Bobbie Long was 38 when she died. She lived a tough life. Addicted to meth, alcohol or whatever else she found to poison her body, it was a tragic ending to a tragic lifestyle.   Full Story

When our parents and grandparents kissed us goodnight and said "sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite," we all felt cozy and safe, tucked into our little beds.   Full Story

Democrats in congress allowed the nearly three-decade moratorium on offshore drilling to expire Wednesday, making way for oil drilling off of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.   Full Story

It's one of the hardest decisions a young person coming out of high school can make: the decision to dedicate your life to serving your country in the armed forces.   Full Story

The free flow of cash in the marketplace is the stimulus of a healthy economy. As the banking industry fails because of poor management and loose lending, Wall Street looks to the government for a corporate bailout that also includes new regulations on the money industry.   Full Story

It's great news, though certainly not surprising, to hear that enrollment numbers at San Juan College in Farmington are on the rise.   Full Story

Did you know that 860 billion gallons of sewage are dumped annually into America's waters? That was a 2007 estimate by the Environmental Protection Agency.   Full Story

When the FBI releases a report on local crime rates, people listen, even if they don't necesarily like what they hear.   Full Story

Public drunkenness is a social problem that cannot be mandated away. Unfortunately, this is something the Farmington City Council does not seem to understand.   Full Story

The infrastructure of America, which underpins the economic life of our country, is built on the dedication of hardworking men and women in our communities.   Full Story

It has taken too long. It smacks of another broken promise. It has yet to produce its first results.   Full Story

Methamphetamine use is rampant in the Southwest and the average age of abusers is getting younger. Children often are approached in elementary school and offered methamphetamines.   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