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

Some clarifications and corrections are in order regarding Marita Noon's opinion piece Aug. 23 on the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and San Juan River trout fishery a piece the Farmington Daily Times pulled off its Web site Monday after discovering that it contained numerous false statements and misrepresentations.   Full Story

It was an interesting week here for Old Glory. First came the news that two local men who served our country died.   Full Story

When I went down to the Farmington City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to attend Rep. Ben Ray Luján's office hours, I wasn't doing so as a journalist or as an employee of The Daily Times.   Full Story