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Be Disruptive
Lessons from the Sandbox

Be Disruptive

June 17, 2026

A quick but powerful tip to prevent escalation and ugly conversations

A class act
Chess Corner

A class act

June 15, 2026

Black to move and mate

More Ditch Details
Mr. Know It All

More Ditch Details

June 12, 2026

Ditches are flowing: The main headgate of the Farmington Echo Ditch as seen in April of 2025. Farmington Echo Ditch/Facebook Dear Mr. Know-It-All: Thanks for the recent column on irrigation…

A look back at the week June 15-21
This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 15-21

June 11, 2026

“Drinking the Profits” – Julie, Amy & Rachel Nielsen at their Farmington lemonade stand, 1982. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for…

Sharp drop in shelter deaths since 2020
The Weekly Wag

Sharp drop in shelter deaths since 2020

June 10, 2026

Cameo is one of many deserving cats and kittens needing a home available now at the Aztec Animal Shelter. Courtesy There were 34,000 fewer dogs and cats unnecessarily killed in U.S.…

A look back at the week June 8-14
This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 8-14

June 4, 2026

Aztec Safeway grand opening, June 1959. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001) Troy Ralstin…

Timeout, not cop-out
Lessons from the Sandbox

Timeout, not cop-out

June 3, 2026

How to pause a heated conversation without abandoning the relationship Several years ago, a commercial featured a soap opera star dressed like a physician, saying, “I’m not a doctor, but…

Community cat program available locally
The Weekly Wag

Community cat program available locally

June 3, 2026

Dailia is 2-months-old, spunky and playful. Courtesy Farmington Regional Animal Shelter has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to provide a proven, effective, humane alternative for stray cats called a…

This November
Chess Corner

This November

June 1, 2026

Black to move and win Is chess a sport, art, or science? It is all three. It is a mental sport built on the shoulders of what players of the…

How to Jolt Your Summer in Farmington
Wonder and Wander

How to Jolt Your Summer in Farmington

May 29, 2026

A paddleboarder enjoys a sunny day on the lake. (Courtesy Visit Farmington) Summer is right around the corner, and over the next few months, there will be no shortage of…

A look back at the week June 1-7
This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 1-7

May 29, 2026

Norman’s Mobile Printing, shown with an 1899 Chandler and PriceLetterpress, powered by a 1904 Root & Van Dervoort 2 HP gasoline engine, 1999. Aztec Museum Photo Postcard Collection The following…

Which Ditch is Which?
Mr. Know It All

Which Ditch is Which?

May 29, 2026

An above-ground portion of the North Farmington Ditch is pictured near Scott Avenue in Farmington on May 28. Scott Michlin/Special to the Tri-City Record Dear Mr. Know-It-All: On a recent…

How to choose a dog
The Weekly Wag

How to choose a dog

May 27, 2026

Francine is full of energy and ready to play. Courtesy So you’ve decided that you’re going to get a dog. How do you choose a dog who will be a…

A look back at the week May 25-31
This Week In Local History

A look back at the week May 25-31

May 21, 2026

Tom UpteGrove Homestead on Crouch Mesa, 1907. Aztec Museum Photo Postcard Collection The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001)…

Bring Back the Fun
Lessons from the Sandbox

Bring Back the Fun

May 20, 2026

A simple way to strengthen relationships at home, at work, and beyond