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Artesia, New Mexico

City · Population 12,550 · #16 in New Mexico
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Artesia is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico, centered at the intersection of U.S. routes 82 and 285; the two highways serve as the city's Main Street and First Street, respectively.

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About Artesia

Set in the southeastern part of New Mexico, Artesia is a close-knit town counting 12,550 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Artesia is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,103 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Artesia Unique

  • A top-25 city in New Mexico by population (#16 of 105 incorporated places).
  • Positioned in southeastern 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 12,550.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Artesia

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Artesia

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🏫 Schools in Artesia

  • ARTESIA HIGH
  • ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH
  • ARTESIA ZIA INTERMEDIATE
  • CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
  • GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD
  • HERMOSA ELEMENTARY
  • ROSELAWN ELEMENTARY
  • YESO ELEMENTARY
  • YUCCA ELEMENTARY

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Artesia General Hospital · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)12,550
Rank in state#16 of 105
Land area11.38 sq mi
Density1,103/sq mi
Coordinates32.8522, -104.4246

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsPartly Cloudy
Wind10 to 15 mph

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