Cities & Towns in New Mexico,
New Mexico, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 2,106,319 inhabitants. The state was created 1 second ago in 1970. Its capital city is Santa Fe.
Albuquerque
Albuquerque, The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Las Cruces
Las Cruces, The second most populous city in New Mexico.
Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
With its deep rooted history and diverse landscape, New Mexico is home to some of the most fascinating and unique cities and towns in the Southwest. From the mystical art colonies of Taos and Santa Fe to the rugged Old West outposts of Silver City and Las Cruces, the cities and towns of New Mexico offer a look into the state's multifaceted identity.
In this post, we'll highlight some of New Mexico's most notable urban areas, from the bustling metropolis of Albuquerque to the otherworldly artist community of Truth or Consequences. We'll explore the history, culture, attractions and vibe of these cities and towns. Learn about the Pueblo Native American influences seen in places like Gallup and Socorro. Discover the Old West frontier charm of towns like Lincoln and Ruidoso. And find out what makes artsy locales like Los Alamos and Abiquiu so special.
Whether you're considering a move to New Mexico or just want to learn more about its urban areas, this overview will showcase the diversity and intrigue of the cities and towns that dot the Land of Enchantment. Each has its own unique landscape and character, from the high mountain mining towns to the desert artist havens. Join us as we explore the complex soul of New Mexico through its varied and vibrant urban centers.
All New Mexico Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Mexico.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. | Bernalillo | 562,540 |
| Las Cruces | The second most populous city in New Mexico. | Doña Ana | 105,096 |
| Rio Rancho | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. | Sandoval | 99,885 |
| Santa Fe | The capital of New Mexico. | Santa Fe | 84,996 |
| Roswell | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. | Chaves | 47,596 |
| Farmington | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | San Juan | 44,156 |
| South Valley | Census designated place | Bernalillo | 40,976 |
| Hobbs | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States | Lea | 39,339 |
| Clovis | City in New Mexico, USA | Curry | 38,091 |
| Alamogordo | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States | Otero | 32,126 |
| Carlsbad | Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA | Eddy | 29,664 |
| Gallup | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States | McKinley | 21,253 |
| Sunland Park | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States | Doña Ana | 18,449 |
| Los Lunas | Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | Valencia | 16,282 |
| Deming | City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States | Luna | 13,983 |
| Las Vegas | Town in New Mexico, USA | San Miguel | 12,826 |
| Artesia | City in New Mexico, USA | Eddy | 12,214 |
| Los Alamos | Townsite in New Mexico | Los Alamos | 12,019 |
| Portales | City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States | Roosevelt | 11,487 |
| Lovington | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States | Lea | 11,474 |
| North Valley | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America | Bernalillo | 11,333 |
| Bernalillo | Town of the United States | Sandoval | 10,865 |
| Española | City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States | Rio Arriba | 9,981 |
| Silver City | Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States | Grant | 9,390 |
| Anthony | City in New Mexico | Doña Ana | 9,276 |
| Grants | City in New Mexico, United States | Cibola | 8,835 |
| Corrales | Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | Sandoval | 8,701 |
| Socorro | City in New Mexico | Socorro | 8,315 |
| Shiprock | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States | San Juan | 8,295 |
| Ruidoso | Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States | Lincoln | 8,061 |
| Bloomfield | City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States | San Juan | 7,643 |
| Belen | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | Valencia | 7,496 |
| Aztec | City in New Mexico, USA | San Juan | 6,332 |
| Zuni Pueblo | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America | McKinley | 6,302 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America | Santa Fe | 6,130 |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America | Bernalillo | 6,129 |
| Edgewood | Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico | Santa Fe | 6,092 |
| Raton | City in New Mexico | Colfax | 5,923 |
| Taos | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America | Taos | 5,872 |
| Truth or Consequences | City in and county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States | Sierra | 5,769 |
| Los Chavez | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | Valencia | 5,446 |
| Placitas | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | Sandoval | 4,977 |
| Tucumcari | City in New Mexico, United States | Quay | 4,827 |
| Rio Communities | 4,723 | ||
| Meadow Lake | Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | Valencia | 4,708 |
| Bosque Farms | Village in New Mexico, United States | Valencia | 3,851 |
| La Cienega | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America | Santa Fe | 3,819 |
| Milan | Village in Cibola County, New Mexico | Cibola | 3,640 |
| Peralta | Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States | Valencia | 3,635 |
| Vado | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America | Doña Ana | 3,194 |
| Chimayo | City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America | Rio Arriba | 3,177 |
| Eunice | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States | Lea | 3,049 |
| Tularosa | Town in New Mexico | Otero | 3,040 |
| Dulce | Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States | Rio Arriba | 2,743 |
| Clayton | Town in New Mexico | Union | 2,660 |
| Ruidoso Downs | City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America | Lincoln | 2,631 |
| Santa Rosa | City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States | Guadalupe | 2,625 |
| Ranchos de Taos | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America | Taos | 2,518 |
| Jarales | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America | Valencia | 2,475 |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | Census designated place | Sandoval | 2,456 |
| San Felipe Pueblo | Census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico | Sandoval | 2,404 |
| Lordsburg | City in New Mexico, USA | Hidalgo | 2,341 |
| Crownpoint | Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico | McKinley | 2,278 |
| Flora Vista | Town | San Juan | 2,191 |
| Jal | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America | Lea | 2,118 |
| Bayard | City in Nebraska, USA | Grant | 2,117 |
| Pojoaque | Census designated place | Santa Fe | 1,907 |
| Thoreau | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States | McKinley | 1,865 |
| Mesilla | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America | Doña Ana | 1,844 |
| Moriarty | City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States | Torrance | 1,841 |
| Jemez Pueblo | Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States | Sandoval | 1,788 |
| Santa Clara | Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States | Rio Arriba | 1,761 |
| Questa | Village | Taos | 1,741 |
| Radium Springs | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America | Doña Ana | 1,699 |
| La Luz | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America | Otero | 1,697 |
| Hatch | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico | Doña Ana | 1,678 |
| Upper Fruitland | Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States | San Juan | 1,662 |
| White Sands | Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States | Doña Ana | 1,651 |
| Navajo | Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States | McKinley | 1,645 |
| Boles Acres | City in Otero County, New Mexico, United States of America | Otero | 1,638 |
| Columbus | Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States | Luna | 1,622 |
| Estancia | Town of the United States | Torrance | 1,561 |
| Capitan | Village in New Mexico, USA | Lincoln | 1,457 |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America | Santa Fe | 1,440 |
| Loving | Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America | Eddy | 1,372 |
| Mescalero | Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States | Otero | 1,338 |
| Black Rock | Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US | McKinley | 1,323 |
| Elephant Butte | City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States | Sierra | 1,320 |
| Pecos | Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America | San Miguel | 1,313 |
| Dexter | Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States | Chaves | 1,244 |
| Hagerman | City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States | Chaves | 1,226 |
| Doña Ana | Census designated place | Doña Ana | 1,211 |
| Hurley | Human settlement in Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America | Grant | 1,175 |
| Taos Pueblo | Census-designated place in New Mexico | Taos | 1,135 |
| Church Rock | City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America | McKinley | 1,128 |
| Angel Fire | Town in New Mexico | Colfax | 1,070 |
| Texico | City in Curry County, New Mexico, United States of America | Curry | 1,062 |
| Chama | Village in New Mexico | Rio Arriba | 976 |
| Logan | Town in New Mexico, United States | Quay | 974 |
| Cedar Crest | City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America | Bernalillo | 958 |
