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Farmington, NM

Farmington is a city in San Juan County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 46,624 people. Farmington (and surrounding San Juan County) makes up one of the four metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in New Mexico.

Farmington is located at the junction of the San Juan River, the Animas River, and the La Plata River, and is located on the Colorado Plateau. Farmington is the largest city of San Juan County, one of the geographically largest counties in the United States covering 5,538 square miles (14,340 km2). Farmington serves as the commercial hub for most of northwestern New Mexico and the Four Corners region of four states. Farmington lies at or near the junction of several highways: U.S. Highway 64, New Mexico Highway 170, New Mexico Highway 371, and New Mexico Highway 516.

It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. The primary non-government industries of Farmington are the production of petroleum, natural gas, and coal and its function as a major retail hub. Outside of Farmington, the Navajo Mine (coal), operated by the Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC), is used entirely for fuel for the nearby Four Corners Generating Station to produce electric power.

The area that is now Farmington was settled by Ancestral Pueblo people in the 7th Century. Ruins can be visited at the nearby Salmon Ruins and the Aztec Ruins. When the Ancestral Puebloans left the area, the Navajos, Jicarilla Apaches, and Utes moved into the area. A key part of the region was known in Navajo as Tóta' which means "where three rivers meet". In 1901 the town was incorporated and named Farmington with a population of 548.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Farmington has a total area of 32.0 square miles (83 km²), of which 31.5 square miles (82 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) is water.

Farmington places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. San Juan Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Moreover, Farmington's location near the stunning landscapes of the San Juan River and Navajo Lake offers residents and visitors numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. For a more natural approach, visit Animas River Trail for scenic walks and runs. For a comprehensive fitness regime, check out Planet Fitness or Defined Fitness.

Top sites in Farmington, NM are Lake Farmington, Farmington Museum, and E3 Children's Museum & Science Center.

Population: 46,237 (2023). ZIP codes: 87401, 87402, 87499. Area code: 505. Elevation: 5,473 ft (1,668 m). Area: 34.95 sq mi (90.51 km²).

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What is Farmington, NM famous for?

With its generations-old trading posts, sacred Puebloan ruins, picturesque rivers and lakes, and an extensive menu of travel services, Farmington and the neighboring towns of Aztec and Bloomfield (16 and 14 miles west, respectively) are also jumping-off points for exploring America's fabled Four Corners region—out to Chaco Culture National Historical Park or Navajo Lake State Park, for example. Farmington, the state’s sixth-largest city (pop. 45,000), has much to offer curious road-trippers like me. It’s home to a pair of wonderfully distinctive B&Bs (one of them occupies an actual cave carved into the side of a towering mesa), one of the nation’s most celebrated public golf courses, and the recently expanded Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.

What are the demographics of Farmington, NM?

Farmington, NM is home to a population of 46.5k people, of which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.9% of Farmington, NM residents were born outside of the country (1.35k people). In 2022, there were 1.61 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (19.5k people) in Farmington, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) and 5.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Farmington, NM a good place to live?

Farmington is in San Juan County. Living in Farmington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Farmington and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Farmington are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Farmington

Niche

Data USA

New Mexico Magazine

Lake Farmington

Farmington Museum

E3 Children's Museum & Science Center

San Juan Regional Medical Center

San Juan River

Navajo Lake

Animas River Trail

Planet Fitness

Defined Fitness

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