AdvertisementIs New Mexico cracking down on methane waste?The efforts were spurred by an executive order signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in January, calling on the state to join the Paris...Past and present meet at these trading postsLast stand for the trading post?Most RecentDurango & Silverton train seeks to run againCareersFour Corners Business JournalEnergy MagazineView All PhotosPHOTOS: Past meets present at trading postsGrant awarded for downtown events space The New Mexico Resiliency Alliance and New Mexico MainStreet awarded the $7,000 grant for the project two weeks ago. Local The lasting legacy of Project Plowshare Project Plowshare was an idea that could only have been conceived during the unique convergence of the Cold War and unbridled optimism of the 1950s. Business Four Corners Business Briefs SJRMC's air ambulance service was recertified; Farmington HR director honored; city seeks advice on future downtown businesses. Business Downtown Farmington mural project resumes The Art in the Alley program is designed to spruce up the back entrances to downtown businesses. Local CLOSEArchaeologist explains cultural resource policy State Land Office Archaeologist David Eck discusses the lack of surveys and current cultural resources policy. County closing in on plan for film studio San Juan County film consultant Brent Garcia says officials want to acquire and repurpose an existing structure for a new production facility. Local View All PhotosPHOTOS: Lauter Haus Brewing Company plans summer opening | April 26New Farmington brewery plans summer opening The Lauter Haus Brewing Company will operate from a 10,000-square-foot headquarters on East 20th Street. Local Sharpe: The religion of climate change Climate change is a bit like religion, can I get an “Amen?” Oil and gas Read the April issue of Energy The Daily Times' Energy publication offers a comprehensive look at the oil and gas industry in the San Juan Basin. Oil and gas Film studio could boost economy, officials say The Legislature has approved funding for a film studio in San Juan County, but the governor has not signed the measure. Local Film, Media Day focuses on career opportunities Workshops, demonstrations and other presentations will be offered for high school students. Local Gov commits state to reducing emissions The governor signed an executive order calling for reduced green house gas emissions. New Mexico NM oil and gas industry on edge New Mexico's oil and gas industry faces big regulatory reforms under the state's new Democratic-dominated government, and producers are on edge. Oil and gas Farmington official earns national recognition Farmington's economic development director Warren Unsicker has received national recognition as a rising star in his profession. Farmington City Manager: No tax holiday in power plant deal Language applying to a tax holiday provision was dismissed as boilerplate language by Farmington's city manager. Local Governor signs new loan program for small business With small businesses in New Mexico still struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new state loan program is designed to help fill the gaps. News | 1 day ago NM cites Kinder Morgan over gas spill cleanup New Mexico says the pipeline company owes hazardous waste fees and a complaint that it interfered with testing contaminated soils from 2018 spill. News | 1 day ago Section of Main Street will reopen on July 9 The section of Main Street involved in phase one of the Complete Streets project in downtown Farmington has been closed since January. Local | 5 days ago What’s the mask rule if you’re in a private business? Masks in New Mexico are required for protection against COVID-19, according to state health orders, but what are the consequences for non-compliance? News View All PhotosThe Complete Streets project in picturesNightlife options increasing despite pandemic Some restaurant and brewery owners are reporting modest crowds after they were allowed to open their doors again. Local College will train workers for carbon capture San Juan College signed an agreement with Enchant Energy and the City of Farmington to start training workers for the carbon capture project at SJGS. Local Chamber conducting third survey of businesses The results from the Farmington Chamber of Commerce's latest COVID-19 survey will be released after the Fourth of July. Local PRC examines ways for PNM to replace SJGS power Public Service Company of New Mexico will end operations at the San Juan Generating Station in 2022. Here's how the utility could replace that power. Local Downtown businesses can apply to use sidewalks The permit for outdoor dining and retail will be good through Nov. 1, but the city hopes to craft a permit process that will extend beyond coronavirus Local Enchant Energy signs deal with Bank of America Enchant Energy's COO Peter Mandelstam announced a deal with Bank of America to help with the 45Q tax equity financing. Local Paving begins on phase one of downtown project The repaving of Main Street, landscaping and lighting work are the next projects to be tackled in the first phase of the Complete Streets project. Local Solar array project proposed at Navajo Mine The new solar project would be located within the boundaries permitted to NTEC and in an area south of the Four Corners Power Plant. Navajo Nation Durango & Silverton train seeks to run again The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has announced plans to reopen with limited trips by the end of the month after shutting down in March. Business Lawsuit filed over hemp production sites The Navajo Nation Department of Justice is suing Dineh Benally and two businesses, alleging they are growing and marketing hemp on tribal land. Navajo Nation First phase of downtown project in home stretch Work is progressing on widened sidewalks, ramps, planters, roundabouts and decorative brick pavers as part of the city's downtown renovations. Local County’s unemployment rate among highest in NM A San juan College official says the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 shutdown could be an opportunity for San Juan county to reinvent itself. Local Patio dining permitted in Ruidoso Restaurants in Ruidoso began patio dining service on May 27 after the state amended the public health order on May 26. Community Local arts groups struggle to find new path Farmington's arts and entertainment scene has been challenged, but not silenced by the COVID-19 shutdown. Local Tourism officials see silver lining to shutdown Farmington tourism officials believe the COVID-19 pandemic eventually could lead to more tourists visiting the Four Corners. Local No easy answers for arts groups during shutdown Farmington's fine arts entities, such as San Juan Symphony, are getting creative when it comes to remaining viable during the COVID-19 shutdown. Local 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. New-mexico 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. Local 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.” New Mexico April home sales in New Mexico drop nearly 14% New Mexico saw a statewide 13.9 percent drop in the number of homes sold in April compared with the same month last year. Money Protest draws hundreds amid COVID-19 pandemic A crowd stretched nearly a quarter of a mile as San Juan County residents protested the business restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus. Local View All PhotosSunset Curbside Concert Series opens at Clancy’sShare your feedback to help improve our site experience!
