New Mexico: Crownpoint – A Lifeline for the Navajo Nation
Crownpoint, a small town in McKinley County, relies on federally funded healthcare to serve its rural population. Below is a breakdown of its sole hospital:
Crownpoint Public Health Services Indian Hospital
- Address: State Route 371 & Route 9, Crownpoint, NM 87313
- Coordinates: 35.69866636° N, -108.1396105° W
- Type: General Acute Care
- Status: Open
- Beds: 32
- Trauma Level: Not Available
- Helipad: No
- Contact: (505) 786-5291
- Website: Crownpoint IHS
- County: McKinley (CountyFIPS: 35031)
- NAICS Code: 622110 (General Medical & Surgical Hospitals)
| Supplementary Data | Value |
|---|---|
| OBJECTID | 11989 |
| ID | 1887313 |
| ZIP4 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| SOURCE | NM Health Facility Search |
| VAL_METHOD | IMAGERY |
| VAL_DATE | 2018-04-18 |
| STATE_ID | NOT AVAILABLE |
| ALT_NAME | NOT AVAILABLE |
| ST_FIPS | 35 |
| OWNER | Government – Federal |
| TTL_STAFF | -999 (Unreported) |
| POPULATION | 32 |
Key Observations: Crownpoint
- Tribal Healthcare: Federally operated under the Indian Health Service (IHS), focusing on Navajo Nation residents.
- Critical Access: Only hospital within 50+ miles; offers primary care, emergency services, and telehealth.
- Challenges: Limited helipad access; severe trauma cases airlifted to Albuquerque (135 miles southeast).