Tucumcari is located in Quay County _of which it is the county seat_, and in the Northeast New Mexico region. To locate Tucumcari, travel east of Albuquerque between Santa Rosa and the Texas state line along Interstate 40 near the Canadian River and the Conchas Reservoir.

The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 5,825, a decrease of 1,002 since 1990.

Tucumcari was once known as the Six Shooter Siding, a tent city for the railroad. Beginning in 1901, the town has become a thriving community with a growing need for further development, offering wonderful community spirit, and opportunities for business growth.

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                   Conchas Lake/Ute Lake State Parks
                   Mesalands Community College
                   Sundowner Gallery
                   Tucumcari 4 NE
                   Tucumcari Historical Museum
                   Tucumcari Municipal Airport
                   Tucumcari Public Library

                   Blue Swallow Motel
                   Comfort Inn Tucumcari
                   Days Inn Tucumcari
                   Econo Lodge Tucumcari
                   Hampton Inn Tucumcari
                   Howard Johnson Express
                   Microtel Inn
                   Mountain Road RV Park
                   Rodeway Inn East
                   Rodeway Inn West
                   Travelodge Tucumcari E Tucumcar

                   Dr Dan C Trigg Memorial Hospital

                   Clayton

                   Las Vegas

                   Quay County