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Janel Ryan roast raises funds for Four Corners Home for Children

Ryan said she was more than happy to be the brunt of a few jokes to raise money for the children. The event ended up raising more than $15,000 for the Four Corners Home for Children.

About 350 community members turned out for the fourth annual “Celebrity Roast,” featuring Farmington Municipal Schools Superintendent Janel Ryan, on Thursday, May 9, at the newly remodeled Farmington Civic Center.

More than $15,000 was raised for the Four Corners Home for Children, a program of Navajo Ministries in Farmington. The childcare program at Navajo Ministries [Read More...]

College GED program helps students reach their goals

Shont’e Maes, 28, earned her GED in November 2012, and walked with her San Juan College Adult Basic Education Program class in the May 9 GED graduation in the Learning Commons at San Juan College. – Photo by Debra Mayeux

Life’s challenges often cause hiccups in a person’s plan. Whether the plan is to find a new job, get married or graduate from school, the hiccups are there blocking the way. This was the case of Shont’e Maes, a 28-year-old Farmington resident, who never graduated from high school.

Maes overcame the hiccups and walked across [Read More...]

Another take on Second Amendment Rally

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The Feb. 2 Second Amendment Rally at Gateway Park was just that. It was a rally to protest the draconian legislation proposed at both the state and federal levels. There was nothing reasonable about the proposals on the table. Had the equivalent legislative proposals been made to curtail the First or Fourth Amendment, the liberals [Read More...]

Hospital cardiology department organizes community walk

Cardiologist James P. Goolsby walks with children and their parents during a community walk at Berg Park to recognize the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day on April 3.

Walking several days a week can reduce heart disease, which is why San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Cardiology Department recognized National Walking Day on April 3 and organized a community walk along the Berg Park trails in Farmington.

The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day as a way to educate the public about [Read More...]

Our four-legged friends suffer as much if not more than we do

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From springtime through the late fall, many people are subject to seasonal allergies. But people are not the only ones suffering. For our dogs and cats, these same seasons can bring intense itching and discomfort. Yes, it seems our pets can get their own “hay fever.”

It’s a very frustrating and somewhat common situation. Pet [Read More...]

2013 Riverfest Fine Arts, Crafts Fair reception May 24
By: superuser
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
By: superuser
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
By: superuser
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
By: superuser
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...