Anthony, New Mexico

About Anthony

Set in the southern part of New Mexico, Anthony is a close-knit town counting 8,910 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Anthony is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.7 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,300 residents per square mile.

📰 Anthony News Today

• Anthony Leon Smith Obituary | Steed-Todd Funeral Home | Clovis, NM Tribute Archive · Aug 18
• Labor Secretary Sonderling visits southern New Mexico - Las Cruces Sun-News Las Cruces Sun-News · Aug 15
• Man accused of stabbing his naked roommate 26 times in Anthony, NM RV park KFOX · Jul 24
• Law enforcement presence in Anthony, New Mexico KVIA · Jun 11
• Obituary for Anthony Thomas Vargas Noblin Funeral Service · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Anthony Unique

• A top-25 city in New Mexico by population (#22 of 105 incorporated places).
• Positioned in southern New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,910.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Anthony

• El Camaron Pelao — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anthony

• Liz Adams Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Anthony

• ALTA VISTA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
• ANTHONY ELEMENTARY
• ANTHONY ON-TRACK PREK CENTER
• BERINO ELEMENTARY
• CHAPARRAL HIGH
• DESERT PRIDE ACADEMY
• GADSDEN HIGH
• GADSDEN MIDDLE
• LA UNION ELEMENTARY
• LOMA LINDA ELEMENTARY
• SUNRISE ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Anthony

🏘️ Nearby Communities