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-- Navajo Council OKs Funds for Second Casino
The Navajo Nation Council this week approved approximately $650,000 for the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise to purchase a modular building to house Class II gaming in the Tse Daa K'aan Chapter, an agricultural ...
Annual Indian Market starts Friday
With participants and spectators continuing to swarm the city during the National High School Finals Rodeo, the Farmington Indian Center is gearing up for its seventh annual Indian Market.
Putting the 'farm' in Farmington: Crop use point of discussion at agriculture day event
Marlin and Martha Saggboy look at the gravity-fed drip irrigation system set up for tomatoes and peppers at the NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Farmington during the center's 5th open house and field tour ...
Reps get crash course in pit rules
More than 200 oil and gas industry representatives spent Friday trying to wrap their heads around 147 overhead projector slides explaining how to properly implement new pit rules.
Persistence pays off: Upper Fruitland dedicates chapter house
Construction of the new chapter house in Upper Fruitland was a lesson in persistence, Council Delegate LoRenzo Bates told the community Wednesday at the dedication ceremony.
Farmers struggle to modernize old system
San Juan Dineh Water Users superintendent Martin Duncan discusses a pipe irrigation system with Fruitland, N.M., with farmer William Lee at Lee's 9.7-acre farm.
Debate rages about proposed coal plant on Navajo nation
In a corner of the Navajo Nation burdened by old and heavily polluting coal-fired power plants, it matters little to many tribal elders that another facility promises to be the most efficient and cleanest of ...
Raytheon celebrates facility expansion
Raytheon Missile Systems' NAPI facility launched the Memorial Day weekend by honoring its employees and celebrating its new, 30,000-square-foot expansion project.
Living through hell ... for us all
“Theirs had been a key role in the Battle of Bataan, which in turn had been instrumental in saving Australia from attack and in slowing Japanese advances in the Pacific, to make possible MacArthur's triumphant return and eventual victory.”
When the 200th Coast Artillery Regiment of National Guardsmen from New Mexico went to the Philippines in September 1941, they had no idea they would become Japanese prisoners of war and participate in the ... via Four Corners Business Journal
Remembering a soldier's service to country
“You always have that fear in your heart, but I have to remember that Casey wouldn't have gone if he didn't feel it was the necessary thing to do”
The true tragedy of war hit San Juan County hard last week when the U.S. Department of Defense announced Staff Sgt. via Farmington Daily Times
Yazzie faces two challengers in Shiprock
“We put it to the people, before the whole Nation, and they voted yes”
Two presidential hopefuls have filed to run against chapter President Duane "Chili" Yazzie for a chance at Shiprock's top elected position. via Farmington Daily Times
County seeks funds for bridge repairs
“Most of the bridges are from the 1980s and '90s”
San Juan County Commissioners approved a prioritization program last week for the county's bridges over local washes and waterways. via Farmington Daily Times
Farmington soldier killed in Afghanistan
“You always have that fear in your heart”
Flags in Farmington are at half staff this weekend to honor Staff Sgt. Kevin Casey Roberts, who was killed Wednesday in Afghanistan. via Farmington Daily Times
San Juan County outranks major metro areas in carbon emissions
“Almost six years later no data is available from the task force other than suggestions for how to mitigate the effects of more drilling. We continue to say the way to prevent the ozone is to deny the permits.”
San Juan County is ranked No. 6 on the nation's Top 20 Worst Offenders for Carbon Dioxide Emissions list in research published by a Purdue University professor. via Farmington Daily Times
Fire destroys mobile home in Upper Fruitland
“She said she heard something pop, and all of a sudden it was on fire”
Alice Cabrales' sobs brought her to her knees. "I can't believe this, I can't believe this," she said again and again, clutching her dog Fred's curly black coat while gazing at the wreckage of her home. via Farmington Daily Times
Time with dad: Men honored for taking active role in children's lives
“My mom is in my life, too, but it's special to have my dad there. It feels good.”
It's often been said that a good man is hard to find. That was not the case Tuesday at Little Feet Child Development Center in the Sky Mesa View community in Upper Fruitland. via Farmington Daily Times
Drunken driving likely cause of 3-car accident
“Both cars lost control and went across the median and into eastbound traffic”
A suspected drunken driver caused a three-car collision Friday night on U.S. 64, police said. via Farmington Daily Times
“A dad's love is a special memory the heart will never forget.”
Ellis Dewitt Mcgee, 91, of Farmington, passed away March 21, 2008, at home surrounded by his children after a courageous battle with cancer. via Farmington Daily Times
Millions allocated to Navajo chapters, but more may be needed
“People say it's just a matter of time until these get done”
The Shiprock Chapter of the Navajo Nation stands to gain more than $350,000 for capital outlay projects following Gov. via Farmington Daily Times
New Mexico State Police Donalyn Petago, 38, of Dulce, arrested for suspended driver's license, speeding, no insurance, open container and warrant for failure to appear. via Farmington Daily Times