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

NEW LOCATION!!!!…..Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM

Apr 15 @ 8:00 am – Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm

CHANGE IN LOCATION DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUSTANCES!!!!

NEW LOCATION IS BERNALILLO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY, 415 TIJERAS AVE NW, 4TH FLOOR, ALBQ., NM (UPDATED FLYER ATTACHED)

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. In addition, we will go over the importance of visual aids and brush up on your PowerPoint skills. You will also learn how to develop your own curriculum and how to get accredited. This is a great class with a high energy instructor. The week will fly by, and you will be eligible to obtain your state certification.

Important: The class will be limited in space. Please register as soon as possible due to limited space.

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool members. Non-members may inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS – Albuquerque April 2024

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16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, NM

May 7 @ 8:00 am – May 8 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This 16-hour 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 Detention Staff and Sheriff’s Deputies.

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Insurance Pool Members. Non-members can inquire about attending (pending availability) for a fee.

16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albuq May 2024

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CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ Bernaillo County, Albuquerque, NM

Jun 3 @ 8:00 am – Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm

Description
This 40-hour training provides verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health awareness training. This training is intended for Sheriff Deputies, Detention Staff, Firefighter and Emergency Medical First Responders.

Course is free to NMC Law Enforcement Pool members. Non-pool members may inquire about attending (based on availability) for a fee.

CIT Albuquerque -June 2024

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April – June 2024 Apr – Jun 2024

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