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Resources Support Retirees in San Juan County
Aug 25 2025Retirees in San Juan County enjoy fulfilling lives, bolstered by the many regional resources at hand to make this chapter in life all the more comfortable. A number of busy, well-run senior centers dot the county and are hubs of activities, while San Juan College hosts numerous activities that target...
World-class, quality healthcare is available in San Juan County. Retirees know that the San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC), which ranks in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence, is close at hand.Quality healthcare at reduced rates in San Juan CountyHealthcare costs in San Juan County cost 18% less...
San Juan County’s low cost of living, 15% lower than the U.S. average, allows for confidence in retirement. Cost of living approaches 30% less than comparable Four Corners cities, such as Durango, CO, and Flagstaff, AZ. Median house prices in San Juan County are significantly lower than the national average.Cost...
San Juan County offers retired residents the ideal environment for a healthy, active lifestyle. New Mexico weather features about 300 days of sunshine per year on average, while San Juan County offers easy access to national parks and monuments for world-class hiking and photography. An active, healthy lifestyle awaitsThere’s rarely a...
San Juan County, NM: Retirement at its Best
Aug 1 2025So many benefits, like attractive regional housing pricing, low cost of living and property taxes, plus welcoming communities, make San Juan County the premier retirement destination in New Mexico. San Juan County stands out in the Four Corners region due to the quality of life, amenities and activities available to...
Continuing the 4CED mission to spotlight San Juan County’s economic potential, CEO Tim Gibbs attended the June Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada. 4CED partnered with ResearchFDI, a global leader in development consulting, to ensure targeted meetings with Canadian energy and equipment manufacturing companies seeking U.S. expansion locations.San Juan County...
Four Corners Economic Development CEO Tim Gibbs represented the organization and the region at the SelectUSA Investment Summit May 11 - 14 in suburban Baltimore. Gibbs' attendance was 4CED’s inaugural participation at the premier international economic development conference.Connecting San Juan County to global investmentGibbs was part of a New Mexico...
The San Juan County Board of Realtors has released its latest housing snapshot, highlighting that regional housing affordability is a significant challenge. The April 2025 median sale price in San Juan County reached $295,000, the highest value in the past year, while there were 157 active listings, the lowest number...
San Juan County, NM, has awarded a lease to PESCO for 45 acres at the former BHP La Plata Coal Mine site for a facility to build water processing equipment that will treat frack water with ozone. The venture is slated to bring in $5 million in revenue monthly for...
San Juan College Workforce Development Program
May 23 2025The new HB2 Growth Program at San Juan College’s Workforce Development Center offers local workers an opportunity to develop the skills they need to grow with the region’s employers. The program is expanding fast-track training in key industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades, all vital to the...
Site-Ready and Business-Ready: 4CED Advances Strategic Site Cataloging in San Juan County
May 22 2025New momentum for San Juan County and New Mexico’s economic future! The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has updated its 2025 State of New Mexico economic development plan, prioritizing a catalog of "ready-to-go" industrial and manufacturing sites. 4CED, in partnership with the City of Farmington and San Juan County,...
Starting May 8, Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) will offer daily nonstop jet service from Farmington, NM, to Denver International Airport (DEN) via United Express flights operated by SkyWest Airlines. Business and leisure travelers will have easy access to United’s global network. Nonstop jet service connects Four Corners to the worldThe...
The relocation of SasquatchXC to Farmington, NM, is a story of a community offering the tools necessary for small business growth. The company has already delivered five of its overland camp trailers, with plans for 10 more in the year, compared to 22 in the first three years of its...
Four Corners Economic Development (4CED) has worked tirelessly for years to support San Juan County’s economic growth, adapt to challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, 4CED aims to build upon these accomplishments while continuing its mission to foster a thriving, diversified economy for the region.In 2024, 4CED...