Sports briefs — Feb. 9
The (11-8, 2-1)Tucumcari Rattlers’ and (6-10, 1-2) Lady Rattlers’ next basketball game will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at Floyd. The Rattlers will play at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at Clayton. The Tucumcari...
View ArticleLocal youths display artistic talents
The Quay Council for Arts and Humanities held its annual youth art show at the Tucumcari Convention Center Friday and Saturday. The show featured art from area students ranging from kindergarten to...
View ArticleOfficer arrested on assault charges
Thomas Garcia State police say a Tucumcari police officer assaulted his wife over text messages to another man. Robert Vargas, a four year veteran of the Tucumcari Police Department was arraigned...
View ArticleSan Jon 19-year-old dies in rollover after chase
Freedom New Mexico A 19-year-old San Jon man died early Saturday in a one-vehicle rollover following a high-speed chase with the Clovis Police Department and the New Mexico State Police.
View ArticleOnline program gives second chance
Thomas Garcia Six former students who returned to finish high school will walk across the stage Saturday to receive their diploma because of an online course offered by Logan Schools. “This is one of...
View ArticleState police identify Nara Visa shooting death victim
Freedom New Mexico State police have identified 32-year-old Ty Fields as the victim of a fatal shooting which took place Saturday night in Nara Visa. According to Sgt. Tim Johnson, state police...
View ArticleWildfire burns over 11,000 acres across three counties
Thomas Garcia A wildfire started by lightning on Saturday night burned more than 11,000 acres of grassland across Harding, Quay and Union counties.
View ArticleLogan Longhorns traveling to Tatum
Thomas Garcia One team in Quay County will be playing football this week as the San Jon Coyotes lost Saturday in the first round of the six-man state playoff and the Tucumcari Rattlers await the 2A...
View ArticleLady Rattlers basketball season starts Saturday
QCS Staff The Tucumcari Lady Rattlers will start their basketball season at 3 p.m., Saturday against the Bosque Lady Bobcats. Lady Rattlers head coach Gary Hittson said the team is not sure what to...
View ArticleLittle League tryouts set
QCS Staff Quay County Little League will hold tryouts noon Saturday at the Tucumcari Little League field. Final registrations will be held noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the field, and a meeting is set for...
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