Commercial Flights to Land in Farmington

Travelers will be able to fly from Farmington to Denver beginning in May. The San Juan Regional Medical Center has been designated as a baby-friendly hospital. And veterans can get property tax exemptions on April 2nd. You’re watching the “Local News Roundup,” brought to you by Three Rivers Brewery and Boon’s Family Thai Barbecue. I’m Ryan Simonovich. United Airlines’ air service from Farmington to Denver will begin May 8th. United affiliate SkyWest Airlines will offer daily flights aboard a 50-passenger Mitsubishi CRJ200 aircraft. SkyWest Hopes flights will appeal to both vacationers and business travelers. The Denver flight departs Farmington every morning and returns later in the day. The airport says that more flights may be added when demand increases. Tickets are available on unitedairlines.com. The San Juan Regional Medical Center has been re-designated as a baby-friendly hospital by Baby-Friendly USA. The hospital first received the designation in 2019 and will now hold the prestigious accolade through 2030. Baby-Friendly USA promotes the benefits of human breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and bonding in the first days after birth that is free of commercial medical interests. These practices lead to better sleep, less crying and distress, and an improved breastfeeding experience for newborns. To learn more, visit sanjuanregional.com. It’s tax season, and veteran property owners can receive tax exemptions during a clinic hosted by the San Juan County Assessor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Veteran Services. Exemptions will be granted on the spot if veterans have the proper paperwork. The clinic will be on Thursday, April 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the County Administration Building, located at 200 South Oliver Drive, Suite 400 in Aztec. Thanks for watching this week’s edition of the “Local News Roundup.” I’m Ryan Simonovich.