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Comprehensive local news coverage for San Juan County, New Mexico. Stay informed about government decisions, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Kirtland, and surrounding communities.
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Kirtland Central standout Krista Tsinigine-Yazzie commits to Haskell
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Kirtland Central standout Krista Tsinigine-Yazzie commits to Haskell

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Munoz, Bloomfield stay perfect in District 1-4A with win over Kirtland Central
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Munoz, Bloomfield stay perfect in District 1-4A with win over Kirtland Central

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Gallup rallies past Kirtland Central 11-9, keeps perfect district mark
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Gallup rallies past Kirtland Central 11-9, keeps perfect district mark

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Bloomfield senior Evani Velasquez wins Section 6 female athlete honor
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Bloomfield senior Evani Velasquez wins Section 6 female athlete honor

Evani Velazquez turned a state sprint title and a football championship cameo into a rare Section 6 honor that spans five states.

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Farmington man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Eli Newton
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Farmington man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of Eli Newton

Andrew Begay was released from custody March 31, then charged 15 days later in the stabbing death of Eli Newton in Farmington.

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Aztec commission advances BMX track plan amid paperwork concerns
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Aztec commission advances BMX track plan amid paperwork concerns

Aztec advanced a Riverside Park BMX site, but Padilla pressed staff on unsigned agreements, trash-removal language and recusal rules.

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Piedra Vista girls win Scorpion Invitational in tight county battle
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Piedra Vista girls win Scorpion Invitational in tight county battle

Piedra Vista’s girls won at Piñon Hills with seven top-10 finishers, while Aztec edged Farmington and Piedra Vista by one stroke in the boys race.

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Shiprock woman wins national award for helping families care for pets
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Shiprock woman wins national award for helping families care for pets

Chantal Wadsworth’s national honor spotlights a local gap: in Shiprock and across the Navajo Nation, getting a pet to care can mean finding a ride, a clinic and someone who speaks your language.

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Navajo Nation Council weighs control of pandemic relief funds before deadline
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Navajo Nation Council weighs control of pandemic relief funds before deadline

A veto fight over $347.544 million could shift ARPA oversight from Community Development to the controller as the Dec. 31, 2026 deadline looms.

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Navajo Nation candidates face filing deadline at Window Rock auditorium
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Navajo Nation candidates face filing deadline at Window Rock auditorium

Candidates had until 5 p.m. Tuesday to file at Window Rock, a deadline that will shape who San Juan County voters can choose for Navajo Nation president, Council and local seats.

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New Mexico signs record higher-education budget, boosting San Juan College support
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New Mexico signs record higher-education budget, boosting San Juan College support

San Juan County schools may gain from New Mexico’s record $1.5 billion higher-ed budget, but the real test is how much reaches tuition aid, training and campus needs.

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Munoz, Bloomfield stay perfect in District 1-4A with win over Kirtland Central
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Munoz, Bloomfield stay perfect in District 1-4A with win over Kirtland Central

Elias Munoz threw a complete game as Bloomfield beat Kirtland Central 9-3, staying unbeaten in District 1-4A and holding a one-game edge over Aztec.

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Kamora Henry powers Aztec past Gallup, Tigers stay unbeaten in district
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Kamora Henry powers Aztec past Gallup, Tigers stay unbeaten in district

Kamora Henry struck out 10 and allowed one hit as Aztec beat Gallup 8-1 at Tiger Sports Complex. The win kept the Tigers unbeaten and tied atop District 1-4A.

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Kirtland Central standout Krista Tsinigine-Yazzie commits to Haskell
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Kirtland Central standout Krista Tsinigine-Yazzie commits to Haskell

Kirtland Central senior Krista Tsinigine-Yazzie will take her two-sport game to Haskell Indian Nations University after helping win a 4A state title.

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Bark in the Park returns to Animas Park with Doggie Dash, adoptions
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Bark in the Park returns to Animas Park with Doggie Dash, adoptions

Free Doggie Dash entries, adoptions and vendor booths return to Animas Park on April 25, with proceeds supporting Farmington’s animal shelter.

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Farmington teen faces felony charges after reckless Kirtland Central stunt
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Farmington teen faces felony charges after reckless Kirtland Central stunt

A Farmington teen is accused of turning a Kirtland Central parking-lot drive into a felony case after four people rode on the SUV’s window ledges.

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Farmington assault suspect arrested on felony aggravated battery warrant
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Farmington assault suspect arrested on felony aggravated battery warrant

A Farmington man accused of a brutal 2025 beating was jailed on a third-degree felony warrant, with a preliminary exam set for April 29.

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San Juan College High senior wins Jiffy Lube scholarship
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San Juan College High senior wins Jiffy Lube scholarship

Gavin Francis of San Juan College High School won a $1,500 Jiffy Lube scholarship, one of just four awards statewide, as he prepares for pharmacy studies at UNM.

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Gallup rallies past Kirtland Central 11-9, keeps perfect district mark
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Gallup rallies past Kirtland Central 11-9, keeps perfect district mark

Gallup erased a five-run hole and beat Kirtland Central 11-9, a comeback that kept its district record perfect and extended a 14-game run over the Broncos.

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San Juan College Foundation awards 10 scholarships to NC3 signees
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San Juan College Foundation awards 10 scholarships to NC3 signees

Ten San Juan County students each got $1,000 at San Juan College, a small scholarship pool aimed at pushing locals into welding, nursing and criminal justice.

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Nygren highlights water, housing, and energy partnerships at county event
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Nygren highlights water, housing, and energy partnerships at county event

Nygren said 76 manufactured homes are already reaching families, but the long-delayed water project still needs years of work and more money.

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Four Republican sheriff candidates outline priorities at San Juan County forum
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Four Republican sheriff candidates outline priorities at San Juan County forum

Four Republican sheriff hopefuls clashed over jail staffing, recidivism and response times in a primary that could decide San Juan County's next sheriff.

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Farmington prayer walk honors slain Navajo men, protests injustice
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Farmington prayer walk honors slain Navajo men, protests injustice

Dozens walked downtown Farmington to honor three Navajo men killed in 1974 and press for public recognition of a massacre that still shapes San Juan County politics.

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San Juan County wins record grant for 13 miles of new trails
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San Juan County wins record grant for 13 miles of new trails

San Juan County secured $700,000 for new trails near Alien Run, adding beginner-friendly loops and a connector that could reshape riding between Aztec and Bloomfield.

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San Juan College marks Community College Month, highlights student support
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San Juan College marks Community College Month, highlights student support

San Juan College used #CCMonth to spotlight more than 130 programs, open admissions and support services that help San Juan County students stay enrolled.

Lisa Park2m read
Animas High seniors launch Under One Moon Arts Festival in Aztec
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Animas High seniors launch Under One Moon Arts Festival in Aztec

Four Animas High seniors are bringing a two-day arts festival to Tico Time in Aztec, with all proceeds aimed at youth arts access.

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Piedra Vista beats Farmington 12-2, tightens District 1-5A race
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Piedra Vista beats Farmington 12-2, tightens District 1-5A race

Piedra Vista’s 12-2 win over Farmington at Ricketts Park put the Panthers in a three-way tie for first in District 1-5A with five games left.

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Judge recuses himself in Brown double-murder trial, jury selection halted again
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Judge recuses himself in Brown double-murder trial, jury selection halted again

Brown’s double-murder trial stopped after 66 jurors when Judge Stephen Wayne recused himself, sending the case through another round of reassignment.

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Boggy Draw prescribed burn set for Sunday, will treat 1,200 acres
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Boggy Draw prescribed burn set for Sunday, will treat 1,200 acres

Smoke, trail closures and road detours are coming to Boggy Draw this weekend as crews burn about 1,212 acres to blunt summer wildfire risk.

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San Juan College hosts TRIO conference amid federal funding cuts
Education

San Juan College hosts TRIO conference amid federal funding cuts

San Juan College’s first TRIO conference there doubled as a warning: more than 10,000 New Mexico students could lose advising, tutoring and transfer support if Washington cuts funding.

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Seven Piedra Vista seniors sign college athletic letters of intent in Farmington
Education

Seven Piedra Vista seniors sign college athletic letters of intent in Farmington

Seven Piedra Vista seniors signed college letters in one day, with four baseball players headed to New Mexico Military Institute and others bound for Midland, Webster and Fort Lewis.

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Farmington police investigate East Broadway death as homicide
Community

Farmington police investigate East Broadway death as homicide

A 43-year-old man died after a welfare check on East Broadway, and Farmington police are treating the case as a homicide with no arrests announced.

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