SAN JUAN COUNTY — The budget cuts resulting from October's special session of the state Legislature weren't as bad as school districts had feared, but administrators remain cautious.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — San Juan Regional Medical Center was built by the tireless labor and efforts of community members.   Full Story

The Farmington area is home to dozens of foundations, nonprofit groups and endowment funds that give back to the community, but even lifelong residents may struggle to identify such programs.   Full Story

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FARMINGTON — More than 100 people gathered at All Veterans Memorial Park in Berg Park on Saturday to witness the unveiling and dedication of the Medal of Honor Memorial.   Full Story

NAVAJO — A Navajo, N.M., teenager was charged Friday in federal court with killing a Catholic nun in her Navajo home earlier this week.   Full Story

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FARMINGTON — The New Mexico Army National Guard has a ceremony Sunday to activate its new military police company headquartered in Farmington.   Full Story

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FARMINGTON — San Juan College students Leyander Chee and Carol Primrose didn't know why their professors called them in for a special meeting Wednesday.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — Vern Dennison, the 48-year-old man found Oct. 7 submerged in the Animas River, died of accidental drowning, authorities said.   Full Story

FARMINGTON — Waldenbooks in the Animas Valley Mall will close its doors in January 2010. The announcement came from the bookseller's parent company, Borders Group, which is downsizing its holdings by closing 200 stores nationwide.   Full Story

FRUITLAND — Garnett Bohannon, of Bluewater, was killed Wednesday when a sedan hit his motorcycle on NM 371, authorities said.   Full Story