Hospital CEO updates City Council on finances

San Juan Regional Medical Center CEO Jeff Bourgeois said the Farmington hospital is in a better financial situation and improving its quality of care.

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Tickets go on sale for Chevel Shepherd concert

Farmington native Chevel Shepherd will return to her hometown to perform a concert June 19 at the Civic Center.

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Live music and events highlight local entertainment offerings in the Farmington area this week.

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Studies offer different version of Chaco’s past

A University of Colorado scientist says Chaco Culture National Historic Park may have been home to only a small, year-round population in Anasazi era.

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Meeting topics include CO2 storage, education

The Aztec City Commission may approve a letter of support for an up to $35 million federal grant to study carbon dioxide storage.

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Ojo Amarillo students go on in Samsung contest

Ojo Amarillo Elementary School, Mescalero Apache High School and Taos Academy are representing New Mexico in the second round of competition.

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Author warns of complacency during presentation

"The Broken Circle" author Rodney Barker says he detects "a dangerous complacency" in Farmington nearly 50 years after a trio of murders.

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PHOTOS: Author speaks at Rocinante High School

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PRC hearing will focus on replacement power

The public can offer input about replacement power resources on Jan. 21 as the PRC hosts a hearing about PNM moving away from SJGS.

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Few details available as BP sells assets

BP and IKAV anticipate the sale of natural gas assets will be completed early this year, however they have released few details about future plans.

Rockfall hazard prompts closures at Chaco

Some campsites at Chaco Culture National Historic Park are closed due to a potential rockfall hazard. The problem was identified in a 2015 study.

Inaugural forum looks at economic forecasts

Economists spoke about national, state and local trends during the Northwest Economic Outlook Forum put together by Four Corners Economic Development.

Bond Wilson’s esports team is ready to play

Bond Wilson Technical Center's esports team made the state finals last year, but as some team members graduated, and others left, a new team rebuilds.

Drivers warned about changes to Crouch Mesa light

The new traffic signal on busy County Road 350 will begin the job of metering traffic on Jan. 13, replacing a signal that only flashed red or yellow.

Tom Wethington unopposed for mayor of Kirtland

Kirtland will elect a new mayor in March, and only one person has thrown his hat into the ring. Candidates also filed in Aztec and Bloomfield races.

Farmington Museum show features satellite images

The newest Farmington Museum at Gateway Park show includes images of New York City, San Francisco, the Amazon and McCarty's lava flow in New Mexico.

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A Pink Floyd laser show, and a pair of art exhibitions top the list of entertainment offerings in the Farmington area this week.

San Juan miners voice support for carbon capture plan

San Juan Mine employees asked the PRC to allow PNM to end its operations at San Juan Generating Station and allow Enchant Energy to take over.

Hot issues abound as new session approaches

This year's New Mexico legislative session is limited to 30 days and focuses largely on the budget. Here's what San Juan legislators hope to focus on.

Economic forum planned at San Juan College

The inaugural Northwest Regional Economic Outlook Forum on Jan. 8 at San Juan College examines the economy from a variety of perspectives.

Shiprock man accused of stabbing male in chest

A Shiprock man is accused of stabbing a man in a Farmington residence on Dec. 30 and then tampering with the evidence.

Man accused of robbing Farmington gas station

A man is accused of robbing a Farmington gas station and threatening the cashier by pretending a vehicle tool in his jacket was a handgun.

Meeting topics include carbon dioxide storage

The San Juan County Commission may send a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy voicing support for a grant for a carbon dioxide storage study.

Man rescued from tree in San Juan River

Farmington first responders rescued a man from the San Juan River who was found holding onto a large tree that fell in the freezing water.

Anglers challenged to catch five trout species

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has challenged anglers to catch one fish from each of the five trout species.

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Militia leader pleads guilty to firearms charge

United Constitutional Patriots leader Larry Mitchell Hopkins, who lived in Flora Vista, has plead guilty to federal firearms charges, faces 10 years.

Farmington couple welcomes first baby of 2020

Joy Warner was born in the early morning of New Year's Day at the San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington.

Snowpack strong, but drier conditions expected

The snowpack looks great now, but the National Weather Service says a drying trend is expected to set up for the southern Rocky Mountains in February.

Looking forward: Ten topics to watch in 2020

Some of the stories to watch in 2020 include construction of major projects and the increase of outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner will star in a show on Jan. 4 at the Farmington Civic Center, and comedy returns to the SunRay stage.

Museum changes top list of entertainment stories

San Juan County's filmmaking, brewing and performing arts scenes all got good news in 2019.

Bloomfield police say shots fired at house

The Bloomfield Police Department is looking for suspects who shot at a residence on Glenwood Street the evening of Dec. 30.

SJGS hearing discussions included carbon capture

A nearly two-week long hearing in Santa Fe this month focused on the future of the San Juan Generating Station. The transcripts are available online

Rambler Taproom slated for early 2020 opening

The Rambler Taproom will open in a 1,200-square-foot space in the GoTo Plaza at 5100 E. Main St. in Farmington.

Main Street closed as project preparations begin

The Complete Streets project is designed to transform downtown Farmington into a more pedestrian-friendly district.

PHOTOS: Preparations begin for Complete Streets

Man competent to stand trial for alleged arson

An Aztec man is accused of breaking into a camper trailer and starting a fire that destroyed two camper trailers was found competent to stand trial.

Woman identified in fatal Bloomfield house fire

The Bloomfield Police Department have identified an elderly woman who was killed in a fire on Dec. 16 at her residence.

Holiday travelers could encounter wet weather

A storm is coming to the Four Corners states during the holidays. Here's how to monitor road conditions.