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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Upcoming Events

First Line Supervisor – 40 hour Training @ APD/BCSO Traffic Substation, 400 Wyoming NE, Albq., NM

Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – Sep 5 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This training is intended for Sheriff, Detention Staff, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical First Responders in supervisor and leader roles. Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/40-First-Line-Supervisor-Flyer-Albq.-July-2025.pdf

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Verbal De-Escalation for Public Employees (non-law enforcement) @ SF County Administrative Complex, BCC Chambers

Sep 3 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This two 1/2 day training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid a highly agitated person in bringing their emotions under control. This training is intended for non-law enforcement staff who are in public facing roles. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee. See flyer link below for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIT-Albuquerque-November-2025.pdf

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Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM

Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm

This weeklong class will give you the foundation to become a professional and dynamic instructor. You will learn the principles of learning and teaching, and the qualities of a good instructor. This course is accredited by the NMLEA and is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool members. Non-members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee. Course detail in attached flyer.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TRAINING-FOR-TRAINERS-Las-Cruces-Sept.-2025.docx

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