Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County Education, Geography, and History

Quay County is a county located in the state of New Mexico. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 9,041. Its county seat is Tucumcari. The county was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay, who supported statehood for New Mexico. It is west from the Texas state line.

Etymology - Origin of Quay County Name

Quay was named for Matthew S. Quay, United States Senator to Pennsylvania. Senator Quay was a leader is bringing statehood to New Mexico Territory.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts

Quay County History

Quay County was created 28 January 1903. Tucumcari is the county seat. Quay was named for Matthew S. Quay, United States Senator to Pennsylvania. Senator Quay was a leader is bringing statehood to New Mexico Territory. Fishing is the main sports activity in the county. Tourism plays an important role.

Geography: Land and Water

As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,882 square miles (7,460 km²), of which 2,874 square miles (7,440 km²) is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km²) (0.3%) is water.

Neighboring Counties

Bordering counties are as follows:

• 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

Education

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