Tucumcari, County seat in eastern New Mexico, United States
Tucumcari sits at an elevation of 1,247 meters in the Canadian River valley, featuring numerous murals decorating the downtown buildings and streets.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad established a construction camp in 1901, initially naming the settlement Ragtown and later Six Shooter Siding.
The name originates from the Comanche word tʉkamʉkarʉ, with early Spanish documents recording it as Cuchuncari in reference to the mountain south of town.
The city provides essential services for travelers along Interstate 40, offering accommodations between Amarillo, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fifty large murals painted by artists Doug and Sharon Quarles transform the city streets into an outdoor art gallery, documenting local history and culture.
Location: Quay County
Inception: 1901
Elevation above the sea: 1,247 m
Website: http://cityoftucumcari.com
GPS coordinates: 35.16944,-103.72556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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