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Quay County, New Mexico

Quay Location Map New Mexico

Quay County is out on the eastern plains of New Mexico. It’s in the east of New Mexico, bordering Texas. It’s where the short grass prairie meets the caprock escarpment.

Tucumcari is the main town and county seat. It’s a slice of Route 66 nostalgia. Neon signs and vintage motels line the main drag. Ranching is big business here so the county has a Wild West history.

Outlaws used to hide out in the nearby mesas. These days, it’s quieter. But no less interesting. Ute Lake is a big draw for fishing and boating. The Canadian River runs through, which is a birdwatcher’s paradise. 

CategoryDetails
County NameQuay County
County SeatTucumcari
PopulationApproximately 8,100
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesTucumcari, Logan, San Jon, House
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 40, U.S. Route 54, U.S. Route 84
FIPS Code35-037
Total Area (Land and Water)2,882 square miles (2,874 sq mi land, 8 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Union County (North), Harding County (Northwest), San Miguel County (West), Guadalupe County (West), De Baca County (Southwest), Roosevelt County (South), Curry County (South), Deaf Smith County, Texas (Southeast), Oldham County, Texas (East), Hartley County, Texas (Northeast)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates35.1515° N, 103.5932° W
EtymologyNamed after Matthew Quay, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania
Major LandmarksUte Lake State Park, Tucumcari Historical Museum, Mesalands Dinosaur Museum
WebsiteQuay County Website

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