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Quay County NMGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. It is a member of NMGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Quay County ancestors.

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Harold A. Kilmer
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COUNTY FORMATION

Fort Bascom was established in 1863. By 1886, settlers and cattle ranchers started moving into the area. Tucumcari and Logan were founded in 1902 as railroad camps. It wasn't until 1903 that an eastern portion of Guadalupe County split off to officially establish Quay County. It was named in honor of U.S. Senator Matthew S. Quay from Pennsylvania.

Tucumcari is the county seat.