The town of Bloomfield is located in the heart of the Four Corners area near Farmington NM. Bloomfield sits on the banks of the San Juan River, just 25 miles downstream from Navajo Lake. The area has an abundance of natural gas and is home to installations by Conoco, El Paso Natural Gas, Williams Field Services and Burlington Resources. Best Western Bloomfield New Mexico.
Things to do in Bloomfield
Angel Peak Scenic Area
Angel Peak is the home of “sacred ones” to the Navajo people. The area offers scenic overlooks and a short trail. Camping and picnicking are available. Angel peak is located 15 miles south of Bloomfield on Highway 550.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
The Chaco canyon was a major regional center of the Ancestral Puebloan culture from AD 850 to 1200. The park preserves the impressive remains of Chacoan dwellings. A visitor’s center and campground are onsite. The park is located 75 miles south of Bloomfield on US Hwy 550, with 16 miles of dirt roads. Call 505-786-7014 for more information.
Navajo Lake State Park
A recreation paradise, Navajo Lake State Park offers one hundred fifty miles of beautiful shoreline fed by three rivers: the San Juan, Pine, and the Piedra. The park offers camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, water skiing, marinas, and some of the best river and lake fishing in the Southwest. Navajo Lake is located 34 miles northeast of Bloomfield on Hwys 550 and 511. Call 505-632-2278 for more information.
Salmon Ruins & Heritage Park Museum
The museum showcases prehistoric Anasazi pottery and other fascinating artifacts, such as Navajo and Spanish cultural items. Heritage Park comprises reconstructed dwellings and habitation areas. A picnic area is available. Heritage Park is open daily 8am-5pm; November to March, Sunday hours are noon-5pm. Locates 2 miles west on Hwy 64. Call 505-632-2011 for more information.
Wines of the San Juan
This wine tasting room is located in Turley, New Mexico near Bloomfield. Enjoy a variety of New Mexican wines to please your palate. Offering tastings every day from ten different wine selections in a rustic tastings room. Open 10am-6pm, Mon-Sat and noon-6pm Sun. East of Bloomfield. Call 505-632-0879 for more information.