Health department: West Nile spreading Oct 6, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. By Cornelia de Bruin The Daily Times Article Launched: 10/06/2008 12:00:00 AM MDT. (Farmington Daily Times)
State appeals EPA permit for Desert Rock coal plant Oct 4, 2008
The EPA issued the permit on July 31 for Desert Rock a 1,500-megawatt, coal-fired electric plant that Sithe and the Navajo Nation plan to build south of Farmington in northwest New Mexico. The state filed its petition with the EPA s Environmental Appeals Board to either deny the permit outright or remand it back to the EPA for further consideration of the facility s effects on ozone, visibility, particulate matter, carbon dioxide, and hazardous air pollutants. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Commissioners whittle county manager list to six Oct 4, 2008
John Avila, the former city manager for Las Vegas; Stephen Jerge, town manager for Bernalillo; Michael Miller, former CEO of Farmington; William Tallman, former assistant deputy manager for Santa Fe; Philip Rios, Sandoval County public works director and; former Bernalillo County Manager Juan Vigil made the cut. Sandoval County Commission Chairman Joshua Madalena said the next step is to create an interview panel that will pick a finalist. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Peppers Pride goes for record 17th straight win Oct 3, 2008
Peppers Pride, right, pulls ahead in the final stretch to win her 16th consecutive race at SunRay Park in Farmington, N.M.. Lucas Ian Coshenet / AP. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tight end transfer helps fill needs Sep 18, 2008
Linthicum graduated from St. Anne's-Belfield boarding school in Virginia after transferring from Farmington High School in New Mexico. Linthicum graduated high school with a 3. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson Slam Sarah Palin on Gay Rights Sep 15, 2008
Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson jointly eviscerated vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on her anti-gay rights and anti-abortion views on Ronson s official blog. The couple, whom Ronson recently hinted would be betrothed by the end of the year, took to Ronson s blog to tear Republican Presidential candidate John McCain s running mate Palin to shreds on the issues and urging voters to pull the lever for Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama. (Gay Wired)
Demons run away with titles Sep 8, 2008
Pagosa was third, with 60, Farmington was fourth with 63, and Piedra Vista took fifth with 80 points. On the girls side, Pagosa took second with 43 points, Mancos was third with 62, Piedra Vista was fourth at 83 points and Kirtland Central was fifth with 87 points. (Durango Herald)
Six state hospitals volunteer for infection pilot project Sep 4, 2008
The six institutions are: the , the and in Albuquerque; in Alamogordo; in Las Cruces; and the in Farmington. The project is aimed at minimizing healthcare-associated infections, such as those acquired during a hospital stay, and reducing adverse outcomes for patients. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sports scoreboard Sep 1, 2008
Farmington Harmony 47, Olin 0. Forest City 35, Cresco Crestwood 34. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New Mexico jockey dies from spill injuries Aug 29, 2008
Campos won his first race on May 30 at SunRay Park in Farmington, N. M. He was 2 for 36 overall, with three second-place finishes and mount earnings of $36,185. Campos leaves behind a wife, Perla, and two children. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Treasury Dept. gives microlender ACCON $1.07M to expand Aug 28, 2008
It has lending partnerships in Alamogordo, Anthony-Chaparral, Artesia, Belen, Clovis, Dexter, Edgewood-Moriarty, Espa;ola, Farmington, Gallup-Zuni, Grant, Hatch Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Raton, Roswell, Santa Fe, Santa Teresa, Silver City, Springer and Taos. ACC;ON New Mexico s fingerprints are all over New Mexico s business community and have enabled many hard-working people to realize their business dreams, said Domenici in a prepared statement. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Blues by the Bay starts Friday Aug 20, 2008
Canas is a product of the Farmington music program and the Ann Arbor School of Performing Arts. Friday s feature act at 8 p.m. is Sharrie Williams and the WiseGuys. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Allen jet logs lots of air time around the West Aug 18, 2008
It has gone four times to Farmington, N.M., where Allen's sister and several nieces and nephews live and which is also the site of a racetrack. But the Hawker had not flown to Anchorage, at least not through the middle of July, according to FAA records. (Anchorage Daily News)
Festival helps women artisans gain self-sufficiency Aug 16, 2008
The others are in Farmington and Las Cruces. Last year, all three festivals plus a gift festival before the holidays brought in a total of about $112,000 in sales, Arth said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Groups battle over coal-fired energy Aug 12, 2008
New Mexico has two large, aging coal-fired generators that currently operate near Farmington in the Northwest -- the 1,800-megawatt San Juan Generating Station run by PNM and the 2,040-megawatt Four Corners Power Plant run by. The Four Corners facility emits nearly 16 million tons a year of carbon dioxide, according to statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Markets Database. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
An environmental makeover Aug 11, 2008
The San Juan Generating Station's four towering smoke stacks loom ominously in the distance as one approaches the coal-fired power plant west of Farmington. But something is missing. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NMPreps.com All-Academic Team Aug 11, 2008
Allan Mcgee, Farmington - 3 ... 4 Coltin Curry, Farmington- 3 ... 2 Dameon Fulkerson, Farmington 3. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bush bashing bus rolls into Basin Aug 9, 2008
The bus, operated by Americans United for Change, examines the president's legacy in a mobile format that tours the country. Related Stories/Links. (Odessa American, TX)
Farmington bar is first to have liquor license revoked Aug 8, 2008
The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has revoked the liquor license of the in Farmington and fined the owner $10,000 for violations of the state's Liquor Control Act ... Liquor licenses in Farmington are valued between $300,000 and $400,000. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Navajos get permit for controversial power plant Aug 2, 2008
The proposed Desert Rock power plant would be sited in this area 30 miles southwest of Farmington, N.M. ... The Navajo Nation's Dine Power Authority and Houston-based Sithe Global Power are partnering to build the 1,500-megawatt plant near Farmington in northwestern New Mexico. (MSNBC -- Environment)
EPA grants air quality permit for Desert Rock Aug 2, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued an air permit for a 1,500-megawatt coal plant that LLC and the Navajo nation plan to build south of Farmington in northwest New Mexico. Gov. Bill Richardson's administration said it plans to appeal the EPA decision. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Bobbi Grann: Sheyenne teen wins national rodeo competition Jul 30, 2008
But the senior-to-be at Minnewaukan High School was upbeat and smiling after winning a national championship in goat tying over the weekend in the National High School Rodeo competition in Farmington, New Mexico. I was able to sleep a lot of the way home, Bobbi said. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
E. Idaho cowgirl places second Jul 30, 2008
FARMINGTON, N.M. - Eastern Idaho's Bailey Guthrie almost had the makings of a dream come true. The graduate of Firth High School finished in a tie for second in the girls all-around at the National High School Finals Rodeo, which came to an end on Saturday. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Miller still has chance to make finals Jul 27, 2008
FARMINGTON N.M. - Makale Miller still has a chance to make the National High School Rodeo Finals championship round on Saturday night. But, she says, she's got to be on top of her game to make it. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Headed to nationals Jul 18, 2008
Jace Austin, left, Chuck Povey, and Kiara Wanner will be going to the National High School Rodeo in Farmington New Mexico ... Nationals begin July 20 in Farmington, N.M. ... Wanner needed to move up a spot to make it to Farmington. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
By the horns Jul 17, 2008
Annie Novotny, Cassidy Nordahl, Brett Poe and Tyler Erickson will try to go as far as a high school rodeo cowboy or cowgirl can get beginning this Sunday in Farmington, N.M., from July 20-26 ... The recent Broadwater High School graduate has a good outlook on what to expect in Farmington ... I know my horse can do it, Novotny said of her chances in Farmington. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Top spot on the line for Reds Jul 17, 2008
The Mutiny have 10 University of Connecticut players, seven former state scholastic stars and one local woman - 2005 Farmington High graduate Becky Gundling. The Reds have two UConn players - defensive stalwart Niki Cross and attacking midfielder Kristen Graczyk. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Transportation labor board wants to negotiate with Durham Jul 17, 2008
The only large school district in the state that runs an in-house transportation department is Farmington. Regarding bus routes, the board will approve them at a later date. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rio Arriba enters the oil fray Jul 14, 2008
Rio Arriba accounts for about 40 percent of all planned drilling activity in 2008 in northwestern New Mexico, said Tom Mullins, engineering manager for in Farmington and a regional vice president for the. "Synergy has only one well planned in Rio Arriba this year, but other companies are planning to drill dozens of wells there," Mullins said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Harley-Davidson to buy Italian motorcycle maker Jul 14, 2008
There are five Harley-Davidson dealers in New Mexico: in Albuquerque, , in Farmington (and in southwestern Colo. in Roswell and Barnett's Las Cruces Harley-Davidson. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
And they call the thing rodeo Jul 13, 2008
After coming in ranked fifth in his event, Chase moved up to finish second overall by winning the second rodeo and the short-go to become one of 26 IHSRA members set to represent the state during the NHSFR in Farmington, N.M. July 20-26. Asbell felt strongly about his chances of reaching the national finals despite entering the state competition. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Beamers are budding rodeo stars Jul 8, 2008
Tomorrow, Hannah will embark upon a three-week trip to Farmington, New Mexico to compete in the 2008 National High School Finals Rodeo. The Rodeo begins July 20 and runs through July 27. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Paskewitz boys qualify for national rodeo Jul 3, 2008
That's where the talented rodeo brothers from Lucan are headed after younger brother Neil qualified for the 4th Annual National Junior High School Rodeo this week in Gallup, N.M., and older brother Owen qualified for the 60th Annual National High School Rodeo July 20-26 in Farmington, N.M.. Neil, an eighth-grade student at Wabasso High School, dominated the Minnesota State Junior High School Rodeo competition qualifying for nationals in five separate events. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
New Mexico or bust Jul 1, 2008
The American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) added two Connie Mack World Series qualifying events beginning in 2006, extending the number of squads eligible to advance to Farmington, N.M., from eight to 10. South Troy played host to the qualifying event in 2006 and 2007, finishing second both times. (Albany Times Union)
Health, environment departments strengthen tomato import checks Jun 24, 2008
FARMINGTON New Mexico Environment Department inspectors are intensifying their efforts to block tainted tomatoes from parts of Florida and Mexico from getting into the food chain ... " "In Farmington the product comes through our Phoenix warehouse," Gilford said. "The sig 000029E4 n will be posted in all Smith's stores soon as we begin to ship from warehouses to stores. (Farmington Daily Times)
EPA asked to review coal-fired plant Jun 20, 2008
Under the federal Clean Air Act, the EPA has to review the Desert Rock Energy Project's maximum achievable control technology, or MACT, before work can start on 1,500-megawatt plant to be built on tribal land south of Farmington. Richardson and King, however, are asking the EPA to make that determination as part of the air permitting process. (AZCentral)
Salmonella outbreak source still a mystery Jun 18, 2008
Epidemiologists link illnesses to tomatoes sold in Wal-Mart in Las Cruces and Farmington, Lowe's in Las Cruces and Bashas' in Crownpoint. June 2: Latest onset of illness in New Mexico. (Las Cruces Sun-News)
More of this story Jun 17, 2008
Varner also qualified nationally in all his events and will travel to Farmington, N.M., at the end of July to compete for National Best All Around Cowboy. "It is the biggest rodeo in world for high school contestants," he said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
State offers training on new oil pit rule Jun 17, 2008
The Oil Conservation Division's Environmental Bureau will offer training in Artesia and Farmington on the government's recently approved rule on oil pits ... The second training is June 27 at the Farmington Civic Center at 200 West Arrington from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Erickson wins state all-around rodeo title Jun 16, 2008
Now, the Capital High senior will have a chance at a national title when he and three other members of the Helena Rodeo Team head to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, N.M., July 21-July 27. The top four placers in each event qualified for the national finals while others placing in the top 10 of their event will head to the Silver State Invitational Rodeo June 30-July 5 in Fallon, Nev. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
On to nationals: Area cowpokes punch tickets to high school finals in New Mexico Jun 16, 2008
Following the year-end rodeo, the top four placers in the season standings of each event earned berths at the National High School Finals in Farmington, N.M. Based on strong showings over the weekend, several athletes from Western Montana earned a trip to the national stage July 21-27. Charlo junior Naomi Knight entered only the pole bending competition, but by the end of the afternoon, she had won a state championship. (Missoulian, MT)
President OKs $12M for roads Jun 8, 2008
The remaining $5 million will be used to add a second westbound lane through the Farmington Hill intersection on U.S. Highway 160, and for partial construction of a relocated interchange of U.S. 160 and U.S. 550 east of Durango at Farmington Hill. Construction on the westbound lane is expected to begin in mid-June. (Durango Herald)
Rams softball wins two, loses two in Farmington May 28, 2008
Although the Rio Rancho High School softball team was unable to win its first state championship since 2003 in Farmington this month, the Rams (17-12) at least have the satisfaction of being the only team able to defeat two-time state champion Cibola this season ... The sixth-seeded Rams, who handed the Cougars their only loss and ended what had been a 33-game winning streak on May 1, split their four games in Farmington ... Oate 7, Rams 3: Out-hit 14-7 and still managing to score in their... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Frey, Robert Take Top Honors At DHS Rodeo May 24, 2008
The top four in each even there will advance to the National High School Finals Rodeo July 21-27 in Farmington, New Mexico. Comments. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Buckeye councilman's past raises questions May 22, 2008
Former police Officer Brian McAchran, who joins the Buckeye Town Council next month, admitted in federal court in 2004 to having an affair with a police informant while serving in Farmington, N.M., documents obtained by The Arizona Republic show ... A former Farmington colleague and Buckeye sergeant was instrumental in his hiring ... "My performance (in Farmington) was great. . . . The option had always been I could have gone back there. It was a choice (to leave) solely based on the opportunity... (AZCentral -- News)
Obituaries May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008
He was a graduate of Farmington High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a former small business owner and was in the dry cleaning and craft business. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Right place at the right time May 21, 2008
And, he's planning more delegations to Farmington, Roswell and Hobbs. "I want to pull people and organizations together to work more in unison on deals and make mutual referrals," Chavez says. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
City council supports union pay adjustments May 20, 2008
By July of 2010, city employees should be at the average pay level for comparable cities like Albuquerque, Farmington and Las Cruces. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union president Cindy Benz presented the implementation plan to the council at Wednesday s meeting. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The Beginning of the Road May 17, 2008
and Farmington, N.M.. In 1956 and 1957, Daniels served as head of the National Cable Television Association and in 1958, Daniels formed Daniels & Associates with partner, Denver lawyer, Carl Williams. (Multichannel News)
Softball team faces Hobbs Eagles first May 16, 2008
The Rio Rancho High School softball team heads to the postseason for the 11th time in as many years of existence this week, competing in the Class 5A state softball tournament in Farmington ... I don t know enough about Hobbs to talk about, Kohman said, noting he gave the OK for the Eagles to practice at his Eagle Ridge softball complex this week on their way to Farmington ... Stacy will do most if not all of the pitching in Farmington. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Median home prices in metropolitan areas May 14, 2008
Median home prices in more than 150 metro areas - USATODAY.com. Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. (USA Today -- Money)
Hawks make reservation for Farmington May 13, 2008
The Hawks take on Las Vegas Robertson at 8 a.m. on Thursday in Farmington at the City Softball Complex field No. seven. By Will Kie. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Rams end Cougars’ 33-game winning streak May 13, 2008
She did and the fifth-ranked Rams (15-10, 6-3) will head to Farmington next week for the state tournament on a winning note and with added confidence ... No matter what their seed, the Rams begin the state tournament Thursday at 10 a.m. at Ricketts Park in Farmington. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The Craig behind Craigslist May 12, 2008
Today it means towns like Janesville, Wisconsin (population: 60,000), and Farmington, New Mexico (population: 38,000), as well as Cebu, the Philippines, and, by personal request of Newmark, Ramallah in the West Bank. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune)
Grand jury indicts robbery suspects May 11, 2008
The duo were arrested in early April in Farmington and are being held in federal custody ... The case was investigated by the FBI, with substantial assistance from the Durango Police Department, Pagosa Springs Police Department and Farmington Police Department. (Durango Herald)
Budget is tight, but what to do? May 4, 2008
Rather, it will bring Rio Rancho s fees more in line with Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Farmington s fees. Payne said the fee increase will average 15 percent. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Wind blows away Rams-Cougars’ diamond clash May 4, 2008
The Rams first-round game at state is at 10 a.m. on May 15 at Ricketts Park in Farmington. championship game taking place Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (An if game is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Highway work for U.S. 160, 550 to begin soon May 3, 2008
Specifically, the funds will go toward the realignment of Highway 550 from County Road 220 southeast to a future interchange with Highway 160 near High Llama Lane in Grandview that will replace the current Farmington Hill switchback and signaled intersection ... The $33 million phase, which also includes the addition of a fourth lane through the current location of the Farmington Hill intersection, is expected to be completed by the fall of 2010. (Durango Herald)
Breathe deep: New Mexico air earns high grades May 3, 2008
The study names Farmington and the Santa Fe-Espa;ola area among the cleanest in the nation for short-term particulate pollution. Air monitors in those areas reported no day with unhealthy levels of particulate matter less than 2. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Lobos Travel To Arizona, Getting Votes In Coaches Poll, Again Apr 22, 2008
The Lobos' season-high is 28 hits against Air Force on April 12 in Farmington. The season-low is 3 against then-No. (Golobos.com)
Pirates split in Northwest NM duel Apr 22, 2008
FARMINGTON - Match after match, groundstroke after groundstroke, Nick Black continues to build confidence in himself and his tennis game. Black and the Pirates' tennis team battled with Piedra Vista of Farmington in the morning and then had to regroup to face off with the Farmington High School Scorpions later in the day. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Falcons Take On Utah Valley & Northern Colorado Apr 18, 2008
The Falcons were swept by New Mexico in Farmington, N.M. last week. - Air Force is batting. (Airforcesports.com)
Rams vs. Cougars softball game blown out’ Apr 16, 2008
The Rams (7-8) are coming off a two-game skid, losing the second game of a twinbill at Farmington last Friday and then self-destructing in their 1-5A opener at West Mesa on Tuesday. Rams 6, Farmington 1: A six-run explosion in the fourth inning paved the way for the first Rams win over the Scorpions in three meetings this season ... Farmington, which beat the Rams 3-1 last month in the Kristin Griego Memorial Tournament s championship game, managed only six hits, five of which were singles, off... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Hillcrest hosts RMAC golf tourney Apr 15, 2008
Luke Tanner of Farmington led the Skyhawks with a three-round total of 234 ( plus 18) in California. Tanner tied for 23rd in the individual standings. (Durango Herald)
Atkinson Named MWC Player of the Week; Lobos Host Arizona Apr 15, 2008
Wulfert was in attendance at the game on April 12 in Farmington, N.M. ... UNM played a three-game series at Ricketts Park in Farmington, N.M., on April 11-13. (Golobos.com)
