depot. Bring your lawn chairs and join Tucumcari MainStreet for live music, food, shopping and family fun at these monthly summer events. National Park Radio is making a...

Tucumcari Senior Center Wednesday — Beef and noodles, salad with dressing, peas and carrots, whole-wheat roll with margarine, mixed fruit. Thursday — Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes with gravy,...

The Tucumcari Farmers Market opens its season Saturday with a new person in charge of the twice-a-week event. New manager Raine Miller, who owns Wild West Enterprises farm in rural Tucumcari, will...

PORTALES – The director of the Portales Islamic Center said the mosque was attacked by vandals Friday for a fifth time since June 1. Ahmed Benssouda, the director, said police and firefighters...

These calls were made to the Tucumcari-Quay Regional Emergency Communications Center from June 26 to July 1: Monday — 8:10 a.m.: Fraud in 200 block of East Center Street, Tucumcari. — 8:40 a.m.:...

These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 26 to June 30: — Douglas C. Batson, 20, Logan, operating a vehicle not equipped with an ignition interlock and driving...

After decades of aggressive and strategic efforts from influential right-wing forces the Supreme Court outlawed race conscious admissions at universities throughout the nation. It dismantled decades...

Once again New Mexico is at the bottom of a list. “Kids Count 2023” is compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with distribution and media handled by New Mexico Voices for Children. While it is...

The New Mexico Activities Association implemented what is being called a “two strikes, you’re out” sportsmanship policy after nearly 80% of its members voted for the bylaw change. The new policy...

Three of Quay County’s Little League baseball teams competed in the recent District 4 tournament in Las Vegas, with the intermediate, age 11-13 team making finishing second. The age 11 to 13 Quay...

PORTALES — A Stage 3 emergency water emergency that went into effect Wednesday was properly declared by John DeSha, the city’s public utilities director, according to Portales city manager Sarah A...

Responding to water shortages throughout the western United States, the National Center for Appropriate Technology has released a new edition of its popular “The Irrigator’s Pocket Guide...