Anthony New Mexico Map
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Interactive Map of Anthony, New Mexico
| City | Anthony |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 32.013148 |
| Longitude | -106.598396 |
| Population | 8,693 |
| Density | 1243.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 88021 |
| Area Code | 575 |
| School District | Gadsden Independent Schools |
About Anthony, New Mexico
Anthony is a locality in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,693. The population density is 1243.6 people per km². Anthony is located at 32.0131°N, 106.5984°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Anthony is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 88021.Anthony greets the high desert sun as the dry, ancient earth stretches out toward the horizon under a vast, unclouded sky. It lies 14.4 miles north of Sunland Park, NM (from Sunland Park, NM: bearing 354°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Canutillo. The Anthony Wash carves a quiet, seasonal path through the arid terrain, marking the landscape with the subtle persistence of water in a thirsty land. Toward the east, the silhouette of North Anthonys Nose rises five miles away, a silent sentinel watching over the low-lying scrub and brush. The rugged expanse of Vinton Canyon waits four miles distant, offering a deeper look into the geological character of the region. Even in the heat of midday, the air remains crisp, carrying the scent of parched soil and the promise of cooling shadows.
Anthony grew from the necessity of the frontier, evolving through the labor of those who recognized the potential in the fertile, sun-baked plains. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, where the harvest defines the passage of the seasons and the cycle of daily work. Industries here find their footing in the industrious spirit of the people, who manage the land with a pragmatic grace that honors the challenges of a desert climate. Beyond the fields, the exchange of goods and services keeps the pace of life steady, grounded in the hard-won successes of local commerce. Small enterprises and family operations form the backbone of the economy, ensuring that the work of the day serves the needs of the neighborhood.
Anthony fosters a cultural character defined by a blend of long-standing traditions and a quiet, persistent resilience. Local life centers on the Anthony Baseball Park, a space where the community gathers to watch the game unfold against the backdrop of an endless, amber-tinted dusk. Residents occasionally venture eight miles out to traverse the Tom Mays Unit Trail, finding solace in the stark, quiet beauty of the desert expanse. While the pace of life remains unhurried, the influence of the region’s diverse heritage surfaces in the local flavors and the warmth of a shared greeting. The atmosphere is one of profound simplicity, where the light at evening turns the dust to gold and the stars emerge with a clarity that feels almost heavy with time.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Anthony Baseball Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 192° S
- Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument (National Monument) — 1.9 mi, 019° N · 574k acres
- El Paso (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 159° S
- Organ/franklin Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 2.5 mi, 065° NE
- Franklin Mountains State Park (State Park) — 3.5 mi, 104° E
- Desert Pride Accademy (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 237° SW
- El Milagro (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 277° W
- Gallegos Park (Local Park) — 5.7 mi, 189° S
- La Union Maze (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 198° S
- Westside Open Reserve (Local Recreation) — 10.1 mi, 169° S
- Franklin High School Stadium (Stadium) — 10.8 mi, 166° S
- Fusselman Canyon (Monument) — 11.1 mi, 138° SE
- Organ Mountains Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.7 mi, 356° N · 20k acres
- Azul cielo, no muro (Public Artwork) — 15.9 mi, 177° S
- Scenic Drive Viewpoint (Upper) (Viewpoint) — 17.1 mi, 155° SE
- 3rd Calvary Museum (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 143° SE
- Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.5 mi, 273° W · 30k acres
- DIY Workshop El Paso (Arts Centre) — 18.5 mi, 160° S
- Kidd Performance Hall (Theatre) — 18.7 mi, 160° S
- Philanthropy Theater (Theatre) — 18.7 mi, 160° S
- Cistern (Historic Ruins) — 19.3 mi, 008° N
- Issac House (Historic Ruins) — 19.5 mi, 010° N
- NMSU University Museum (Museum) — 20.8 mi, 334° NW
- New Mexico State University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.8 mi, 334° NW
- Fountain Theatre (Cinema) — 21.4 mi, 328° NW
- La Cueva (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 001° N
- Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (National Monument) — 28.0 mi, 325° NW · 5,262 acres
- West Potrillo Mountains Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 42.5 mi, 255° W · 4,086 acres
- White Sands National Park (National Park) — 45.5 mi, 012° N · 148k acres
- Lincoln National Forest (National Forest) — 59.2 mi, 046° NE · 1.1M acres
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About This Anthony Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anthony, New Mexico. Coordinates: 32.013148, -106.598396. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Anthony includes the ZIP code (88021), telephone area code (575), county seat of Doña Ana County, and school district assignment (Gadsden Independent Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
