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

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Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ 1851 Copper Loop, Las Cruces, NM
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Jul 20 @ 8:00 am – Jul 24 @ 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.

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Public Safety Resiliency Summit @ Santa Ana Star Center, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd. Bernalillo, NM
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Aug 23 @ 8:00 am – Aug 26 @ 5:00 pm

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Three day Resiliency Summit is centered around mental health for Sheriff Deputies, Detention Staff, Firefighter and Emergency Medical First Responders. Event is free to NMC Law Enforcement Pool members. See attached flyer for more details.

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BASIC Peer Support Training for First Responders (2 day) @ PSPG, 8341 Washington St. NE., Albq., NM
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Sep 10 @ 8:00 am – Sep 11 @ 5:00 pm

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This four-day course is designed to be interactive with live scenario situations.  It is focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Participants will gain crucial knowledge about communication skills and techniques that are effective in supportively working with people to gain a mutually beneficial outcome.  Participants will also learn to address people in crisis in a manner that reduces tension and the possibility for physical injury to anyone involved. This course is accredited by the NMLEA.  See attached flyer for more details.

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