Man Falls to His Death While Re-Enacting UFC Move Sep 19, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. A New Mexico man fell to his death from a third-story hotel window while re-enacting a move from the "Ultimate Fighting Championship.". Police say 25-year-old Darenell Jones was pushed into the window Wednesday night while celebrating the marriage of a family member at a Farmington hotel. (Fox News)
Obituaries for Sept. 17 Edition Sep 18, 2009
Mr. Franklin grew up in Buffalo and Farmington, N.M. He was baptized in 1959 and confirmed in 1963 at Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington. In 1967, he graduated from Farmington High School and attended the University of New Mexico in Las Cruces for a short time before moving back to Buffalo. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Krogers 2Q profit, shares drop Sep 16, 2009
Kroger operates more than 2,400 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states, including 26 Smith's grocery stores in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington and surrounding areas. Business Courier of Cincinnati. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Arizona man steals a cop car in Farmington Sep 12, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) -- A Phoenix man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after he allegedly stole a San Juan County, N.M., Sheriff's Office patrol car. Investigators said 21-year-old Matthew Anderson told them he "thought it would be fun.". (FOX 11, AZ)
Partygoer steals a cop car in New Mexico Sep 12, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. - A 21-year-old man faces charges after he allegedly stole a New Mexico sheriff's patrol car, later telling investigators he "thought it would be fun.". The San Juan County Sheriff's Office said Matthew Anderson was charged with a fourth-degree felony of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a police officer. (AZCentral -- News)
Obituaries, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 (936) Sep 10, 2009
Memorial contributions: American Indian Bible Mission, P.O. Box 320, Farmington, NM 87499-0230. Arrangements: Cunningham Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Ill. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
HRSA Releases $24.5 Million in Grants to Support Poison Control Centers Sep 10, 2009
00 -------------------------- ------ ----- ----------- University of Connecticut Health Farmington Conn. Center $296,975. (PR Newswire)
RIVALRY FRIDAY Sep 4, 2009
Gallup comes in at 0-1, just like the Pirates, victims of a one-point loss to Farmington ... A 52-yard run by Farmington quarterback Tyler Hough sealed the victory for the Scorpions while back Daniel Lacey racked up 116 yards in the first half alone. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Sheriffs office expands Aug 21, 2009
Pargas had been director of District 6, which covers Gallup, Grants and Farmington as well as the areas surrounding. Det. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
First game not in the book yet, but Potter is Aug 16, 2009
Bradley and his sons, Michael, now the Trojans head coach, and Gary, now the head coach at Farmington, but a finalist for the Rio Rancho High School job after Phil Lopez resigned following the 2006 season, are agonizing over the way their team is preparing for the big game and unable to detect trends in the Bears offense. Maybe worse, the Trojans had been to and lost the previous two 5A championship games, 17-10 to Clovis in 2001 and 17-14 to cross-town foe Las Cruces in 2002. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Dean overcomes family crisis to shine at national rodeo Aug 5, 2009
Her father is recovering with a cast on each leg, and he insisted she and her mother, Jody, stay in Farmington, N.M., at the recent National High School Rodeo Association queen contest. Dean, 17, was crowned the North Dakota High School Rodeo Association Queen in June. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Stim. funds go to roads, transit, police Aug 4, 2009
Farmington will hire five officers with $1. 06 million. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
WILDLIFE: Study shows too much noise affects diversity of birds Aug 3, 2009
A black-headed grosbeak sits in a nest at the Rattlesnake Canyon Habitat Management Area near Farmington, N.M., recently. A study by University of Colorado researchers shows that too much noise can drive away many birds, decreasing the diversity of species in an area and potentially affecting the ecosystem. (North County Times)
Mustangs’ wild ride returns to World Series Jul 31, 2009
A trip to Farmington, N.M. site of the Connie Mack World Series has become a routine occurrence for the tenured Carpenter, whose team boasts some of the top players in the Metroplex, including Allen alumnus Alex Yarborough, Southlake Carroll graduate Ronnie Mitchell and Plano West senior Ryan Ford ... The city of Farmington does a great job at making sure these kids have a great time and we also get to play some quality baseball ... The trip to Farmington, where play begins Thursday, didn t... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Champion Cowgirl Jul 31, 2009
Last week she placed seventh in the country in breakaway roping at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Farmington, N.M., with a 2. 824-second roping in the championship round Saturday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Allen Moves up in Standings, But Not Enough Jul 30, 2009
The 61st Annual NHSFR was held July 19-25 in Farmington, New Mexico. Allen is a high school junior this year and already a veteran of national finals rodeos. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
• Outdoor Idaho Jul 30, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - Game and Fish wardens are cracking down on off-roaders who break the rules. The enforcement includes all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, dirt bikes and go-carts. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Navajo rights group holds public meeting Jul 28, 2009
Creation of the commission was spurred by the abuse of Navajo street inebriates in Farmington in the 1970s ... In 2006 a Navajo man was fatally shot in a Wal-Mart parking lot by an Anglo Farmington police officer. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Seeing double in South Troy Jul 26, 2009
The two South Troy teams, both seeking a berth in the 10-team 2009 Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, N.M., met Friday for a chance at inching closer to the ultimate prize. "There is a first for everything," South Troy infielder Branden Cogswell said. (Albany Times Union)
Ride 'em, paniolo Jul 26, 2009
When the finals were held in Farmington in 2003 and 2004, officials put the economic impact for the San Juan County area at $5 ... When the finals were held in Farmington in 2003 and 2004, officials put the economic impact for the San Juan County area at $5. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Who says there's no Aloha at the rodeo? Jul 25, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. They're more likely to be found on a saddle than a surfboard ... When the finals were held in Farmington in 2003 and 2004, officials put the economic impact for the San Juan County area at $5 ... Hawaii team members Sam Auld, left, of Kealakekua, and Troy Gomes, of Kailua, Kona, compete in the team roping competition today at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, N.M.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Low hopes, great result Jul 18, 2009
Even though it'll be the first trip to the National High School Finals Rodeo for the freshman, Riley Skinner hasn't spent much time worrying about the enormity of the event, which opens Sunday in Farmington, N.M. "I haven't really realized it," said Skinner, who is from Tremonton, Utah, and competes in Idaho's District 8 rodeos as part of the Malad club ... When the team makes its first go Monday evening in Farmington, it'll be Povey's second appearance in the nationals arena. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Final chance Jul 18, 2009
"There was no chance at going to nationals." Nikelle felt the same way, but after two outstanding efforts later at state in breakaway, she'll leave Saturday morning for Farmington, N.M, for the National High School Finals Rodeo. For the Aberdeen senior, it'll be her third appearance at the NHSFR. "Every year is just as exciting," Nikelle said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
'I plan on winning' Jul 16, 2009
The first performance of the National High School Finals Rodeo kicks off Sunday in Farmington, N.M., and the 2009 graduate will compete in calf roping and team roping. The living room of his family's house is littered with leather saddles and dozens of high-shine buckles, which line numerous window sills and the fireplace mantle. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Race for the Cure results Jul 15, 2009
269-Leah Leishman, 38*, Farmington, UT 50:03. indicates females. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Local girl hopes forhorse ride tocollege and beyond Jul 12, 2009
She s heading out soon to New Mexico Farmington, to be exact to compete in her three favorite events ... The Farmington rodeo will draw more than 1,500 contestants from 41 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia. (Lake Wales News, FL)
When he says Bull, its time to step aside Jul 12, 2009
When that s over and done, he ll hurry off to Farmington, N.M., where he ll spend a week rodeo-ing at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals. More bareback bronc riding. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Asbell bound for National Finals Jul 8, 2009
Banner File Photo HEADING west after taking home reserve champion in steer wrestling at the state level, Cortland resident Chase Asbell will make his second straight appearance at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, New Mexico July 19-25 ... Asbell punched his ticket for the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in Farmington, New Mexico by taking home the title of state reserve champion, earning himself a spot on the Indiana State High School Rodeo team. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Native son wins big at arena Jul 7, 2009
The Henson family moved to Bloomfield, near Farmington, when Dillon was five years old and the boy's interest moved from sheep to calf and steer riding. As he grew, he began to participate in high school rodeo. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
New Mexico City Will Fire Employees Who Get DWIs Jul 5, 2009
FARMINGTON, N.M. -- Employees of a New Mexico town who get convicted of drunken driving will have to find another job. The city manager of Farmington, N.M., Rob Mayes, said city employees who get convicted of DWI will be fired ... In the last 16 months, five Farmington firefighters, three police officers and a city inspector faced DWI charges. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Wal-Mart Foundation gives $50K to Goodwill Jul 1, 2009
Goodwill will use the funds to support its statewide job services in Clovis, Gallup, Farmington, Roswell and Santa Fe. The grant will enable Goodwill to provide vocational assessments, job training, job placements and retention services in those communities. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Pierre Carrica Jun 30, 2009
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to either the Diocese of Gallup Search Program PO Box 5243 Farmington, NM 87499, or St. Teresa of Avila School Foundation PO Box 472 Grants, NM 87020. Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Horse Virus Affects Two Countries Jun 29, 2009
KFOX News Producer A recent outbreak of a horse virus in New Mexico has caused some contestants of a Farmington rodeo to pull out, with others seriously considering doing the same. Because of the virus, the Breeds and Industry Division of Equine Canada are restricting horses from returning to the country after being in New Mexico, unless they are quarantined in another state for three weeks. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Royce Bricker Jun 26, 2009
Services for Royce Merton Bricker, 85, a long-time Grants resident, will take place on June 27, 2009, at Cope Mortuary at 11 a.m. in Farmington. Interment will be at Memory Gardens in Farmington with full military honors ... and Cope Reynolds of Farmington; daughters; Kathy McCain and Pat Bricker of Mesa, Ariz. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Rodeo success continues for Allen siblings as they prepare for national events Jun 25, 2009
Alva High School s Alexis Allen will be participating in the pole bending event at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington on July 19-25 ... Alexis Allen and her horse Kitty, pictured above during a pole bending event last year, will be headed in July to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Farmington, N.M. Photo by Rhonda Mize. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Demand up as food banks get stimulus help Jun 23, 2009
The other organizations receiving funds include the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in Clovis, the Food Depot in Santa Fe, the in Hobbs, Echo Food Bank in Farmington, the Community Pantry in Gallup and the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico Las Cruces Food Bank. The state Human Services Department administers the Emergency Food Assistance Program in New Mexico. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Smiths strikes deal with union Jun 20, 2009
The final agreement covers more than 2,000 Smith s employees in 26 stores in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington and surrounding areas. Details were not released. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sunset Beach's Lorne wins rodeo titles Jun 19, 2009
Lorne will be participating with the Arkansas team at the National high School Rodeo Finals which will be held July 19 to 25 in Farmington, New Mexico. This is the fifth consecutive year Lorne has qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Eden Elizabeth Jean Christy Jun 16, 2009
aunts and uncles, Shelleen Duran of Farmington, N.M., Tracy Cline of Flora Vista, N.M., Pam and Robert Suarez of Las Cruces, N.M., Jacob Christy of Ramsey, Minn. Eric Nicklay of Owatonna, Minn. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Group honors best of tourism promos Jun 2, 2009
The Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, which hosted the TANM conference, took home the award for best brochure. The village of Chama won an honorable mention for its visitors guide. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Michele Allison, 18, a Columbia High School graduate, will compete with the Charleton State rodeo team next year. COURTESY PHOTO May 31, 2009
If she does well, the top four riders will advance to the national tournament in late July held in Farmington, New Mexico. Finding a path. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Pork N Brew wins prestigious tourism award May 27, 2009
The award was presented to Matt Geisel and Art Perez of Rio Rancho s convention and visitors bureau at the Governor s Conference on Tourism which was held May 6-8 in Farmington. TIARA Awards are given in 10 different categories and are intended to bring awareness to the importance of tourism to New Mexico s economy. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Group: BLM under-inspects oil and gas wellsPosted on May 22 May 22, 2009
Farmington, N.M., Dickinson, N.D., Buffalo, Wyo. and Pinedale, Wyo. (Missoulian, MT)
NM gets $27.5M in stimulus for water projects May 21, 2009
The communities of Floyd, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Carlsbad, Farmington and the mutual domestic associations of Canjilon, Car;uel and Do;a Ana will receive the first 80 percent of $12. 7 million to improve water quality and drinking water infrastructure under the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Boot Barn opens nine stores in NM May 20, 2009
The 80-store California chain now has three stores in Albuquerque, two in Farmington, two in Gallup and single units in Santa Fe and Las Cruces. In the acquisition, Boot Barn kept the former employees of bankrupt Western Warehouse, but remodeled the stores and stocked them with fresh merchandise. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Moleres heroics not enough for Pirates May 16, 2009
Farmington, at fourth place, shot a 653 throughout the tourney and fifth-place Roswell was right behind at 657. If we hadn't put ourselves in the situation where we were so far back, we would have had less pressure on the second day to do well, Trujillo said. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Study Looks At Early Navajo Use Of Smoke Signals May 16, 2009
The theory is that Navajos bunkered down inside the pueblitos and possibly used smoke to send warnings across long distances, said Jim Copeland, an archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management in Farmington. Copeland said experiments in the early 1990s showed the method of warning could work in general, but scores of new sites have been identified since then and scientists want to know more about how the signals could have been relayed. (CBS News -- US)
UNM Kicks Off 2009 Lobo Country Tour Powered By New Mexico Sports Authority May 14, 2009
Tour stops include Gallup, Santa Fe, Hobbs, Rio Rancho and Farmington ... Wednesday, May 27 - Santa Fe Wednesday, June 17 - Hobbs Monday, June 22 - Rio Rancho Friday, July 10 - Farmington. (Golobos.com)
Derby winner owned by Bill Allen's son May 3, 2009
Chip Woolley, Mine That Bird's trainer from Farmington, N.M., was also reluctant to speak about Mark Allen when contacted in July. "If you got questions about him, you need to call him," Woolley said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Grants High golfers look forward to district play May 2, 2009
FARMINGTON - At the John Hall Invitational in Farmington, the Grants High School golf team had one more chance to improve before district play begins on May 4 ... Grants' overall score total was 12 strokes behind tourney winner Farmington, and had the greens been in better shape - Piedra Vista girls' Coach Paul Stewart described the back nine greens as fuzzy and bumpy - Grants might have come home with the top prize ... This will be directed at all of his players, but especially Gabaldon, who... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
U.S. sued over air quality in natural gas field May 1, 2009
The report said Farmington, the largest city in San Juan County, and the Santa Fe-Espanola area were among the cleanest U.S. cities for short-term particle pollution. Farmington and Albuquerque were among the cleanest cities for long-term particle pollution. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Former NM state historian dispels hanging myths Apr 28, 2009
The last known lynching took place in Farmington in 1928. Rafael Benavides, a sheepherder, was kidnapped from a local hospital after being shot by a sheriff's posse that arrested him for assaulting the wife of a rancher who owed him money. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
EPA reconsiders Desert Rock permit Apr 28, 2009
The EPA issued a permit on July 31, 2008, for Desert Rock, a 1,500-megawatt, coal-fired electric plant planned by LLC and the Navajo Nation south of Farmington in northwest New Mexico. The state appealed the decision on Oct. 2, petitioning the EPA s Environmental Appeals Board to either deny the permit outright or remand it back to 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)
Stimulus money to finance reduction in diesel emissions Apr 15, 2009
The department s Air Quality Bureau also will launch a clean diesel retrofit project on 55 school buses in Farmington this summer. The work involves replacing older engines with new, cleaner equipment to help reduce pollution created by idling vehicles. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sheriff: Teens planned to shoot up school Apr 10, 2009
In New Mexico, San Juan County Undersheriff Mark McCloskey told the The Daily Times of Farmington that the Dove Creek teens were arrested Monday in a trailer east of Bloomfield where they had been hiding out. Both were extradited to Colorado on Thursday, Martin said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
2 Teens Accused Of Shooting Plot At Colo. School Apr 10, 2009
In New Mexico, San Juan County Undersheriff Mark McCloskey told the The Daily Times of Farmington that the Dove Creek teens were arrested Monday in a trailer east of Bloomfield. Martin says three weapons were recovered in New Mexico and seven rifles were recovered from the Dove Creek home of the younger suspect. (CBS News -- US)
Clevelands compensation package on par Apr 6, 2009
Janel Ryan, superintendent of Farmington s school district, also drives a district-provided vehicle for work but isn t allowed to take it home. Cleveland drives her 4-wheel drive Ford Explorer for district-related work and personal use. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
SANE help is here Mar 25, 2009
The next closest unit is in Albuquerque and then Farmington. April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Las Cruces students win lodging contest Mar 19, 2009
Farmington High School students Felicia N. Edison, Aaron D. Fairbanks and Cody T. Jividen took first place in the Knowledge Bowl. Their teacher is Janet L. Rea. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
N.M. governor signs death penalty repeal Mar 19, 2009
Two men are currently on death row, Robert Fry of Farmington and Timothy Allen of Bloomfield. Their sentences will not be affected by the repeal. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Letters to the editor Mar 16, 2009
I ve lived here for about eight years and in Farmington for 10, so New Mexico wind is nothing new to me. The last two years have been the worst of my life for sinus, eye and lung problems. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Artistic Homes bucks housing recession trend Mar 14, 2009
Roswell, Artesia, Hobbs and Farmington are also ripe for new Artistic homes this year. A new Artistic subdivision on Albuquerque s west side called El Rancho Grande is also opening this year. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Falcons Open MWC Play At New Mexico Mar 13, 2009
Last Meeting: UNM swept the three game series played in Farmington, N.M. last year ... Last Meeting vs. UNM New Mexico took all three games in Farmington, N.M. last year. (Airforcesports.com)
Lobos Host New Mexico State in Rio Grande Rivalry Game Mar 10, 2009
His 6 hits and 6 runs in the game tied the UNM single game record held by several Lobos and last set by on April 12, 2008 vs. Air Force in Farmington ... The old game-high under was 28 hits against Air Force on April 12, 2008 in Farmington. (Golobos.com)
Lobos Travel To NMSU For Rio Grande Rivalry Game Mar 3, 2009
The high under is 28 hits against Air Force on April 12, 2008 in Farmington. If the Lobos also reach 10 runs in a 10+ hits game, they are 22-1. (Golobos.com)
