McKinley County

38°F (3°C)

Rain showers likely · H 43° L 29°

Population

70,4312024

Similar to communities in New Mexico

Household income

$47,6682024

Similar to communities in New Mexico

Home value

$78,7002024

Less favorable than communities in New Mexico

Unemployment

6.9%2026

Less favorable than communities in New Mexico

Violent crime

5062023

Similar to communities in New Mexico

Work from home

8.9%2024

Similar to communities in New Mexico

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Public Safety Policy

Commission set to consider resolution recognizing telecommunicators as first responders

Resolution No. JAN-26-004, listed for review and approval, would recognize public safety telecommunicators as first responders and critical infrastructure; the agenda lists Mindy Cunningham as presenter but the transcript excerpt does not record debate or a vote.

McKinley County — Jan 6, 2026

County HR to present update on McKinley County Code of Conduct

Jan 6, 2026

McKinley County reviews FY26 Q1 finance reports and moves consent agenda for approval

Jan 6, 2026

Commission reviews $1.35M DFA grant for Red Rock Park restrooms and $450K trade-port budget increase

Jan 6, 2026

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What stands out in McKinley County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare McKinley County with communities in New Mexico or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, McKinley County was less favorable than communities in New Mexico on adults with less than good mental health.

0th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Jan 6January 06, 2026, Regular commission Meeting. MinutesAgenda lists these items for review and approval; no vote outcomes are recorded in the transcript excerpt.