DA declines charges in shooting by deputy
The District Attorney will not file charges against Quay County Sheriff Deputy Joseph Otero in the July shooting of Mathew J. Dimas during a Logan standoff. Dimas died en route to Trigg Memorial Hospital after three shots fired as officers faced threats. Rose said no reasonable jury could find excessive force given Otero acted in his duties and used deadly force as a last resort.
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Melrose Advances to Finals With 50-14 Win
Melrose surged to a 50-14 victory to advance to the final round. The win sets up a championship berth as Melrose dominated early and never let go, sealing the lead with a strong second half performance.
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Weather Outlook With Temperatures Across Week
Forecast shows today reaching 76 with a low of 38. Thursday highs near 48 and low 30. Friday expected in the mid 30s with a high of 37 and low 31.
Index Contact Senior Writer Ron Warnick
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County files lawsuit over bridge damage in New Mexico
Quay County sues Vital Consulting Group Stantec Consulting Services and the New Mexico County Insurance Authority in Tucumcari district court alleging breach of contract negligence and unfair insurance practices over a multimillion-dollar bridge destroyed by flash flooding on May 25. The $4 million low water bridge on Old Route 66 between Endee and San Jon was nearly finished. The county seeks declaratory relief and a six-person jury trial.
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Lodgers board rejects twenty thousand for cannabis event
Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board voted down a $20 000 request from La Casa Verde co owner Steve Farmer for the Smoke Currency Tour stop on Dec 11 at the Tucumcari Convention Center The board questioned the size of the grant and the value of advertising with the event just over a month away Chairman Bednorz noted no motion was made and the proposal died without action The tour plans 500 attendees with 100 overnight stays and includes speakers such as Dr Bridget Cole Williams
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