The City of Artesia Has a Lot To Offer and No Plans To Slow Down
Artesia, New Mexico, offers residents a wonderful array of attractive amenities and a great quality of life.
Sponsored by: Artesia Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
With a population of just under 12,5000, Artesia, NM, doesn’t tout itself as a big city – but it does have some big plans for future growth.
“We’re a quiet town, and we’re very aware of our identity,” says Mayor Jon Henry. “We know who we are and love who we are. We’re not going to lose that as we grow, we’re going to grow within that identity.”
Part of that identity is providing the small community with great facilities, business opportunities and more that provide citizens with a high quality of life while staying true to the city’s roots.
Once named New Mexico’s most beautiful library, Artesia Public Library is a must-see with a 56,000-pound Peter Hurd mural. Artesia Aquatic Center boasts two indoor pools for many activities, including swim meets for Artesia High School. An outdoor pool in the shape of Artesia’s mascot, the Bulldog, is complete with a lazy river for a collar and three slides providing hours of summer fun.
Artesia Main Street not only has great boutiques, but 11 statues that depict the city’s history in bronze.
Henry says adding to these amenities, plus bringing more housing to the area, is a top priority.
“We don’t want to be a ‘pass-through’ town,” he says. “We want people to come see how great our community is and stay here so we can bring in more restaurants, stores and entertainment.
Our government is very proactive, and we want people to know that we’re open for business.”
To help build this growth, Artesia, NM, is fortunate to have several private-sector investments from local foundations that are contributing to new facilities with charitable dollars, including a new recreation center. This, coupled with a housing plan that’s in the works, makes Artesia an exciting place to land.
“We’re the perfect mix of small-town living and exciting growth,” Henry concludes.
Learn more about the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at artesiachamber.com or 575-746-2744.
