Quay County Detention Center is a 80-bed facility based in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 575-461-4664.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the New Mexico State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Quay County Detention Center at 575-461-4664 for assistance.
Phone: 575-461-4664
Physical Address:
323 West High Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Quay County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 575-461-4664 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Quay County or any other county in New Mexico.
Quay County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Quay County Detention Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Quay County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Quay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.
The following charts of Quay County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Quay County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Quay County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Quay County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Quay County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Quay County Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Quay County Detention Center at 575-461-4664.
Once an individual is booked at Quay County Detention Center in Tucumcari, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 575-461-4664 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Quay County, New Mexico, visit the Quay County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
323 West High Street
Tucumcari, NM 88401
575-461-4664
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 575-461-4664 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | NOON - 1:00PM | A-POD |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 2:00PM | B-POD |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | C-POD |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | D-POD |
| SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM | OUT OF AREA |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Quay County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Quay County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Quay County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Quay County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Quay County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Quay County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
For inmates receiving mail in the Quay County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Quay County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Quay County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1321
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Quay County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Quay County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Quay County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 575-461-4664 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Quay County?
This facility, known as "Quay County Detention Center" is also known as Quay County Jail & Detention Center , Quay County Jail & Detention Center , New Mexico, Quay.
