New Laguna, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Laguna, New Mexico
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 New Laguna, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| Elevation | 5,869 ft (1,789 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87038
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 899812 |
New Laguna is a small place in New Mexico, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Discovering New Laguna
New Laguna is located in Cibola County, in the state of New Mexico. It sits along New Mexico State Road 124, which is a road that helps people travel through the area.
Where is New Laguna Located?
This community is found about 2.25 miles (or 3.6 kilometers) west of another place called Laguna. It's nestled in a part of New Mexico that is quite high up, with an elevation of about 5,869 feet (1,789 meters) above sea level.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community, like New Laguna, is a place where people live close together but are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. Even without its own city government, New Laguna has a post office. Its ZIP code is 87038.
