Farmington New Mexico Temple Wiki
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Quick Facts
ANNOUNCED
4 April 2021
ANNOUNCED BY
President Russell M. Nelson
GROUNDBREAKING
30 April 2022
GROUNDBREAKING PRESIDED BY
Elder Anthony D. Perkins
DEDICATED
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DEDICATED BY
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Additional Facts
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Description
New Mexico, a state in the southwestern United States, is home to approximately 70,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in some 138 congregations.
History
The first roots of the Church were established in New Mexico in the 1860s. Many Church settlements in New Mexico absorbed refugees from the Latter-day Saint colonies in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution in 1912.
Announcement
Plans to construct the Farmington New Mexico Temple were announced by President Russell M. Nelson on 4 April 2021, at the 191st Annual General Conference.[1]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.
The Farmington New Mexico Temple will be the state’s second temple. The first temple, the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple, was dedicated March 5, 2000.[2]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021.
ANNOUNCED ORDER
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| Date | 2021 04 04 |
| By | Russell M. Nelson |
| Role | President |
| Via | General Conference |
⮜Preceded by Grand Junction Colorado
Followed by Burley Idaho⮞
Announced 2021 04 04
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- Kumasi Ghana
- Beira Mozambique
- Cape Town South Africa
- Singapore Republic of Singapore
- Belo Horizonte Brazil
- Cali Colombia
- Querétaro México
- Torreón México
- Helena Montana
- Casper Wyoming
- Grand Junction Colorado
- Farmington, New Mexico
- Burley Idaho
- Willamette Valley Oregon
as Eugene Oregon - Elko Nevada
- Yorba Linda California
- Smithfield Utah
Location Announcement
On June 23, 2021, the location of the Farmington New Mexico Temple was announced as a 6.62-acre parcel where the stake center for the Farmington New Mexico Stake stands. The property is situated across the street from San Juan College at the intersection of College Boulevard and Windsor Drive. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 25,000 square feet and for a new meetinghouse to replace the existing stake center.[3]”New Temple Locations Announced in Three Western US States,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 23 Jun. 2021.
Render Released
On October 19, 2021, the official exterior rendering was released for the Farmington New Mexico Temple.[4]“Rendering Released for a Temple in the Western US.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 18 Oct. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-released-for-a-temple-in-the-western-us.
Groundbreaking Announced
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Farmington New Mexico Temple was announced on 31 January 2022 as havinbe been scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2022. Elder Anthony D. Perkins of the Quorum of the Seventy will preside.[5]“Groundbreakings Announced for Temples in New Mexico and Utah.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 31 Jan. 2022, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreakings-announced-for-temples-in-new-mexico-and-utah.
Groundbreaking
Elder Anthony D. Perkins of the Seventy presided over the groundbreaking of the Farmington New Mexico Temple on Saturday, April 30, 2022. 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 dedicatory 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.”[6]Taylor, Scott. “Ground Broken in Four Corners Area for Farmington New Mexico Temple.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2022/4/30/23217913/ground-broken-in-four-corners-area-for-farmington-new-mexico-temple.
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| Date | 2022 04 30 |
| By | Anthony D. Perkins |
| Role | Seventy |
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⮜Preceded by Lindon Utah
Followed by Elko Nevada⮞
Details
Location
A 6.62-acre site located at the intersection of College Boulevard and Windsor Drive has been chosen as the location for the temple.
Location
4400 College Boulevard
Farmington, New Mexico
United States
| Latitude | # |
| Longitude | # |
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Elevation
| Feet | Meters |
|---|---|
| 6.62 | 2.7 |
Site
| Acres | Hectares |
|---|---|
| 13.3 | 5.4 |
Interior
Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 25,000 square feet.
| Area | 25,000 f2 (2,323 m2) |
| Floors above grade | 1 |
| Floors below Grade | 0.5* |
| Baptistries | 1* |
| Initiatories | 10* |
| Endowment Rooms | 2* |
| Sealing Rooms | 2* |
Region
TEMPLES IN UNITED STATES (EXCEPT UTAH) by state
Sources and Citations
References
| ↑1, ↑2 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, “At April 2021 Conference, Prophet Announces 20 More Temples to Be Constructed,” 4 Apr. 2021. |
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| ↑3 | ”New Temple Locations Announced in Three Western US States,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 23 Jun. 2021. |
| ↑4 | “Rendering Released for a Temple in the Western US.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 18 Oct. 2021, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/rendering-released-for-a-temple-in-the-western-us. |
| ↑5 | “Groundbreakings Announced for Temples in New Mexico and Utah.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 31 Jan. 2022, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/groundbreakings-announced-for-temples-in-new-mexico-and-utah. |
| ↑6 | Taylor, Scott. “Ground Broken in Four Corners Area for Farmington New Mexico Temple.” Church News, 11 Jan. 2024, www.thechurchnews.com/2022/4/30/23217913/ground-broken-in-four-corners-area-for-farmington-new-mexico-temple. |