The Four Corners - Land of the American Experience
Just the Facts (plus a little public relations)
Farmington, NM
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.
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.
