Artesia, New 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. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 12,875.

Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia City Hall
Nickname: 
City of Champions
Location in the state of New Mexico
Artesia
Location in New Mexico
Artesia
Artesia (the United States)
Artesia
Artesia (North America)
Coordinates: 32°50′32″N 104°24′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Founded1905
Government
  MayorJon Henry
Area
  Total11.37 sq mi (29.43 km2)
  Land11.33 sq mi (29.35 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total12,875
  Density1,136.26/sq mi (438.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
88210-88211
Area code575
FIPS code35-05220
GNIS feature ID0885911
Websitewww.artesianm.gov
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