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In the heart of the great four corners region, Farmington, New Mexico sits in the middle of cultural treasures and beautiful landscapes. 

Nestled in the picturesque San Juan River valley, within sight of Colorado's rugged San Juan Mountains and the desert highlands of Arizona and Utah, Farmington is a perfect place for enjoying unforgettable outdoor recreation and travel adventures! 

The Four Corners area is the traditional homeland to a number of Native American tribes, including the Navajo, Jicarilla Apache, Ute Mountain Ute, Southern Ute and Hopi nations.

Visiting Native American communities and lands can be a rewarding and educational experience. During your visit, please respect and comply with tribal and community regulations that govern visitors while attending social dances or public events on tribal homelands. Local contact information is provided below for obtaining specific tribal information on picture taking, sketching, visiting tribal homes, places where visiting is prohibited, and fee schedules.

Learn more about the region and its tribes by visiting indiancountrynm.org.

Farmington is surrounded by world class scenic and historic treasures, from Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon to Shiprock Pinnacle.

Farmington is becoming known around the world for Pinon Hills Golf Course, rated "the best public golf course" in the U.S. by Golf Digest.

If fly fishing is your passion, you'll want to know about our world famous Quality Waters on the San Juan River.

Aztec Speedway, 1/2 mile south of Aztec on Hwy. 550. Featuring hobby stock, I.M.C.A. street stock, I.M.C.A. modified and A.S.C.S. winged sprint cars. Racing Saturdays -- April-Sept. (505) 334-2023.

Hiking & Walking Trails
In the areas near Farmington, hikers can find various kinds of terrain, from the Bisti/De-na-zin Wilderness, a federally protected area with strange geologic formations, petrified logs and fossils, to the backcountry trails of Chaco Culture National Historical Park or Angel Peak, a 40-million-year-old geologic formation where trails wind around the desert floor below the overlook. Angel peak is located about an hour southeast of Farmington, just off NM 44. There is also a campground, picnic shelters, and rest rooms. Farmington's River Corridor has over 5 miles of interconnecting walking paths along the Animas River.

Bike Trails
Biking opportunities are abundant throughout San Juan County. The Road Apple Trail, a marked trail behind San Juan College, provides sandy washes and arroyos, hilly jumps, steep climbs and numerous side trails. Kinsey's Ridge, at the end of Foothills Drive, provides about 6 miles of rolling hills and a great view. Pinon Mesa, about 3 miles north of Main St. on Hwy. 170, is another popular route with distinctive trails. The trailhead is marked by a large cottonwood on the east side of the highway. The area around Farmington Lake offers a vast number of trails through all types of terrain and can be accessed off the Road Apple Trail. Call (800) 448-1240 for trail maps and information on races.

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