Quay, New Mexico Quay, New Mexico Quay is an unincorporated community in Quay County, New Mexico, United States. It is located approximately south of Tucumcari on New Mexico State Highway 209. Settlement of the community of Quay began "circa" 1902. In 1904, the community received its official name following the establishment of its post office. The name "Quay" honors Matthew S. Quay, a Civil War veteran who became a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania in 1887. While in office, Quay became a proponent of statehood for the Territory of New Mexico and was appreciated throughout the state for his efforts. New Mexico was admitted
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