Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari Property
Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari is the only non-livestock-centered ASC with facilities and staff able to conduct Science Center at research on both plants and animals. This ASC has the ability to conduct both dryland and irrigated research using several different irrigation systems. This is the only ASC with the ability to conduct research on the use of municipal wastewater as an alternative water source. Tucumcari is able to conduct large-scale irrigated grazing studies, and is the location of the Tucumcari Feed Efficiency Test, a public-private partnership. Additionally, this is the location of the Bull Test and Sale-- a region-wide testing site and source of superior genetic sires for cattle herd improvement. This ASC sits upon approximately 463 NMSU-owned acres. Established in 1948, Rex E. Kirksey Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari is located in Tucumcari, NM in Quay County.