Tucumcari News

TOPICS Civil Liberties C&L has chronicled many instances of law enforcement officers misusing tasers in the past and this latest incident is as bad as most any I've seen yet.

The Mayor of Tucumcari is accused of dragging a dog alongside his car. Court records show 61-year-old Mayor Antonio Apodaca has been charged with one count of misdemeanor cruelty to animals.

Tucumcari Police Chief Roger Hatcher said there were "a lot of issues" that led to his shooting a teenage girl with two Taser darts last week: She was running away from police, through traffic without looking, he said.

Whether we meet total strangers or old friends, we are most fortunate to live in our Quay County because we can share special experiences with each other and can then share memories that have made our lives so pleasant.

The Quay County 4-H Shooting Sports program is hosting its first annual 3D archery shoot as a fundraiser to provide equipment for the archery and shooting program.

A 14-year-old Tucumcari girl is recovering at an Albuquerque hospital after being shot in the head Thursday with a Taser dart by Police Chief Roger Hatcher.

On Friday, July 3, Rep. Ben Ray LujA n will meet with constituents at two events.

Officials from Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis will be in Tucumcari next week to meet with the community and talk about the base's mission and training, and how local areas will be affected, according to a press release.

Local residents and alumni took a trip down memory lane Sunday during the Founder's Day Picnic at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

Organizers and key note speakers are happy with the 160 residents showing interest in renewable energy Wednesday at the RENEW 2009 conference.

Editor's note: Reprinted with permission of New Mexico Magazine. In 1912, the New Mexico Constitution called for "a normal school, which shall be established by the Legislature and located in one of the counties of Union, Quay, Curry, Roosevelt, Chaves or Eddy." A normal school was a term used for a teachers' training institution.

A 49-year-old Tucumcari woman was shot with a BB gun in the arm, wrist and back about 1 p.m. Friday, Police Chief Roger Hatcher said.

The Ute Reservoir Water Commission is asking engineers to present ways to conserve water during drought to keep the water level from dropping in Ute Lake to the point communities would not be allowed to withdraw water.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, will be on hand today for the groundbreaking ceremonies of the race track and casino in Raton.

The Quay County Sun in eastern New Mexico is seeking a managing editor. The successful candidate will be a strong page designer with good leadership and multi-media skills.

Bikers, vendors and patrons of the 6th annual Mother Road Rally began gathering Friday afternoon for this year's festivities at the Quay County Fair grounds.

A 37-year-old Clovis man is the city's first homicide of the year. Clovis police Wednesday identified Clifford Webber as the victim found in a vacant house on 14th Street.

The Tucumcari City Commission approved the first reading of a proposed eight percent increase to city water rates Tuesday.

Tina Molina, the sister of Russell King, 45, who was shot June 1 at the Red-wood Lodge, is seeking funds on King's behalf for his medical expenses.

About 7 p.m. Monday, firefighters had contained a brush fire near San Jon on Interstate 40 that threatened at least one home.