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Report questions carbon capture feasibility

IEEFA's new report states Enchant Energy has based its proposal to retrofit the San Juan Generating Station with carbon capture on faulty assumptions.

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Two concerts that will celebrate the work of iconic women artists and four Memphis legends are planned this week in Farmington.

Indie filmmaker seeking actors for latest film

Travis Holt Hamilton often uses actors with little or no professional experience in his films, including "More Than Frybread."

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Aztec signs 10-year agreement with Guzman Energy

Aztec Electric Utility Director Ken George said the city will be buying power at lower rates than it has seen in 25 years.

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NM lawmakers begin push for tuition-free college

The so-called middle-dollar approach would come into play after existing state scholarships, and before federal grants and military-based aid.

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Here’s why officials say the census is important

Residents should receive invitations in the mail starting March 12 to participate in the 2020 Census online.

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Historic survey produces interesting results

Fred Blackburn, who is leading the team conducting the survey, says he hopes to resume work on the project in April.

Police question 3 teens after vandalism spree

A spate of more than 80 reported incidents of property damage starting on Feb. 14 led police from three agencies to track down three suspects.

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City Council will discuss Lake Farmington

One of the potential changes the City Council is considering for Lake Farmington is adding a mid-level Aqua Park.

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Farmington Police blotter for Feb. 12, 2020

Below is a digest of service calls and arrests performed by the Farmington Police Department. Printed records are available at 900 N. Municipal Drive.

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Tuition-free college plan among bills in limbo

Several influential New Mexico senators said the proposed Opportunity Scholarship still stands a good chance of approval before the session ends.

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House approves revisions to probation, parole

Under the current system, probation officers are often left with two choices — a verbal warning or a return to prison .

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NM Department of Health keeps eye on coronavirus

The World Health Organization has not formally called COVID-19 a pandemic, defined as the worldwide spread of a new disease.

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Aztec, PV clinch district tournament titles

Kirtland and Farmington also qualified as teams for state after securing top-three spots in their respective district tournaments on Saturday.

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Bloomfield hosts District 1-4A championships

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Dylan St. Vrain talks District 1-4A title

St. Vrain forces overtime on a late reversal, takes down Miyamura's Drake Guerrero for 126-pound district title Saturday at Bobcat Gym in Bloomfield.

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Ian Thomas talks 220-pound district title

Kirtland Central's Ian Thomas defeats Aztec's Caleb Varzeas via 4-3 decision to win District 1-4A 220-pound division title Saturday at Bobcat Gym.

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Man gets 29 years for sex, child porn crimes

A man has been sentenced to 29 years in state prison after pleading guilty to manufacturing child pornography and molesting a young female

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Adan Benavidez talks 113-pound district title

Benavidez pins Aztec’s Paul Vigil at the 1:14 mark in the first period to win the 113-pound district title Saturday at Bobcat Gym in Bloomfield.

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Udall, Heinrich among climate bill co-sponsors

Sen. Tom Udall and Sen. Martin Heinrich are among 32 Democratic senators co-sponsoring the Clean Economy Act of 2020.

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Cost of digital scams rises sharply in NM

New Mexicans were victimized for twice as much money in online scams in 2019 as they were a year earlier.

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Farmington boys fall 55-49 at West Mesa

West Mesa pulls ahead with 18-8 run in the third quarter Friday in Albuquerque. West Mesa's now 5-1 in district, while FHS dropped to 1-5 in district.

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Multiple girls wrestlers win district titles

Aztec's Mia Aguirre, Makayla Munoz and Princess Altisi all win individual titles, as does Kirtland Central's Jojera Dodge, Friday in Albuquerque.

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Shiprock tops Aztec 74-66 in district hoops

The Chieftains opened strong and finished strong on the scoring end in Friday's District 1-4A boys basketball game at Lillywhite Gym in Aztec.

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Aztec coach Matthew Steinfeldt steps down

Steinfeldt accepted football coach job at Bear Creek High in Lakewood, Colorado, looks to rebuild program and also provide more for his two children.

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College’s career fair showcases local jobs

Students learned about job opportunities during San Juan College's Career & Internship Fair at the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall.

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Farmington Police blotter for Feb. 9, 2020

This is a digest of service calls and arrests performed by the Farmington Police Department. Printed records are available at 900 N. Municipal Drive.

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PHOTOS: TEA’s “Four Weddings and an Elvis”

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PHOTOS: Pets of the week | Feb. 14

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Cannabis: From Criminalized Drug To Multibillion-Dollar Global Boom

Legal cannabis is one of the world's newest and most dynamic industries. Since Colorado legalized the drug in 2012, the previously illegal plant has birthed multibillion-dollar public companies, minted billionaires, and brewed social change not seen since the end of Prohibition.

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Program brings coal to Navajo, Hopi residents

"With the closure of Kayenta (Mine), NTEC and Bisti Fuels are trying to fill the gap," Andy Hawkins, Bisti Fuels community engagement manager, said.

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Prep girls, Bloomfield girls win district games

Lady Eagles use 29-point outburst in third quarter to push past Thoreau on Thursday, while Lady Bobcats overcome sluggish start Thursday at Aztec.

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Kirtland Central tops Shiprock, 59-41

Lady Broncos open on a 19-4 run against the Lady Chieftains en route to a 59-41 win Thursday at Bronco Arena in Kirtland. KC's now 6-1 in district.

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Kirby Hamblin helps Hannah adjust as head coach

What exactly does the spouse have to endure throughout a season? We spoke with Kirby Hamblin, the husband of the new Carlsbad volleyball team’s coach.

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Lady Eagles’ offense ignites late vs. Thoreau

Prep pulls ahead with 29-point barrage in third quarter en route to 82-60 win Thursday at the Eagles Nest in Farmington. Prep's now 8-0 in district.

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Photos from Bisti Fuels free coal program

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Scenes from Bisti Fuels free coal distribution

Scenes from Bisti Fuels Company's free coal distribution program for members of the Navajo Nation at Navajo Mine in Fruitland on Feb. 6, 2020.

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PV’s Maclovia Stubblefield inks with MBU golf

Lady Panthers golfer hopes a breakthrough outing on the golf course is just the start of what's to come as she braces for MBU's women's golf program.

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