CDC: Coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ on surfaces or objects

The CDC says COVID-19 "does not spread easily" on contaminated surfaces or objects, nor by animal-to-human contact, or vice versa.

| 5 days ago

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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

Coronavirus: Comparing the curve

Has the curve of COVID-19 begun to flatten in your area? Compare the spread of infection across the U.S.

State seeks applicants for contact-tracing jobs

The positions range from entry-level through supervisory. Work will be done remotely, and hiring will be done virtually.

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COVID-19: What Four Corners residents should know

Here's the latest information about the coronavirus in the Four Corners region, including San Juan County and the Navajo Nation.

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Vehicle procession celebrates Memorial Day

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Vehicle cruise organized for Memorial Day

The Tri-City Memorial Cruise began in Flora Vista and passed through Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington in observance of Memorial Day.

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2020 Primaries: Who will succeed Sen. Tom Udall?

Congressman Ben Ray Luján is the presumptive Democratic nominee to succeed Udall while three Republicans compete in the June 2 primary.

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Coronavirus could cancel fairs on Navajo Nation

The bill proposes cancelling fairs, rodeos and roping competitions on the Navajo Nation due to lingering uncertainty about the novel coronavirus.

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NTU to offer new engineering program

The university will use a grant from the National Science Foundation for its latest curriculum offering.

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Man with child porn conviction gets probation

An Aztec man convicted of possessing child pornography received sex offender probation. Both the defense and prosecution advocated for that outcome.

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Public schools could avert deep budget cuts

New Mexico has enough from savings plus new money from Washington to help public schools weather looming budget shortages, says John Arthur Smith.

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Drug court hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The coronavirus led the Eleventh Judicial District Court's Adult Drug Court Program to host a drive-through graduation ceremony in Aztec May 21.

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City’s Meals on Wheels program gets $3k donation

Farmington's Meals on Wheels program has seen demand for its services increase sharply during the COVID-19 shutdown, its director says.

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Farmington Police blotter for May 18, 2020

This is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department.

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Day one of Ruidoso Futurity trials take place

Michael Joiner had a big day on the first day of the Ruidoso Futurity trials for 2-year-old quarter horses at Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino.

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Ruidoso Downs races reopen live NM horse racing

Essential personnel have been at the track training since May 6-7, but fans are still barred from attending the season's opening this weekend.

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Eugenia Charles-Newton: “It’s a blessing”

Ogden’s Own Distillery of Ogden, Utah delivers 485 gallons of hand sanitizer for distribution on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at NECA Warehouse in Shiprock.

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Steve Conlin glad to distribute hand sanitizer

Ogden’s Own Distillery of Ogden, Utah delivers 485 gallons of hand sanitizer for distribution on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at NECA Warehouse in Shiprock.

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Utah-based distillery donates hand sanitizer to Navajo Nation

"This was pretty easy. I got into my truck, I drove for seven hours and I drove home," Ogden's Own Distillery Owner Steve Conlin said.

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2020 NM Sports Hall of Fame banquet rescheduled

The NMHOF Class of 2019, including Albuquerque mixed martial arts fighter Holly Holm, was slated to be inducted. The ceremony moved due to COVID-19.

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Woman allegedly severely injured man with car

A San Juan County woman is accused of severely injuring a man by striking him with her passenger car.

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Pets of the week | May 22

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County man was hospitalized due to West Nile

San Juan County led the state in West Nile virus cases last year despite the fact the virus wasn't detected in mosquitoes here until early August.

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Jayden Guillory inks with Adams State soccer

Lady Broncos goalkeeper, who had five shutout wins in 2019, has made key saves when the box got crowded. She looks to remain that steady force in net.

| 4 days ago

Three Rivers Brewery Block closing for a while

“Our business model is based on a social atmosphere and we cannot imagine being open without the camaraderie among our friends and customers.”

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Farmington Police blotter for May 17, 2020

This is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department.

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Nurse, pilot vie for open seat on County Commission

Both Erich Cole and Terri Fortner say their experience is what makes them different from each other as they vie for the County Commission District 4 seat.

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CCSD interim superintendent placed on leave

Three members of the CCSD Board of Education voted in favor of placing Dave Goldtooth on administrative leave, effective immediately.

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Letters to the Editor, May 20, 2020

The COVID-19 virus, and protests surrounding public health policies and restrictions on public life, are hot topics this week.

by Farmington Daily Times  | 4 days ago

Lincoln county Food Bank awarded $5,000

Lincoln County Food Bank Awarded $5,000 donation through Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance.

| 5 days ago

Opinion: Trust the people while making policy

The idea that the way to save lives is to commit economic suicide is absurd and short-sighted. Our reaction need  not be an either-or proposition.

by Sen. Bill Sharer  | 5 days ago

Jail has first positive cases of coronavirus

The first cases of COVID-19 have been detected at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center, according to the county spokesman

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Jaren Ulibarri commits to McMurry men’s soccer

The Farmington Scorpions midfielder said McMurry, an NCAA Division III program in Abilene, Texas, was impressed by his speed on and off the ball.

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County Commission approves interim FY21 budget

The impacts of the coronavirus on the county's budget won't be fully known until June or July, however the county is budgeting $103 million in revenue for FY21.

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Donors urged to take part in 2-day blood drive

San Juan Regional Medical Center will serve as the host site for a blood drive on May 27-28 as blood supplies run low in the region.

| 5 days ago

County sees high numbers of absentee voters

The coronavirus is impacting how voters will participate in the June 2 primary election. More than 10,000 people have requested absentee ballots.

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Farmington Police blotter for May 16, 2020

This is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department.

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Outbreak in Gallup overwhelms rural hospital

On the eve of New Mexico's shutdown of bars and restaurants, the city of Gallup came alive for one last night of revelry.

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