[5] The Pecos River is approximately 4 miles (6 km) east of Artesia.

About 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The principal economic activities which support Artesia are the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and dairy.

It contained a large storage facility with room for supplies for 2000 people in the event of nuclear warfare.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 and is located at 1802 W Centre Ave.

Artesia has a high-voltage direct current back-to-back station which connects the eastern and western electric grids in Eddy County.

This tie, built by General Electric in 1983, can transfer a maximum power of 200 megawatts.

The Artesia Restaurant and Hotel is prominently featured as a location in the film The Man Who Fell to Earth starring David Bowie.

Head Coach and Athletic Director Cooper Henderson, also a former player, has led the Bulldogs to 14 titles.