Texico, NM

Texico sits right on the New Mexico border, blending directly into its neighboring town of Farwell on the Texas side. Located in Curry County on the high plains, the community offers wide-open landscapes and a quiet, small-town atmosphere. Living here means your daily routines easily cross state borders. Many residents commute about fifteen minutes west into Clovis for work, medical care, and retail, while families in town stay closely connected through the local Texico schools and community events.

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The town got its start in the early 1900s as a railroad stop, earning a name that combines both states. That twin-town dynamic with Farwell is still a big part of everyday life, whether you are crossing over to grab lunch or catching a local ballgame. With fewer than a thousand residents, Texico gives newcomers a relaxed, friendly environment with plenty of open space, paired with easy access to bigger city conveniences just down the road.