Tucumcari

Tucumcari is a historic city and the county seat of New Mexico's Quay County. A melting pot of diverse cultures, Tucumcari's history dates back to thousands of years, when some of the oldest cultures of North America called it their home. Today, the city's landscape comprises remnants of its glorious past through the evolving centuries. The Tucumcari Historical Museum, set in an early 20th-century schoolhouse, and the Mesalands Community College Dinosaur Museum, narrate the town's intriguing prehistory and history. Apart from its many historic landmarks, Tucumcari is also replete with plenty of exciting dining, lodging, and shopping options.