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Coyote, New Mexico

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Population in July 2007: 1,541.
Males: 763  (49.5%)
Females: 778  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

40.4 years
New Mexico median age:

34.6 years

Zip code: 87017

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,886 (it was $24,405 in 2000)
Coyote:

$43,886
NM:

$59,726

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,964 (it was $12,302 in 2000)

Coyote CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,084 (it was $61,100 in 2000)
Coyote:

$165,084
NM:

$243,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Coyote: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Coyote, NM (2000)
    • 1,11571.5%Hispanic
    • 41426.6%White alone
    • 161.0%American Indian alone
    • 90.6%Two or more races
    • 40.3%Black alone
    • 10.06%Asian alone

Races in Coyote detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Mexico and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Coyote, New Mexico as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Coyote is 1,541 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1036.4 square miles.

Population density: 1.5 people per square mile   (very low).

Coyote, New Mexico map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Coyote CCD:

0.4% ($221)
New Mexico:

0.7% ($699)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Santa Fe, NM (60.7 miles , pop. 62,203).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (78.1 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (352.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Gallina, NM (0.8 miles ),
Regina, NM (2.9 miles),
La Jara, NM (3.6 miles ),
Youngsville, NM (3.7 miles),
Cuba, NM (4.1 miles ),
Canones, NM (4.5 miles),
Canjilon, NM (5.1 miles ),
Abiquiu, NM (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 36.23 N, Longitude: 106.80 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

Distribution of median household income in Coyote, NM in 2022
Coyote satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
New Mexico:

3.6%
Most common industries in Coyote, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.2%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (13.1%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.1%)
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Coyote, NM (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Extraction workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)

Average climate in Coyote, New Mexico

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 48.3. This is significantly better than average.

City:

48.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.5
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Coyote-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Mexico state average. It is 902% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 129.9 miles away from Coyote center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 567.7 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 556.1 miles away from Coyote center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 119.9 miles away from Coyote center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 122.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 611.2 miles away from Coyote center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rio Arriba County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Fires: 4, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Coyote:

  • Santa Fe Community College (about 63 miles; Santa Fe, NM; Full-time enrollment: 3,047)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 73 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 80 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 81 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • San Juan College (about 85 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 94 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 99 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Coyote: Coyote Ranger Station (A), Coyote Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Coyote Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rio Arriba County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Coyote and their reported violations in the past:

ARROYO DEL AGUA MDWCA (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In JUL-30-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In APR-30-2011, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-19-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
New Mexico:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.3%
Whole state:

65.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.7%
Whole state:

8.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

26.6%
Whole state:

18.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.2%
Whole state:

7.8%
6 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
95 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Coyote:

Marital status in Coyote, NM
  • Never married: 25.9%
  • Now married: 58.0%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Coyote:

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.9
New Mexico average:

14.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Coyote, NM (based on Rio Arriba County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic21,30541
Evangelical Protestant2,96029
Other1,1146
Mainline Protestant7229
Orthodox51
None14,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Rio Arriba County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Rio Arriba County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Rio Arriba County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
New Mexico:

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Rio Arriba County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rio Arriba County:

5.9%
State:

6.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

21.0%
New Mexico:

22.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Coyote:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KDCE (950 AM; 4 kW; ESPANOLA, NM; Owner: RICHARD L. GARCIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKIM (1000 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, LLC)
  • KSWV (810 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: LA VOZ BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXKS (1190 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KANM (1600 AM; 10 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: ARAGON BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.L.C.)
  • KTRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KNML (610 AM; 5 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Coyote:

  • K216CU (91.1 FM; CUBA, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KBOM (94.7 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KAJZ (105.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KABG (98.5 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA, L.L.C.)
  • KRZY-FM (105.9 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBAC (104.1 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKSS (97.3 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KZNM (106.7 FM; LOS ALAMOS, NM; Owner: AGM NEVADA, LLC)
  • KHFM (95.5 FM; SANTA FE, NM; Owner: AGM-NEVADA L.L.C)
  • KSFQ (101.1 FM; WHITE ROCK, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLYT (88.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • KTZO (103.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRST (92.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KUNM (89.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KANW (89.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: BD. OF EDUC. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM)
  • KKOB-FM (93.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZU (96.3 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGA (99.5 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRR (94.1 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBQI (107.9 FM; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Coyote:

  • K30FT (Channel 30; GALLINA, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K48GD (Channel 48; GALLINA, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K67CE (Channel 67; GALLINA, NM; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)

Coyote fatal accident list:

Mar 29, 2013 01:00 PM, Cr-426, Cr-425, Lat: 36.151200, Lon: -106.679000, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 24, 2012 03:24 PM, Sr-96, Lat: 36.162433, Lon: -106.635431, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 13, 2009 11:00 PM, Sr-96, Lat: 36.198642, Lon: -106.750458, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 2
Jun 23, 1977 07:23 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • COYOTE, 70b Forest Road 309 (Lat: 36.167778 Lon: -106.603889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRJK867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 23070.0 MHz, 23120.0 MHz, 23070.0 MHz, 23120.0 MHz, 23070.0 MHz, 23120.0 MHz, 23070.0 MHz, 23120.0 MHz, 23070.0 MHz, 23120.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 09/17/2020, Expiration Date: 09/17/2030, Certifier: Mark Hansen, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • COYOTE POP, County Road 214 And Nm 96 (Lat: 36.165889 Lon: -106.616111), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WRJK930,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21870.0 MHz, 21920.0 MHz, 21870.0 MHz, 21920.0 MHz, 21870.0 MHz, 21920.0 MHz, 21870.0 MHz, 21920.0 MHz, 21870.0 MHz, 21920.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 09/17/2020, Expiration Date: 09/17/2030, Certifier: Mark Hansen, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: FLOWERS DOUGLAS T RANS S-6ES (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX SEE BOMBADIER (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4202F, N4202F, N-4202F, Serial Number: 04031493, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Bradford Wasson Brooks, 3125 State Highway 96, Coyote, NM 87012

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Coyote, NM
  • 51.8%Wood
  • 33.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Utility gas
  • 2.9%Electricity
  • 1.6%Other fuel
  • 0.8%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Coyote, NM
  • 63.5%Wood
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.8%Utility gas


Coyote compared to New Mexico state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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