Many food shelves in Farmington are empty and it's up to the entire community to do something about it.   Full Story

Thousands of people have converged on McGee Park this week, enjoying a trade show, guest speakers and technical programs, all part of the Four Corners Oil and Gas Conference.   Full Story

San Juan County was hit hard by a tragedy last week. A 1-year-old boy drifted outside an enclosed play area and was pulled from a pool in the backyard of a home in Farmington.   Full Story

It was more real than a documentary on television. It was a tale of hatred, discrimination and survival.   Full Story

It's the law, and following it just might save a life or serious injury. The problem is far too many San Juan County children under 18 aren't following this new requirement that started last July.   Full Story

San Juan County CEO Keith Johns said last week he looks forward to getting embattled jail director Tom Havel back to work later this month.   Full Story

Unhappy employees in any organization don't just one day out of the blue decide "hey, today I'm going to be disgruntled.   Full Story

If your home is a castle, many San Juan County residents are finding a huge moat surrounding that castle.   Full Story

Recent research published in ScienceDaily put San Juan County and Farmington on a "worst of" list that surprised many residents in northwest New Mexico.   Full Story

It's not a matter of wanting more — it's a matter of deserving the same. A recent study on wages earned by women in New Mexico showed women, especially minority women, earn substantially less than New Mexico men.   Full Story

Perhaps it is a sign of the financial challenges facing state government. Perhaps it is an endorsement of how well local agencies are doing their job.   Full Story

He never seeks the limelight, but always makes sure the efforts of others are recognized. His quiet leadership and vision for the community has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Farmington — and his ability to get things done is respected throughout San Juan County. The announcement of Farmington City Manager Bob Hudson's impending retirement, while deserved, will create a void in city government that will be difficult to fill.   Full Story

Farmington City Manager Bob Hudson's recent retirement announcement, set to be effective April 1, means it is time for the City Council and mayor to review the job description for that post. It also means the search is on for the next person to fill the role.   Full Story

Troubling times. There's no other way to describe it when a city government chooses not to release information that is, in our view, about as "public" as it gets. The Daily Times formally requested all applications for the soon-to-be-vacant Farmington city manager's position March 1. We believe, as a watchdog of publicly funded entities, we have full rights to vital information under New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act.   Full Story