img
Change text size A

Write a Review About Anthony For A Chance to Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card

Back
Anthony New Mexico
Overall Rating
Star ratings are calculated by averaging a community’s percentile score for each individual category.

Read more

3.0 out of 5 stars
See detailed scores arrow-d-ic

Anthony is a city in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 9,360 at the 2010 census. It is located on the New Mexico–Texas state line in the Upper Mesilla Valley (immediately north of Anthony, Texas), and on Interstate 10, 27 miles south of Las Cruces and 21 miles north of El Paso, Texas. The city is part of the El Paso–Las Cruces combined statistical area.
In an election held on January 5, 2010, Anthony residents voted in favor of incorporating the community. A total of 561 votes were cast, with 410 (73.1%) supporting the measure and 151 (26.9%) opposed. The new municipality officially came into existence on July 1, 2010.
In its second elections held March 6, 2012 the City of Anthony voters elected two trustees, a new mayor and judge. The final results were as follows; for Mayor: Arnulfo Castañeda, 224 (winner); Juan Acevedo, 181, Two trustees: James Scott, 231 (winner); Pilar Madrid, 255 (winner); Janny Brumlow, 160, for Municipal judge: Peggy Scott, 340 (winner) The total number of ballots cast in the election was 1,391, according to a canvass certificate. Of those, 1,244 were cast on election day, 136 were cast in early voting and 11 were cast in absentee voting.

Become a community envoy on AgeFriendly.com Claim this city
Would you recommend Anthony, NM
to your older friends and family?

reviews (4)

Neighborhoods
Sort by

Age friendly because the school is down the street and everyone is the neighborhood care about safety.

Was this review helpful? 0

Anthony is age friendly because we have residents of all ages. Both Grocery Stores, and Laundry Service are available in the area. There is a Community college in the area where most recent graduates begin their career. There is city transportation available all day.

Was this review helpful? 0

The apartment complex i live in varies from different age groups, majority senior citizens, quiet peace living neighborhood. An elementary school is two minutes away from the complex.

Was this review helpful? 0

There's so much help in my area for the elderly. Different caregiving companies as well as a variety of transportation or alternative services.

Was this review helpful? 0

Your photo has been submitted and will appear on the city page after Admin’s approval. Thanks!