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Introduction to Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan county, is 132 miles NW of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 143 miles NW of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 37,844.
Farmington History
The community was originally home to the Anasazi “basketmakers” about 2,000 years ago. The Navajo, Apache and Ute Native Americans soon followed them into this region. Spaniards began to settle in the area during the early 1800s. Farmington was originally called Farmingtown. It was officially incorporated in 1901.
Farmington and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Farmington
The Yucca House National Monument and the Aztec Ruins National Monument are popular historic sites. Others include Jaquez Site Ruin, the Bloomfield Irrigation Ditch Historic Site, the La Plata Highway Historic Site and the Thomas Jefferson Arrington House Historic Site. Mesa Shopping Center, Taylor Mall, Crestmoor Shopping Center and Main Street Mall are popular local shopping centers.
Farmington Transportation
Four Corners Regional Airport is nearby.
Farmington Higher Education
San Juan College, the University of New Mexico, Mesa State College, Fort Lewis College and Western State College Colorado provide opportunities for higher education.
Farmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Farmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Farmington colleges • Farmington travel • Farmington mortgage and property.
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 | Farmington Hotels & Travel Farmington hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Farmington Mortgage Farmington property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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