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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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Kirtland Posts March 10 Meeting Notice, Recruiting Council Seat, Part-Time Project Manager
Government

Kirtland Posts March 10 Meeting Notice, Recruiting Council Seat, Part-Time Project Manager

The Town of Kirtland posted a March 10, 2026 council meeting at 5 p.m. at Kirtland Town Hall and is accepting resumes for a part-time Project Manager/Technical Advisor and an open council seat.

Marcus Williams2m read
San Juan County Sheriff's Office to Conduct March 2026 Countywide DWI Checkpoints
Government

San Juan County Sheriff's Office to Conduct March 2026 Countywide DWI Checkpoints

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office will run DWI (driving while intoxicated) checkpoints at locations across San Juan County during March 2026, the office said in a March 3 media advisory.

James Thompson2m read
Fort Lewis College to Host Indigenous-Focused Community Energy Symposium in 2027
Education

Fort Lewis College to Host Indigenous-Focused Community Energy Symposium in 2027

Fort Lewis College will host a spring 2027 symposium on Indigenous energy sovereignty, backed by an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant targeting critical mineral justice in the Four Corners.

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

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
Community

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
Community

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 Celebrates New 5,400-Square-Foot Market Pavilion at Gateway Park
Community

Farmington Celebrates New 5,400-Square-Foot Market Pavilion at Gateway Park

Farmington's new 5,400-sq-ft Market Pavilion at Gateway Park opens today, giving the Growers Market a permanent home after years in a visitor center parking lot.

Marcus Williams1m read
Farmington's Drink Scene Expands as Entrepreneurs, Chains Chase Younger Customers
Business

Farmington's Drink Scene Expands as Entrepreneurs, Chains Chase Younger Customers

POP Drinks has opened four San Juan County locations since 2022, part of a wave of coffee shops and soda franchises targeting Farmington's younger customers.

Sarah Chen2m read
Lavanya’s Antiques Expands on W. Main to Let Shop Tell More Stories
Business

Lavanya’s Antiques Expands on W. Main to Let Shop Tell More Stories

Tammy LaCasse expanded Lavanya’s Antiques into the adjoining W. Main storefront in December, adding display room at 222 W Main St and new local-art offerings.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bloomfield yard sale fundraiser aims to raise $5,000 for Warrior Rescue kennels
Community

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
Navajo Police Seek Missing Pregnant Meeta Helms, May Be in Farmington
Government

Navajo Police Seek Missing Pregnant Meeta Helms, May Be in Farmington

The Navajo Police are searching for 36-year-old Meeta Elise Helms, about three months pregnant, last seen in Nageezi on Feb. 2 and who may be at a Farmington shelter or rehab center.

James Thompson2m read
Bloomfield routs Navajo Prep 14-2, advances in John Gutierrez Tournament
Education

Bloomfield routs Navajo Prep 14-2, advances in John Gutierrez Tournament

Bloomfield scored eight runs in the fourth and won 14-2 over Navajo Prep at Bobcat Stadium, with Marcus Carrillo striking out seven and Gavin Pecotte going 3-for-3.

Lisa Park2m read
Northwest New Mexico schools adjusted March 3 schedules over Diné eclipse teachings
Education

Northwest New Mexico schools adjusted March 3 schedules over Diné eclipse teachings

Central Consolidated delayed school starts March 3 after consulting other districts and the New Mexico Public Education Department so Diné eclipse observances could take place during the total lunar eclipse.

Lisa Park2m 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
Farmington Schools to Build Traditional Navajo Hogan at Tibbetts Middle School
Education

Farmington Schools to Build Traditional Navajo Hogan at Tibbetts Middle School

Farmington Municipal Schools plans to build a traditional Navajo hogan at Tibbetts Middle School as a hands-on space to teach Diné culture, history, and traditions.

Marcus Williams2m 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
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
Navajo Prep Cruises Past Hot Springs 72-55 in Class 3A Tournament Opener
Education

Navajo Prep Cruises Past Hot Springs 72-55 in Class 3A Tournament Opener

Navajo Prep juniors Breyden Benally and JJ Belin combined for 35 points as the Eagles routed Hot Springs 72-55 Saturday at the Eagles Nest.

Sarah Chen2m read
San Juan County Teams Shine in NMAA Girls Basketball State Tournament
Education

San Juan County Teams Shine in NMAA Girls Basketball State Tournament

Five San Juan County girls basketball teams advanced to NMAA state second-round play this week, with Kirtland Central entering as the No. 1 seed in Class 4A.

Sarah Chen2m read
Farmington Early Bird Invite Opens 2026 High School Track Season
Community

Farmington Early Bird Invite Opens 2026 High School Track Season

Farmington sophomore Avery Sandefer won two events Saturday as the Scorpions and Bloomfield dominated the 2026 Early Bird Invite at Hutchison Stadium.

Sarah Chen2m read
American Home Furniture Files Chapter 11, Will Close Farmington Store
Business

American Home Furniture Files Chapter 11, Will Close Farmington Store

American Home Furniture & Mattress filed for Chapter 11 and will close its Santa Fe store at 901 St. Michael’s Drive and its Farmington location, while keeping two Albuquerque stores open.

Sarah Chen2m read
B8D LLC Project Near Bloomfield to Bring Jobs, Reservoir, and Public Park
Government

B8D LLC Project Near Bloomfield to Bring Jobs, Reservoir, and Public Park

B8D LLC's development near Bloomfield will include a freshwater reservoir, public park, and commercial jobs, officials confirmed last week.

Marcus Williams2m read
Aztec Urgent Care Moving to Main Avenue for Better Access, Faster Response
Healthcare

Aztec Urgent Care Moving to Main Avenue for Better Access, Faster Response

Aztec Urgent Care is leaving Rio Grande Ave. for a higher-visibility Main Avenue corner, with the CEO citing faster ambulance access as a key reason.

Lisa Park1m 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
San Juan County Drug Raids Seize Over 100,000 Fentanyl Pills, Arrests Made
Government

San Juan County Drug Raids Seize Over 100,000 Fentanyl Pills, Arrests Made

Law enforcement in San Juan County, New Mexico, seized more than 100,000 fentanyl pills Tuesday; a separate Blanding, Utah, traffic stop on Feb. 14 produced 25+ pounds of meth and arrests.

Marcus Williams3m read
Four Kirtland Central, Navajo Prep athletes sign college letters of intent
Education

Four Kirtland Central, Navajo Prep athletes sign college letters of intent

Four local athletes — Dallas Dan, Angel Acosta, Gabriele Manygoats and Kyler Joe — signed college letters of intent, committing to programs in Alabama, South Dakota, Pennsylvania and Arkansas.

Lisa Park2m read
Bloomfield City Council posts March 5, 2026 agenda with multiple new business items
Government

Bloomfield City Council posts March 5, 2026 agenda with multiple new business items

Bloomfield posted a one-page PDF agenda for its Thursday, March 5, 2026 City Council meeting listing multiple new-business items, department chiefs' updates and a consent agenda.

Marcus Williams2m read