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

Instructor Development (Train the Trainer) @ Public Safety Training Academy, 3801 Broadway SE, Albq. NM

Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – Mar 14 @ 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.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TRAINING-FOR-TRAINERS-Albuquerque-March-2025.pdf

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CIT – 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training @ 1404 Enterprise Rd., Socorro, NM

Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 40-hour training provides verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health awareness training. It 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. See attached flyer for more details.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CIT-Socorro-March-2025.docx

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16 Hour Verbal De-Escalation @ PSPG Albq. Office, 8341 Washington St. NE, Albq., NM

Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm

Description

This 16-hour training teaches students verbal de-escalation skills that apply psychology to aid 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. See attached flyer for more details. This course meets the annual NMLEA requirement.

https://www.nmcounties.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/16-Hr-De-Escalation-Albuq-April-2025-1.pdf

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