Geography and Climate

Located in the Northeast region of New Mexico, grassy mesas and rolling plains provide for an ideal ranching and agricultural center.  The size of the county is 2,882 square miles and the highest elevation is 4,850 feet.  The average annual rainfall is 17 inches and the annual snowfall is 7 inches.  Communities within the county include Tucumcari, Logan, San Jon, Nara Visa and House