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La Plata, New Mexico is located in San Juan County. Zip codes in La Plata, NM include 87418.

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Saturday Nov 21 | Farmington Daily Times

La Plata outpaces San Juan County in getting students vaccinated for H1N1

All students under the age of 18 in La Plata County, Colo., have had an opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccine through in-school and weekend public clinics.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Gas drilling rules move forward in Farmington

Proposed changes to natural gas drilling rules in the city of Farmington, including a measure that could require companies to locate wells next to each other so they occupy less land, gained traction Tuesday when city councilors voted unanimously to publish a proposed ordinance that would change rules on natural gas wells ranging from drilling ...

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

City Council to discuss gas drilling rules

City councilors are scheduled to discuss oil and gas drilling regulations, a stimulus loan, a proposed 562-home development and a transportation plan at their 9 a.m. meeting Tuesday.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Don't subsidize projects that won't hire locals

If the city council approves a 562-home development land proposal for homes, a school and for future businesses, they should also consider who's going to do the work.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Council OKs apartments despite opposition

City councilors approved a change in zoning that would allow an 84-unit apartment to be built on South Carlton Avenue though some area residents are against the project.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

City councilors to consider 562-home La Plata Ranch

City councilors could decide Tuesday whether to approve major parts of a proposal for a 562-home development on the city's west side.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Council delays La Plata Ranch decision

City councilors Tuesday postponed until next week a decision on portions of the proposed 560-home development La Plata Ranch.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Fatal semi-trailer accident investigated

Police continue to investigate the death of a Farmington man killed Saturday after he drove his truck into the back of a semi-trailer on La Plata Highway.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

San Juan County meetings seek solutions to trash, land issues

After reaffirming that excess trash and unsightly junk throughout the unincorporated areas remains a top concern with residents, San Juan County is hosting community meetings this week to identify solutions.

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Sun Oct 11, 2009

Native American Times

Salazar awards $27.74 million contract for Navajo water pipeline construction

" Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced yesterday that the Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a contract totaling $27.74 million to the Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority for the construction of Reaches 2 through 6 of the Navajo Nation Municipal Pipeline.

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Fri Oct 09, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Feds announce contract for Navajo pipeline project

The U.S. Interior Department has awarded a $27.7 million contract for the construction of a water pipeline on the Navajo reservation in northwestern New Mexico.

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Wed Oct 07, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

City delays La Plata Ranch decision

City councilors want more information before they decide whether to include into the city's boundaries land on which a developer wants to build inexpensive housing.

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Farmington Daily Times

County denies allowing liquor license in La Plata

The San Juan County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously denied the transfer of an idle liquor license to a gas station on the La Plata Highway, isolated more than 12 miles from another liquor store.

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Silver City Sun-News

In the Area

Legal referral for the Elderly Legal Workshop, 10:45 a.m. to noon Thursday, Senior Center.

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Fri Oct 02, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Farmington considers 562-home development

A proposed 562-home development that would cost the city at least $9 million would help fill demand for affordable housing in Farmington, according to the developer.

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Tue Sep 29, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Aunt hosts shaving party to benefit niece battling cancer

From left, Marcy Hower gives a little reassurance to Becky Howard before shaving her head for her niece Charlotte Reynolds, 4, shown as she is held by her father Roger at the La Plata Community Center Friday.

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Sun Sep 27, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Woman killed near state line identified

The Farmington woman killed Thursday afternoon near the state line on La Plata Highway in Colo.

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Sat Sep 26, 2009

Farmington Daily Times

Woman killed on La Plata; trucks tangle trying to avoid first accident

One woman was killed in the first of two accidents that happened Thursday afternoon near the state line on La Plata Highway in Colorado.

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Sun Aug 16, 2009

Silver City Sun-News

In the Area

With local schools scheduled to to begin today, the Silver City Police Department asks drivers to be careful and on the lookout for school children walking or driving to and from school.

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Fri Aug 14, 2009

KOAT.com

Underground Bed And Breakfast Offers Unique Stay

If you're looking to get away for a night or two and be as far away from people as possible, one Four Corners man made cave living possible, by opening a bed and breakfast inside of one.

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