Farmington Local News

The long-awaited City of Aztec East Arterial Project has finally been put to bid. The project will help reduce the amount of heavy, industrial traffic going through Aztec Main Street. Four alternative routes have been presented for a non-motorized path between Farmington and Aztec. And the new rabbit and poultry building at McGee Park is on track to be competed by this year’s San Juan County Fair. By Hannah Robertson.

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Fort Lewis College Professor Justin McBrayer has won a prestigious award from the Fulbright Program. McBrayer will spend a term in Italy both conducting research and teaching at the University of Genoa, Italy in 2025. This is the second time McBrayer has received an award from the prestigious Fulbright Program, which is “devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other count...

Aztec Ruins National Monument has received $344,000 to assist with soil revitalization and erosion prevention - work began at the beginning of May. The New Mexico State Parks Division has opened a survey for the Navajo Lake State Park Management Plan, specifically regarding the San Juan River portion of the plan. And the Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that the Grandview Bridge switch will be postponed to the mi...

San Juan County is improving its services to newly released detainees from the adult detention center. A new reentry resource center at the detention facility includes a phone charging station, informational video and a brochure wall with relevant services. The center was a joint project spearheaded by Leadership San Juan. By Connor Shreve. 

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Road work season has begun, with San Juan County repaving Road 6480 thanks to a $2 million grant. The project, which started two weeks ago, will proceed in three phases, each lasting 2-3 weeks, with detours and closures from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Join the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village's summer concerts every second Friday, starting June 7th and continuing through October 8th. For dog owners, the Durango Kennel Club offers ...

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Business to Business Expo on Thursday, June 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Farmington Civic Center. The San Juan County Adult Detention Center recently celebrated the opening of its Reentry Resource Center. The Farmington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Young Professionals Network, is seeking hole sponsors for its annual golf scramble, Tees and Tunes, taking...

The Connie Gotsch Foundation will close its doors after 11 years of supporting and encouraging local artists and arts programs in San Juan County. Make sure to pick up the 2024-25 sculpture guide, with the 11 new sculptures that have been installed across Downtown Farmington. Mark your calendars for the presentation of the 2024 Paddling Film Festival, taking place May 26th at the Totah Theatre. And at a recent visit to the Southern...

San Juan County officials rededicated the old Cedar Hill Bridge for pedestrian use 110 years after the bridge was first built on April 30th. The bridge was installed by residents in 1914, and for much of its life, the bridge served as the area’s main Animas River crossing. The bridge now connects a two-mile walking loop in Cedar Hill. By Connor Shreve.

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Four Corners Economic Development and the Alliance for Navajo Broadband are hosting a conference on broadband planning and development efforts in Farmington and San Juan County. Join the Outdoor Recreation Industry Initiative and Desert River Guides for a clean-up along the Animas River Corridor, and with the weather warming up, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office reminds you to keep your furry furriends safe and cool. By Hannah Rober...

Fraudulent tax letters are being sent out to property owners, and the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns property owners to be careful about responding to notices in letters. The historic Cedar Hill Pedestrian Bridge re-opens after seven years and restoration work, and there is still time to submit photos for the Visit Farmington 2025 vacation guide. By Hannah Robertson. 

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The Farmington High School Scorpions can extend their season with a win against New Mexico’s number-one team, La Cueva High School. La Cueva is 19-2 coming off a 17-2 win over Sandia. With five games remaining, FHS needs wins to guarantee a postseason berth. By Connor Shreve.

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Celebrate and support young filmmakers at the Film Four Corners Student Film Showcase. The second round of the Student Well-Being and Competency Survey from Farmington Municipal Schools has opened for responses. Responses will help FMS to better address student needs from education to social/emotional development. And San Juan Symphony has a summer line-up full of opportunities, from concerts to workshops and more. By Hannah Robert...

Lake Farmington has kicked off its summer season, offering opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, with the beach opening on May 25th. New this year is an inflatable aqua park at the beach, set to open on Memorial Day weekend. Fort Lewis College will host the Four Corners Climate Summit on April 27th, featuring presentations by climate experts, including a keynote by environmentali...

Girls with G.R.I.T. is a program initiated by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, focusing on empowering women with essential skills while fostering connections between law enforcement and the community. Led by experts, the program covers a range of topics, from firearms and defensive tactics to recognizing personal safety and investigating crimes. Participants report heightened confidence and awareness, contributing to a sa...

San Juan County’s 28th Annual Home & Garden EXPO, brought to you by the San Juan County Home Builders Association, is this weekend, April 12th and 13th, at McGee Park Convention Center. The Farmington Jazz Festival is this Saturday, April 13th, with workshops, live music, and an after hours Jazz Jam. The Theater Ensemble Arts production of Almost Maine opens Friday, April 19th, and runs through Sunday, April 28th at the Totah T...

Aztec Adventures three-race gravel series runs from April through October featuring the unique terrain outside Farmington, Aztec, and Blanco. The Galactic Grinder opens the action on April 6th with three distance options for riders of all abilities. Reliant on the energy sector for decades, the sandy washes and windy ridges surrounding Aztec and Farmington offer a scenic and challenging cycling arena easily accessible from a large ...

High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply for paid internships this summer with San Juan County. The Farmington City Council recently approved plans for the revitalization of the Animas District part of Farmington, which includes the Health Hub area, and it’s not too late to sign up for the 100% San Juan County Summit this month. By Hannah Robertson.

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Farmington High School Troupe 381 takes us back to Rydell High for a 50’s joyride through one of musical theatre’s favorite high school love stories. Grease runs from March 29th through April 6th at Farmington High School’s Spotlight Theatre. Troupe 381 has grown into a thriving youth theatre program serving around 50 FHS students who participate in all aspects of the production process. Tickets for Grease are available online. By ...

The San Juan County Assessor’s Office is offering in-office assistance to veterans and surviving spouses for filing tax exemptions on April 2nd. San Juan County Commission is seeking letters of interest from eligible citizens residing in District Three to fill the open seat due to the resignation of Representative T Ryan Lane. And the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has received $90,000 for a new virtual reality simulator to enhan...