AdvertisementGet the newsIs 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?CareersFour 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 Rubia’s adds a market amid COVID-19 pandemic People looking for disinfectants, yeast and groceries may be able to find some at Rubia's, a Mexican restaurant, during the coronavirus pandemic. Aztec | 8 hours ago Restaurant group seeks to help laid-off workers The Serving NM fund has a fundraising goal of $100,000 and is seeking donations from individuals to help those who have been laid off or furloughed. Local | 12 hours ago College offers help to small businesses owners The New Mexico Economic Development Department has launched a loan program targeted for manufacturing businesses. San Juan College can help. Local | 4 days ago Downtown project, plan update remain on schedule Farmignton officials say they have not contemplated a delay in the start of the second phase of the Complete Streets project. Local | 4 days ago Sign posted by eatery owner sparks controversy A controversy over a sign placed on the door of a Kirtland restaurant has gone viral on social media. Local | 6 days ago Three Rivers Brewery producing hand sanitizer Three Rivers Brewery is donating the hand sanitizer to local public safety agencies and home health care workers. Local Chamber seeks feedback on shutdown with survey The Farmington Chamber of Commerce is surveying local businesses on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted them. Local NMED, EMNRD working on methane emissions rules NMED and EMNRD officials went online to discuss details about the state's methane emission rule making process and why these regulations are needed. Local Small businesses respond to coronavirus orders How small businesses are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, and the governor's orders to reduce hotel capacity and limit restaurant service. News County buys theater, launches Totah Studios Totah Studios will be comprised of the Totah Theater and a 120-acre backlot north of Farmington near Jackson Lake. Local View All PhotosPHOTOS: Beer Choir gathering at Traegers barBeer Choir nights at pub help build community Beer Choir is open to people of all skill levels and is an offshoot of the rapidly-spreading national Beer Choir organizaton. Local Many questions surround Energy Transition Act Environmental groups, PNM and San Juan County elected officials have differing interpretations of the Energy Transition Act's location requirement. Local County commissioners ponder theater purchase The 70-year-old Totah Theater could become part of a plan to lure more film production business to San Juan County. Local ORII Basecamp promotes outdoors-based economy A New Mexico Office of Outdoor Recreation grant will help fund this year's ORII Basecamp in Farmington. Local San Juan project hopes to build on past success The San Juan Generating Station carbon capture retrofit will rely on lessons learned at Petra Nova. Opposition could make it harder to succeed. Local New guidance documents may spur carbon capture Enchant Energy COO Peter Mandelstam said guidance documents released this week are similar to models used for wind and solar tax credits. Local Library opens financial literacy exhibition The exhibition opens with a reception at 4 p.m. Feb. 21 and remains on display through March 19. Local 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. Local Study says pot bill could have benefited county A state agency says the passage of recreational marijuana measure would have created more than 150 jobs in San Juan County. Local 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. Local Blanco fly fishing business featured in TV show A crew from History's "MonsterQuest" series visited Majestic Enchantment on Aug. 11, 2019, to shoot footage. Local Farmington to host outdoor economics conference The City of Farmington was chosen to host the third annual outdoor economics conference, which will bring hundreds of people to the area. Local Photo: Workers repair water leak on Main Street A city official said there were no interruptions in water service to downtown businesses when workers digging a trench caused a water leak. Local Talk examines what lies ahead for Farmington Outdoor recreation, retirement communities, broadband connectivity and the film industry were talked about during the two-hour session. Farmington Enchant, Westmoreland sign coal supply MOU Enchant Energy and Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC signed the MOU as part of the effort to keep open the San Juan Generating Station. Local Study: Spaceport impact of $1B from 2016-2025 Spaceport America released an economic impact study by an outside firm and announced new tenants Thursday. News Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
