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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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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Farmington sex crime conviction

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Farmington sex crime conviction

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Christesen wins GOP sheriff primary, all but secures San Juan County seat

Christesen wins GOP sheriff primary, all but secures San Juan County seat

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Sofia Talvik brings Nordic folk to Farmington free concert

Sofia Talvik brings Nordic folk to Farmington free concert

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San Juan Regional Medical Center hosts Strides Against Suicide 5K in Farmington

San Juan Regional Medical Center hosts Strides Against Suicide 5K in Farmington

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Vitalant, SJRMC host blood drive to ease critical shortage

Vitalant, SJRMC host blood drive to ease critical shortage

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Aztec Ruins offers an easy half-day trip into ancient Pueblo history

Aztec Ruins offers an easy half-day trip into ancient Pueblo history

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San Juan County primary results page goes live for local races

San Juan County primary results page goes live for local races

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San Juan County initiative opens one-stop family center in Farmington

San Juan County initiative opens one-stop family center in Farmington

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Aztec shooting suspect arrested after rifle fire near FedEx building
Government

Aztec shooting suspect arrested after rifle fire near FedEx building

More than 20 rifle shots were fired near the FedEx building in Aztec before police tracked down and arrested Cyrus Williams-Price, who was wanted on an active warrant.

Marcus Williams2m read
Judge rejects plea deal in Aztec officer-shooting case
Government

Judge rejects plea deal in Aztec officer-shooting case

A San Juan County judge refused a plea deal for Fernando Leon Silva, keeping an officer-shooting case headed to an August bench trial.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kirtland Central coach leads state softball all-star team with two seniors
Education

Kirtland Central coach leads state softball all-star team with two seniors

Dillon Mason coached New Mexico’s Red all-star softball team with Kirtland Central seniors Rory Benally and Amelia Gomez on the roster.

Marcus Williams1m read
Christesen wins GOP sheriff primary, all but secures San Juan County seat
Government

Christesen wins GOP sheriff primary, all but secures San Juan County seat

Ken Christesen won 43% of the GOP sheriff primary, and with no Democrat on the ballot, San Juan County’s next sheriff is effectively decided.

Marcus Williams2m read
San Juan Regional Medical Center hosts Strides Against Suicide 5K in Farmington
Community

San Juan Regional Medical Center hosts Strides Against Suicide 5K in Farmington

San Juan County recorded 34 suicide deaths in 2023, and Farmington’s Strides Against Suicide 5K is set to raise money for help families can use now.

Marcus Williams2m read
Farmington man charged after motel fire causes $3,000 damage
Government

Farmington man charged after motel fire causes $3,000 damage

A Farmington motel room fire left $3,000 in damage and led to felony charges after police said Kelly Janssen called for help four times in less than a day.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vitalant, SJRMC host blood drive to ease critical shortage
Healthcare

Vitalant, SJRMC host blood drive to ease critical shortage

San Juan Regional Medical Center will bring two bloodmobiles to Farmington as shortages linger, and officials say one donation can help save up to three lives.

Lisa Park2m read
San Juan County primary results page goes live for local races
Government

San Juan County primary results page goes live for local races

San Juan County’s live primary page opened with 0 of 113 precincts reporting, putting sheriff, probate judge and commission races in the county spotlight.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kamora Henry caps Aztec softball career as Tigers rise statewide
Education

Kamora Henry caps Aztec softball career as Tigers rise statewide

Kamora Henry reached 600 career strikeouts and left Aztec with a state runner-up finish, redefining what Tigers softball could expect every spring.

Lisa Park2m read
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Farmington sex crime conviction
Government

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Farmington sex crime conviction

The state’s high court said a Farmington judge erred by answering juror questions without Joshua Shane Freeman present, but that mistake did not change the guilty verdict.

James Thompson2m read
Aztec Ruins offers an easy half-day trip into ancient Pueblo history
Community

Aztec Ruins offers an easy half-day trip into ancient Pueblo history

Free, close to home, and walkable, Aztec Ruins packs a visitor center, Great Kiva, and half-mile trail into a 1-2 hour stop.

Marcus Williams4m read
Farmington marks 125 years with citywide celebration in 2026
Community

Farmington marks 125 years with citywide celebration in 2026

Farmington’s 125th year reaches beyond July 15, 1901, with city events, museum programming and branding requests open to local groups across 2026.

Sarah Chen2m read
San Juan County early voting ends May 30, Election Day is June 2
Government

San Juan County early voting ends May 30, Election Day is June 2

Early voting in San Juan County closed Saturday, leaving voters only Election Day, June 2, to cast a ballot in the 2026 Primary.

James Thompson2m read
Bloomfield sophomore Ryli Heckman wins two state hurdle titles after ankle injury
Education

Bloomfield sophomore Ryli Heckman wins two state hurdle titles after ankle injury

A fractured ankle didn’t stop Bloomfield’s Ryli Heckman from sweeping both hurdle titles at state, turning a fast recovery into a hometown breakthrough.

Lisa Park2m read
Aztec Chamber seeks $25,000 city agreement after rapid growth
Government

Aztec Chamber seeks $25,000 city agreement after rapid growth

Aztec Chamber wants $25,000 from city taxpayers, but commissioners first pressed for a formal agreement after hearing claims of 122 members and $278,000 in local spending.

Marcus Williams2m read
Aztec schools announce free summer meals for children through Aug. 7
Education

Aztec schools announce free summer meals for children through Aug. 7

Free breakfasts and lunches returned to three Aztec school sites for children 18 and under, with service running Monday through Friday through Aug. 7.

Sarah Chen2m read
Farmington Museum summer concert series returns with free Saturday shows
Community

Farmington Museum summer concert series returns with free Saturday shows

Free Saturday concerts return to the Farmington Museum, with vendors from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 6 and Corey Medina & Brothers opening the season.

Sarah Chen2m read
San Juan College professor earns national honors for historical novel
Education

San Juan College professor earns national honors for historical novel

San Juan College’s Ron Striegel won multiple national honors for Land Shadows, a novel rooted in New Mexico’s displacement history and the Maxwell Land Grant era.

Marcus Williams2m read
Aztec schools, county fair board launch summer reading challenge
Education

Aztec schools, county fair board launch summer reading challenge

Kirtland FFA and the fair board teamed up to push kids toward 20 books this summer, tying reading to a countywide community effort.

Sarah Chen2m read
Aztec High School opens summer weightroom, requires cleared physicals
Education

Aztec High School opens summer weightroom, requires cleared physicals

Aztec High School’s weightroom opens June 1, but only students with a new physical cleared in Healthy Roster can lift. Tiger Paws workouts and a parent meeting start the same day.

Lisa Park2m read
San Juan County honors local businesses for national, global recognition
Business

San Juan County honors local businesses for national, global recognition

Two San Juan County businesses were recognized for putting Aztec and Farmington-area innovation on Food Network and NASA stages.

Sarah Chen2m read
DESRI starts construction on 270 MW solar, storage projects in San Juan County
Business

DESRI starts construction on 270 MW solar, storage projects in San Juan County

Construction has started on a 270 MW solar-and-storage build in San Juan County, with about 600 peak workers and operations due in 2027.

Sarah Chen2m read
Aztec man arrested after alleged drunk crash, airsoft shooting in Farmington
Community

Aztec man arrested after alleged drunk crash, airsoft shooting in Farmington

A blue Audi Q5 allegedly fired airsoft pellets at a bicyclist, swerved at her and crashed into a Farmington motel lot with two intoxicated juveniles inside.

Sarah Chen2m read
Vista Nueva High School spotlights Class of 2026 in senior edition
Education

Vista Nueva High School spotlights Class of 2026 in senior edition

Vista Nueva High School used Issue No. 35 of Nueva News to mark the Class of 2026, as graduation-week events at San Juan College and Aztec rolled forward.

Sarah Chen2m read
Aztec hires former state champion Colton Weaver as head football coach
Education

Aztec hires former state champion Colton Weaver as head football coach

Aztec chose former Tiger and state champion Colton Weaver to steady a football program that has won once in 18 games and changed coaches six times since 2020.

Sarah Chen2m read
San Juan County jail fentanyl smuggling case leads to overdose arrests
Healthcare

San Juan County jail fentanyl smuggling case leads to overdose arrests

Fentanyl allegedly smuggled through booking sparked seven overdoses in the women’s housing unit, putting jail screening and response under a harsh spotlight.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Combs, McCormick sweep opening weekend at Aztec Speedway
Community

Combs, McCormick sweep opening weekend at Aztec Speedway

Packed stands greeted Aztec Speedway’s season opener as R.C. Combs and Nicky McCormick swept their divisions in a two-night launch.

Marcus Williams2m read
Farmington 125: How residents and groups can join yearlong celebration
Community

Farmington 125: How residents and groups can join yearlong celebration

Learn the city’s 2026 quasquicentennial plan, event list, branding rules, and practical steps for groups to participate and use public venues.

Marcus Williams5m read
Aztec High School bike program gets state outdoor equity funding
Education

Aztec High School bike program gets state outdoor equity funding

Aztec High School won $26,000 to grow its bike tech class, where students repair bikes, learn workforce skills and ride outdoors. The program started with about 20 students in 2022.

Marcus Williams2m read