What’s happening in Quay County….
Notice of Quorum
The Courthouse Will Be Closed on Thursday, July 4.
Mandatory Post-Election Voting System Audit/Check Scheduled for July 1 at 10 a.m.
Presbyterian Medical Services Recognizes Retired County Manager Richard Primrose
Local High School Students Are Eligible for Paid Summer Internships
Our Summer Intern Program Will Pay Business Owners to Mentor a Young Person
Prepare Your Property for Wildfire: Quick Overview
Prepare Your Property for Wildfire: Detailed Suggestions
TextMyGov, a New Service, Allows You to Find County Information & Report Issues
Deputy Mario Chavez Thicc’ums Earns Life-Saving Award After He Saved an Individual Involved in a Crash
About Quay County
Quay County (pronounced “kway”) is a county located in Eastern New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the population is 10,115. The county seat is Tucumcari. Quay County was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay, who supported New Mexico statehood. Quay County was founded on February 28, 1903, consists of 2,882 square miles and 7 square miles of water. With a population of 9,401 (Census 2010), the largest city is Tucumcari but other villages & communities include: House, Logan, San Jon, Forrest, Glenrio, McAlister, Nara Visa, Quay and Wheatland
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