Moving to or from Farmington?
Northwest New Mexico's largest city near the Four Corners monument — where three rivers meet (the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata) at the gateway to the Navajo Nation, Mesa Verde National Park, and the oil-and-gas fields of the San Juan Basin.
- 46,000 City population
- 125,000 Metro area
- 1901 Founded
- Four Corners / San Juan County Region
Why people move to Farmington.
- Being the economic hub of the Four Corners region
- Gateway to the Navajo Nation (the largest US Indian reservation)
- Three-rivers confluence (San Juan, Animas, La Plata)
- San Juan Basin oil-and-gas industry
- Proximity to Mesa Verde National Park (1.5 hours north)
- Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness with dramatic badlands
Farmington sits at the confluence of three rivers — the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata — which is where the city gets its original Spanish name 'Totah' (Navajo for 'three rivers'). The confluence has been a human gathering place for thousands of years. Today Farmington serves as the economic hub for the Four Corners region (where NM, AZ, UT, and CO meet) and the adjacent Navajo Nation, with a significant Native American population.
Where people live in Farmington.
A quick guide to Farmington's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown
Historic core
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Central Farmington
Established residential
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North Farmington
Newer residential
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Aztec (nearby)
Small town with Aztec Ruins National Monument
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Bloomfield (adjacent)
Nearby community
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Kirtland (adjacent)
Small community near Navajo Nation
Where people spend their time in Farmington.
- Aztec Ruins National Monument (nearby) Aztec
- Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness South Farmington
- Salmon Ruins Museum Bloomfield
- Four Corners Monument (1 hour north) Four Corners
- Mesa Verde National Park (1.5 hours) Cortez CO
- Shiprock (Navajo Nation landmark) Shiprock
Planning a Farmington move.
- Oil and gas cycles drive housing demand
- Significant Native American population; culturally-aware moving services are helpful
- Winter is cold with snow at 5,300 feet elevation
- Albuquerque is 180 miles southeast; Durango CO is 45 minutes north
Moving in Farmington: FAQ.
How does Farmington relate to the Navajo Nation?
Farmington is immediately adjacent to the eastern edge of the Navajo Nation — the largest US Native American reservation, spanning 27,000+ square miles across AZ, NM, and UT. Many Navajo residents come to Farmington for shopping, medical care, and services. The city has a significant Native American population, and many residents identify with Navajo, Ute, or other regional tribal heritage.
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