Neighborhood Information

Farmington serves as the principal city of San Juan County, New Mexico. Farmington, known as Totah by local Navaho inhabitants, serves for a hub for much of the Farmington, NM area and northwest New Mexico. Located at the junction of the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata Rivers on the Colorado Plateau, Farmington offers spectacular natural scenery and is a picturesque southwestern community. Farmington is serviced by the Four Corners Regional Airport and further away Albuquerque International Sunport. U.S Route 64, a major east-west highway, runs through the city. U.S. Route 550 connects Farmington with the towns of Bloomfield, Aztec, and the rest of central New Mexico.

Climate

Monthly average temperatures in Farmington range from 40° in January and 91° in July. The annual average amount of rainfall in the Farmington region is 7.5 inches. The annual average amount of snowfall is 12.5 inches. Known for its blue skies and cloudless days, Farmington averages around 273 sunny days a year.

Population

As of the 2005 census estimates, Farmington has a population of 43,161 people, 13,982 households, and 10,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,424.5 people per square mile in the city. 29% of the population is under 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 65, and 10.7% over 65.

Jobs & Commerce

Because of Farmington's strategic location in the Fur Corners region in San Juan County , New Mexico , Farmington is a prime business location. San Juan County is second in the United States for natural gas production, and fifth in the nation for crude oil production. These oil and natural gas industries, along with drilling, production, compression, service, machine shops, and acoustical control businesses employ thousands of workers in San Juan County. Chief employers in the natural gas and oil industries are:

The employment by percentage in Farmington as of 2006 is: agriculture 1%, mining 8.6%, construction 7%, manufacturing 2%, wholesale trade 3%, retail 12%, transportation 4.8%, information 1%, financial activities 2.5%, professional/business services 5%, educational/health services 20%, leisure/hospitality 11%, other services 8.4%, and government 12.7%.

The median income for a household in Farmington was $37,663 as of the 2000 U.S. Census, and the median income for a family $42,605. The per capita income for the city was $18,167.

Parks, Recreation, & Attractions

Farmington is in the center of some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the American southwest. The Aztec Ruins National Monument allows visitors to experience pueblo life as it was from 1050 to 1300. The Great Kiva is the only reconstructed kiva of its kind in North America. Mesa Verde National Monument has been designated a World heritage Site by the United Nations, and showcases cliff dwellings built between 550 and 1300. Chaco Canyon displays ancient puebloan culture. The Farmington Museum offers exhibitions, events, and activities showcasing the heritage of Farmington and New Mexico.

In addition to the 73 parks and other public facilities, Farmington also has, for golf enthusiasts, the Pinon Hills Golf Course. Pinon Hills was rated as one of the best new golf courses by Golf World magazine. In 2002 Pinon Hills was rated by Golf Digest as the #1 municipal golf course in the United States.

Farmington offers several swimming complexes. The Farmington Aquatic Center offers year round indoor water recreation in a 50 meter sizes Olympic pool, a 150 foot slide, and a playground pool. Brookside Pool offers swimming fun during the summer months. The Lions Pool is open year-round and offers classdes taught by American Red Cross Certified Instructors.

The Farmington Recration Center houses five racquetball courts and a full sized gymnasium. The center offers wallyball (volleyball played on a racquetball court), jazzercise, senior activities, and summer activities for kids and adults.

The Farmington Civic Center is a 24,542 square foot facility. The center has an exhibition hall, a 1,200 performance arts theater, six meeting rooms, a full service kitchen and bar, an outdoor amphitheater, and art galleries.

The SunRay Park and Casino, opened in 1999, offers live horseracing, simulcast racing, slot machines, and live concerts.

Education

Farmington is served by the Farmington Municipal School District. Home to 21 schools and 10,126 students, and offers a 16 to one student/teacher ratio. San Juan College is rated in the top 10 community colleges in America, and offers more than 70 degrees and certificates. In addition, the college offers bachelors and masters degrees through different affiliations with New Mexico's four year universities.

Local Links

Aztec 

Known as Kinteel to Navajo residents, Aztec is part of the greater Farmington New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical area. As of the 2000 census, Aztec has a population of 6,378. In addition, Aztec serves as the county seat of San Juan County. Close to the Aztec Ruins National Monument, other Aztec points of interest include the five city parks, the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village, and the Aztec Speedway. Other local recreational attractions include the Hidden Valley Golf Club, the Historic Main Street, the Pioneer Village Shoot-out, and Riverside BMX.

The median household income for Aztec is $33,110. The median family income in Aztec is $39,509. The per capita income for the city is $14,750.

. City of Aztec Community Site

Bloomfield

Bloomfield, also known as Naabi'áání by the Navajo Native Americans, is also a part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census the population of Bloomfield was 6,420. Bloomfield offers a rural environment with excellent city services, a low cost of living, and is also close to many breathtaking natural locations and offers many outdoor recreational activities. Bloomfield presents many water sporting activites on Navajo Lake, skiing, biking, hiking, off-road driving, golfing, world class trout fishing, and historic landmarks.

The per capita income for Bloomfield is $14,424. The median family income is $34,760.

. Official Web Site Bloomfield New Mexico

Kirtland

Kirtland is a census-designated place in San Juan County. As of the 2000 census, the population for Kirtland was 6,190. Attractions near Kirtland include the Bisti Badlands, a federally protected wilderness area with beautiful scenic landforms, and the Four Corners Monument.

The household median income is $45,000. The family median income is $45,491. The per capita income is $14,053 for Kirtland residents.