Farmington, New Mexico Real Estate Agent - Charlie Todd
Charlie Todd has been a resident of the Farmington area since the 1970's and opened RE/MAX of Farmington with his partner, Gibby Wood, in May of 1996. Charlie, Gibby, the staff, and fellow REALTORS® at RE/MAX of Farmington have built their office into the real estate market leader in the Farmington, New Mexico area. They take pride in their office and strive to meet your needs. Nobody Sells More Real Estate in Farmington and the surrounding area than RE/MAX of Farmington.
If you're looking for an experienced real estate agent in Farmington for your home buying or home selling needs, look no further. Charlie Todd is here to help. To learn more about Charlie and the real estate services he provides his Farmington clients, click here.
Farmington Facts, History, and Local Events
The City of Farmington is in San Juan River Valley, in the heart of the American Southwest. Very close to the San Juan mountains, the area is surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural beauty. Humanity too has made a mark, and many cultural treasures are dotted around the Farmington area. With a population of above 45,000 people, Farmington is the commercial heart of the Four Corners Region. Surprisingly, for such a commercially important location, it is also the perfect place to enjoy some extraordinary outdoor recreation. The climate is pleasant though the year, drawing many visitors to this city at the junction of three rivers -- the San Juan, the Animas, and the La Plata.
Farmington's fame and attraction for visitors also springs, in some measure, from baseball and the famous Ricketts Ball Park, which hosts the Connie Mack World Series. Other sources of fame include the extraordinary outdoor recreation opportunities and the travel adventures that it offers. The area was once home to many Native American Tribes, from the Navajo, to the Jicarilla Apache, from the Ute Mountain Ute, to the Southern Ute and the Hopi. As a result, Farmington is a great place for history buffs or those interested in Native American arts and culture.
Alongside a range of southwestern arts and a variety of entertainment, the area showcases the works of Native American artists in plenty. In addition, Farmington is just to the east of the Navajo Nation reservation, to the south east of the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, and to the south west of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. As can be imagined, the area is rich in historic Native American sites, including pueblo sites like the Aztec Ruins National Monument and Salmon Ruins. There are numerous Anasazi Ruins around the city, from cliff dwellings to religious sites. The Great Kiva is a fully restored site and Chaco Canyon, one of the largest settlements is a mere 75 miles away.
After occupation by a series of Native American nations, the area around Farmington finally saw outsiders when the Spanish passed through in the late 18th century, eventually settling in east San Juan County. Around the 1870's, the population finally began to grow, and Farmingtown, which later became Farmington, was settled by pioneers from Animas City, Colorado, and became a thriving farm and ranch economy. It was incorporated in 1901, and the early 20th century saw apples becoming the primary crop. During the mid 20th century, Farmington economy changed, and saw a number of oil and gas booms making Farmington the leading oil and gas producer in all of New Mexico at one point. Today, Farmington economy and industry are mainly based on fossil fuels like natural gas, coal, and oil. The Four Corners Power Plant, which generates electric power, is fed by the BHP Billiton coal mines just southwest of Farmington.
In terms of education for the community, the Farmington Municipal School District runs 18 schools, educating over 10,000 students. There are three high schools, six private schools, and the San Juan College taking care of the community's education needs. Connectivity to all the things to do and see in the city is great too. Air connectivity is through the Four Corners Regional Airport, and road connectivity is achieved by U.S. Route 64, and U.S. Route 550.
Facilities for recreation are numerous, from the Pinon Hills Golf Course, to the Connie Mack World Series. For the latter, teams and viewers arrive from across the United States, and from Canada and Puerto Rico, to participate in or enjoy the largest and most esteemed amateur baseball tournament. For art lovers, there is the outdoor theatre at Lions Wilderness Park Amphitheatre, while history buffs can fit in the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park for a family outing. Nature lovers can walk the trails at the Riverside Nature Center along the Animas River, and water sport enthusiasts can head for the Farmington Aquatics Center which has an Olympic size pool, a huge water slide and playground pools for relaxing.
