New Mexico Farmington Mission
Mission leaders
Aiveni and Sulieti Taufa
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 400 W Apache St, Farmington NM 87401, United States
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter, hot-summer, arid · about 389 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F / 1°C | 15°F / -9°C | 33 mm |
| Feb | 41°F / 5°C | 19°F / -7°C | 32 mm |
| Mar | 53°F / 11°C | 27°F / -3°C | 37 mm |
| Apr | 65°F / 18°C | 36°F / 2°C | 18 mm |
| May | 73°F / 23°C | 44°F / 7°C | 25 mm |
| Jun | 85°F / 30°C | 55°F / 13°C | 23 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 61°F / 16°C | 23 mm |
| Aug | 86°F / 30°C | 59°F / 15°C | 27 mm |
| Sep | 78°F / 26°C | 51°F / 11°C | 36 mm |
| Oct | 65°F / 19°C | 39°F / 4°C | 33 mm |
| Nov | 52°F / 11°C | 29°F / -2°C | 19 mm |
| Dec | 40°F / 4°C | 20°F / -6°C | 34 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Farmington New Mexico Temple — Operating (17 August 2025) · ~0 km
- Monticello Utah Temple — Operating (July 26, 1998) · ~161 km
- Albuquerque New Mexico Temple — Operating (March 5, 2000) · ~231 km
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple — Operating (19 October 2025) · ~261 km
The Church in New Mexico
- Church Membership
- 68,699
- Stakes
- 14
- Congregations
- 137
- FamilySearch Centers
- 31
- Temples
- 2
- Missions
- 2
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
- Organized
- 30 June 2010
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Family groups
- Farmington Mission Families Group
- New Mexico Farmington Mission Group
- Farmington New Mexico Mission Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources