In an election held on January 5, 2010, Anthony residents voted in favor of incorporating the community.

[6] On January 18, 2024 the city of Anthony board of trustees passed a resolution of "no confidence" against its mayor and Doña Ana County commissioner Diana Murillo.

[7] In March 2024, Murillo was ordered to repay $24,000 of taxpayers funds she used for a personal legal battle.

[8] In October, Murillo faced further backlash for allegedly leaving the city without legal council for months.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km2), all land.

[6] Ramon S. Gonzalez defeated four other candidates in the mayoral race, receiving 55.6 percent of the vote.