Population8,454 (2025 est.)
Railway Beginnings And A Roadside Arts Story
Quay County, New MexicoTucumcari anchors Quay County, where railway origins and Route 66 associations create different chapters of travel history. Communities including Logan, San Jon, House and Nara Visa broaden the county map, while murals and the Mesalands dinosaur museum add recognizable cultural reference points. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 8,454 residents in Quay County, New Mexico, on July 1, 2025.
Quay County at a Glance
Population8,454 (2025 est.)
County SeatTucumcari
Largest CityTucumcari
Established1903 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water2,881 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Quay County was established in 1903 and named for Matthew Quay. Tucumcari had begun as a railway community in 1901, placing transportation at the center of its early growth. Later Route 66 history added another travel-related identity. The county's comprehensive plan also identifies murals and the Mesalands museum as local cultural resources. Together, these details connect a working rail town with later roadside travel and community interpretation, rather than reducing the county's story to a single era.
Begin in Tucumcari with a choice of railway history, Route 66 or local cultural interpretation. Check the Mesalands museum's current visitor information and use local resources to locate murals respectfully. Beyond the county seat, Logan, San Jon, House and Nara Visa offer additional community names to explore. Plan distances before adding multiple stops. A focused county visit can follow one travel-history thread while leaving room for the individual character of another town.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Communities including Logan, San Jon, House and Nara Visa broaden the county map, while murals and the Mesalands dinosaur museum add recognizable cultural reference points.
The Local Story
Quay County was established in 1903 and named for Matthew Quay. Tucumcari had begun as a railway community in 1901, placing transportation at the center of its early growth.
Explore The County
Begin in Tucumcari with a choice of railway history, Route 66 or local cultural interpretation. Check the Mesalands museum's current visitor information and use local resources to locate murals respectfully.
Follow the travel stories and discover the communities between.
A Closer Look
Quay County
Places and perspectives from Quay County
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The Blue Hole: Route 66 oasis in New Mexico is 60 degrees year-round - ABC7 Chicago
The Blue Hole: Route 66 oasis in New Mexico is 60 degrees year-round ABC7 Chicago
Read the Story Sep 2, 2026 • 2 min read
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The Blue Hole: Route 66 oasis in New Mexico is 60 degrees year-round - ABC7 Chicago
The Blue Hole: Route 66 oasis in New Mexico is 60 degrees year-round ABC7 Chicago
Sep 2, 2026 • 2 min read
3 arrested after hostage situation, standoff in Tucumcari - KVII
3 arrested after hostage situation, standoff in Tucumcari KVII
Aug 25, 2026 • 2 min read
Canadian River Recreation Complex in Quay County opens Saturday with ribbon-cutting - KVII
Canadian River Recreation Complex in Quay County opens Saturday with ribbon-cutting KVII
Jul 31, 2026 • 2 min read
One recovered, one missing after reported drownings at Ute Lake - KOAT
One recovered, one missing after reported drownings at Ute Lake KOAT
Jul 8, 2026 • 2 min read
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 200 new cases, totaling 27,987 – three additional deaths - governor.state.nm.us
New Mexico COVID-19 update: 200 new cases, totaling 27,987 – three additional deaths governor.state.nm.us
Jul 8, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
House Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 309 APPLE ST, HOUSE, NM 88121. 575-279-7353.
Logan Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 301 NORTH 2ND ST, LOGAN, NM 88426. 575-487-2252.
San Jon Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 7TH AND ELM STREETS, SAN JON, NM 88434. 575-576-2466.
Tucumcari Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 1623 SOUTH 9TH ST, TUCUMCARI, NM 88401. 575-461-3910.
House High – High; grades 09-12. 309 APPLE ST, HOUSE, NM 88121. 575-279-7353.
House Junior High – Middle; grades 06-08. 309 APPLE ST, HOUSE, NM 88121. 575-279-7353.
Logan High – High; grades 09-12. 301 NORTH 2ND ST, LOGAN, NM 88426. 575-487-2252.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital – Critical Access Hospitals. 301 East Miel De Luna Avenue, Tucumcari, NM 88401. 575-461-7007.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Tucumcari Public Library – 602 S. Second St., Tucumcari, NM 88401. 575-461-0295.
Courts
DMV
New Mexico — How to Title a Vehicle
New Mexico — Renew a Vehicle Registration
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
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VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
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My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
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8,454 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
2,881.119 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Start with these official New Mexico resources: Maps & Locations; How to Title a Vehicle; Renew a Vehicle Registration. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Quay County was established in 1903 and named for Matthew Quay. Tucumcari had begun as a railway community in 1901, placing transportation at the center of its early growth. Later Route 66 history added another travel-related identity. The county's comprehensive plan also identifies murals and the Mesalands museum as local cultural resources. Together, these details connect a working rail town with later roadside travel and community interpretation, rather than reducing the county's story to a single era.
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