Mesalands Community College was established as Tucumcari Area Vocational School (TAVS) under the Area Vocational School Act of New Mexico during the thirty-third Legislative Session of the State of New Mexico.
Mesalands Community College was originally known at Tucumcari Area Vocational School (TAVS). It was established under the Area Vocational School Act of New Mexico during the 23rd Legislative Session of the State of New Mexico.