Columnists

Why the eight-week mark is one of the most important milestones in a kitten’s life

This week’s featured pets are a couple of kittens, Carrot and Beetroot. Courtesy During kitten season, animal shelters across the…

July 15, 2026

Chess Corner

What is white’s best move?

A fork says to a spoon, “Who was that ladle I saw you with last night?” Spoon replies, “That was…

July 14, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week July 13-19

Norman Dufur unloads a rusting old-time washing machine, just oneitem from 100 tons of tin he collected this summer from…

July 10, 2026

Mr. Know It All

Stay in Your Lane

Farmington’s two-lane Piñon Hills Boulevard, seen recently near 30th Street, will probably stay that way for years to come. Scott…

July 9, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Find a Stray? Aztec Animal Shelter has some suggestions

This week’s featured pet is Purrito (like burrito with a 'p'), a good-natured, happy-go- lucky smaller mixed breed. Courtesy When…

July 8, 2026

Chess Corner

Books and Paris

Black to move and draw

July 7, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week July 6-12

Vintage postcard, circa 1953. Aztec Museum Postcard Collection The following is a recap of local events for this time period…

July 3, 2026

Lessons from the Sandbox

Road Rage and Relationship Rage

The same emotional hijack that causes trouble on the highway can damage relationships at home and work.

July 1, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Fireworks, Festivities and Keeping Pets Calm

Molly is a nine-month-old bundle of wiggling puppy exuberance who is ready to play. Courtesy Ahead of the fireworks, barbecues…

July 1, 2026

Sports

The art of the scorebook makes for a great game of baseball

FARMINGTON – There are several traditions within the sport of baseball that I genuinely enjoy. In addition to finding colorful…

June 30, 2026

Chess Corner

What is a duck with fireworks called?

White to mate in three

June 30, 2026

Mr. Know It All

Who Goes There?

The city of Farmington has made good on it's promise to add some control to the intersection of W. 32nd…

June 26, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 29-July 5

Stacie Brennise, Freedom Days Triathlon women’s winner, 1990. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo Archives 25 years ago (2001) Farmington’s Planning…

June 26, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Pet safety tips for hot summer days

Cabana is an outgoing and playful mixed breed currently residing at the Aztec Animal Shelter. Courtesy As temperatures rise and…

June 24, 2026

Chess Corner

It’s good to be square

White to move and win

June 22, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 22-28

Interior of Bill Faverino’s Bar on N. Mesa Verde Ave., Aztec, 1951. Aztec Museum Henry L. Jackson Photo Archives The…

June 18, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Dog breed study could have far-reaching impacts in animal welfare

Widow is a 3-year-old medium sized mixed breed with an enviable zest for life. Courtesy In 2022, a study published…

June 17, 2026

Lessons from the Sandbox

Be Disruptive

A quick but powerful tip to prevent escalation and ugly conversations

June 17, 2026

Chess Corner

A class act

Black to move and mate

June 15, 2026

Mr. Know It All

More Ditch Details

Ditches are flowing: The main headgate of the Farmington Echo Ditch as seen in April of 2025. Farmington Echo Ditch/Facebook…

June 12, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 15-21

“Drinking the Profits” – Julie, Amy & Rachel Nielsen at their Farmington lemonade stand, 1982. Aztec Museum Daily Times Photo…

June 11, 2026

The Weekly Wag

Sharp drop in shelter deaths since 2020

Cameo is one of many deserving cats and kittens needing a home available now at the Aztec Animal Shelter. Courtesy…

June 10, 2026

Chess Corner

Cross that bridge

What is white’s best move?

June 8, 2026

This Week In Local History

A look back at the week June 8-14

Aztec Safeway grand opening, June 1959. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for this…

June 4, 2026