The Four Corners – Land of the American Experience
Just the Facts (plus a little public relations)
Farmington and the Four Corners
In the heart of the Southwest, Farmington, New Mexico is surrounded by cultural treasures and serene high desert landscapes. At the confluence of three rivers, the San Juan, the Animas and the La Plata, Farmington is called "Totah" in Navajo – "Three Rivers." The community sits in the shadow of the San Juan Mountains, visible fifty miles away across the state line in Colorado. Beyond San Juan County limits in all directions are limitless opportunities to explore the Southwest. Visitors and residents alike participate in snow skiing, golfing, camping, hiking, rafting, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, year-round tennis, team sports and sauntering along the river bank on a fall day.
Farmington's population is approximately 50,000 with a draw area of 350,000, and is the largest metropolitan area within 180 miles. Aztec, NM (the San Juan County seat) and Bloomfield, NM are nearby towns, with Durango, Colorado about 50 miles away.
Some of the scenic, historic and cultural attractions in the Four Corners are:
In Farmington:
Animas-Berg Park River Walk
Farmington Aquatic Center
Pinon Hills Golf Course
San Juan Country Club
San Juan Symphony
San Juan College Silhouette Series
Sandstone Productions Summer Outdoor Theater
TEA Community Theater
Connie Mack World Series
Excellent public facilities for youth and adult sports
Within 100 miles of Farmington:
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park
Historic Trading Posts
Chaco Canyon
Bisti/De-na-zin Wilderness
Canyon de Chelly
Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango Mountain Resort
Telluride Ski Area
Wolf Creek Ski Area
Mesa Verde National Park
The Million Dollar Highway between Durango and Silverton, CO.
Navajo Reservoir
San Juan River Quality Waters
Outdoor Activities
River rafting, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, mountain biking, downhill and cross country skiing, fly fishing, golf and much more are available in your backyard, or a short drive from your backyard.
Weather
At an altitude of 5,394 feet and average annual rainfall of about 8 inches, sunshine is abundant (an average of 273 sunny days per year), weather is near perfect, and sunsets are spectacular.
Cultural Diversity
The Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the country, is Farmington's neighbor to the west. Other Native American tribes in the area are Ute Mountain Utes, Hopi, Southern Utes, and Jicarillo Apache. The entire area is rich with Anasazi ruins dating from 1200 AD, including world famous Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde National Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument. All of New Mexico, including the Four Corners, also has centuries of Hispanic influence, as well as more recent Anglo influence from the Mormons and Indian traders who settled along the San Juan and Animas rivers. This mixture of cultures and history brings an extraordinary richness of culture to the area.
Economy
The economy, based originally on agriculture, and since the early 50's on oil and gas, is healthy and diverse. Farmington is a retail trade center for the entire area, and both retirees and tourists have contributed to steady economic growth for the last 20 years.
