Cotton City, NM

Cotton City is a quiet farming community tucked into the Animas Valley of southwestern New Mexico. Home to fewer than 300 residents, the area offers big desert skies, peaceful rural living, and plenty of elbow room. The settlement originally grew up around a local cotton gin that served nearby farmers, giving the community both its name and its lasting agricultural roots.

Getting around is straightforward thanks to New Mexico State Road 338, which runs right through the valley. The highway links the community to Animas eleven miles south and connects to Interstate 10 thirteen miles north for trips into Lordsburg and across the region. For newcomers looking to trade city bustle for wide-open spaces, Cotton City delivers dark night skies, mountain views, and an unhurried desert lifestyle.