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         <title><![CDATA[Finally, city's board finds a purpose]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The city of Farmington's Community Relations Commission has struggled since its inception to find an identity and useful purpose for itself.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:04:36 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Septic system regulations need to be cleaned up]]></title>
         <link><![CDATA[http://www.daily-times.com/farmington-opinion/ci_13830094?source=rss]]></link>
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         <description><![CDATA[Water is one of San Juan County's most precious resources. As citizens of this community it should be our first priority to keep clean the fresh water flowing into our rivers.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:07 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fire is sad reminder to take precautions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The weather is getting colder, making this a time that is ripe for house fires. People turn on their heaters or light up their fireplaces and too often something goes wrong.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:46:47 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Western's closure leads to new ideas]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Last week, Western Refining announced that it was shutting down its Bloomfield operations. The Bloomfield refinery employs 120 people; at least 100 of whom will be unemployed in December.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:53 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Community foundation idea gets early support]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An anticipated crowd of 25-30 turned out to be more like 75 for an organizational meeting to discuss the idea of creating a community foundation to aid local nonprofits, once again showing the Farmington area's commitment to helping one another.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:10:24 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Guard unit a welcome addition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A new National Guard military police unit is being activated in Farmington, bringing much-needed opportunities to the region.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:02:30 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Farmington mayor's race open to good servants]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Farmington Mayor Bill Standley recently announced that he will not seek re-election after serving the city for 12 years.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:35:23 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mesa's sudden pullout surprises us, again]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[San Juan College and our community took a big hit recently when Mesa Air Group announced it will be discontinuing the pilot training program here in Farmington.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:45:04 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medical Hall of Famers remind us of progress]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When you look at San Juan Regional Medical Center, it may be easy for some to dismiss it as just a hospital on Piñon Street.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:42:21 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Today we honor all our veterans]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that the day would henceforth be known as Armistice Day.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:02:11 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The value of arts learned in school]]></title>
         <link><![CDATA[http://www.daily-times.com/farmington-opinion/ci_13751539?source=rss]]></link>
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         <description><![CDATA[Theater is an important aspect of education and it should start with the youngest of children. Theater assists children in the development of vocabulary.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:51:04 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Red Apple Transit marks anniversary]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ten years ago this month, a city of Farmington van pulled onto local streets to shuttle its first passenger around town.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:02:13 MST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Aztec searches for key people to fill crucial roles]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, Aztec Municipal Schools lost one of its greatest leaders as superintendent Linda Paul announced her resignation, effective Nov.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:31:41 MDT]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hudson had solid run as city manager]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[  He never seeks the limelight, but always makes sure the efforts of others are recognized. His quiet leadership and vision for the community has improved the quality of life for the citizens of Farmington &mdash; and his ability to get things done is respected throughout San Juan County.  The announcement of Farmington City Manager Bob Hudson's impending retirement, while deserved, will create a void in city government that will be difficult to fill.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:03:04 MDT]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The next city manager will need these skills]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[  Farmington City Manager Bob Hudson's recent retirement announcement, set to be effective April 1, means it is time for the City Council and mayor to review the job description for that post.  It also means the search is on for the next person to fill the role.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:01:53 MDT]]></pubDate>
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