Cities & Towns in Chaves County, NM

Chaves County, county in New Mexico, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,711 inhabitants. The county was created 135 years ago in 1889. Its county seat is Roswell.

There are 4 city/town in Chaves County, NM. The largest city of Chaves County is Roswell with a population of 47,596. Other cities include, Dexter population 1,244, Hagerman population 1,226 and Lake Arthur population 422

Roswell
Roswell

Roswell, A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.

Dexter
Dexter

Dexter, Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States

Hagerman
Hagerman

Hagerman, City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

Located in the southeastern region of New Mexico, Chaves County contains several communities that highlight the area's rich Wild West history. Here are some highlights:

Roswell - The largest city with around 48,000 residents. Roswell is known for its alleged UFO crash site and annual extraterrestrial festivals. Historic sites include the Chaves County Courthouse.

Dexter - Home to around 900 people, Dexter has historic buildings downtown and pioneer history as an early ranching town. The Apple Festival is held annually.

Hagerman - Sitting along the Pecos River, Hagerman contains dinosaur fossil sites and historic buildings from the 1890s. The population is around 1,200.

Lake Arthur - Nestled against the Pecos River, Lake Arthur has under 500 residents. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed along the scenic waterway.

Midway - A very small unincorporated community east of Roswell surrounded by open ranch lands and dotted with oil rigs.

Chaves County mixes New Mexico's cowboy past with its unique modern lore, from Wild West shootouts to alleged alien sightings. Each community provides its own chapter of this region's captivating history.

All Chaves County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaves County.

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City Name Title Population
Dexter Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States 1,244
Hagerman City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States 1,226
Lake Arthur Human settlement in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States of America 422
Roswell A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. 47,596