Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington is a city of 46,314 people in San Juan County, New Mexico, founded in 1901.
Why visit Farmington
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 77 parks and trails, 115 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Allen Theaters - Animas 10, Allen 8, Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District and Lower Animas Ditch.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Farmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Farmington
Farmington is a city in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. 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.
From the Wikipedia article Farmington, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Lions Wilderness Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
5800 College Boulevard, Farmington
Museums and landmarks15
Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Farmington, New Mexico, United States
Lower Animas Ditch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Canal in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States of America
E3 Children's Museum & Science Center
Museum · 2.0 mi
302 North Orchard Avenue, Farmington
Top of Sullivan Hill Cemetary
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
This was one of the earliest cemeteries in Farmington, but wasn't used for long because of the hard, rocky soil and the steep hillside....
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds77
Beckland Hills Park
Park · 1.6 mi
3002 Kingsway Drive, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00; Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
Colinas Del Norte Park
Park · 1.4 mi
499 Cerrillos Drive, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00; Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
Foothills Park
Park · 2.6 mi
5151 Redwood Avenue, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00; Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
Rio Vista Park
Park
2413 Cliffside Drive, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00,Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
Saddleback Park
Park · 4.4 mi
6300 Marseille Boulevard, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00,Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
Sandalwood Park
Park · 2.9 mi
4800 Sandalwood Drive, Farmington
Mar-Oct 06:00-22:00; Nov-Feb 06:00-18:00
65 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes115
Chili's
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
4915 East Main Street, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Arkin's Juice Tavern
Restaurant · American, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
3030 East Main Street
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi
3701 Messina Drive, Farmington
Su-Th 11:00-20:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Durango Joes Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
918 East Main Street, Farmington
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Durango Joes Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
5100 East Main Street, Farmington
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
Johnny O's Spudnuts
Cafe · Donut · 1.1 mi
509 East 20th Street, Farmington
Su Closed; Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 05:30-16:00
Rodolpho's Taco Shop
Restaurant · Taco · 2.5 mi
5506 East Main Street, Farmington
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Th-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Si Señor
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
4015 East 30th Street, Farmington
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00,Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00,Su 07:00-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · 2.1 mi
4917 East Main Street, Farmington
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Porter's Restaurant and Smokehouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.4 mi
2210 East 20th Street, Farmington
Su 08:00-16:00; Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
They are building it will be done in july
2900 East Main Street, Farmington
103 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Farmington was settled by Ancestral Pueblo people in the 7th Century. Ruins can be visited at nearby Salmon Ruins and at 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".
Although Spanish and American mineral prospecting happened in the area, there were few permanent settlements. In 1868, the Navajo Nation was created, taking up the western half of San Juan County. Six years later, the U.S. government offered territory in the rest of San Juan County to the Jicarilla Apache but they refused. As a result, the area was opened for settlement and a number of settlers moved into the region from Southern Colorado. The area was originally known as "Junction City" because of the access to the three rivers.
From the History section of Farmington, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Brentwood Inn & Garden
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
600 East Broadway Avenue, Farmington
Churches and places of worship44
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
414 North Allen Avenue, Farmington
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
2100 East 20th Street, Farmington
Calvary Apostolic Church
Church · Protestant · 1.4 mi
405 East Gladden Drive, Farmington
Community of Christ
Church · Protestant · 1.4 mi
219 West 30th Street, Farmington
Eastside Church of Christ
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
2012 Huntzinger Avenue, Farmington
Farmington Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Church · United Methodist · 1.3 mi
4400 College Boulevard
First Church-Christ Scientist
Church · Protestant · 1.7 mi
713 North Dustin Avenue, Farmington
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare9
Farmington Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
1001 West Broadway Avenue, Farmington
Map of Farmington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 19°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 24°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 30°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 35°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 77°F | 44°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 52°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 61°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 0.8 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 50°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 38°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 27°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 19°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington Rgnl Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Juan County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-06-20: South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, And Flooding (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-18: Blanco (Cr 4901) Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Crouch Mesa 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Flora Vista 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Lee Acres 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- South River 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Napi Headquarters 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Upper Fruitland 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Spencerville 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- West Hammond 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- La Plata 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Durango 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Farmington Public Library New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Farmington, New Mexico, US Post Office, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington, New Mexico, Post Office interior, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington, New Mexico, US post office facade, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington High School in Farmington, NM, USA, in November 2018, A building, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington High School in Farmington, NM, USA, in November 2018, entrance, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmington New Mexico, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmington New Mexico Civic Center, AllenS, Public domain
- Farmington FIeld Office 2014 National Public Lands Day (15216908348), Bureau of Land Management, Public domain
- Falling Waters Building Farmington NM, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Audi 2.8 L 12V SOHC V6 engine, J.C. Fields ( Talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ford Duratec 23NS engine, J.C. Fields ( Talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toyota 2VZ-FE engine, J.C. Fields ( Talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1988 Audi 80 quattro profile, Typhoon ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sceloporus tristichus 140313115, Bobby McCabe, CC BY 4.0
- San Juan Regional Medical Center, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Navajo Preparatory School, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Four Corners Regional Airport entrance, February 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS027-E-7605 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Chokecherry Canyon - Flickr - aspidoscelis (1), Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- ISS040-E-19282 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-19283 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-19281 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143047 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143049 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143048 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143046 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143051 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-143050 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Polygala subspinosa - Flickr - aspidoscelis (1), Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- Chokecherry Canyon - Flickr - aspidoscelis, Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- Penstemon angustifolius - Flickr - aspidoscelis (1), Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- Brickellia oblongifolia var. linifolia - Flickr - aspidoscelis (1), Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- Brickellia oblongifolia var. linifolia - Flickr - aspidoscelis (2), Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
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