Coyote, New Mexico facts for kids

Coyote, New Mexico is a name that can refer to two different places in the state of New Mexico, USA. When you see "Coyote, New Mexico," it might mean one of these two locations:

• Coyote, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico: This is a specific type of community called a census-designated place. This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located in Rio Arriba County.

• Coyote, Lincoln County, New Mexico: This is an unincorporated community. An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of any official city or town. It's located in Lincoln County.

These two places are distinct, even though they share the same name.