Columnists

Is the back-to-school schedule un-fair?

Craygen Lucero, senior at Bloomfield High School, brushes her steer, Jefferson, at the San Juan County Fair before the livestock…

August 21, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week Aug. 24 – 30

The Cecil Dial House in Aztec, built in 1926, pictured in 1988. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a…

August 21, 2026

The Weekly Wag

National photo contest celebrating mixed-breed dogs now open

Graffiti is an 8-year-old gray tabby who is now eager to come out of her crate and make new friends.…

August 19, 2026

Chess Corner

Why did the rook and pawn divorce?

White to move and draw

August 17, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week Aug. 17 – 23

Aztec beekeepers Enrique and Amber DelVitto, 1989. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives The following is a recap of local…

August 14, 2026

Lessons from the Sandbox

Push the Pause Button

Choose your attitude before someone else chooses it for you.

August 12, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Go big and go home: National nonprofit seeks foster homes for big dogs

Claudia is sweet little mama stray now at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Courtesy Big dogs aren’t harder to love,…

August 12, 2026

Chess Corner

Pigs on 2nd rank

Black to move and win

August 10, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week Aug. 10 – 16

Brewer Dry Goods Store, Aztec, circa 1902. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for…

August 7, 2026

Mr. Know It All

Pain at the Pump: Part 2

Gas prices on Aug. 6, 2026 in Farmington. Scott Michlin/For the Tri-City Record Dear Readers: Two weeks ago, your esteemed…

August 6, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Get to know Snoopy and his siblings

Peanuts and Best Friends Animal Society join forces to help pets in shelters find loving homes

August 5, 2026

Sports

Thoughts and reactions from a long and thrilling week at the Connie Mack World Series

D-BAT baseball team celebrate thier Connie Mack World Series championship win after defeating Dulin's Dodgers National 8-2 on Friday, July…

August 4, 2026

Chess Corner

Positional Intelligence

What is white’s best move?

August 3, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week Aug. 3 – 9

Mike McCown of Farmington at the New Mexico Stair Fair, 1974. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap…

July 31, 2026

Wonder and Wander

Four Corners 4×4 Week celebrates Farmington’s off-road community

Four Corners 4×4 Week is coming up on Sept. 7, 2026. Courtesy Visit Farmington Each September, Farmington becomes a gathering…

July 30, 2026

Lessons from the Sandbox

Dancing through Disagreement

A few simple steps toward a win-win solution.

July 29, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Amazon’s AI-powered tool matches dogs and cats with potential adopters

Gourd is a happy boy who is waiting at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter for his forever home. Courtesy Amazon…

July 29, 2026

Chess Corner

Patience is a virtue

White to move and win

July 27, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week July 27-Aug. 2

Wilfred Duncan, Shiprock melons, 1984. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for…

July 23, 2026

Mr. Know It All

Pain at the Pump

Gas prices are seen in Farmington on Thursday. Scott Michlin/For the Tri-City Record Dear Mr. Know-It-All: What’s up with these…

July 23, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Why Pets are Surrendered

Spoiler Alert, 80% have nothing to do with the pet

July 22, 2026

Chess Corner

Bishops are like dolphins

White to move and win Bottlenose dolphins coordinate to use mudflats and beaches to trap their prey. In this week’s…

July 20, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week July 20-26

Shiprock Vet Chris Brasmer, 1990. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for…

July 17, 2026

Lessons from the Sandbox

Grab Your Thumb Before You Lose Your Head

Courtesy Ron Price Managing anger begins by understanding what lies beneath it I appreciate several features of the Tri-City Record.…

July 15, 2026