Cañoncito, Bernalillo County, New Mexico facts for kids
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Cañoncito, New Mexico
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 Cañoncito, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Bernalillo |
| Elevation | 7,001 ft (2,134 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 904703 |
Cañoncito is a small place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Cañoncito is located about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) east of downtown Albuquerque. It sits along New Mexico State Road 14. This road is also known as the "Turquoise Trail."
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live. It does not have its own city government. Instead, it is managed by the larger county it is in. For Cañoncito, that is Bernalillo County.
People in unincorporated areas still get services. These include things like police and fire protection. The county provides these services.
Where is Cañoncito?
Cañoncito is in the state of New Mexico. New Mexico is in the southwestern part of the United States. It is part of Bernalillo County.
The community is found in a canyon area. The name "Cañoncito" means "little canyon" in Spanish. This name fits the area well.
