+ Click here Tucumcari is located along Historic Route 66, Interstate 40 and U. S. 54, which all pass through the heart of the community in eastern New Mexico.

The city and name "Tucumcari" conjures up several images that are all unique, depending on whom you ask. To the traveler along Interstate 40, Tucumcari might represent a gateway into New Mexico with many fine hotels in which to relax. To the outdoors enthusiast, it might represent a starting off point for exploring Ute Lake and Conchas Lake State Parks. To the historian, the name Tucumcari might bring back memories of a time gone by, when the railroad was being developed and with the construction of historic buildings. To the geologist, Tucumcari was once home to dinosaurs that live on at the Mesalands Community College campus. To the rancher, Tucumcari has been and continues to be a way of life as indicated by the fields of alfalfa, hay, wheat, and cotton. For the businessman, Tucumcari represents potential, characterized by excellent transportation access, a strong community college, and a highly skilled labor force. Finally, for the tourist, it is the neon lights along historic Route 66. + MORE