Visiting the Farmington New Mexico Temple Open House
This weekend we drove up to Farmington, NM, for the temple open house. The Farmington New Mexico Temple is open to the public from July 17–August 2, 2025, and if you live anywhere nearby, I’d invite you to go and see it! It’s truly beautiful—inside and out.
What to Expect at the Temple Open House
You can make an appointment, but walk-ins are always welcome. Friendly volunteers are there to guide you through, answer questions, and help you feel comfortable along the way.
As we entered the church building to wait for our turn, the room was full of excited people. It was reverent, but buzzing with energy. For many members who will attend this temple, it’s a significant moment—until now, they’ve been driving three hours each way to worship in Albuquerque.
Why Temples Matter to Latter-day Saints
When a temple is built closer to home, it’s deeply meaningful. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, temples are the most sacred spaces on earth. We believe they are literally “the house of the Lord.” They are places of learning, pondering, praying, and seeking guidance. Some rooms are used for sacred ordinances, while others are simply for sitting and feeling peace.
The Beauty of the Celestial Room
My favorite place to sit in any temple is always the Celestial Room. These rooms are intentionally designed to represent what heaven might feel like—filled with light, beauty, and stillness. Each temple reflects the area and people it serves, and the Farmington temple is no exception.
A Temple Designed for the Community
The Farmington New Mexico Temple is a single-story edifice—smaller in size, but stunning in detail. It features Native American–inspired patterns and meaningful touches throughout. One of the first things you’ll notice are the stained glass windows—vibrant red flowers surrounded by greenery, inspired by the globemallow flower. When the sun hits them, they glow.
The rugs in this temple are the brightest I’ve ever seen—geometric patterns in turquoise, green, red, and white. As you move through the rooms, each space tells a story through art, color, and sacred symbolism.
The Symbolism of the Baptistry
The baptistry is always a favorite for me to see. The baptismal font sits on the backs of twelve oxen, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Everywhere you look, the details are intentional. The workmanship in every temple is done with such care—it’s one way we show love and reverence to God.
It’s worth noting that temples are funded entirely by the tithing of church members and are paid for in full before construction ever begins.
Why We Visit Temple Open Houses as a Family
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you probably know we love traveling to temple open houses when we can. Temples are special to us. One of the ways you teach your children what matters most is by where you spend your time—and who you spend it with.
Tim and I love the temple. Taking our children inside during these open houses helps them see, feel, and understand why temples mean so much to us. In the temple, we make covenants with God, and He, in return, promises blessings to us.
Strength Found in Holy Places
I believe we are strengthened—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—by spending time in His holy house. Every temple bears the words “Holiness to the Lord, The House of the Lord.” That phrase means something to me. It’s a reminder that these buildings are not just symbolic—they are sacred.
Coming to Know God in His House
When we visit His house, we come to know Him better. It’s through spending time with someone that you truly get to know them. And the temple helps us do just that. It teaches us of God’s goodness, His grace, and the mercy He offers to all who follow Him.
A Gift I Hope to Give My Children
If I could give my children one gift, it would be a relationship with their Savior. But I know it’s a gift they have to choose for themselves. I’m so grateful for a Savior who knows me—my name, my weaknesses, my sorrows, my pain.
His grace is sufficient. There’s nothing I could ever do to “earn” His love, yet He offers it freely to anyone who will accept it. My efforts to follow Him are my way of saying thank you—for what He has done, what He is doing now, and what He will continue to do.
“Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things… for which we will praise his name forever.” —Alma 26:12
An Invitation to Come Unto Him
May the Lord bless you and me as we strive to come unto Him. Whether it’s through prayer, scripture study, visiting His holy houses, or simply loving our neighbors—I pray you feel the love of your Savior, even Jesus Christ.
If you have any questions about temples, the open house, or anything I shared, please feel free to reach out or leave a comment—I’d love to hear from you!
While photography inside the temple is not allowed, you are encouraged to take as many photos as you’d like outside the temple grounds. To see official photos of the beautiful Farmington New Mexico Temple interior, you can view them here:
👉 Click to see photos inside the Farmington Temple
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