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Early voters turning out at Clerk’s office

De Baca County voters are taking advantage of early voting opportunities prior to the Nov. 5 general election. As of noon on Tuesday (Oct. 22), a total of 213 voters had cast ballots in early voting at the De Baca County Clerk’s office. Additionally, 92 absentee voters had requested ballots, according to County Clerk Jeff…

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Wayne Ray Dendy

Wayne Ray Dendy (Plainview) Wayne Ray Dendy, 76, of Plainview passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Graveside funeral services were held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Petersburg Cemetery with Rev. Ted Wilson officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Wayne was born on August…

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Johnny Morgan

Johnny Guy Morgan was born September 15, 1958 in Fort Sumner, NM to Homer Dale and Helen Shipley Morgan. On October 20, 2006 Johnny married the love of his life, Teri. Over the course of their 18-year marriage, they endured many ups and downs, but got through it all with faith, love, and their reliance…

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Christian Robert Pettigrew

Christian Pettigrew Christian Robert Pettigrew, 33 a lifelong resident and rancher in Fort Sumner passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 in an accident. He was born March 29, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Mike and Laurie (Biglow) Pettigrew. He grew up on the family ranch north of Fort Sumner. He graduated from…

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Maria Anita Esperanza Barela

Maria Anita Esperanza Barela, age 83, of Portales, NM, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street, Clovis. Memorial Mass to be held on Friday, August 23,…

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NMHSCA induct Coach Joe Bailey

Coach Joe Bailey has been a dedicated advocate for student-athletes in New Mexico for over 40 years. Beginning his career with Moriarty Municipal Schools in 1984, his passion for coaching and teaching has made a lasting impact on the community. At Moriarty High School, Coach Bailey served as an Assistant Coach for both football and…

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Monte Guy Reagan

Monte Guy Reagan, 66 of the Shipley Ranch north of Fort Sumner passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 23, 2024 following a sudden illness. He was born November 19, 1957 in Fort Sumner to the home of Lawrence Wendell Reagan and Carol Shipley Reagan. Monte grew up in House and Tucumcari. He graduated from Tucumcari High…

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Margaret Crim

Margaret Crim 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Tulalip, Washington at her home with family by her side. Margaret was born December 6, 1937 in Fruita, Colorado, the daughter of Porter and Emma May Denton. She married Marvin G. Crim on September 9, 1955 in Grand Junction, Colorado. The two were each…

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Notice of Public Auction Sale of Real Property for Delinquent Property Taxes

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES STATE OF NEW MEXICO TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT PROPERTY TAX DIVISION (505) 827-0883 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to provisions of Section 7-38-65 NMSA 1978, the Property Tax Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department will offer for sale at public auction,…

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Notice of application for order of formal probate will

STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF DE BACA TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENZEL FINNEY, also known as DENZEL RAY FINNEY, also known as DENZEL R. FINNEY, DECEASED. NO.: D-1027-PB-2023-00008 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE TO:…

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