NTSB probes fatal New Mexico helicopter crash
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a July 17 helicopter crash near Newkirk that killed three Tristate CareFlight employees en route from Santa Fe to Tucumcari. Victims are David Cavigneaux Rebecca Serkey and James Butler. An NTSB official said investigators documented wreckage and planned to move it for further analysis.
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National Transportation Safety Board
Newkirk
Tristate CareFlight
Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital
Tucumcari
New Mexico
David Cavigneaux
Rio Rancho
Rebecca Serkey
James Butler
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
John Cole
Tristate
Cole
NTSB
Keith Holloway
Holloway
Teachers Plan Truancy Workshop To Start School Year
Tucumcari San Jon Logan and House teachers begin the new year August 11 with a two hour truancy and child abuse workshop. The Tenth Judicial District Attorney's office coordinates educators police and Children Youth and Families Department to address these challenges. Matt Montoya leads the truancy and abuse team meeting monthly to review cases and share strategies.
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Blaze destroys Tucumcari Hampton Inn hotel
The New Mexico Fire Marshal investigates a July 16 blaze that leveled Tucumcari's Hampton Inn. Owners say alarm inspection records were current and surrendered to investigators. Interviewed guests report hearing alarms in one room, while six rooms had no alarm sound.
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Tucumccari
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Hampton Inn
Neil Patel
Patel
Quay County Sun
Youth riders promote programs for special needs during cross country trek
Eight cyclists on a 3100 mile Bike 4 Friendship ride stopped in San Jon as part of their San Diego to New York City trek. The event supports Friendship Circle International linking teens with children and young adults with special needs to foster companionship and community. The six week journey covers about 90 miles daily across 15 states with official stops in 40 cities.
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San Jon
San Diego
New York City
Investors Bank
Friendship Circle International
Quay County Events Schedule Featured Various Activities
Friday and Saturday events include a 4H horseshow and rodeo at Quay County Fairgrounds, Saint Anne's Fiesta at Hammond Hall, and a Rattlers sports physicals clinic at Rattier Gym costing $20. The Quay County Sun offices operate Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch hour closure.
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Rattier Gym
Quay County Sun
Poll results and upcoming local events prompt community vote
Last week's poll shows Ute 47 percent Conchas 28 percent Both 25 percent with 32 votes. This week asks what late summer event you look forward to, offering Rattler Reunion Quay County Fair Start of school options. Cast your vote at gcsunonline.com.
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Quay County
Tourist info center opens in Tucumcari led by Bob Field
A tourist information center opens in Tucumcari with management by Bob Field. A Greyhound bus wreck occurs on Route 66 five miles west of Tucumcari, prompting page 3 follow up on related history items.
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