The REAL Benefits of Life in Farmington | The Den Ep. 86

KEY TAKEAWAYS• Joe Aubert flew C-17s globally for the Air Force for over a decade• Farmington's affordability allowed Joe to buy homes for both his family and his mother• The new aviation program in the Four Corners is a huge opportunity for youth• Farmington’s close-knit community is a major reason Joe chooses to live there• Joe’s retirement flight featured a flyover of Farmington and public jet tours• The area’s affordability gives residents financial flexibility and quality of life• Farmington’s riverfront has untapped potential for recreation and business• Regional transportation and walkability remain challenges, especially for elderly and disabled residents• Economic development is advancing but needs more infrastructure and workforce training• Joe emphasizes the importance of keeping community values while encouraging smart growthBEST MOMENTS00:02:22. “I live here in Farmington with my beautiful family, Tiffany and my three kids, Ethan, Emily, and Eliana.”00:04:41. “I flew globally for eight years, so out of Hawaii at Hickam Air Force Base… then Seattle.”00:06:16. “I’ve been to probably two-thirds of the countries in the world. I’ve been to every continent.”00:08:35. “We weren’t allowed to advertise because then there’d be an official event and an air show.”00:12:19. “The best thing I love about Farmington is that it’s just a very small town, a very tight knit community.”00:14:58. “The most underutilized resource in this town is the river.”00:20:12. “Only six percent of San Juan County is privately held, so that was a tough question to answer.”00:24:20. “I pay a third of what my friends pay in Los Angeles… groceries are less, my taxes are significantly less.”00:30:34. “Is your wife Tiffany? And it was Alana Nichols. Who grew up here in Farmington.”Website: sjcbroker.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelyonsgroup4cInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelyonsgroupfourcorners/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLyonsGroupFourCornersSign up for our newsletter for valuable insights and updates via www.sjcbroker.com too!Produced by APodcastGeek: https://www.apodcastgeek.comAd link: Visit our website to schedule a consultation.TikTokInstagramFacebookBuyer Video SeriesSeller Video SeriesSign up for our newsletter for valuable insights and updates.  This podcast has been brought to you by APodcastGeek