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About San Juan, NM

Population
Approximately 121,600 residents
County Seat
Aztec, New Mexico
Coverage Area
5,514 square miles in northwestern New Mexico

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San Juan County 4-H Announces March Calendar, Club Reminders and Deadlines
Community

San Juan County 4-H Announces March Calendar, Club Reminders and Deadlines

San Juan County NMSU Extension urges families to register by March 10 for mid‑March events, lists rodeo practices and pointed rodeo dates, and gives rodeo contacts and safety training details.

Sarah Chen3m read
Farmington Man Accused of Bringing Machete to Movie Theater Held Without Bond
Community

Farmington Man Accused of Bringing Machete to Movie Theater Held Without Bond

Eric Lacy, 42, is held without bond after an arrest Feb. 27 at Animas 10 for allegedly brandishing a machete, telling moviegoers "I can make all of you scream" and causing $5,240 in screen damage.

Marcus Williams2m read
Aztec Woman Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Missing Resident Found in Closet
Government

Aztec Woman Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Missing Resident Found in Closet

Aztec police arrested 66-year-old Bonita Lynn Schultze March 3 after investigators say 64-year-old Lana Justice was found concealed in a black-and-red container inside her Aztec mobile-home closet.

James Thompson3m read
Farmington Police Arrest Man After Hatchet Threat at Animas Valley Mall
Community

Farmington Police Arrest Man After Hatchet Threat at Animas Valley Mall

Farmington police arrested a man about 5 p.m. after multiple people reported he was threatening shoppers with a hatchet inside Animas Valley Mall on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
Farmington Cannabis Crawl set for March 13, countywide 21+ dispensary head-shop tour
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Farmington Cannabis Crawl set for March 13, countywide 21+ dispensary head-shop tour

Organizers say the fourth annual Farmington Cannabis Crawl will run March 13, with map and swag pickup at Grady’s Cannabis, 111 N. Main Ave., Aztec; event is 21+ and no purchase is necessary.

Marcus Williams2m read
Animas River Walk in Farmington: Trails, access points, safety tips, volunteer resources
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Animas River Walk in Farmington: Trails, access points, safety tips, volunteer resources

farmington’s Animas River Walk spans 8+ miles along the river with parks, birding, ADA-accessible loops and volunteer partners; maps and contacts (505-599-1400) help plan visits.

Sarah Chen6m read
Young ambassador Sosonia Nezwood leads 36 volunteers to clean Animas River Walk
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Young ambassador Sosonia Nezwood leads 36 volunteers to clean Animas River Walk

San Juan College High School junior Sosonia Nezwood led 36 volunteers at the Animas River Walk, collecting 20 bags of trash and three buckets of glass during a Feb. 28 cleanup.

Marcus Williams2m read
Farmington twins Pam Standifer, Kim Borum face serious illnesses, stay optimistic
Healthcare

Farmington twins Pam Standifer, Kim Borum face serious illnesses, stay optimistic

Farmington twins Pam Standifer and Kim Borum are navigating concurrent medical treatment, with Pam diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer and community fundraising under way.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Farmington outlines water security plan with WTP1 upgrades and AMI rollout
Government

Farmington outlines water security plan with WTP1 upgrades and AMI rollout

Public Works presented a “Sustainable Solution” that includes $29.6 million in Phase 1 WTP#1 work due July 11, 2026, a summer 2026 Phase 2 build, and an AMI rollout for 16,000 meters.

Marcus Williams3m read
Farmington Scorpions sweep Kirtland Central in home doubleheader at Ricketts Park
Education

Farmington Scorpions sweep Kirtland Central in home doubleheader at Ricketts Park

farmington scored 31 runs in two shutouts at Ricketts Park, beating Kirtland Central 11-0 and 20-0 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Lisa Park2m read
Farmington Museum at Gateway Park offers family-friendly exhibits, programs and tips
Community

Farmington Museum at Gateway Park offers family-friendly exhibits, programs and tips

Explore hands-on family exhibits, Heritage Park archaeology tours and rotating shows at Farmington Museum; address 3041 E Main St, call (505) 599-1400 for registration or archive appointments.

Lisa Park7m read
Bloomfield yard sale fundraiser aims to raise $5,000 for Warrior Rescue kennels
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Bloomfield yard sale fundraiser aims to raise $5,000 for Warrior Rescue kennels

Bloomfield yard sale at The Bean Fien aims to raise $5,000 to build kennel foundations for Warrior Rescue, with donations accepted day of event at 901 N. First St.

Marcus Williams2m read
Visit Farmington Releases Spring Break Guide Highlighting Four Corners Family Attractions
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Visit Farmington Releases Spring Break Guide Highlighting Four Corners Family Attractions

Visit Farmington posted a Feb. 27, 2026 spring-break guide for families, spotlighting Four Corners access, cultural sites, Main Street treats and nearby Flowing Water Casino.

Lisa Park5m read
New Mexico passes math and special education reforms; San Juan County prepares
Education

New Mexico passes math and special education reforms; San Juan County prepares

Santa Fe lawmakers passed SB 29, SB 37 and SB 64 late February, requiring K–3 math screening in 2027–28 and new teacher coursework by July 1, 2027, NMPED said.

Lisa Park3m read
San Juan County task force dismantles 20 drug‑trafficking operations after yearlong probe
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San Juan County task force dismantles 20 drug‑trafficking operations after yearlong probe

San Juan County’s Region II task force announced a yearlong undercover operation dismantled or disrupted 20 drug‑trafficking operations across northwestern New Mexico, seizing guns, narcotics and cash.

James Thompson1m read
Find San Juan County court dockets, public records in Farmington/Aztec
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Find San Juan County court dockets, public records in Farmington/Aztec

If you need San Juan County court dockets or livestreams, this primer shows the exact courthouse contact details in Silverton, CO, the docket and livestream tools named on the court page, and the steps to verify Farmington/Aztec jurisdiction.

James Thompson5m read
Immediate Help in San Juan County for Mental-Health, Substance-Use, Domestic-Violence, Homelessness
Healthcare

Immediate Help in San Juan County for Mental-Health, Substance-Use, Domestic-Violence, Homelessness

San Juan County emergency responders advise: call 911 for immediate danger, 988 for mental-health crises, and use 2-1-1 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline for shelter and safety options.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez5m read
Farmington's Outdoor Recreation, Museums and Family Events Draw Four Corners Visitors
Community

Farmington's Outdoor Recreation, Museums and Family Events Draw Four Corners Visitors

Farmington, the largest city in San Juan County, anchors Four Corners tourism with year‑round outdoor recreation, museums and family events centered on staples such as the Market.

Marcus Williams3m read
San Juan County booking logs show dozens arrested March 1-5, 2026
Community

San Juan County booking logs show dozens arrested March 1-5, 2026

Public booking logs show dozens of arrests in San Juan County between March 1 and March 5, 2026, with weekend entries listing burglary, drug and assault bookings.

Marcus Williams2m read
San Juan College’s Four Corners Tax Help Returned $1.475 Million in 2025
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San Juan College’s Four Corners Tax Help Returned $1.475 Million in 2025

San Juan College’s Four Corners Tax Help returned $1.475 million in refunds in 2025, including $571,973 from the Earned Income Tax Credit, after preparing 1,893 returns.

Marcus Williams2m read
Aztec Commission Names Jason Cortez Mayor Pro Tem, Approves Budget, Library, Infrastructure
Government

Aztec Commission Names Jason Cortez Mayor Pro Tem, Approves Budget, Library, Infrastructure

Jason Cortez was seated as Aztec’s mayor pro tem at the March 3–4, 2026 commission meeting as leaders approved routine operational items and several funding measures to support core services.

Marcus Williams3m read
Former Peace Corps Volunteers Gather in Farmington for Stories, Outreach, Recruitment
Community

Former Peace Corps Volunteers Gather in Farmington for Stories, Outreach, Recruitment

Former Peace Corps volunteers gathered at Three Rivers Pizzeria in Farmington on March 1 to mark Peace Corps Week, sharing veteran service stories and highlighting the organization's third mission.

Lisa Park2m read
Farmington area events calendar lists Market Pavilion ribbon-cutting, concerts, tournaments
Community

Farmington area events calendar lists Market Pavilion ribbon-cutting, concerts, tournaments

Farmington’s new Market Pavilion opens with a ribbon‑cutting March 10, and the Tri‑City Record calendar lists concerts, maker markets, workshops and a March 30 blood drive.

Marcus Williams6m read
Preliminary Hearing Waived for Casey Russell in Fatal Highway 491 Crash
Community

Preliminary Hearing Waived for Casey Russell in Fatal Highway 491 Crash

Preliminary exam waived Feb. 23 for Casey Wade Russell after New Mexico lab found a 0.24 BAC in the Dec. 22 head‑on crash on U.S. Highway 491 that killed Richard Morales.

Sarah Chen2m read
Farmington opens season with 5-0 and 13-3 losses to Goddard
Education

Farmington opens season with 5-0 and 13-3 losses to Goddard

Lucien Betancur and Jadon Herrera combined for a four‑hit shutout as Farmington opened its season Feb. 28 with 5-0 and 13-3 losses to Goddard.

Lisa Park2m read
Bloomfield Police Blotter Feb. 23 to March 1: Thefts, Crashes, Investigations
Government

Bloomfield Police Blotter Feb. 23 to March 1: Thefts, Crashes, Investigations

Bloomfield Township officers logged 529 calls for service, investigated 40 traffic crashes and made 11 arrests during Feb. 23–Mar. 1, the department’s weekly media report says.

James Thompson2m read
Seven Community-Centered, Year-Round San Juan County Activities for Newcomers
Community

Seven Community-Centered, Year-Round San Juan County Activities for Newcomers

Seven practical, year‑round ways to plug into San Juan County life, from Aztec Ruins and Bisti badlands to Farmington’s museum programs and Kirtland Central games, with local tips and economic context.

Sarah Chen5m read
San Juan County teams host first-round games as NMAA tournament opens
Education

San Juan County teams host first-round games as NMAA tournament opens

Navajo Prep’s two-time defending Class 3A girls will host 16-seed Zuni at the Eagles Nest as NMAA first-round play is set for Friday and Saturday.

Marcus Williams3m read
Farmington Woman Emily Paige Lefever Charged With Sexual Penetration of 15-Year-Old Boy
Community

Farmington Woman Emily Paige Lefever Charged With Sexual Penetration of 15-Year-Old Boy

Emily Paige Lefever, 37, was booked Feb. 18 on a fourth-degree felony for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old boy at her south Farmington home, court records say.

Lisa Park2m read