ArtesiaNew Mexico
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Artesia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 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.