FARMINGTON — The pending demolition of the Anasazi Inn in west Farmington comes as city officials and its new owners believe the run-down motel complex is a blight in the community and contributes to the area’s high crime rate.
Albuquerque based TAL Realty Inc. announced on Jan. 21 it acquired the Anasazi Inn at 903 W. Main St. during a judicial foreclosure action. The company described the property as a public health and safety risk.
“This property is not only a public eyesore, but its ongoing operation saps law enforcement resources and puts first responders in harm’s way each day,” TAL Realty’s principal and Farmington resident Adam Trubow said in a press release.
The company said it would demolish the existing structures and prepare the site for future development, but did not identify what the future project is.
