Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia is a city of 12,576 people in Eddy County, New Mexico, founded in 1905.
Why visit Artesia
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 28 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Artesia 2, Abo Elementary School, Moore-Ward Cobblestone House and Artesia Country Club.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Artesia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Artesia
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.
From the Wikipedia article Artesia, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks28
Abo Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic school and fallout shelter in Artesia, New Mexico, USA
1802 West Centre Avenue
Moore-Ward Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
505 West Richardson Avenue, Artesia
Baskin Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Artesia, United States of America
Dr. Robert M. Ross House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Artesia, New Mexico
Edward R. Gesler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
F. L. Lukins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
Hodges-Runyan-Brainard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Hodges-Sipple House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
John Acord House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
Mauldin-Hall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
Sallie Chisum Robert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Artesia, New Mexico
William Baskin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
House in Artesia, New Mexico
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes28
16 more on the map.
History
In 1890, it was a route stop (named Miller) between Roswell and Carlsbad. As a livestock-shipping point on the Pecos Valley Southern Railway, it was later named Stegman.
The town assumed its present name in 1903, after the discovery of an artesian aquifer in the area; artesian wells for agriculture flourished in the area until the aquifer became significantly depleted in the 1920s. The city was officially incorporated in 1905. It is home to one of the two Strangite meeting places in the world.
From the History section of Artesia, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship30
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
1111 North Roselawn Avenue, Artesia
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.7 mi
2519 West Hermosa Drive, Artesia
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare6
Map of Artesia
140 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 27°F | 0.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 34°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 42°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 62°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 66°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 64°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 56°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 44°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 32°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 24°F | 0.6 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Artesia 6S (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Eddy County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-10-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2006-01-02: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Artesia Municipal Airport (ATS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Atoka 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Lake Arthur 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Hagerman 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Dexter 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- La Huerta 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Happy Valley 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Midway 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Carlsbad 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Livingston Wheeler 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Roswell 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Artesia New Mexico City Hall, AllenS, Public domain
- Sallie Chisum Robert House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Acord House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baskin House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lukins House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hodges-Sipple House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hodges-Runyan-Brainard House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baskin Building, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountain, Artesia, NM 05.25.09 (3566186418), timlewisnm, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gesler House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Artesia, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (5751941401), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mauldin-Hill House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atkeson House, Artesia, NM, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Artesia New Mexico Historical Museum, AllenS, Public domain
- Abo Elementary School Artesia New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Marko Farion, Bandura “Quarantune Kobzar” 2020, Markofarion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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