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WEDNESDAY,AUG. 30, 2017 75¢ Visit us online @ qcsunonline.com and follow us on Serving the High Plains New Regional: boss Two killed, four hurt in starts Clovis library shooting ❏ Thompson now — Page 1B serving as Logan Sports: village manager. By Thomas Garcia QCS SENIOR WRITER [email protected] Funding for the senior citizens center, water con- Roundup: Rattlers look cerns, damage from the to regroup after loss recent rainfalls are just a few of the day-to-day — Page 4B issues the new Village of Logan manager has fielded since starting on Wednesday. “I look forward to work- ing with the village staff and residents on promoting and improving Logan,” said Trevor Thompson. Volleyball teams look to Staff photo: Thomas Garcia Thompson said with the shake off tough openers help of From left, Tucumcari Deputy Police Chief Pete Rivera, Chief David Lathrom and New Mexico State Police Lt. interim vil- — Page 4B Herbert Hinders investigate the scene of a homicide Tuesday in Tucumcari. lage man- ager Larry Wallin, he News: has dove Shooting investigated right into the respon- sibilities By Thomas Garcia “I was drinking my coffee outside of the call. He said the responding when I heard a gunshot, then I heard a officers located one deceased individ- Thompson that will be QCS SENIOR WRITER his priori- [email protected] second gun shot and a woman scream- ual at a residence on the 400 block of ing,” said Pablo Benavidez, a neigh- North College Street. ties as manager. He said One person is dead, another is bor. Neighbors were questioned by Wallin has helped him to detained in what New Mexico State Hinders said NMSP has taken the NMSP officers and three individuals get up to speed on the issues that have been or Disc golf arrives in Police officials are calling a homicide lead in this investigation and are were spotted being taken from the will impact the village’s Tucumcari investigation Tuesday morning on the awaiting the arrival of the crime scene scene by law enforcement officials. 400 block of North College Street in unit. Hinders would not comment on why livelihodd. — Page 3A Tucumcari. Hinders said officers of the the individuals were taken from the “I understand that water, State police are investigating this Tucumcari Police Department scene. Ute Lake, is very important incident as a homicide, said Lt. responded to the initial call, Hinders Check qcsunonline.com for devel- and vital to our village’s Herbert Hinders. stated he did not know the exact time opments on this story. future,” Thompson said. Forecast: Wallin said after a year of operating the senior citi- Today zens center, the Village of Logan wants to ensure the High: 87 continued funding to pro- vide the services to resi- Low: 57 dents. He said Thompson has shown a lot of opti- mism engaging residents, Thursday state and county officials. On Monday, Wallin introduced Thompson to High: 89 the Quay County Commissioners falling Low: 60 their regular scheduled meeting. “The county commission Friday looks forward to working Staff photo: Thomas Garcia with you on issues that Local law enforcement officers gather in front of a residence on the 400 block of North College Street where concern the residents of High: 89 Quay County,” said an individual was found dead Tuesday morning in Tucumcari. Commission Chair Low: 62 Franklin McCasland. The county has worked with Wallin in the past to address issues that had county wide impacts and looks forward to a good Index Hospital services outlined working relationship with Classified ..........................8B ❏ Dowell asks about had a productive experience with the weekly in the county will greatly ben- Thompson, said County Commentary......................4A physicians and staff at the hospital. efit the elderly patients who would Manager Richard Obituaries..........................2A possibility of bringing He said one of the newer services the normally have to travel out of town, Primrose. Sports................................4B hospital has begun is home sleep stud- said Commission Chair Franklin Thompson said he looks OBGYN service aboard. ies. These studies can be conducted by McCasland. forward to meeting, work- ing with all of the area offi- Contact: Thomas the patients in their own homes. DiFranco said there are discussions cials looking to them for Garcia can be reached at By Thomas Garcia “Patients have reported it is easier ongoing to bring in a new nurse prac- 575-461-1952 or helpful insights in the QCS SENIOR WRITER for them to conduct the test at home,” titioner to the area as well as active [email protected] future. [email protected] DiFranco said. recruiting for a new family practice “I’m doing my best to DiFranco said the patient has all of doctor. An outline of the new services for get into the swing of things the equipment, goes through a train- “One of the main issues I have been as manager,” Thompson patients at Dan C. Trigg Memorial ing with the physician, goes home passionate about is bringing in obste- said. Thompson said this Hospital was presented to the Quay then returns the submits the results the trician-gynecologist (OBGYN) serv- includes addressing the County Commissioners by the next day. He said there has also been ices into our county,” said District 1 damage to the streets from Administrator Vincent DiFranco. discussions to bring a gastroenterolo- Commissioner Sue Dowell. recent rainfall and the During Monday’s regular meeting gist and orthopedic specialist to the DiFranco said there have been dis- impact it will have on cur- DiFranco said since taking over as the hospital to hold weekly clinics. rent and future road proj- Vol. 85 ◆ No. xx administrator six months ago he has Offering these types of services COUNTY on Page 2A ects in the village. PAGE 2A ✦ WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30, 2017 LOCAL QUAY COUNTY SUN Locals protest abortion Obituaries Ronald Chris Haller By Thomas Garcia December 9, 1958 – August 26, 2017 QCS SENIOR WRITER Ronald Chris Haller, age 57 passed away suddenly on [email protected] Saturday August 26, 2017, in Tucumcari, NM. Chris was born December 9 1958, in Clayton, NM to Five local church parishioners gath- James and Marlene Haller. He grew up in Tucumcari, grad- ered Monday at the corner of South uating from Tucumcari High School. He was a heavy equip- Seventh Street and Route 66 in ment operator. Tucumcari for a protest against abor- Surviving him is his mother, Marlene of Tucumcari; sib- tion. lings, Dwight Haller & Pam of Tucumcari and Randy Haller "We are out here to spread the word, & Janet of Edgewood NM; his special friend and compan- that abortion is against the law, com- ion, Carrie Greco of Amarillo Texas and his loving and faithful dog Katy II; his step children, Greg and Stephanie mandments of God," said Gordan Poteet. Runyan, Pastor of the Emmanuel He is preceded in death by his father, James Haller and Baptist Church of Tucumcari. by his faithful dog, Katy I. Runyan, along with four members Graveside services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 Staff photo: Thomas Garcia of the church, stood bearing signs PM in the Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Local ar- reading, "Abortion is our national Gordan Runyan, right, leads members of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of rangements entrusted to Dunn Funeral Home of Tucumcari sin," and, "Abortion is not the Tucumcari in a protest against abortion Monday at Tucumcari. New Mexico. answer." The protest did not cause any dis- Rubee Hendron, owner of Rubee's 2 Runyan said the protest was peace- ruption at the high school about two Go restaurant, said business was not ful. He said the demonstrators were blocks away, said Principal Nicole impacted by the gathering. Billy James Anderson not yelling or antagonizing anybody, Bright-Lesley. She said the protest Runyan said the group planned to but would speak to anyone who May 27, 1944 – August 21, 2017 was probably disturbed by the school's demonstrate for their cause through- Billy James Anderson, 73, stopped for information. fire and bus drills. out the week. of Tucumcari, NM died Monday, August 21, 2017, at his home. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am Fri- about the recent roads day, August 25, 2017, at St. County impacted by the rainfall. He City OKs water Anne's Catholic Church with said currently the crews are Father Hyginus Anuta offici- From Page 1A working on conducting what ating. Burial will follow at repairs they can do on the Tucumcari Memorial Ceme- cussions with the OBGYN roads report to the depart- fund application tery in Tucumcari, NM. Joe clinic in Clovis but at this ment. Moore presented the Shallert, Larry Cooksey, time they are down one doc- Jack Huntly, Dale Hodges, commission with a map and By Steve Hansen expected to cost nearly $3.7 Gabriel Pacheco, and Au- tor. He said he will continue listing of all the county road million. to pursue the possibilities of QCS CORRESPONDENT gustine Pacheco will serve projects conducted since 3. A water supply project in as honorary pallbearers. gaining a OBGYN doctor at 2005. The projects included The Tucumcari City the city’s Aber addition, Billy was born May 27, Dan C. Trigg. the improvement to county Commission on Thursday expected to cost $500,000 in 1944, in Majave, CA to Dowell said having a local roads through co-op and state approved an application for 2019. Matthew H. Anderson and OBGYN would be so benefi- funding including bus routes. funding of a water line along Nellie Mae Bradley Ander- 4. East Route 66 son. He married Gloria cial to the residents, especial- ■ The commission South Mountain Road to Infrastructure improvements, ly those in the last weeks of Lucero May 1, 1977, in Tu- approved Resolution No.