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Farmington ratifies SkyWest United Express service to Denver
Summary
The Farmington City Council unanimously ratified a two-year, risk-sharing transportation agreement with SkyWest Airlines to begin United Express service to Denver starting May 2025. The contract caps the city's maximum liability at $6,997,585 over two years and relies on a mix of federal and state grants; councilors approved the ratification 4-0.
The Farmington City Council voted unanimously to ratify a two-year transportation services agreement with SkyWest Airlines that would bring United Express flights from 4 Corners Regional Airport to Denver, officials said.
The agreement, presented to the council by Airport Manager Mike Lewis and City Manager Mace, would run from May 8, 2025, through April 30, 2027, or until funds are exhausted. SkyWest proposes to operate a Bombardier CRJ regional jet with one daily round-trip between Farmington and Denver; the aircraft would remain overnight in Farmington to enable same-day travel and connections in Denver, Lewis said.
The city is entering a risk-sharing contract rather than a direct subsidy. “This is a 2 year risk sharing agreement,” Lewis said. He told council the carrier will calculate block-hour based costs quarterly and seek reimbursements from the city only…
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