Farmington is entering a year of growth and transition, with a new Exceptional Community Hospital set to open early this year and plans underway to celebrate the city’s 125th anniversary in 2026 through a yearlong “Farmington 125” community celebration. The city will also see a leadership change, as City Manager Rob Mayes retires in June 2026 and Deputy City Manager Shaña Reeves is expected to step into the role, pending City Council approval. By Paige Sparks. 

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