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Farmington To Vote On Funds For Detox Center

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Farmington officials are considering a proposal to keep San Juan County's only detox center open until a new program can start.

The Daily Times reports that the Farmington City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss approving more than $79,000 in funding for the Four Winds Recovery Center.

Center executive director Jolene Schneider told officials last month that the increase could keep the facility operating until its contract ends June 30.

The council would also consider allowing the city manager to work with partnering organizations to open a new program for treating chronic substance abuse and homelessness.

The center is funded by Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and the county.

The county cut its funding nearly in half because of a deficit in a program that helps pay for uninsured health care.

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Information from: The Daily Times. 

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