NEWS

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UPPER FRUITLAND — The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise last week published a request for proposals seeking architectural firms to perform master plan studies of the proposed Upper Fruitland casino.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — The value of new construction projects approved by the city of Farmington in January was slightly better than a year ago, but the total number of permits approved was down more than 30 percent, according to city data.   Full Story

ALBUQUERQUE — Rep. Tom Taylor, R-Farmington, has drafted legislation seeking to rescind the so-called pit rule, which restricts the use of pits for onsite waste disposal at drilling sites.   Full Story

BLOOMFIELD — The Bloomfield City Council voted unanimously Monday to award a contract to Farnsworth Development for construction of a road and utility work in Animas Business Park.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — A Blake's Lotaburger in Farmington was robbed at gunpoint Sunday night, making it the third armed robbery in the last week.   Full Story

AZTEC — Natoni Nakai, 51, pleaded guilty Monday in Aztec District Court to driving while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license.   Full Story

BLOOMFIELD — The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce on Saturday recognized community members for their contributions to the community's economy throughout 2009.   Full Story

AZTEC — The Aztec City Commission is slated to vote on whether to award a contract for phase 1A of the East Arterial road project at its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 tonight at city hall, 201 W.   Full Story

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FARMINGTON — Crews have begun construction on the East Main Street building slated to become an Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, and it likely will be open for business by May, company officials confirmed Monday.   Full Story

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—New Mexico's visit to UNLV has plenty of tantalizing angles—a showdown between Top 25 squads, two of the hottest teams in the country and a matchup of top Mountain West players in Darington Hobson of the Lobos and Tre'Von Willis of the Rebels.   Full Story

IRVINE, Calif.—The Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition is expanding to New York City this year.   Full Story