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Monday Sep 22 | Farmington Daily Times

Affecting the herd: Single sick animal could cost cattle growers up to $4 million

The timing of a recent statewide classification affecting San Juan County cattle growers couldn't be worse.

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Related Topix: Curry County, NM, Roosevelt County, NM, San Juan County, NM, Aztec, NM, New Mexico

Fri Sep 12, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Officials break ground on Navajo Pipeline

GloJean Todacheene remembers using a bucket to haul water to her home in Two Grey Hills.

14 comments

Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Upper Fruitland, NM, Fruitland, NM, Nenahnezad, NM, Farmington, NM

Fri Sep 05, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Man accused of holding machete to friend's throat

Felony charges accusing a 58-year-old La Plata man of trapping a friend in his bedroom and holding a two-foot knife to the woman's throat were forwarded to state district court Thursday.

7 comments

Related Topix: Crystal, NM

Tue Aug 05, 2008

Silver City Sun-News

Silver-area districts get mixed marks on "No Child' test requirements

Despite growing challenges to meet adequate yearly progress standards called for under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Grant County's schools are making gains.

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Related Topix: Grant County, NM, Bayard, NM

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Four Corners Business Journal

Taking care of our environment

It's all about preserving and protecting our natural resources. The River Reach Foundation in San Juan County has spent years creating a riverfront environment that showcases the Animas, San Juan and La Plata ...

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Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Farmington, NM

Sat Jul 05, 2008

KOAT.com

Four Corners Hosts Tale Of 2 Airports

Some are calling it a tale of two airports in the Four Corners. The Durango La Plata airport officials said they're having their best year ever while Farmington's Four Corners Regional Airport only has one ...

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Related Topix: Farmington, NM

Mon May 12, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Memorials to DWI victims come to county roads

“Everyone knows you're not supposed to drink and drive, but it doesn't seem to make a lot of difference”

Expect to see portraits of the victims of drunken driving accidents posted soon at numerous key locations throughout San Juan County. via Farmington Daily Times

5 comments

Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Aztec, NM

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Animal abuse lands La Plata woman on probation with hefty fines

“The condition of these horses was not something that happened in two days or two weeks. This was long-term neglect.”

A La Plata woman accused of neglecting several horses and llamas in January, several of which later died, was sentenced to five years probation in district court this week after pleading guilty to reduced ... via Farmington Daily Times

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Related Topix: Animal Rights

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Four Corners Business Journal

Businesses come and businesses go in San Juan County

“We don't need to be in the bar business”

Thirty years ago, the Country Palace was the place to go, to enjoy good music and fill your dance card. via Four Corners Business Journal

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Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Aztec, NM

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

County commission to consider road issue

“It's one of our more interesting agenda items”

San Juan County commissioners will consider during their meeting today whether they will act to help residents of the Hartley Springs Ranchos Subdivision. via Farmington Daily Times

4 comments

Related Topix: San Juan County, NM

Fri Mar 07, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Police officer found responsible for on-duty accident

“It's at the officer's discretion whether he goes with everything (lights and/or sirens) on”

The Farmington Police officer who crashed into another vehicle Monday while responding to a call was responsible for the accident, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office reported Thursday. via Farmington Daily Times

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Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Farmington, NM

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

A case of mistaken identity: Bloomfield resident confused with animal abuse suspect

“It has just been unbelievable.”

Her name is Ann Sullivan. She's in her early 50s. She raises horses in rural San Juan County. via Farmington Daily Times

4 comments

Related Topix: Family, Kids, Animal Rights, Bloomfield, NM, San Juan County, NM

Thu Feb 28, 2008

KOB-TV

Four Corners' woman charged with animal cruelty

A San Juan County woman faces animal cruelty charges after leaving her animals without food and water for about a month. via KOB-TV

10 comments

Related Topix: San Juan County, NM

Tue Feb 26, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Sheriff's Office: Livestock starved in La Plata

“I observed two adult horses in very poor condition and two young horses in fair condition and six llamas appeared to be in fair condition. None of the livestock had water”

A woman is accused of leaving four horses, six llamas and six dogs with no water and little food for at least a month, San Juan County Sheriff's Deputies said. via Farmington Daily Times

26 comments

Related Topix: San Juan County, NM, Aztec, NM

Tue Jan 22, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Mildred Iola Fuller

Mildred Iola Fuller, 87, a resident of La Plata since 1952, passed away early Sunday, Jan. via Farmington Daily Times

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Related Topix: Farmington, NM

Thu Jan 17, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

Developer wants to use tax money for big housing project

“At launch, we were looking at $130,000 entry level ... but there's been a 25 percent increase in construction costs that will have to be translated through. Our housing is coming through in the $140,000 to $145,00 range”

An Albuquerque developer wants to turn 260 acres of high desert into more than 800 homes and use future taxes to help pay for it. via Farmington Daily Times

5 comments

Related Topix: Albuquerque Metro, Albuquerque, NM, Farmington, NM, Las Cruces, NM, Las Cruces Metro

Thu Jan 03, 2008

Farmington Daily Times

City not meant for contractor work

The recent articles and letters concerning the airport restaurant shed light on just a small part of the many problems of airport management under Rod Hunt's Department of General Services. via Farmington Daily Times

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Related Topix: Farmington, NM

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