Anyone here live in Farmington New Mexico? Or near there?

I am looking for some insight into that town/area? What can you tell me about it? Anything?

the mining/oil area???

Jicarilla Area. It is heavily agricultural, esp as you move S and E.

It is a very pretty small community. Navajo lands are almost adjacent. It is close to many archaeological sites. There are racial issues that are stong in the area. It is also quite conservative - but I hear that is improving

website is VERY PROGRESSIVE. My husband is looking at a transfer to there from Houston. We love New Mexico, well, we love Ruidoso we go there once a year.

... or it was 15 years ago when I was last there. It is diff. than Ruidoso in the agricultural and energy base - otherwise the climates are actually rather similar, but the humidity is lower in S. NM.

I could picture myself living there. We have a spread in Pagosa Springs, CO. It's rather close, and I travel through Farmington at least once a year.

Pagosa Springs is...and Durango.

The deepest and hottest natural source in the world!

It is both rural and suburban. The hot springs are on the side of a small mtn.

never lived there. I spent some time in Georgia, which is probably the next best thing eh.

We need to shave it.

Great flyfishing for trout on the San Juan River not far from there. I mean really great--like best in the US. Some cool Native American ruins nearby in Aztec. Good New Mexican food. Farmington itself seemed to me to have a lot of "sprawl" but a fairly cool downtown. Lots of natural gas drilling arouynd there, and heavy industry. But the landscape is interesting, and it's really close to amazing wilderness (Durango, CO is only about 45 minutes away).

nearby.

My husband is considering a transfer to San Juan College.

It is also a great trout stream...Go upstream into Colorado (not far away). And from there you can reach all kinds of mountain wilderness.

Durango and you really climb way up in elevation...and Farmington itself is already a mile high or more. There's also lots of interesting Navaho culture all around Farmington.

Cherokee in me.

How open are the Navaho people? Is there a reservation there like in Ruidoso? Although I don't think the one in Ruidoso is Navaho. It is beautiful though.

It is also likely the poorest. They refuse casinos due to their moral code, but 'leaders' keep arising saying that they are necessary. The Navajos are very friendly in their laid back style, but retain (most often) a wariness and irony in their interactions w/ outsiders. You will see breeds of goats and sheep you have never seen before as you drive though their lands.

They do not appreciate you on their lands unless you are on a main thoroughfare.

The Navajos I have known through 25 or so years (quite a few in school) are friendly and respectful of the world outside the reservation.... They often seem humored by your priorities. If a Navajo calls you friend you will have shown yourself to be a worthwhile human being.

are a very helpful DU friend. Thanks for your information about the area.

... and great food. I wish you luck in your plans (possible move).

more so than Houston. I don't understand that but maybe I will later.

PS - commute is simple and casual (except in the late summer/fall).

I dug it out - The name may have been changed, but it is listed as 11 miles E of Farmington. Google maps doesn't have it.

http://msproject.gforge.org/local/2/us/NM/a/87416/

there was more... google it.

just not officially named. Thanks for the link

I have yet to catch a fish in my own front yard.

but the good fishing is up by Aztec Dam--the first 10 or 15 miles below the dam. Didn't used to be good until they built the dam--now there's year-round cold water and lots of insect life.

It's treacherous.

of a nice trout that I caught right below that dam, send me a message with your e-mail address. I would post it here but I can't figure out how to post pics on DU.

I DO KNOW that there is almost always a large RV in front of me, or a nasty rainstorm as I go over it.

You'll find it on yahoo maps or google earth

Aztec is a small town between Farmington and the dam

511 meets 539. That's the San Juan, really really good trout fishing.

550 follows the Animas river from Farmington to Durango. Really good fishing, but not till you get to CO.

My summer/ fall route going through the fruit stands to Farmington.

there at Navajo Dam. You look like a natural fisherman.

But I must say that I did catch an awful lot that week...and I do fish alot. Unfortunately I live in troutless Louisiana.

how did you fare with Katrina? Rita? You must miss the scenery from elsewhere?

although everyone was traumatized and life was different for quite a while. Lots of good things though--people helping out, hosting people who needed a place, etc.

but I was deeply affected. I am forever changed by what I saw. Glad all is well with you there...except for being troutless (bummer).

And I hope you enjoy NM if you make that move. Gotta get some sleep. A good night--Democratic victories and memories of good fishing.

The Texas Hole, shhhhhh don't tell anyone about the browns about 500 yards below the dam. Don't even mention Abe's, that's our secret.

All those "braids"...it's like hundreds of private trout streams.

Texas hole is fun though, when you want to hook lots of big fish. But I had the best time just below the dam.

most over 15 and one at 26. All the water I fish is catch and release, I hate eating fish but I'll fish all over the world. The San Juan is very high on my list, it's nice to go home from time to time. I live in Washington now and fish mostly in Montana.

catch up with you again. I'm from Oregon (but stuck in Louisiana) and like to fish all around the West when I can. Had a nice trip in Alberta in July (the Bow, of course, but also some other little known streams). By "Washington" do you mean D.C. or State? Big difference, troutwise...

Washington St, on the border with Idaho

it's heaven on earth in some respects. Some poverty, drinking problems, a place where someday soon someone will raise property taxes, drive off all of the indigent peoples and make a New Santa Fe. Where the San Juan will only be fished by people with money and influence and the town of Aztec will become that back nine. See it while you can.

up with the property values there? More expensive than Houston.

they have been pumping up prices for years.

it's better tax-wise. They will sell it to you for 3-50x what they got it for 7 years ago. They have the ability to hold it for a very long time.

not as bad as say Spring, Tx. I would guess there are some places places for sale. The problem is alot of people are "discovering" that if they move a little north out of Santa Fe they'll find "solitude". You see when everyone finds solitude in the same place then the solitude is gone. I love Farmington, so will you. Rent a movie called Milagro Beanfield Wars and you'll see what I mean, the San Juan Valley is just wonderful. Look quick though because land and house prices will rise quickly there in the next few years.

a house, a small house, a fixer upper, or an apartment? There are alot of homes needing TLC in and around Farmington and Aztec, some may very well be a great investment.

square ft. We now have about 3000-3200 sq ft it's a little big for the two of us but the price was right.

since I was there last, most of the homes a fews year back were older.

that's always a plus. :)

Great mountain biking near Farmington and Aztec...Close to Moab, too, if that's your kind of thing.

Can't tell you much about the downtown area. I've really only passed through Farmington on my way to Durango (which is a great town IMO).

Lots of natural beauty in the 4-corners area. I'd recommend a trip there to see for yourself.

Good luck!

to check it out. I can't wait to see Durango. My hubby has seen it and says it's beautiful. I look forward to the train ride there.

that's a beautiful train ride...

Have fun!

FIND WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR IN YOUR POST? YOU ASKED ABOUT FARMINGTON,I LIVE IN FARMINGTON. I HAVE ANSWERS IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS.

:hi:

no need to shout though, that capslock isn't necessary.

but greetings and welcome from SE NM to DU