Groundbreaking of the Farmington New Mexico Temple
Elder Anthony D. Perkins of the Seventy presided over the groundbreaking of the Farmington New Mexico Temple. Elder Larry J. Echo Hawk, an emeritus General Authority Seventy; Elder Tommy D. Haws, an Area Seventy; and their wives, Sister Teresa Echo Hawk and Sister Eileen Haws, respectively, joined Elder Perkins at the temple’s groundbreaking ceremony.
In his prayer over the temple site and future construction process, Elder Perkins said, “We are grateful Thy temple will be built in this city where three rivers come together and leave as one. ... We pray that women, men and youth of every race and ethnicity, every language, every political persuasion and every walk of life will feel welcome to come up and worship in this holy place and depart in unity as covenant-keeping disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Farmington New Mexico Temple is scheduled to be dedicated Aug. 17, 2025, by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Timeline of the Farmington New Mexico Temple
A temple was announced for Farmington, New Mexico, on April 4, 2021, by Church President Russell M. Nelson. A year later, on April 30, 2022, Elder Anthony D. Perkins of the Seventy presided over the temple’s groundbreaking ceremony.
After a public open house from July 17 to Aug. 2, 2025, the Farmington New Mexico Temple will be dedicated Aug. 17, 2025, by Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Architecture and Design of the Farmington New Mexico Temple
The Farmington New Mexico Temple is a single-story structure of 29,066 square feet, with a Portuguese white granite exterior. Bronze fencing surrounds the 6.63-acre site, with a meetinghouse sharing the grounds.
Inside the building, patterns and detailing draw upon local Native American influence, like Native American feather patterns, organic chevron and diamond running patterns, geometric line work and stepped pyramid shapes. Design motifs also include inspiration from native flora, like the piñon pine cone and the globemallow flower.
Carpeting includes muted turquoise, honey gold, cream and beige hues, with rugs exhibiting vibrant colors like coral, turquoise, green, orange and warm creams. Lighting fixtures are made of crystal, brass and resin, with the bride’s room featuring a Murano glass chandelier and vanity. Doors and millwork were crafted from sapele wood.
Interior Photos of the Farmington New Mexico Temple
