Monday, August 24, 2009

WATSON'S BBQ

Tucumcari Ranch Supply and Watson's BBQ want to thank Tucumcari for their response to our new venture. It has been a great success and we are looking forward to serving our great bbq products to you in the future. We won't be cooking this weekend, but we'll be taking orders for the Labor Day Weekend. Call the store at 461-9620 for more information and/or to place your orders.

BULL RIDING AT THE FATHER'S FORGE

The Father's Forge on Lake Street has scheduled their first bull riding/ranch bronc riding event for Sunday, August 30, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in the Forge's arena. The arena is located behind The Father's Forge on Lake Street. Contact Tammy Mardis @ 461-9642 for information about entry fees and deadlines. Admission to the public is free. Make plans now to attend this exciting event in Tucumcari on Sunday, August 30, 2009.

NEW ARRIVALS AT TUCUMCARI RANCH SUPPLY

Tucumcari Ranch Supply has started receiving our fall/winter clothing merchandise. Please come by and check out the new selection of Wes & Willy long sleeve t-shirts for boys. We are very pleased to offer this brand to our customers because we are proud of the styling and the quality of these t-shirts. They are also priced right.

We have also received a shipment of ETHYL jeans with coordinating jackets and vests. This year Ethyl's Euro jeans compare in quality and style to "Not Your Mother's Jeans" carried by name brand stores. We have four styles for fall in a full range of sizes. Ethyl also has offered a tummy control tank in black which we have on hand. The long-sleeve version will be arriving soon. Come by and check out these fall fashions by Ethyl.

NEW LINK FOR MARKET/FUTURES

Tucumcari Ranch Supply has installed a link to our webpage which will take you to information regarding market reports/trends and the futures for grain, livestock, fuel and metals. We hope that this link will assist you in planning your farm/ranch operations.

Friday, August 14, 2009

FALL WHEAT PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

The Quay County Extension Office has scheduled a fall wheat production workshop for September 8, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. at the Forrest Fire Station.

Various topics will include seed quality treatments and planting; soil fertility and properties; variety trials; and grazing management and bindweed control.

NMDA CEU's will be offered.

For more information, contact Tom Dominguez at 575-461-0562.

WATSON'S MEATS BBQ SALE

Watson's Meats will be selling bbq at Tucumcari Ranch Supply this Saturday, August 15, 2009. There will also be a furniture sale with Buck's Country Crafts at the store this weekend.
Come by and check out the bbq brisket, ribs, and sausage. Umm Umm Good!!

Monday, August 3, 2009

QUAY COUNTY FAIR

The annual Quay County Fair is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. This is when the Home Arts exhibits will be accepted from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009, entries in all departments will be accepted. The fair opens at 5:00 p.m. The Shepard's Lead contest will start at 6:00 p.m. The Catch-It-Heifer Scramble will start at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 13, 2009.
8:00 a.m. Booster Swine Show
2:00 p.m. Rabbit Show and Poultry Show
6:00 p.m. Booster Market Lamb Show followed by First year Feeder Lamb Show and Junior Market Lamb Show; County Bred Lamb Show and Lamb Showmanship.

Friday, August 14, 2009
8:00 a.m. Booster Goat Show; First Year Feeder Goat Show; Junior Goat Show; County Bred Goat Show; Goat Showmanship and Dairy Goat Exhibition (30 min. after goat show)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Watermelon feed
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mini-Carnival - Travis Nelson Building
3:30 p.m. Catch-It Heifer Show followed by First Year Feeder Heifer Show; Commerical Heifer show; County Bred Heifer show
5:00 p.m. First Year Feeder Steer Show followed by Junior Steer Show; County Bred Steer Show; Beef Showmanship; Exhibitors' Livestock Sale Meeting

Saturday, August 15, 2009 (FAMILY DAY)
8:00 a.m. Horse Show (rodeo arena)
9:00 a.m. Farm Bureau Goat Roping
9:00 a.m. All trim chutes and show equipment must be out of the barn and all animals must be in the barn
10:00 a.m. Itty Bitty Rodeo (show arena)
1:00 p.m. Farm Bureau Horse Shoe Pitching Contest (pits)
3:30 p.m. Sale Exhibitor Pictures taken
4:00 p.m. Sale Animals in designated pens except swine
4:30 p.m. Buyers Registration and Cook out
6:00 p.m. Junior Livestock Sale (show arena)
9:00 p.m. Remove exhibits and aware premiums

Fair books are available at Tucumcari Ranch Supply. Hope to see you at the fair. Good luck all fair participants.

Annual Field Day

NM State Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari will host their annual Field Day on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Registration will start at 4:30 p.m. at the center with dinner to follow at 5:30 p.m.

The program will start at 6:00 p.m. and will feature Tim Farmer, District Supervisor of District VII New Mexico Office of the State Engineer. The topic will be "Water Rights 101".

The Hay Wagon Tour of the center will start at 6:45 p.m.

There are several topics which will be covered during the Hay Wagon Tour, all of which are of interest to local farmers and ranchers.

Make plans now to attend.