Murder trial hinges on police evidence in Jones case
Randall Jones faces a murder charge for the July 9 2011 slaying of Shirley Pacheco. Prosecutors argue planned first degree murder with burglary and theft, while defense claims Jones acted in the moment amid an angry reaction and methamphetamine influence. Evidence includes clothing and a taped interview with Orlando Martinez.
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Randall Jones
Jones
Shirley Pacheco
Pacheco
Tenth Judicial District Court
Ninth Judicial District
Stephen Quinn
Michael Rosenfield
David James
Tenth Judicial District
Tim Rose
Kirk Chavez
Orlando Martinez
Martinez
Dennis
D.J.” Hendren
City eyes vacant land to lure businesses in Tucumcari
A public workshop on a plan to offer abandoned city properties at low or no cost drew enthusiastic reception from city officials and business leaders. Fifth District Commissioner John Mihm promotes the idea, backed by Mesalands SBDC head Vicki Watson and local economic groups.
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Ity
Tucumcari
Fifth District
John Mihm
Mihm
Vicki Watson
Mesalands Community College
Pat Vanderpool
Greater
Memorial Day Weekend Polls Highlight Graduation Gifts
The Quay County Sun asks readers about holiday plans and graduation gifts. Last week 83 percent favored cash, 13 percent gift cards, and 4 percent cars. This week invites votes on Memorial Day Weekend plans via gcsunonline.com.
Obituaries Robert E. Thrasher and Juan Miguel Sandoval
Obituary notices honor Robert E. Pop Thrasher and Juan Miguel Sandoval. Details of their lives, affiliations, and dates are noted in local memorial records and death notices.
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Robert E
Thrasher
Juan Miguel Sandoval
Potter honored at Logan School retirement party
In May 1976 Lowell Potter was saluted at a Logan School retirement party after serving as superintendent for two years and teaching four years. James Saltz L C Brashear and Gene Haynes piloted a flight for 160 Temple Baptist Church youngsters from Tucumcari who earned the Sunday school attendance prize.
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Lowell Potter
Logan
Potter
James Saltz
L.C. Brashear
Gene Haynes
Temple Baptist Church
Tucumcari
Local man charged after Best Western shooting incident
John Blackmon, 23, of Tucumcari, faces two counts of aggravated assault and three misdemeanors after allegedly firing at two Best Western Discovery Inn maintenance workers on East Estrella Avenue. Police responded to a man with a gun and found Blackmon in a stairwell utility room. He was taken to Dan C. Trigg hospital amid the arrest.
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Best Western Discovery Inn
Peter Rivera
John Blackmon
Tucumcari
Quay County Magistrate Court
Rivera
Estrella Avenue
Blackman
Blackmon
New Mexico
Dan C. Trigg Hospital
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Conchas Lake State Park
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Beth Dominguez
OAN Association
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