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A man accused of shooting of an Arkansas police officer is being held in Tucumcari today on a $1 million bond after police say he turned himself in at San Jon port of entry. Tristan Honey, 25, of Fort Smith, Ark. surrendered to New Mexico Port of Entry Officer Daniel Gonzales at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, state police said. "Tristan was taken into custody by New Mexico State Police Officers without incident," said Lt. Cleo Baker. Baker said Honey was taken to the Quay County Detention Center. Honey is a suspect in the shooting of... Full story
After seven hours of eyewitness and expert testimony, Quay County Magistrate Judge Joel Garnett on Wednesday found Tucumcari Mayor Antonio Apodaca innocent of an animal-cruelty charge. “Thank God that justice prevailed and is well and alive in Tucumcari,” Apodaca said after Wednesday’s court appearance. Apodaca, 61, was accused of dragging a dog with his car, a misdemeanor alleged to have occurred on April 19. Jean P. Corey, Tucumcari Animal Hospital veterinarian, was among eyewitnesses who testified on Wednesday. “It i...
Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday suspended President Phillip O. Barry without pay. Board members met in executive session in response to allegations Barry was driving under the influence of liquor or drugs last week in Albuquerque. Court records show Barry was charged with DUI on Friday. Barry could not be reached for comment. A college news release shows trustees suspended Barry without pay for five days, beginning Wednesday. The use of a college vehicle has been revoked, the release said. Trustees...
Mesalands Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday suspended President Phillip O. Barry without pay. Board members met in executive session in response to allegations Barry was driving under the influence of liquor or drugs last week in Albuquerque. Court records show Barry was charged with DUI on Friday. Barry could not be reached for comment. A college news release shows trustees suspended Barry without pay for five days, beginning Wednesday. The use of a college vehicle has been revoked, the release said. Trustees...
With everything on TV these days — from reality TV to game shows, special interests, food programs and sports and news — it’s hard not to find something to watch. While I enjoy episodes of “NCIS” and “24” and “Man vs. Food” along with “Adult Swim” programs, I often find myself watching classic TV. Now I am not talking about the History Channel, Discovery Channel, TV-Land or even the National Geographic Channel. I am talking about Rural Free Delivery TV, better known as RFD-TV. I stumbled across this gem of a net...
With everything on TV these days — from reality TV to game shows, special interests, food programs and sports and news — it’s hard not to find something to watch. While I enjoy episodes of “NCIS” and “24” and “Man vs. Food” along with “Adult Swim” programs, I often find myself watching classic TV. Now I am not talking about the History Channel, Discovery Channel, TV-Land or even the National Geographic Channel. I am talking about Rural Free Delivery TV, better known as RFD-TV. I stumbled across this gem of a net...
Federal drug officials, along with 25 soldiers from the New Mexico National Guard, raided a San Miguel County ranch on Friday and found 1,500 pounds of marijuana....
Courtesy photo Marijuana plants ready for harvest were seized by DEA agents Friday north of Tucumcari. Federal drug officials, along with 25 soldiers from the New Mexico National Guard, raided a San Miguel County ranch on Friday and found 1,500 pounds of marijuana. The pot was valued at $2 milllion to $3 million, officials said. The ranch owner, along with many local law enforcement agencies, said they were not aware of the bust orchestrated by the Drug Enforcement Administration. About 350 marijuana plants were ready for...
TUCUMCARI — This was no political pep rally. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., had to answer some tough questions on Thursday as he hosted a 90-minute town hall meeting at the Tucumcari Convention Center. Questions ranged from health care to federal bailouts, and some were even personal, as about 100 Quay County residents sought explanations for recent government actions and proposals. “The real purpose of the town hall meetings is to try to educate the people,” said Udall, whose stop in Tucumcari was one of a series he... Full story
Freedom New Mexico: Thomas Garcia U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., hosted a 90-minute town hall meeting at the Tucumcari Convention Center on Thursday. TUCUMCARI — This was no political pep rally. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., had to answer some tough questions on Thursday as he hosted a 90-minute town hall meeting at the Tucumcari Convention Center. Questions ranged from health care to federal bailouts, and some were even personal, as about 100 Quay County residents sought explanations for recent government actions and... Full story
File photo Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. If you’re thinking about spending Labor Day weekend at an area lake, better start thinking about camping arrangements. Conchas State Park and Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. Administrator Lorna Ford said Conchas has 76 campsites that can be reserved and all are taken. Ford said 24 other developed campsites, some with water hookups, will be up for grabs t... Full story
File photo Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. If you’re thinking about spending Labor Day weekend at an area lake, better start thinking about camping arrangements. Conchas State Park and Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. Administrator Lorna Ford said Conchas has 76 campsites that can be reserved and all are taken. Ford said 24 other developed campsites, some with water hookups, will be up for grabs t...
When Ashley Romero was young, her father told her never to date a guy she could beat at arm wrestling. That didn’t leave many prospects for dating, so she had to break the rule. She’s 18 now, attending Tucumcari’s Mesalands Community College, and preparing for a trip to Italy with her new husband, Pete. “I have beat Pete in arm wrestling,” she laughed. But Pete Romero is not ashamed. The trip to Italy is for the 31st annual World Arm Wrestling Championships. Ashley is a member of the United States team. “It is a part of her...
If you’re thinking about spending Labor Day weekend at an area lake, better start thinking about camping arrangements. Conchas State Park and Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. Administrator Lorna Ford said Conchas has 76 campsites that can be reserved and all are taken. Ford said 24 other developed campsites, some with water hookups, will be up for grabs to the first arrivals this weekend. “There are primitive campsites located near the shores and beach areas stil...
Freedom New Mexico: Thomas Garcia Ashley Romero and her Husband Pete Romero are headed to Italy where she will compete in the 31st World Arm Wrestling Championships. When Ashley Romero was young, her father told her never to date a guy she could beat at arm wrestling. That didn’t leave many prospects for dating, so she had to break the rule. She’s 18 now, attending Tucumcari’s Mesalands Community College, and preparing for a trip to Italy with her new husband, Pete. “I have beat Pete in arm wrestling,” she laughed. But Pete... Full story
File photo Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. If you’re thinking about spending Labor Day weekend at an area lake, better start thinking about camping arrangements. Conchas State Park and Ute Lake State Park officials said Tuesday that all of their reservation sites have been filled. Administrator Lorna Ford said Conchas has 76 campsites that can be reserved and all are taken. Ford said 24 other developed campsites, some with water hookups, will be up for grabs t... Full story
It may be a year off, but the New Mexico Gubernatorial race already has candidates out and about. In a swing through eastern new Mexico, Republican hopeful Doug Turner of Albuquerque met Curry County, Roosevelt County and Quay County Republican party members Wednesday to talk issues. He is traveling across the state, meeting with party faithful and voters as part of his exploratory campaign, said Carri Phillis, his campaign director. In Clovis, Turner met with Curry Republican Chairman Rube Render, former Lt. Gov. Walter...
It may be a year off, but the New Mexico Gubernatorial race already has candidates out and about. In a swing through eastern new Mexico, Republican hopeful Doug Turner of Albuquerque met Curry County, Roosevelt County and Quay County Republican party members Wednesday to talk issues. He is traveling across the state, meeting with party faithful and voters as part of his exploratory campaign, said Carri Phillis, his campaign director. In Clovis, Turner met with Curry Republican Chairman Rube Render, former Lt. Gov. Walter...
A Tucumcari fugitive charged with attempted murder was arrested Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Clovis eatery. Acting on a tip, Clovis police and Curry County deputies located Moses Earl Ingram in a vehicle at Pops Place on Main Street, according to Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney. Ingram, 31, is wanted in Tucumcari on multiple felony charges, including the attempted murder of Amber Simpson, 27, of Tucumcari on July 24. “It is a great relief for our family,” said Scott Simpson, Amber’s father. “We were excited... Full story
Moses Earl Ingram was wanted in Tucumcari on multiple felonies, including attempted murder. A Tucumcari fugitive charged with attempted murder was arrested Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Clovis eatery. Acting on a tip, Clovis police and Curry County deputies located Moses Earl Ingram in a vehicle at Pops Place on Main Street, according to Clovis Police Capt. Patrick Whitney. Ingram, 31, is wanted in Tucumcari on multiple felony charges, including the attempted murder of Amber Simpson, 27, of Tucumcari on July 24....
Moses Earl Ingram is charged with attempting to kill Amber Simpson. TUCUMCARI — Moses Earl Ingram’s release from Quay County Detention Center was first revoked in May. That’s when the woman he’s accused of beating complained he’d threatened her soon after he left the jail. Two months later, Ingram was released from jail a second time, on what court records refer to as a “furlough” or an “OR” bond, meaning he was released on his own recognizance. That’s when officials say Ingram tried to kill the same woman before stea...
Courtesy photo Pacheco at 18. An 80-year resident of Tucumcari celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, with six generations of family. Margarita Montano Pacheco has lived an interesting life since her birth on July 31, 1909, family members said. So what is the secret to living 100 years? “I never smoked, drank and lived a good life,” Margarita said. She moved to Tucumcari in 1929 when her husband, Don Luis Pacheco, came here to work for the railroad, said Raymond Pacheco, a 66-year-old son. Rudy Pacheco, 65, said his mot... Full story
An executive session to discuss an independent investigation of a recent Taser shooting involving Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher was postponed Thursday by the city commission. The executive session was removed from the agenda by City Manager Bobbye Rose. "It was a decision I made to remove the executive session from the agenda and postpone it," Rose said. "I have not discussed the findings of independent investigation with any of the commissioners," Rose said after the meeting. Rose said she will not discuss the report...
Bahama Babes — and the shaved ice stand’s employees — are busy these days. The line stayed four- to five-deep through the late afternoon Friday at the stand along 14th Street in Clovis. Workers Lacey Followill and Alisa Aguilar colored ice-filled styrofoam cups with 87 flavors, ranging from cherry and lemon to margarita and wedding cake. “Oh my goodness,” Aguilar, 16, said in regard to the stream of business. “It’s fun, but it’s crazy.” The craziness will continue for the teens — and most everybody else in t...
Freedom New Mexico: Tony Bullocks Marlowe Wiseman, 11, and Kaseam Jackson, 6, eat a snow cone to help them cool off during the hot Friday afternoon at a snow cone stand on 21st Street. Bahama Babes — and the shaved ice stand’s employees — are busy these days. The line stayed four- to five-deep through the late afternoon Friday at the stand along 14th Street in Clovis. Workers Lacey Followill and Alisa Aguilar colored ice-filled styrofoam cups with 87 flavors, ranging from cherry and lemon to margarita and w...
