Tucumcari is the seat of Quay County, New Mexico. The city was founded in 1901, after the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built a construction camp in the western portion of what was to become Quay County. Due to frequent gunfights, the camp became known as Six Shooter Siding. As the settlement developed, it was renamed Tucumcari in 1908, the name taken from Tucumcari Mountain.
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Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in Tucumcari is part of New Mexico State University. An overview of the center, its faculty and staff, publications, projects and research programs are featured.
http://tucumcarisc.nmsu.edu
Find out about upcoming public meetings, a calendar of events, and the Tucumcari Municipal Code on the city's official website.
http://www.cityoftucumcari.com/
Associated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the First Baptist Church meets at its facilities on East Center. A map shows the location of the church, and its ministries and programs are highlighted, with schedules, and leadership contacts.
http://www.fbctuc.com/
Situated on twenty-three acres in Tucumcari, New Mexico, MCC is a two-year college offering associate’s degrees in business, wind energy technology, farrier science, fine arts bronze, paleontology, animal science, automotive and diesel technology, and building trades. Its academic programs, catalog, schedules, and online registration are presented.
http://www.mesalands.edu/
The City of Tucumcari's official Chamber of Commerce website. Offers a guide for visitors, and event calendar, information about the community, and more.
http://www.tucumcarinm.com/
