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 … Meer weergeven

Artesia is located in northern Eddy County. US 82 leads east 64 miles (103 km) to Lovington and west 110 miles (180 km) to Alamogordo, … Meer weergeven

The principal economic activities which support Artesia are the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and dairy. Prominent local oil and … Meer weergeven

• Vernon Asbill (born 1945), educator and former member of the New Mexico Senate
• Mack C. Chase (born 1931), oil and natural gas tycoon Meer weergeven

As of the census of 2000, 10,692 people, 4,080 households, and 2,896 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,341.3 … Meer weergeven

Artesia is served by the Artesia Public School District with these schools:
• Artesia High School (grades 10–12)
• Artesia Junior High School (grades 8–9)
• Artesia Intermediate School (grades 6–7) Meer weergeven

• Official website
• Artesia Daily Press, local daily newspaper
• Artesia Chamber of Commerce Meer weergeven