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We LOVE catnip toys and chasing anything that moves. Our names are Jet and Swirly. Jet is a panther looking, 2-year-old male. Swirly is an elegant 1-year-old female Tabby. We are litter box trained, great with kids and other cats. Please adopt these inquisitive furry angels today.

The Aztec Animal Shelter, 825 Sabena is open from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

We LOVE catnip toys and chasing anything that moves. Our names are Jet and Swirly. Jet is a panther looking, 2-year-old male. Swirly is an elegant 1-year-old female Tabby. We are litter box trained, great with kids and other cats. [Read More...]

BLM presents draft of Glade plan to advisory council

Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Council met Feb. 20 at the BLM office in Farmington to hear the Glade Run Recreational Management Plan from the bureau’s planning staff. – Photo Lauren Duff

The Bureau of Land Management would like to increase the size of the Glade Run Recreation Area and create recreation management zones for ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles and horses. This would include the development of a quiet space made up of 5,700 acres closed to motorized use.

The BLM presented the draft plan to its Resource [Read More...]

Perez fired by FPD, hired by sheriff’s office Feb. 19

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The Farmington Police Sergeant, who early in his career jumped fully clothed into a swimming pool to save a child from drowning, was released from service Feb. 14, three and a half months before becoming eligible for his retirement.

The city of Farmington let Detective Sgt. Robert Perez go after a month-long Internal Affairs Investigation [Read More...]

CVB records retained; property will be released

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The investigation into the Farmington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau embezzlement of more than $500,000 in taxpayer funds officially was cleared and closed on Jan. 23, 2013. This happened when Farmington Detective Lt. Darin Hardy wrote a one and a half page report to address alleged inconsistencies in the original document produced by Detective Sgt. Robert [Read More...]

Marcy Eckhardt’s goal for shelter is saving animals, customer service

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The Farmington Animal Shelter is changing under the direction of Marcy Eckhardt, a woman who has dedicated her professional life to updating and upgrading the animal sheltering industry.

Eckhardt, owner of Pro-Shelter, was contracted by the city of Farmington in November 2012 to assist in the transition process from the old shelter on South Lake [Read More...]

Minimum wage – is it time to raise it?

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During his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, President Barack Obama proposed raising the minimum wage to $9 an hour – and then indexing it to annual increases in the cost of living, so that further raises would be small but automatic every year.

Some liberals complained the wage hike was too small; some [Read More...]

Schram: Cold War vestiges still afflict 2 nuclear cities

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Two little-known Russian and American cities, the places where the nuclear superpowers began their bomb race more than a half-century ago, were separately catapulted into the news last weekend by a coincidence of unrelated events.

One suddenly became ground zero for a celestial occurrence. The other was victimized by subterranean happenstance. Together they are A [Read More...]

Councilors split vote to fund downtown entryway project

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The Farmington City Council recently voted to spend $135,000 on an open-ended gateway project letting drivers know they have entered Historic Downtown Farmington.

After a lengthy discussion during the Feb. 12 Council meeting, the Council was split on whether or not to approve the project that includes “gateway” signs and an art piece in Orchard [Read More...]

Tsosie’s jewelry, Long’s photos capture nature’s elegance

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Feat of Clay will feature jeweler Raymond O. Tsosie and photographer Louise Long for the Feb. 22 through March 16 show.

The will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at Feat of Clay Gallery, 107 S. Main Ave. in Aztec.

Tsosie became disabled after losing a lung to [Read More...]

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UNO Tournament – All Ages

The Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road, will hold their 2nd annual UNO Tournament. It’s the game everyone loves to play! The big day is Saturday, Feb. 23, and play begins at 6 p.m. This is an intergenerational event, but to be eligible you must be at least 7 years [Read More...]

2013 Riverfest Fine Arts, Crafts Fair reception May 24
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last updated: 05-16-2013
The Riverfest Fine Arts and Crafts Fair opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at the Red Lion Hotel, 700 Scott Ave. The art fair continues from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, ...

Worms we share: Pet owners can contract worms from dogs and cats
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last updated: 05-16-2013
Dogs and cats may transmit potentially dangerous worms to you and your family. Worms – not a terribly popular topic, but one that could cause you and your pet a stay in the hospital. Veterinarians see the problem every day, but most dog and cat ow...

Two men arrested in Thursday night stabbing
last updated: 04-19-2013
A 38-year-old Farmington man was arrested late Thursday for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of Juan Valencia, of Blanco. Farmington Police arrested James Labranche after investigating the incident shortly after 10 p.m. at 1203 S. Griffin Road...


Shiprock man arrested on homicide charge
last updated: 04-16-2013
A Farmington man, who was repeatedly stabbed Monday evening near Melba Lane died from his injuries at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Farmington Police were called at 9:02 p.m. to the scene in the 600 block of Melba Lane, where they found Anthony ...

Athletes, coaches will be honored on May 24
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last updated: 05-16-2013
Several former Farmington High School coaches and student athletes have left an imprint on the school’s athletic history and will be honored next Friday, May 24, as they are inducted into the FHS Hall of Fame. The FHS Hall of Fame ceremony will be...


AutoMax completes 18-month renovation
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last updated: 05-16-2013
A used car dealership on East Main Street in Farmington underwent a year and a half renovation that gave the business a more appealing look for its clients. AutoMax, located at 5220 E. Main St., had its grand opening after the renovations were compl...