Prewitt, New Mexico facts for kids
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Prewitt, New Mexico
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Baca
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 Prewitt, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
Prewitt, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.82 sq mi (35.80 km2) |
| • Land | 13.82 sq mi (35.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,897 ft (2,102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 842 |
| • Density | 60.91/sq mi (23.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87045
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806729 |
Prewitt is a small community in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States. It's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government. Prewitt is found along Interstate 40, about 18 miles northwest of Grants. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 87045.
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Exploring Prewitt's Landscape
Prewitt is located within a special area called the Baca/Prewitt (Kin Łigaaí) Chapter House boundary. This area is part of the "Checkerboard Area" of the Navajo Nation. This means that while Prewitt is inside the Navajo Nation's outer borders, the land here is a mix of tribal lands, government lands, state lands, and private lands.
The area is known for its unique natural features. You'll find piñon and juniper trees, cool red rock formations called hoodoos, flat-topped hills known as mesas, and wide-open desert grasslands. It's a beautiful place to explore!
Who Lives in Prewitt?
The community of Prewitt is home to many people. According to the 2020 Census, about 842 people live here.
Here's a look at the population in 2019, based on the ZIP code 87045:
| Estimate | Percent | |
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| Total population | 1572 | 100% |
| Male | 773 | 49.2% |
| Female | 799 | 50.8% |
| White | 25 | 1.6% |
| African American | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian | 1493 | 95% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Pacific Islander | 1 | <.1% |
| Some other race | 28 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic of any race | 21 | 1.3% |
| Citizens of voting age | 1172 | 75% |
| Total housing units | 731 | -- |
Learning in Prewitt
Prewitt has its own school called Baca /Dlo'Ay Azhi Community School. This school is run by the Bureau of Indian Education. It teaches students from kindergarten up to sixth grade. The school works closely with Navajo Schools in Window Rock, AZ.
For older students, Prewitt is part of the Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools district. This means that students usually go to Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School, and Thoreau High School.
Fun Places to Visit Near Prewitt
There are several interesting places to explore close to Prewitt:
- Bluewater Lake State Park: A great spot for outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
- Casamero Pueblo: An ancient site that shows how people lived long ago.
- Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway: A special road that takes you past many historical and natural wonders.
Famous People from Prewitt
- Paddy Martinez: He was a prospector who made an important discovery. He found uranium at a place called Haystack Mesa.
