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4 Corners fire departments get breathing apparatus

AZTEC — Nearly $1 million dollars in federal money is heading toward New Mexico fire departments and most of the cash will land in San Juan County.

San Juan College narrows its presidential search

FARMINGTON — A San Juan College committee has narrowed the search for a new college president to six final candidates.

Auditors pore over NM Title files

AZTEC — A judge on Friday extended a restraining order to allow insurance company forensic auditors more time to examine documents at Farmington's New Mexico Title Co.

Florists get creative with Valentine's Day flowers

FARMINGTON — If you're one of the millions of people who receive flowers this Valentine's Day, consider yourself loved by a sentimental sender.

Hundreds gather for 'Vow' book signing

FARMINGTON — A long line of people snaked through Allen Theatre at Animas Valley Mall on Friday night.

San Juan United Way thanks the community

FARMINGTON — Despite a depressed economy, San Juan United Way had a record year of fundraising following its 2011 campaign, with businesses and individuals donating more...

No hearing scheduled in NM Senate for Skandera

SANTA FE — After 13 months of waiting for a confirmation hearing, the governor's nominee to head the Public Education Department will wait at least a few days more.

Local First effort keeps growing

FARMINGTON — Only a few months after launching, San Juan Local First has gained 70 members who are working to persuade residents to spend more of their money locally.

Democrats block bill to eliminate time limit on murder

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez's push to eliminate the time limit for prosecuting second-degree murder ended in defeat Thursday.

NM denied NCLB waiver

FARMINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday denied New Mexico's request for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

Up with People offers a unique opportunity

FARMINGTON — San Juan County soon will have 120 additional helping hands when the cast and crew of Up with People descend Feb.

Panel thwarts notification for abortions

SANTA FE — A legislative committee Thursday night blocked a bill that would have required girls 17 or younger to notify their parents if they sought an abortion.

Gov. still backing immunity for spaceport

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez is trying a political Hail Mary. Martinez wants legislators on two committees to reverse themselves in deference to Spaceport America, the...

ACLU sues Bloomfield over display

BLOOMFIELD — The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Bloomfield citizens who want the Ten Commandments monument removed from...

At least 2 vandalize ruins

AZTEC — Last weekend, vandals entered Aztec Ruins and caused several thousand dollars' worth of damage to the ancient site.

Trafficker gets 12 years, deportation

FARMINGTON — A local drug trafficker with ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel will face the next 12 years in prison before being deported to Mexico, federal authorities said.

Farmington levy passes, Aztec bond too

FARMINGTON — The Farmington and Aztec school districts both got what they wished for during this year's bond elections.

Allison to head Indian Affairs dept.

SANTA FE — The state Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gov. Susana Martinez's nominee to head the Department of Indian Affairs.

Families who work together stay together

FARMINGTON — Ask a circus performer if he likes his job, and invariably, he'll grimace, then grudgingly admit to loving it.

BLM, tribe work to address unauthorized homes

FARMINGTON — About 45 Navajo families live on Bureau of Land Management land south of Bloomfield without permission.

Helping the community has a sweet side

FARMINGTON — Raise your hand if you like giving back to the community. Now keep it raised if you also enjoy eating chocolate.

Economic development transition moves ahead

FARMINGTON — San Juan College has agreed to host a training program for about 45 Nigerian oil and gas workers, college officials said Wednesday.

Carpenters debut film for friends in Farmington

FARMINGTON — The Carpenters saw their love story play out on the big screen as "The Vow" premiered in Hollywood, Calif.

Fiber optic study gives officials options

FARMINGTON — City officials are trying to find the best way to light up Farmington's 80 miles of fiber optic cable, and thanks to a recent study, they now have some options.

Group appeals rezoning of land near college

FARMINGTON — A group of Farmington citizens is challenging in district court a recent decision by the City Council allowing a Farmington developer a re-petition for a zoning...

Body identified as wanted fugitive

FARMINGTON — Sheriff's deputies have identified the body of a male found Saturday about a mile from the abandoned car of a missing Farmington man as that of a Washington...

Democrats stop all voter ID bills, say no evidence of fraud

SANTA FE — Republican state legislators on Tuesday offered three bills to require photo identification to vote, and all of them went down in defeat.

CCSD Superintendent contract awarded

SHIPROCK — Don Levinski starts today as the new permanent superintendent of the Central Consolidated School District.

College OKs plans for emergency situations

FARMINGTON — What if San Juan College was next? A flood, a gas leak, a campus shooting Ð would it be prepared?

Parents as Teachers receives more than $410K in funding, national recognition

FARMINGTON — At the time when Elizabeth Teran first received help from the local Parents as Teachers program five years ago, she did not want to go on.

Dinner to throw cancer a curve, benefit Solomon

FARMINGTON — Throwing cancer a curve ball is the aim of a fundraising dinner to be held this Saturday, benefiting cancer patient Justin Solomon.

Millions missing: Investigation widens into NM Title Co.

FARMINGTON — Several million dollars appear to be missing from title and escrow accounts at New Mexico Title Co.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

San Juan County donates mobile command center to Bloomfield police

FARMINGTON — If a trailer could talk, the stories that might come out of the newly donated mobile command center to the Bloomfield Police Department would be priceless.

TURNER: 'The Vow' premieres with big crowd on hand

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Dreams do come true in this mystical place. They did here tonight for Farmington couple Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, who after 16 years of trying, finally...

Comedian Paula Poundstone to perform in Durango

DURANGO, Colo. — Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting programs, events, community outreach, and even day-to-day operations in most non-profit organizations.

Body found in area near missing man's car

FARMINGTON — San Juan County Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate the identity of a male body discovered about a mile from an abandoned car belonging to a Farmington...

Commission to vote on shelter

AZTEC — The San Juan County Commission tonight will vote on a proposal for it to become the fiscal agent and provide funding for the Shiprock Home for Women and Children.

Board repeals emissions rules

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico's participation in a regional cap and trade program aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions became more unlikely Monday with a unanimous vote by...

Revving up the rapids

FARMINGTON — Draining the Animas River takes a lot of work. You have to build a dam to staunch the river's flow, redirect the water and, of course, save thousands of fish.

NM Senate targets secondhand metal dealers

SANTA FE — Thieves see a market for beer kegs, copper wire and even manhole covers they steal from the streets.

Senators delay vote on Allison

SANTA FE — State senators, concerned about possible illegal tobacco sales at a tribal store in which Arthur Allison has an interest, delayed a vote Monday on whether to...

TURNER: Red carpet rolls out for 'The Vow' premiere

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — It wasn't a typical morning. It's not every day you travel like I did from tinsel town as in snowy Farmington to Tinsel Town as in sunny Hollywood.

Traveling Broadway show seeks 4 Corners talent

DURANGO, Colo. — The producers of "Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway" are coming to the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Feb.

Scouting for food: Local youths gather meals, money

FARMINGTON — Local Boy Scouts know all too well that there is never a shortage of hungry people, though the same can't be said of the canned food supply.

Red Apple Transit adds some new routes

FARMINGTON — Red Apple Transit is getting some new routes starting today. Since last summer, the transit service has completed ridership surveys, held public meetings and...

Finding some help: SJC students create elderly services guide

FARMINGTON — San Juan College nursing students compiled an elderly resource guide and found the document to be sought-after but lacking.

City Manager Rob Mayes receives designation

FARMINGTON — Farmington City Manager Rob Mayes has a new feather to add to his cap. Mayes, who has held the position for four years, recently received the Credentialed...