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Sloppy mud brings things to a standstill in the rain, causing grandmas to tiptoe carefully in risk of falling while trying to cross from one side to another.   Full Story

The article "County could benefit from a local pathologist," which appeared Nov. 1, contained erroneous information concerning the time required for the New Mexico Department of Health Scientific Laboratory Division, or SLD, to complete toxicologic testing on autopsy cases for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, or OMI.   Full Story

A recent editorial (Nov. 3) in The Daily Times complained that state legislators did little during their recent special session to substantively address the serious economic situation faced by our state.   Full Story

The need for a new regional animal shelter in San Juan County is crucial.   Full Story

Farmington City Manager Rob Mayes found himself in a difficult situation. He mulled for more than a week an internal affairs report that no doubt painted a disturbing picture of mismanagement and corruption within the ranks of the Farmington Fire Department.   Full Story

I'm upset that once again the citizens of San Juan County are robbed of $10,000 to cover portable toilets and police lodging for the 98th Annual Shiprock Navajo Fair.   Full Story

After 40 years, 2nd Lt. William Calley is back in the news. For many years now the young lieutenant convicted in 1971 of the murder of 22 Vietnamese villagers at My Lai has been regarded as a scapegoat.   Full Story

Semper Fi. That is the United States Marine Corps slogan, which in Latin means, "always faithful." Many of you get a big "Semper Fi!   Full Story

The theme of the 2009 Navajo Shiprock Fair is "A salute to Diné Heritage." Yet, an unfortunate lack of communications may result in one of the Navajo Nation's most iconic images failing to be represented in Shiprock this year.   Full Story

A stunning change of course in American defense strategy came last week when President Obama abruptly called off plans for implementing a long-discussed and politically charged missile defense system in Eastern Europe.   Full Story