Quay County

The BURN BAN for Quay County has been lifted, HOWEVER burning is still prohibited during the issuance of a RED FLAG WARNING by the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
If there is not a RED FLAG WARNING in effect and you wish to perform a controlled burn you must contact the DISPATCH CENTER at 575-461-2280 and make them aware that you are burning.

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The 2nd installment of the 2016 property taxes was due on April 10, 2017 and becomes Delinquent after May 10, 2017.

One billing in November, 2016 is the only notice that is mailed for 2016 taxes. Taxes not paid prior to the delinquency date incur interest at the rate of one percent a month and penalty of one percent a month, or a fraction thereof. Questions on assessments, valuations, increases or decreases of taxes should be directed to the
Quay County Assessor,
P.O. Box 1227
Tucumcari, NM 88401
Payments should be mailed to:
Quay County Treasurer, P.O. Box 1226
Tucumcari, NM 88401

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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 COURTHOUSE 

Statistics
	Founded                February 28, 1903
	Seat                       Tucumcari
	Largest City          Tucumcari
Area
	Total                      2,882 sq mi (7,464 km)
	Water                    7 sq mi (18 km), 0.24%
Population
	(2010)                    9,041
	Density                  3/sq mi (1/km)
Localities
	City                       Tucumcari
Villages
	House
	Logan
	San Jon
Communities
	Forrest
	Glenrio
	McAlister
	Nara Visa
	Quay
	Wheatland

   
                                    

 
                                     

Adjacent counties
	Union County, New Mexico - north
	Harding County, New Mexico - northwest
	San Miguel County, New Mexico - west
	Guadalupe County, New Mexico - west
	De Baca County, New Mexico - southwest
	Roosevelt County, New Mexico - south
	Curry County, New Mexico - south
	Deaf Smith County, Texas - southeast
	Oldham County, Texas - east
	Hartley County, Texas - northeast