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Anthony, New Mexico

Anthony is a city of 8,767 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

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Population8,767 -5.8% since 2019
Land area2.7 sq mi
ZIP code88021
Nearest airportBiggs Army Airfield (BIF) 17 mi

Why visit Anthony

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Dos Lagos Golf Course and Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld.

June is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.

Museums and landmarks1

Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Dos Lagos Golf Course

Golf course

18 hole Par 72

1150 Duffer Lane, Anthony

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Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld

Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi

8804 South Desert Blvd, Anthony

Open in Google Maps · +1-915-886-2222

Liz Adams Park

Park · 0.8 mi

224 North 4th Street, Anthony

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Los Torres Altos Park

Park · 1.6 mi

3025 Bariloche Drive, Anthony

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Irnie Ranson Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes14

El Camaron Pelao

Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi

100 North Main Street, Anthony

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La Jefa

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi

209 West Washington Street, Anthony

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Vic's Flautas y Tortas

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi

201 South Main Street, Anthony

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Burger King

Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi

2125 Antonio Street, Anthony

07:00-22:00

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Taco Bell

Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi

1811 Antonio Street, Anthony

10:30-21:00

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Wendy's

Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi

2015 Antonio Street, Anthony

24/7

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KFC

Fast food · Chicken · 1.3 mi

1811 Antonio Street, Anthony

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi

101 South Main Street, Anthony

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi

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Domino's

Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi

1605 Antonio Street, Anthony

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Don Carbon

Fast food · Mexican · 1.5 mi

2001 Mountain Pass Boulevard, Anthony

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Sonic

Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi

1805 Antonio Street, Anthony

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2 more on the map.

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Where to stay2

Best Western Anthony / West El Paso

Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi

9401 South Desert Boulevard, Anthony

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Anthony Inn

Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi

100 North Park Drive, Anthony

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Churches and places of worship6

Shopping2

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Gas and EV charging4

Schools, colleges and libraries22

Healthcare1

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Map of Anthony

57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 0.5 in of rainFebruary: 0.3 in of rainMarch: 0.1 in of rainApril: 0.0 in of rainMay: 0.3 in of rainJune: 0.7 in of rainJuly: 2.4 in of rainAugust: 1.6 in of rainSeptember: 1.4 in of rainOctober: 0.7 in of rainNovember: 0.4 in of rainDecember: 0.5 in of rainJanuary: 57°FFebruary: 63°FMarch: 70°FApril: 79°FMay: 88°FJune: 95°FJuly: 94°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 87°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 66°FDecember: 56°FJanuary: 34°FFebruary: 39°FMarch: 45°FApril: 51°FMay: 60°FJune: 70°FJuly: 73°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 34°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan57°F34°F0.5 in0.0 in
Feb63°F39°F0.3 in0.0 in
Mar70°F45°F0.1 in0.0 in
Apr79°F51°F0.0 in0.0 in
May88°F60°F0.3 in0.0 in
Jun95°F70°F0.7 in0.0 in
Jul94°F73°F2.4 in0.0 in
Aug92°F72°F1.6 in0.0 in
Sep87°F66°F1.4 in0.0 in
Oct78°F54°F0.7 in0.0 in
Nov66°F41°F0.4 in0.0 in
Dec56°F34°F0.5 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for La Tuna 1 S (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$38,132median household income
$116,000median home value
$561median monthly rent
32.2median age
7.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%of homes are owner-occupied
30.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1828%18 to 3426%35 to 6428%65 and over19%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Doña Ana County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.

  • 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
  • 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Biggs Army Airfield (BIF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.

  • Anthony 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
  • Vinton 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
  • Chaparral 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
  • Sunland Park 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
  • El Paso 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
  • Fort Bliss 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
  • Las Cruces 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
  • Socorro 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
  • Horizon City 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
  • San Elizario 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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