San Juan County New Mexico

Sheriff’s deputy to dedicate time, resources to behavioral health

responded to 325 crisis intervention calls in three years

December 12, 2020

Temporary closure of County Road 2900 announced

County will temporarily close County Road 2900 for construction.Courtesy San Juan County Through traffic will need to use an alternate…

December 6, 2020

New Mexico

Saliva-based COVID-19 testing available in San Juan County, N.M.

Testing will occur daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Judy Nelson Elementary School, 44 County Road 6580, in…

December 2, 2020

New Mexico

Bloomfield wins Mr. Potato Head Trophy in food drive contest

governments collect more than 11,000 pounds of food for ECHO Food Bank

November 28, 2020

New Mexico

BLM in New Mexico announces online-only sale of Christmas tree permits

Permits are available through Dec. 23 and cost $5 per tree. Permits will be available only online this year at…

November 25, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, New Mexico, seeks to fill probate judge position

The Honorable Stacy Biel has resigned and the position will be filled through appointment by the commission. Commissioners plan to…

November 18, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., transfer stations to follow Navajo Nation Shelter in Place Order

The transfer stations will be open on their normal days, and open at normal time, but will close at 3…

November 17, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., limits operations after governorâ€™s latest orders

In response to the Public Health Order issued Wednesday, San Juan County is moving to limited essential services, across all…

November 13, 2020

New Mexico

After going missing for three years, dog reunited with her owner

went missing in Colorado, but turned up earlier this year in Farmington

November 13, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., prepares for another COVID-19 surge

Hospital has 35 patients with virus, plans to keep treating other patients

November 12, 2020

New Mexico

New mountain bike trails added in San Juan County, N.M.

Project adds 8 miles of trails, rehabilitates other routes

November 8, 2020

New Mexico

Requirements to receive New Mexico Small Business Continuity Grant funds have been loosened

The State of New Mexico released new guidance to government organizations, however, the funding must be spent before the end…

November 3, 2020

New Mexico

DWI checkpoint planned for Nov. 6 in San Juan County, N.M.

enforcement won’t give specific time or location of stops

October 31, 2020

New Mexico

N.M. health department says flu shot is vital for seniors

Although some studies have shown the high-dose flu shot, approved for people age 65 and older, to be more effective…

October 28, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico municipalities collect food for ECHO Food Bank

Employees of the city of Aztec, city of Bloomfield, city of Farmington, town of Kirtland and San Juan County compete…

October 21, 2020

New Mexico

ECHO offers emergency assistance to San Juan County, N.M., residents

Community members who are past due on utility bills or rent are invited to call and speak about qualifying and…

October 21, 2020

New Mexico

Some absentee ballots in San Juan County, N.M., mistakenly returned to voters

Despite showing the proper return address, a bar code on the envelope routed the completed ballot back to the voter.…

October 19, 2020

New Mexico

Young Navajo musicians shape, define country music genre

songs evoke miles of open space, others convey political messages

October 17, 2020

Local News

After 45 years, have race relations improved in Farmington?

community leader says town has moved from ‘D’ to ‘B minus’

October 17, 2020

Local News

Farmington police address race, diversity and use of force

Department touts accomplishments on law enforcement reform

October 16, 2020

New Mexico

Bureau of Reclamation commissioner to visit Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

The Cutter Lateral is one of two main laterals of the project in northwestern New Mexico. Construction of the water…

October 15, 2020

Local News

Truck rolls, becomes fully engulfed in flames

swerved to avoid a deer southeast of Aztec

October 14, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., clarifies misinformation about positive COVID-19 test

The New Mexico Environment Department reported a positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed from an employee of the San Juan…

October 14, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County hosts Dumpster Day

During normal business hours, county solid waste transfer stations will accept normal loads free. The free dumping is limited to…

October 14, 2020