City of Farmington announces facility closures in response to Public Health Order

FARMINGTON, N.M. —  In response to the Public Health Order issued Nov. 13, the City of Farmington today announced the following facilities will close beginning Monday, Nov. 16 until further notice:

• Farmington Public Library 

• Farm...

The Mayor's Table: Local Nonprofit Organizations Part 2

Mayor Duckett is highlighting three more organizations working to help individuals and families in need. Watch today's Mayor's Table to learn how ECHO, San Juan County Partnership and Chief Hebbe's Guardians of the Good are maki...

Phase two of Animas Mitigation Project begins Nov. 2

Phase two of Animas Mitigation Project begins Nov. 2

Three locations across 30 acres to be mitigated

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The City of Farmington on November 2 will begin phase two of the Animas Park Mitigation Project. Crews will remove no...

The Mayor's Table: Local Nonprofit Organizations

Today’s guests are working to make the community a better place. Mayor Duckett is joined by three local nonprofit directors to discuss services they provide to individuals and families in San Juan County. Watch today's episode ...

$440,000 in Small Business Continuity Grant funds awarded to local businesses

$440,000 in Small Business Continuity Grant funds awarded to local businesses

City of Farmington accepting additional applications 

The City of Farmington has awarded approximately $440,000 in the first round of Small Business Continuity...

The Mayor's Table: Budget, CARES Act & 2021

City Manager Rob Mayes is today's guest on The Mayor's Table. He and Mayor Duckett discuss the City budget, CARES Act and take a look at what's in store for 2021. Watch today's episode HERE. 

The Mayor's Table: Farmington Municipal Schools

On today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table, Mayor Duckett and Farmington Municipal Schools Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt discuss the district’s return to learn plan. Watch today’s episode HERE. 

Mayor Duckett particiaptes in 2020 Natural Gas Summit

Today, Mayor Duckett was a part of a select group of national experts and players in the energy industry invited to participate in the Department of Energy 2020 Natural Gas Summit. Federal Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette and director of the National E...

City of Farmington enacts stage one water shortage advisory urging residents to reduce water usage

City of Farmington enacts stage one water shortage advisory urging residents to reduce water usage

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Farmington City Council passed a resolution during last night’s council meeting enacting a stage one water shortag...

Local Governments Awarded Funding to Assist Small Businesses

Local Governments Awarded Funding to Assist Small Businesses

Funds will assist small businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic

SAN JUAN COUNTY, NM - Help is on the way for small businesses in San Juan County through the New Mexico Small Business Continuit...

The Mayor's Table: AED Mapping

According to the CDC, more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are reported annually in the United States. CPR administered along with an electrical shock from an AED can significantly increase the chances of survival.

In this special episode of T...

The Mayor's Table: Four Corners Economic Development

Mayor Duckett is chatting with Four Corners Economic Development CEO Arvin Trujillo and Chairman Steve Grey on today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table. Watch this episode HERE. To see previous episodes of The Mayor’s Ta...

Local Governments to Apply for Funding to Assist Small Business

Local Governments to Apply for Funding to Assist Small Business

San Juan County, NM — Help may be on the way for small businesses in San Juan County through the New Mexico Small Business Continuity Grant. Last week, the State of New Mexico announ...

Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to host virtual open houses

Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to host virtual open houses

Seeking public input for 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input for the 2045 Metropolitan T...

The Mayor's Table: San Juan Regional Medical Center

On today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table, San Juan Regional Medical Center CEO Jeff Bourgeois and Chief Medical Officer Bob Underwood are chatting with Mayor Duckett about COVID-19 stats, trends and how we can continue to work together ...

Air service at Four Corners Regional Airport on hold

Air service at Four Corners Regional Airport on hold

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The City of Farmington today announces air service to the Four Corners Regional Airport will be delayed until at least the spring of 2021. The announcement comes amid a decrease in fli...

The Mayor's Table: Law Enforcement

Mayor Duckett and Chief Hebbe discuss policing during the coronavirus pandemic and other current law enforcement issues on today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table. Watch today’s episode HERE. View previous episodes on t...

Farmington Indian Center to reopen for call-in, take-out orders

FARMINGTON, NM - The City of Farmington will be reopening the Farmington Indian Center restaurant tomorrow, July 14, 2020 for call-in take-out orders. Indoor seating at restaurants is temporarily prohibited by the latest public health order issued by the ...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Indian Center temporarily closed while staff assists at senior center

Farmington Indian Center temporarily closed while staff assists at Bonnie Dallas Senior Center 

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The City of Farmington today announced the Farmington Indian Center will be temporarily closed beginning Wednesday, July 8, until fu...

The Mayor's Table: San Juan Generating Station

On today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table, Peter Mandelstam, chief operating officer for Enchant Energy, and Hank Adair, director of Farmington Electric Utility System, give an update on San Juan Generating Station. Watch today&rsquo...

The Mayor's Table: National Great Outdoors Month Part 2

As National Great Outdoors Month comes to a close, Mayor Duckett and his guest, Warren Unsicker, highlight economic development in outdoor recreation and other industries on today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table. Watch today’s...

The Mayor's Table: National Great Outdoors Month Part 1

It’s National Great Outdoors Month! Mayor Duckett and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs director Shana Reeves are discussing the exciting additions coming to the Anasazi Trail on this welcome back episode of The Mayor’s Table. Wat...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to host virtual open houses

Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization to host virtual open houses

Seeking public input for 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public input for the 2045 Metropolitan T...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Public Library to Open June 8

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Farmington Public Library will reopen on Monday, June 8, with limited services. For this phase, the library will be open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for check-outs o...

SJC Moves Forward on Economic Reopening Plan

Great news! The governor announced today in her press conference that all of New Mexico will move forward on June 1 to Phase 1 B of the Economic Reopening Plan- including San Juan County! 

 What’s New?

 ~Restaurants may ...

Pinon Hills and Civitan golf courses will open on Saturday, May 16 with modifications

Pinon Hills and Civitan golf courses will open on Saturday, May 16 with modifications in accordance with the governor’s public health order.

Please review the following prior to heading to either golf course.

Modified operations for both courses:

• T...

Business Town Hall POSTPONED

In light of the governor’s press conference scheduled for tomorrow (4/30/20) at 3 pm, this event has been postponed pending new announcements from the Office of the Governor.  

ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT SENT ON APRIL 27, 2020

San Jua...

Message from Mayor Duckett

“I want to thank the governor for considering the concerns that I and other communities across our state have expressed. Providing a balanced plan for a path forward, considering the loosening of restrictions on certain businesses by next week c...

Important Updates from Waste Management

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington mayor declares local economy an emergency as a result of forced business c

Farmington mayor declares local economy an emergency as a result of forced business closures

Calls for immediate opening of all businesses at reduced occupancy 

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett today declared Farmington to...

NOTICE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES & COMMUNITY WORKS

The City of Farmington building located at 805 Municipal Dr., which houses Administrative Services and Community Works, is closed to the public until further notice. 

Services are still available by contacting the appropriate division for an appoi...

An important message regarding city parks & trails

The Centers for Disease Control have flagged mental health as a serious concern during the coronavirus pandemic. Access to nature and green spaces offers important physical and mental health benefits. Our city parks are more important than ever right now....

PRESS RELEASE: Local organizations establish hotline for individuals who want to help

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Local organizations have pooled their resources to establish the WantToHelpLine, a hotline for individuals who wish to help during the coronavirus crisis. Representatives from San Juan College, the City of Farmington, San Juan...

The Mayor's Table: 2020 Census

Census day is April 1st! Mayor Duckett and Devin Neeley with San Juan County discuss why it’s important for EVERY PERSON in our community to be counted. Watch today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table HERE.

NOTE: This episode of Th...

ATTENTION VENDORS: The City of Farmington needs your help!

The City of Farmington needs your help!  In an effort to streamline payments and provide continuity of services throughout this difficult time resulting from the COVID-19 situation, we are requesting vendors apply to receive payments via ACH. The...

NOTICE REGARDING RED APPLE TRANSIT & DIAL-A-RIDE

NOTICE REGARDING RED APPLE TRANSIT & DIAL-A-RIDE:Beginning Monday, March 30, the following routes and services will be suspended or modified:

The Mayor's Table: Emergency Management

During a crisis, the City of Farmington works in conjunction with surrounding jurisdictions under a National Incident Management System (NIMS) coordinated through the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management (SJCOEM). Mayor Duckett and Mike Mestas, ...

PRESS RELEASE: City’s Community Works Department modifies services in accordance with public health

City’s Community Works Department modifies services in accordance with public health order  

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The City of Farmington Community Works Department is modifying its face-to-face customer services in accor...

PRESS RELEASES: Farmington Electric Utility System modifies face-to-face customer services in accord

Farmington Electric Utility System modifies face-to-face customer services in accordance with public health order

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Farmington Electric Utility System is modifying its face-to-face customer services in accordance with the governo...

Notice Regarding Red Apple Transit Routes & Dial-A-Ride

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Fire Department announces employee tests positive for COVID-19

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Farmington Fire Department today announces an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is self-quarantining per New Mexico Department of Health guidelines. The public’s safety is the department’s...

Emergency Declaration & Messages from the Mayor

Mayor Duckett yesterday signed a declaration declaring Farmington an emergency area as a result of the coronavirus. See his message regarding such HERE. Please note, as of the time of this correspondence (3/20/20 at 10:50 a.m.) there are no confirmed case...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Regional Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for adult animals

Farmington Regional Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for adult animals

Modified operations implemented

FARMINGTON, N.M. - In response to the governor’s recent emergency declaration, balanced with concerns for animal overcrowding, the Farmington...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington utilities suspending disconnection for non-payment, waiving fees

City of Farmington utilities suspending disconnection for non-payment, waiving fees

FARMINGTON, N.M. – To support its customers who may be experiencing financial hardship due to the current coronavirus situation, the City of Farmington and Farmin...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington closing additional facilities following governor’s amended public

City of Farmington closing additional facilities following governor’s amended public health order

FARMINGTON, N.M. On Monday, March 16 Kathyleen Kunkel, secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, on behalf of the governor issued a...

The Mayor's Table

In lieu of today’s regularly scheduled Mayor’s Table, we have reposted Mayor Duckett’s March 13 message to the community regarding the coronavirus. 

Please note, as of today, March 16, 2020, there are no confirmed cas...

Video Message from Mayor Duckett Regarding COVID-19

Please take a moment to watch this important message from Mayor Duckett regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). Watch video message HERE

 -As of today, March 13, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 here in San Juan County. 

 -T...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington announces facility closures in accordance with governor’s public

City of Farmington announces facility closures in accordance with governor’s public health order 

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The City of Farmington today announces closure of facilities and modified programming. “The closures...

San Juan County Organizations Being Proactive

The City of Farmington joined other local organizations today to plan a coordinated community response should the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact our area.

 *Please note, there is NO immediate concern at this time.

 How can you help protect ...

The Mayor's Table: The Arc

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to create awareness about intellectual and developmental disabilities, promote respect and encourage inclusion for people of all abilities.

Representatives from the Arc San Juan County a...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Electric Utility System upgrading meters

Farmington Electric Utility System upgrading meters

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The Farmington Electric Utility System is improving its services to customers throughout San Juan County. FEUS will be upgrading electric meters in its entire service area by replacing ...

The Mayor's Table: Outdoor recreation and community transformation

Outdoor recreation and community transformation are the topics of today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table, filmed at Three Rivers Brewstillery in downtown Farmington. Watch today’s episode HERE.

PRESS RELEASE: ORII Basecamp will help entrepreneurs launching, expanding or relocating outdoor recr

Are you ready to launch, expand or relocate an outdoor recreation business in San Juan County?  The City of Farmington and San Juan College are hosting ORII Basecamp to help your business flourish. This free event is scheduled for March 7, 2020 f...

The Mayor's Table: Accomplishments and Goals

Studio Bake Shoppe at Artifacts 302 was the perfect setting for today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table and to remind our community that downtown Farmington is open for business! Mayor Duckett and Rob Mayes are discussing 2019 accomplishm...

The Mayor's Table: Main Street Enhancements

Downtown Farmington is open for business! Mayor Duckett and Sherry Roach are discussing the Main Street enhancements on today’s episode of The Mayor’s Table, filmed at the Complete Streets HQ in the HeART of Farmington. Watch today&...

The Mayor's Table: Civility First

Mayor Duckett and his guest, Larry Moore with the Community Relations Commission, are coming to you from the Cosmic Cafe in downtown Farmington. They're encouraging citizens to make Civility First part of their New Year's resolution and spread a message o...

PRESS RELEASE: Groundbreaking ceremony for downtown Farmington revitalization project

Groundbreaking ceremony for downtown Farmington revitalization project

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Community members gathered today at Orchard Park for the Downtown Farmington Revitalization Complete Streets Project Groundbreaking Ceremony. The project i...

PRESS RELEASE: Enchant Energy and City of Farmington React to Los Alamos National Laboratory Indep

Enchant Energy and City of Farmington React to Los Alamos National Laboratory Independent Assessment of Carbon Capture Retrofit Study of San Juan Generating Station

Farmington, New Mexico, December 13, 2019 –Enchant Energy Corporation (E...

PRESS RELEASE: Enchant Energy and City of Farmington Announce Selections

Enchant Energy and City of Farmington Announce Selections

for San Juan Generating Station Retrofit Project

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide Carbon Capture Technology;

 Kiewit and Sargent & Lundy Selected as the Integrated Engineer...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington’s finance division receives 3 prestigious awards

FARMINGTON, N.M. - The City of Farmington's finance division received three awards from the Government Finance Officers Association. The awards are prestigious and nationally recognized as noteworthy accomplishments by governmental units. Attaining the aw...

The Mayor's Table: Upcoming Civic Center Shows

Randy West has brought his love and expertise of performing arts to our community and reinvigorated the entertainment offerings at the Farmington Civic Center. “I want them (the audience) to see that the live performing arts are also a magical a...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington recognized as best family-friendly employer for fifth year

City of Farmington recognized as best family-friendly employer for fifth year

Status will give the City an edge in competition to attract highest-quality applicants

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The City of Farmington earned distinction for its workplace policies by F...

The Mayor's Table: There’s NEVER a bad time to go fishing!

There’s NEVER a bad time to go fishing! We’re revisiting Quality Waters, known for world-class fishing, on today’s repeat episode of The Mayor’s Table with special guest, Hank Adair. 

Watch today's episode o...

PRESS RELEASE: State’s new director of outdoor recreation tours Farmington region

State’s new director of outdoor recreation tours Farmington region

Future of outdoors looks bright for Farmington and New Mexico

FARMINGTON, N.M. - Newly appointed state director of outdoor recreation, Axie Navas, made an inaugural trip to Farmington on Oct...

The Mayor's Table

Farmington strives to energize the life journeys of outdoor lovers and active families. As part of this promise, Farmington has created the Outdoor Recreation Principles to encourage residents, businesses, organizations and visitors to respect all aspects...

PRESS RELEASE: Four Corners Regional Airport transformation underway

Four Corners Regional Airport transformation underway

Commercial air service anticipated summer 2020

FARMINGTON, N.M. - Transformation has begun at the Four Corners Regional Airport. Crews started construction September 30 to upgrade the runway to meet fede...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs brings home four state awards

FARMINGTON, NM – Individuals and groups from the City of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs department were recognized yesterday during the Farmington City Council meeting for bringing home four state awards from th...

Farmington, Enchant Energy applaud Department of Energy’s Funding

Farmington, Enchant Energy applaud Department of Energy’s Funding of Front-End Engineering Design Study for Retrofitting San Juan Generating Station with Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technology

FARMINGTON, NM - The City of Farmington an...

The Mayor's Table: W.E. Rock Grand National Championships

There are so many opportunities to Jolt Your Journey in Farmington, New Mexico! Mayor Duckett comes to you from the W.E. Rock Grand National Championships on today's episode of The Mayor's Table. The championships took place September 7-8 at Brown Springs...

City of Farmington, Farmington Electric Utility System responds to misinformation circulating

City of Farmington, Farmington Electric Utility System responds to misinformation circulating about standby service fees 

We’d like to provide clarification regarding recent misinformation circulating about standby service fees for self-generating...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Farmington and Enchant Energy Sign Agreement

City of Farmington and Enchant Energy Sign AgreementEnchant Energy to acquire 95% Interest in San Juan Generating Station in 2022

Farmington, N.M. – The City of Farmington and Enchant Energy Corporation announce they’ve signed an agreem...

Farmington City Council formally considering adopting an Extended Rights Transfer Agreement

Farmington City Council formally considering adopting an Extended Rights Transfer Agreement between the City and Enchant Energy Corporation

After many months of work by many dedicated City, County, State, and community members, a successful preliminary fea...

PSA Regarding West Nile & Mosquito Bite Prevention

Officials with San Juan County announced yesterday that mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

***There are NO known cases of West Nile virus in humans or animals at this time.

The City of Farmington uses integrated pest management...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Fire Department has good news for the community, property owners

Farmington, NM – The Farmington Fire Department today announced their public protection classification, established by the Insurance Services Office, changed from 3 to 2. This is great news for the community! The ISO rating is a report ...

Enchant Energy Response to IEEFA Report

Waste Management Begins New Services for Bulk Trash and Hard-to-Handle Household Waste on August 1

Waste Management Begins New Services for Bulk Trash and Hard-to-Handle Household Waste on August 1

Waste Management and the City of Farmington will now offer simple, convenient and environmentally responsible ways for residents to dispose of unwanted mater...

PRESS RELEASE: Farmington Electric Utility System recognized for work on Light Up Navajo Nation init

Farmington Electric Utility System recognized for work on Light Up Navajo Nation initiative

Farmington, NM – The Farmington Electric Utility System received recognition at the 2019 American Public Power Association National Conference for their co...