On this date in 1973 highlights from UM archive
A brief 1973 page note recalling events from March 1973 with local context. Names and places are referenced in the issue’s internal recap, signaling notable happenings and community readings.
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Newspaper
Quay County Sun
Location
Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2023
Page
1
Forecast: Unnamed region expects cool early temperatures
A brief forecast notes today Thursday and Friday with a high near 62 and a low around 27. Clear skies and light winds are anticipated, with a rapid morning cooldown followed by mild afternoon conditions.
Contact Details for Senior Writer Ron Warnick
Senior writer Ron Warnick can be reached at 575 461 1952 or rwarnick gcsunonline.com for story inquiries and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Warnick
Rwarnick
Logan Village Council Fires Administrator Parnell
The five member Logan council unanimously terminated Scott Parnell as village administrator during the Dec 20 regular meeting. The village posted a Dec 27 notice seeking applications for the position, with “applications will be accepted until filled.” The town will be run by the mayor, clerk, treasurer, and council members pending a new hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Scott Parnell
David Babb
Parnell
Babb
U.S. 54
Leadership shifts dominate Quay County in late 2023
The second half of 2023 saw multiple leadership changes in Quay County. Paula Chacon became Tucumcari city manager replacing interim chief Mark Martinez, while Alison Umholtz assumed San Jon Schools superintendent duties in July. Tucumcari judge Christopher Maestas stepped down for health reasons, and Logan Schools saw Scott Osborn resign with Tom Humble appointed. Mayor Ruth Ann Litchfield retired in December, and Franklin McCasland left the county commission with Brian Fortner set to take the seat. Fast TV Network announced plans to move into the vacant Kmart building, adding an $8 million New Mexico Route 66 museum complex. State funds $30 million for the Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project piping Ute Reservoir water to over 70,000 residents. Logan catcher Park Strong earned Class 1A Player of the Year. coach Kyle Griffiths earned Class 1A Coach of the Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay County
Paula Chacon
Quay
Union Counties
Tucumcari
Mark Martinez
Chacon
Texas Schools
Alain Umholtz
San Jon
Janet Glady
Illinois
Christopher Maestas
Scott Osborn
Logan Municipal Schools Board
Osborn
Dalhart
Texas
Tom Humble
Ruth Ann Litchfield
Quay County Commission
Franklin McCasland
McCasland
Brian Fortner
GOP
Fast TV
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Eastern New Mexico
Ute
Clovis
Elida
Portales
Texico
Logan
Park Strong
Kyle Griffiths
New Mexico Baseball Coaches
Tucumcari seeks replacement for District 3 commissioner Litchfield
The Tucumcari City Commission plans to appoint a District 3 replacement after Ruth Ann Litchfield resigned for health reasons. Applications are due by Jan 19 with interviews set for Jan 26. ad to run in Quay County Sun. District 3 covers much of the southwest. residents must submit a letter of interest and voter registration to prove residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
District 3
Ruth Ann Litchfield
Litchfield
Ralph Moya
Christopher Arias
Paula Chacon
Quay County Sun
District 3 Commission
Former legislator named to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Brian Moore Gabriel Aguilera and Patrick OConnell to the PRC. Moore a former 2001 2008 House member led Ranch Market in Clayton and will serve a two year term. Aguilera has worked at FERC since 2007 and is a New Mexico native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor. Gov
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Brian Moore
Gabriel Aguilera
Patrick O’connell
PRC
Agency
Moore
Ranch Market
Clayton
House of Representatives
Quay, Harding, Curry
Roosevelt
Susan Grisham
New Mexico Association of Counties
Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Board
Lujan Grisham
Also Mentioned on This Page
God
Logan Village Council
Pulte Group
Parks and Recreation Commission
Rio Rancho
Larry Wallin
Trevor Thompson
Wallin
Jim Neece
City Commission
USA
New Mexico
Public Regulation Commission
Eastern
Wee Federal Credit ‘Union
Route 66
Blvd
NCAA
Kirby Kangaroo’s
Children’s Savings Club
Tucumcari Convention Center
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