Farmington to See Construction of New Gateway Park Pavilion

The popular Gateway Park in Farmington may soon see the construction of a facility designed to protect visitors from the intense New Mexico sun.

City officials say plans have long been in the making to build a covered pavilion in the park, which is located in the 3400 block of E. Main Street near the banks of the Animas River.

By design, the pavilion will be put up in the area used as a farmers’ market, connecting that area with the seating for a nearby amphitheater.

Previous reports indicated that the structure would measure around 60 feet by 80 feet, and will also include a storage area, restrooms, and concessionaire kitchen.

In an earlier statement, Warren Unsicker, director of economic development for the City of Farmington, said the pavilion will “enable numerous user groups and markets to operate without being impacted by the weather.”

The New Mexico Tourism Department has recently made the project more feasible with a $500,000 grant that is a part of its “Destination Forward” program.

That Tourism Department funding comes on the heels of a $1.2 million Regional Recreation Centers/Quality of Life grant announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to build the pavilion and fund several other Gateway Park initiatives.

By Garry Boulard

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