Laguna, New Mexico facts for kids
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Laguna, New Mexico
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Laguna Mission, 1934. Photo: Historic American Buildings Survey
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Location of Laguna, New Mexico
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 Laguna, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Laguna, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.56 sq mi (24.75 km2) |
| • Land | 9.55 sq mi (24.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,830 ft (1,780 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,282 |
| • Density | 134.20/sq mi (51.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87026
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-37070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408523 |
Laguna is a small community in New Mexico, United States. It's located in Cibola County, about 47 miles west of Albuquerque. Laguna is part of the Laguna Pueblo, which is a Native American reservation.
In 2020, about 1,282 people lived here. Laguna was founded in 1699. This makes it the newest of the traditional Pueblo communities in New Mexico. The people of Laguna Pueblo speak a language called Western Keresan. Each year, Laguna hosts a special feast day to honor Saint Joseph.
History of Laguna
The San Jose de la Laguna Mission and Convento is a very old church in Laguna. It was built starting in 1699. This mission church is very well-preserved. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
A famous priest named Anton Docher also served in Laguna. He was known as the "Padre of Isleta."
Geography and Location
Laguna is in the eastern part of Cibola County. To its west is a place called Paraje. To the southeast is Mesita. Interstate 40 runs south of Laguna, making it easy to get there from Exit 114. The historic U.S. Route 66 also goes through the community.
The area of Laguna is about 28.3 square kilometers (10.9 square miles). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water. The community includes the original settlement of Laguna. It also includes New Laguna, which is about 2.5 miles west on old Highway 66.
People of Laguna
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| 2020 | 1,282 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 423 people living in Laguna. Most of the people living here were Native American, making up about 96% of the population. A small number of people were White or from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Laguna had about three people. Many families lived together. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
The average income for a family in Laguna in 2000 was around $19,750. About 27% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included about 25% of children under 18.
Education in Laguna
Public schools in the area are managed by the Grants/Cibola County Schools district.
Local schools that serve Laguna include Cubero Elementary School. Students also attend Laguna Acoma Middle-High School.
There is also a special school called Laguna Elementary School. This school is connected with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
See also
In Spanish: Laguna (Nuevo México) para niños
