The stories of Quay County, NM
6 narrated audio stories from across Quay County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Tucumcari Mountain
The Mountain That Named a Town
How a flat-topped landmark gave Tucumcari its identity.
Tucumcari Municipal Airport
When the War Left, the Runways Stayed
A wartime air base becomes a civilian lifeline in Quay County.
Tucumcari Municipal Airport
When War Reached the Plains by Air
How a quiet corner of Quay County became a wartime training field.
Blue Swallow Motel
Neon, Garages, and the Making of a Route 66 Icon
How a 1939 motor court in Tucumcari became a preservation symbol.
Quay County
A County Named Eastward
How a New Mexico county got the name of a Pennsylvania senator.
Quay County
Why New Mexico Has a Quay County
A Pennsylvania power broker leaves his name on New Mexico’s map.
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