Some residential utility customers may be disconnected in late September and early October. https://t.co/fsAIajuTIO
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 5, 2020
Environmental activists attempted to disrupt a public hearing on New Mexico’s proposed changes in how it regulates produced water generated by oil and gas operations.
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 30, 2020
The renewable resources include solar arrays and battery storage that will be located in San Juan, McKinley and Rio Arriba counties. https://t.co/cJOAg94G1J
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
The coronavirus has brought new attention to the dire need for water access on the reservation. https://t.co/wfq928Q91q
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 28, 2020
With the Southwest experiencing a drought that is likely only going to worsen with climate change, water becomes an increasingly valuable resource. https://t.co/Tw3u7Xj3wW
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 23, 2020
San Juan County manager warns budgets cuts will not be sustainable for more than a year https://t.co/FciH3gxNRx
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
The Gaming Enterprise has temporarily laid off approximately 900 employees from casino operations in New Mexico and Arizona. https://t.co/uh6ZjQAwjf
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 30, 2020
Want to learn about what fall classes might look like at San Juan College? Here's a chance to connect with instructors. https://t.co/0xz0lWIFVd
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
In New Mexico, outdoor recreation brings $1.2 billion into the state's economy and provides 33,500 jobs, according to a study by research firm Headwaters Economics. https://t.co/3nXWEjJZQS
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 4, 2020
When cases are reported, the state will work with employers to contain the spread of the coronavirus and institute "COVID-safe" practices at their sites. https://t.co/aBJqmcnMML
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 6, 2020
Legislation approved in June sets aside up to $400 million in state trust funds for loans to individual businesses of up to $75,000 each. https://t.co/V0IDppYYbm
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on New Mexico's hospitality industries. Here's a look at how the state may be planning to help with their comeback. https://t.co/fMmPlMVVJO
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 4, 2020
The New Mexico Department of Health is hosting four COVID-19 testing sessions at San Juan College at 4601 College Blvd. in Farmington. There are five free COVID-19 testing sites on the Navajo Nation through Aug. 18 at chapter houses in the region. https://t.co/xywFeBug8C
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 2, 2020
The administration of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is defending, before the state Supreme Court, its decision to ban indoor restaurant service as a reasonable precaution against the coronavirus. https://t.co/7G8bT8suLo
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/TheDailyTimes/status/1289621921601126401
The New Mexico GOP and Eddy County want to join the fight against the governor's restaurant closure order. https://t.co/fX9iSQEf7a
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
The current regime of business restrictions and related public health orders pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic will remain in place through the month of August, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday. https://t.co/tFDqUYwTqu
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 30, 2020
State seeks court order to stop four restaurants from operating with no food permits
https://t.co/paeddw6GXN— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 30, 2020
The office will be disinfected after three employees were possibly exposed to COVID-19. https://t.co/7kr2SyAH3z
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 27, 2020
A local theater company is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic while branching out into the world of film. https://t.co/xT7IXVrjd3
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 27, 2020
According to San Juan County, 111 of the 144 detainees at San Juan County Adult Detention Center who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. https://t.co/YjVgvUsvG9
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
New Mexico’s prison system has come under scrutiny in the past for keeping people incarcerated if they couldn’t afford to rent a room in a halfway house. https://t.co/e3VNcu503g
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
A Kirtland restaurant had its food service permit suspended after continuing to offer indoor dining in violation of the state's public health order. https://t.co/mPyMoZZJKc
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
New Mexico delays public schools opening to in-person learning until after Labor Day
https://t.co/fC0MwHtA1F— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 23, 2020
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez will sign a new executive order to keep a portion of the tribal government closed through Aug. 16. https://t.co/1X0bYFntpA
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 22, 2020
"What has been paramount to us has been the safety of the voting public, especially the elders," Navajo election board chairman Melvin Harrison said. https://t.co/MWQ81UYrlY
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
"We would like to acknowledge that we have received an incredible amount of feedback from parents through surveys and on social media, and that their concerns are valid and being heard by the administration," CCSD officials said. https://t.co/EQaMQkFj4B
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 5, 2020
How do you feel about resuming things like sending your child back to school, going to a church service or eating at a restaurant? https://t.co/tZu1fDMDGj
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
.@BreakingBad star @BryanCranston revealed that he had #COVD19. Now, he says he's using his antibodies in hopes of helping others. https://t.co/B3bJA7TAzV
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
Scientists have figured out how COVID-19 causes many people to lose their sense of smell. And they have good news.
https://t.co/MxX8pRrCIb— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
The Navajo Nation has ended its pursuit to buy a centuries-old manufacturer of firearms and ammunition. https://t.co/uS32tQ5vw0
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 5, 2020
Catch up on upcoming online state and local meetings here, including a meeting set for Aug. 6 on the state's proposed methane emission rules. https://t.co/0x8YtQFI35
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 3, 2020
As Virgin Galactic and other Spaceport America tenants ramp up their activities, CEO Dan Hicks is under investigation. https://t.co/8ECZXueuh0
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 2, 2020
A member of the Navajo Nation has been appointed to a U.S. Department of Justice position to help address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people. https://t.co/xQRzdg1Rvp
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 1, 2020
"This is something historic, not only for us here today, but this is something for our kids – our next seven generations. Knowing that every single one of our people are going to be accepted in this realm," Speaker Seth Damon said. https://t.co/fGmp41tkds
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
The city and its contractor, Consensus Planning, asked Aztec residents and community members to weigh in on the future of the city as it works on updating the comprehensive plan. https://t.co/4646EwdiPG
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
Farmington wasn't the only San Juan County community to benefit from the rain this month. Many areas saw rain on an almost daily basis over the past eight days, and there were several reports of locally heavy precipitation. https://t.co/LO6d7ZkE03
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
The plan identifies four types of disasters that are most common in the area. These include flooding or flash flooding, wildfires, drought and incidents involving hazardous materials. All four have occurred multiple times in the past seven years. https://t.co/ltWhT89Xnl
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
There will be no primary election in August because of the coronavirus. The decision to drop the primary election was recommended by the election board for the safety of voters and to comply with the various public health emergency orders.
https://t.co/dj1SyYvMrm— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 28, 2020
Local governments will discuss the budget when they meet this week. https://t.co/zXuN0K0Eyv
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 27, 2020
Last year, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission ordered Public Service Company of New Mexico to file an abandonment application for the San Juan Generating Station. This week, the NM Supreme Court ruled the PRC doesn't have that authority. https://t.co/jzWDXMCQTb
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
“I now know it is demeaning to the Native American people and they should not be represented by a cartoon character. The Native Americans are a strong and resilient people.” – Lt. Gov. Howie Morales https://t.co/mikfZoZn5p
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 24, 2020
Two Farmington car dealerships say they have seen people returning to buy automobiles since the prohibition of in-person sales was lifted seven weeks ago. https://t.co/xVvH0LAMgJ
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 22, 2020
The Bonita Peak Mining District includes both historic and ongoing releases from mine operations in the Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and Upper Animas drainages. The three drainages converge with the Animas River near Silverton. https://t.co/AezWuZCksQ
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
The first hurricane of the season made landfall Saturday in Texas, see photos of the storm. https://t.co/Ow5rHSvXHe
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 26, 2020
Here's what conditions look like Saturday as the first hurricane of the season nears landfall. https://t.co/5UJtfqWDvt
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
New international first-year college students won't be allowed to come to the U.S. this fall if their courses are online only, President Donald Trump's administration said in guidance issued Friday. https://t.co/qx1LWcETig
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
Trump said Friday the Chinese-owned video app TikTok will be banned in the U.S., which he said he can do through emergency economic powers or an executive order.
https://t.co/rDbHZ1agzW— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 3, 2020
Could Gov. Lujan Grisham be Biden's running mate? https://t.co/L27kLNSK8u
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 1, 2020
As the extra $600 unemployment benefits expire, the House and Senate have yet to agree on a new stimulus deal. Here's a look at some of the key similarities and differences between their plans. https://t.co/KLPSrEkwUT
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 31, 2020
President Trump is expected to appear in the oil patch south of Midland, Texas, to discuss America's leading role in energy. https://t.co/HnfLEOP65N
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
Another round of $1,200 checks for individuals and $2,400 for couples, are included in the HEALS Act, similar to the CARES Act.
https://t.co/Ky32flfPCe— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
President Donald Trump's administration will continue to reject new applications for an immigration program that allows young, undocumented immigrants to live and work in the country but will let current "Dreamers" renew those protections. https://t.co/EbNSjEBHTi
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
The Food and Drug Administration issued another warning Monday to not use certain hand sanitizers that may contain methanol or wood alcohol, a toxic substance when absorbed through skin or ingested.
https://t.co/1LVbrQsEFe— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 28, 2020
The proposal was criticized by conservative lawmakers as misguided and expensive and by Democrats as a too-late effort that falls short of the nation's needs to weather the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/hgNJm5Ttpw
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 27, 2020
Black and Hispanic households are in the greatest danger as evictions loom.
https://t.co/3LR2Yvdccb— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
Democratic leaders in state accuse President Trump of playing politics with law enforcement. https://t.co/urcSQGi3IW
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 23, 2020
Low-volume restaurants in Walmart stores make up more than half of the closures.
https://t.co/jmpRISo22Z— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
Whether or not you think a boneless wing should be considered a wing or not, restaurants made sure deals were applicable to both styles. https://t.co/VrUIUs0v0X
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
The Farmington Daily Times and the Carlsbad Current-Argus talked to multiple football coaches across the state about their plans without football over the next few months.
They plan to spend more time with family and also spend time outdoors. 🏈 https://t.co/6BCsHKxb8u
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 6, 2020
After losing both guarantee games at UCLA and Florida and a home game against a FCS opponent, the rest of the Aggies' games currently seem to be stable. 🏈 https://t.co/TXBJ3ZPOQ2
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 6, 2020
ICYMI – Shandiin Harper, Skylar Woods and Zachary BlueEyes qualified for national event after strong results at All-Native tournament at Santa Ana Golf Club. ⛳ https://t.co/gFL3A52hFJ
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 6, 2020
“It’s our 40th year. It’s got to happen somehow… We’re committed to making it happen.” – Christa Chapman, City of Farmington PRCA https://t.co/ocDJMDszUm
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 4, 2020
“It’s definitely going to affect the economy from the amount of money we’ve been bringing in,” said Rick Jenkins, president of the Cliffhangers Four Wheel Drive Club. https://t.co/7NANrScy7i
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) August 3, 2020
The latest scenario, first reported by The Athletic, involves moving the Aggies' rivalry home game against the University of New Mexico to August.
But will current state guidelines and a recent suggestion from the Governor's office allow it? 🏈 https://t.co/ScAkQ44Wwq
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 30, 2020
ICYMI – Western New Mexico will not play football or volleyball this fall. 🏈🏐 https://t.co/TPoOVpYz7W
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 29, 2020
"I learned a lot in terms of life and football… I look at (NM State) as a second chance to play football. During COVID-19, there is a lot of uncertainty. Football is going to be back at some point, so I want to stay ready." – NMSU's O'Maury Samuels 🏈 https://t.co/SoVXxEidnr
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
ICYMI – Tentative start date for cross country and golf's fall season moved to Oct. 5 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New Mexico Activities Association also announced newly updated guidelines for cross country. 🏃 https://t.co/27JoscjhV1
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020
"I'm very anxious to hear what the NCAA says about fall championships and what the Power 5 is going to do with football. That will immediately signal the Group of 5 schools to make some decisions." – NMSU athletics director Mario Moccia 🏈 https://t.co/S99L2eRRpu
— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 23, 2020
It took four months for the Major League Baseball season to start, and now just 72 hours into it, the season could be abruptly ending.
The Marlins have at least 14 players and staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. ⚾
https://t.co/dPzxHetAQj— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 27, 2020
Comet Neowise may be fading away, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to look at it in the night sky.
https://t.co/He7RmIc07g— TheDailyTimes (@TheDailyTimes) July 25, 2020