Pinedale, New Mexico facts for kids
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Pinedale, New Mexico
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| Nickname(s):
Pinedale City, Pinedale USA
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Chapter Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.32 sq mi (26.72 km2) |
| • Land | 10.31 sq mi (26.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,166 ft (2,184 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 485 |
| • Density | 47.04/sq mi (18.16/km2) |
| FIPS code | 35-57160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806727 |
Pinedale (also spelled Pine Dale) is a small community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In the Navajo language, Pinedale is called Tό Bééhwiisgání.
Pinedale is also famous as the birthplace of Paddy Martinez. He was a Navajo American man. Paddy Martinez discovered a special rock called uranium ore. This discovery led to a big period of uranium mining nearby in Grants, New Mexico.
Pinedale's People and Population
According to the 2020 census, about 485 people live in Pinedale. This information helps us understand the size of the community.
Schools in Pinedale
Students in Pinedale attend schools that are part of three different systems. The main public schools are managed by Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools. There are also schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). These include Wingate Elementary School and Mariano Lake Community School. Older students attend Wingate High School.
