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Cañoncito, New Mexico
Cañoncito, Santa Fe County, New Mexico is located in New Mexico
Cañoncito, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Cañoncito, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Country United States
State New Mexico
County Santa Fe
Elevation
6,893 ft (2,101 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 505
GNIS feature ID 2806757

Cañoncito is a small community located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. It is not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community."

Cañoncito is found about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) southeast of the city of Santa Fe. It is situated right along Interstate 25. A very important historical site, the Nuestra Señora de Luz Church and Cemetery, is located within Cañoncito. This church and cemetery are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance.

Learning in Cañoncito

Kids who live in Cañoncito attend schools that are part of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. This school district serves many communities in the Santa Fe area.

Elementary and Middle School Education

For younger students, from kindergarten through eighth grade, the local school is El Dorado Community School. This school is located in a nearby community called El Dorado.

High School Education

After finishing eighth grade, students from Cañoncito go on to attend Santa Fe High School. This high school is located in the larger city of Santa Fe.

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