Artesia, Administrative center in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States.
The city stands at the intersection of U.S. Routes 82 and 285, covering 9.9 square miles of land with the Pecos River flowing 4 miles east.
Following the discovery of an artesian aquifer in 1903, the settlement incorporated as Artesia in 1905, supporting agricultural development through water wells until the 1920s.
The Artesia High School Bulldogs represent local sports excellence with 30 state championships in football, maintaining strong community athletic traditions.
Major employers include Wilbanks Trucking Services, EOG Resources, and Mack Energy Corporation, focusing on oil, gas, agriculture, and dairy industries.
The former Abo Elementary School, built in 1962, remains as the first underground public school designed to function as a nuclear fallout shelter for 2,000 people.
Location: Eddy County
Inception: 1905
Elevation above the sea: 1,030 m
Website: http://artesianm.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.84278,-104.41222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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