Farmington police: Grace period is over, traffic enforcement steps up

Farmington drivers have developed a bit of a lead foot during the coronavirus pandemic. Overall traffic volume was significantly reduced in late March and most of April when New Mexico issued a...

DATE: Aug. 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Farmington man arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder

A 45-year-old Farmington man was arrested Aug. 21 for allegedly shooting and killing a man near West Main Street. The Farmington Police Department said in a news release that at about 8 p.m. Aug....

DATE: Aug. 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Painted pianos in Aztec a reminder to slowdown, enjoy the moment

People around the world have been limiting face-to-face contact to slow the spread of COVID-19, meaning stress and feelings of isolation have burgeoned. And then came a spate of ferocious wildfires...

DATE: Aug. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Is ‘dismal’ the best education New Mexicans can expect?

Wilhelmina Yazzie decided to sue the state of New Mexico after years of frustration with her son’s education. Parents were asked to donate old socks to wipe the dry-erase boards. Students weren’t...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Church offers free backpacks, school supplies to students

FARMINGTON – New Mexico students may be starting the school year online, but school supplies are still needed for at-home learning. CopperRidge Church seeks to fill that need by partnering with...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Farmington woman dies in crash Monday

A 54-year-old Farmington woman died in a car crash Monday in front of the Dollar General in Bloomfield, according to the New Mexico State Police. State Police spokesman Ray Wilson said in a...

DATE: Aug. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

New Mexico’s governor is not happy about the Trump administration’s rollback of methane regulations for the oil and gas industry. “It is utterly disheartening and sadly unsurprising to hear once...

DATE: Aug. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango police seek video of confrontation at transgender march

The Durango Police Department is seeking video evidence from a confrontation at a transgender rights march held Sunday in downtown Durango that resulted in a 59-year-old Farmington man being...

DATE: Aug. 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Census hasn’t always counted Native Americans. Now it tries.

Norbert Nez is worried about the census. A self-described map enthusiast, he took a job with the Census Bureau in 1990 as an enumerator fresh out of college and eager to find a decent-paying job....

DATE: Aug. 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal agency sets guidelines for reopening Native American schools

The Bureau of Indian Education set guidelines last week for reopening that would compel at least 53 tribal schools under its jurisdiction to begin in-person teaching. The decision, which includes...

DATE: Aug. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems

FARMINGTON – An online food hub allowing people and businesses to place orders with local farmers has launched amid the coronavirus pandemic and a renewed focus on shopping local. The goal of the...

DATE: Aug. 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo Nation moves toward virtual learning

FARMINGTON – Even with case rates slowing on the Navajo Nation, schools are likely to implement virtual learning for the fall semester, with funding support from the federal CARES Act. The Navajo...

DATE: Aug. 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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