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Anthony, New Mexico
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Main Street in Anthony (2009)
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Location within Doña Ana County and State of New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Incorporated | 2010 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,806 ft (1,160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,693 |
| • Density | 3,220.82/sq mi (1,243.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88021
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| Area code | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-03820 |
| GNIS ID | 2407748 |
Anthony is a city in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It is located right on the border between New Mexico and Texas. The city is part of the Upper Mesilla Valley. It sits along Interstate 10. Anthony is about 24 miles south of Las Cruces and 18 miles north of El Paso, Texas. In 2010, the city had a population of 9,360 people.
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Discovering Anthony's Past
How Anthony Became a City
On January 5, 2010, the people living in Anthony voted to make their community an official city. Most residents, about 73%, voted in favor of this change. The new city officially started on July 1, 2010.
City Leadership and Challenges
In January 2024, the city's board of trustees expressed concerns about the mayor. They felt that the city's money was not being managed well. The board believed this was hurting the city and its residents.
Exploring Anthony's Geography
Anthony is a city located entirely on land. It covers an area of about 2.70 square miles (6.99 square kilometers).
Understanding Anthony's Population
Anthony is part of a larger area that includes El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Who Lives in Anthony?
In 2010, there were 9,360 people living in Anthony. Most of the people, about 97.4%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
There were 2,467 households in the city in 2010. About 35.9% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average income for a household in Anthony was $22,216.
Education in Anthony
Students in Anthony attend schools within the Gadsden Independent School District.
Local Schools in Anthony
- Gadsden Elementary
- Loma Linda Elementary
- Anthony Elementary
Nearby Educational Opportunities
Just outside the city limits, you can find other schools and colleges:
- Gadsden High School
- Gadsden Middle School
- Alta Vista Early College High School
- Anthony Charter School
- A satellite campus of Doña Ana Community College
- A branch of New Mexico State University
See also
In Spanish: Anthony (Nuevo México) para niños
