Farmington, New Mexico, in the heart of the Four Corners, has a thriving downtown where character, history, and culture come together in a mixture of places and events. The land in what is now Northwest New Mexico was originally known in Navajo as Tóta’, with Tó meaning “water” and ta’ meaning “three,” essentially “waters, three.” In 1876, this section of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation was opened for settlement by the U.S. government, allowing for the establishment of Farmington. In December 2002, the Farmington Historic Commercial District was entered into the National Register for Historic Places. With its colorful history, natural beauty, and sense of purpose, Farmington is working to regain its downtown heritage and pride of place.