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Brimhall Nizhoni, New Mexico
Maʼii Tééh Yitłizhí
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Brimhall Post Office, February 2019
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Coyote Canyon
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Location in McKinley County and the state of New Mexico
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 Brimhall Nizhoni, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.31 sq mi (42.24 km2) |
| • Land | 16.31 sq mi (42.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,139 ft (1,871 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 286 |
| • Density | 17.54/sq mi (6.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
87310 (Brimhall)
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-09035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407905 |
Brimhall Nizhoni is a small community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. Its name in the Navajo language is Maʼii Tééh Yitłizhí. This means "Coyote Canyon" in English.
Brimhall Nizhoni is a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 286 people lived here. This was more than the 199 people counted in 2010. The local government building for the Navajo Nation's Coyote Canyon area is also located in Brimhall.
Where is Brimhall Nizhoni?
Brimhall Nizhoni is in the northwestern part of McKinley County. It is about 24 miles (39 km) north of a larger city called Gallup. It is also about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Tohatchi.
The community covers an area of about 16.3 square miles (42.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Coyote Wash flows through the community. This wash eventually leads to the Chaco River. The Chaco River is part of the larger San Juan River system. This system then flows into the mighty Colorado River.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Brimhall Nizhoni has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 373 | — | |
| 2010 | 199 | −46.6% | |
| 2020 | 286 | 43.7% | |
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Many people in Brimhall Nizhoni speak the Navajo language. In 2000, about 75% of homes spoke Navajo. About 25% of homes spoke English.
Most of the people living in Brimhall Nizhoni are Native American. In 2000, almost everyone (99.46%) identified as Native American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino.
The community has a mix of ages. In 2000, about 39% of the people were under 18 years old. About 5% were 65 years or older. The average age was 26 years old.
Schools in the Area
Children in Brimhall Nizhoni go to schools in the Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools district.
The schools that serve this area include:
- Twin Lakes Elementary School, located in Twin Lakes.
- Tohatchi Middle School, located in Tohatchi.
- Tohatchi High School, also located in Tohatchi.
See also
In Spanish: Brimhall Nizhoni (Nuevo México) para niños
