Farmington, New Mexico is a favorite senior vacation and travel destination in the Las Cruces area.

Farmington NM History

The history of Farmington can be dated back over 2,000 years ago when the Anasazi "basketmakers" lived in the area in what is now known as "pit houses" and later in pueblo structures built from the native sandstone rock. Their past occupancy can still be seen in the various ruins that fill the surrounding countryside. After the Anasazis left the area, the land was then inhabited by the Navajo, Jicarilla Apache and the Utes, which add to the cultural diversity found in the area to this day.

The Spanish passed through in the late 1700’s and eventually settled in the eastern part of San Juan County in the early 1800’s. It was not until the mid 1870’s that the population of the area began to grow with the actual settlement of what was to become Farmingtown, later shortened to Farmington. It was settled by pioneers at the junction of the La Plata, Animas and San Juan Rivers. Farmington became a flourishing farm and ranch economy and incorporated in 1901. It is a hub for much of northwestern New Mexico and the Four Corners region.

Farmington New Mexico – Near Historic Native American Sites

Farmington, New Mexico is now a popular senior vacation destination. Seniors enjoy visiting the historic Native American sites that are close by. Aztec Ruins National Monument and Salmon Ruins are ancient pueblo sites located short distances northeast and east of Farmington. Mesa Verde National Park is about 40 miles to the NW, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park is about 50 miles to the SE.