Quay County Criminal Records

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Quay County public records: common questions

Where to search Quay County records

Quay County, New Mexico court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Tenth Judicial District coverage and district judge information. Check current custody through County department directory including detention, district court, district attorney, and sheriff.

Court casesTenth Judicial District coverage and district judge information
Current custodyCounty department directory including detention, district court, district attorney, and sheriff
Statewide recordsUse the New Mexico state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Quay County identifies Tucumcari as the county seat.
The county site identifies Quay County as being in eastern New Mexico and lists Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon, House, and other communities.
The Sheriff’s Office is listed at 300 S. Third Street in Tucumcari with phone number 575-461-2720.
Quay County is served by the Tenth Judicial District with De Baca and Harding counties.

Quay County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Tenth Judicial District coverage and district judge information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County department directory including detention, district court, district attorney, and sheriff	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Quay County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Quay County is centered on Tucumcari and has 8,454 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County seat or principal locality: Tucumcari
County-equivalent identity: 35-037
Population: 8,454 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Quay County identifies Tucumcari as the county seat.
Local detail: The county site identifies Quay County as being in eastern New Mexico and lists Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon, House, and other communities.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office is listed at 300 S. Third Street in Tucumcari with phone number 575-461-2720.
Local detail: Quay County is served by the Tenth Judicial District with De Baca and Harding counties.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Quay County identifies Tucumcari as the county seat.
Local detail: The county site identifies Quay County as being in eastern New Mexico and lists Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon, House, and other communities.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office is listed at 300 S. Third Street in Tucumcari with phone number 575-461-2720.

How do I contact the Quay County Sheriff or detention department?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Quay County Sheriff or detention department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

How can I search Quay County court records?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Quay County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

Where is the Tenth Judicial District Court located?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Tenth Judicial District Court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

How do I find Quay County commission meetings?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find Quay County commission meetings depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

Which court handles a traffic or misdemeanor matter?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a traffic or misdemeanor matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

How do I request Quay County public records?

For Quay County, start with County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts and Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Quay County public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use Quay County Sheriff personnel and office contact. County meeting minutes and notices may not reflect every current court or custody change.

Criminal cases in Quay County

Start with Tenth Judicial District coverage and district judge information for the official Quay County court path. County: Quay County government administers county services, roads, notices, elections, detention, and county departments within county boundaries. Court: The Tenth Judicial District Court handles district-court matters; magistrate, probate, and municipal courts have separate limited jurisdictions.

Jail and custody information for Quay County

For current custody information, start with County department directory including detention, district court, district attorney, and sheriff. The sheriff page provides personnel and contact information but not a verified current inmate roster.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Quay County Sheriff and county detention department are the verified local custody contacts. Municipal: Municipal courts and municipal police handle local ordinance matters within incorporated municipalities.

Statewide sources for New Mexico records

Statewide New Mexico sources are separate from Quay County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

Tucumcari is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Nearby New Mexico records pages

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Official Quay County and New Mexico record sources

For an official starting point, use County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use County government homepage, notices, meetings, elections, and local facts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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