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Calendar - July 10
Saturday — “Cross of Iron” book signing. Author Nick Pappas will give a presentation and sign copies of his book at 2 p.m. He also will be joined by Frank Turner, founder of the Tucumcari Railroad Museum, in the renovated east room of the Tucumcari Railroad Depot. Pappas’ book goes into the history of two coal-mining disasters in Dawson, New Mexico. The rail line from Dawson once connected to Tucumcari.
National tour to hold fundraiser at Paws & Claws
Jordan’s Way will conduct a fundraiser on July 18 at Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County as part of its third 50-state tour. The public is invited to the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at the Tucumcari shelter at 6427 Quay Road AI, also known as Airport Road. The event will include challenges and games.
Official: Eight months to restore EDC's nonprofit
It appears the Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corp. won’t have its lapsed federal nonprofit status restored until sometime in early 2025. The EDC’s interim director, Kristine Olsen, told board members last Tuesday there is an eight-month backlog for the Internal Revenue Service to act on nonprofit requests. That...
Pages past - July 3
1974: Area communities were preparing for the 198th birthday of the United States. The Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce was requesting donations to defray the $1,210 cost of the annual fireworks display. Tucumcari also was hosting a roping contest and a barbecue on July 4. The Tucumcari Recreation Department was...
Jail log - July 3
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 25 to June 30:. — Nathan Donald Sims, 39, Tucumcari, two counts of contempt of court. — Daniel Edward Lott, 58, Tucumcari, two counts of contempt of court. — Jose David Urioste, 35, Tucumcari, contempt of court. —...
Jail log - June 26
These individuals were booked into the Quay County Detention Center from June 17 to June 23:. — Dvine Joshua Nubine, 25, Albuquerque, criminal trespass (unposted), concealing identity and felony contempt of court. — Joseph James Aragon, 38, Tucumcari, battery upon a household member (third offense). — Bobbie Ann Dimas, 39,...
Little League team finishes second in district tourney
Quay County Little League’s age 8-10 team finished an unexpected second place Sunday in the District 4 Tournament at Raton. Quay County defeated all comers in the tournament except for Taos, which notched two wins, including in the championship game. Quay County started the three-day tournament with an 18-3...
Officer: Santa Rosa refused ambulance for Hare
A New Mexico State Police report shows an unnamed Santa Rosa dispatcher refused to send an ambulance to aid a dying New Mexico State Police officer on March 15 because the location was “out of their jurisdiction.”. The director of communications for Santa Rosa Dispatch denied the allegation. The...
County, emergency center may share IT cost
Quay County’s manager last week suggested a cost-sharing arrangement for information technology services with the regional emergency communications center. The Tucumcari/Quay Regional Emergency Communications board heard a proposal from Park Place Technologies of Cleveland, Ohio, to provide IT services to the county for $55,000 a year, plus a one-time $4,000 onboarding fee.
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