San Juan County New Mexico

New Mexico VFW to collect donations for local food banks

Nonperishable items and gift cards that are collected will be delivered to local food banks. Local VFW posts include: Post…

October 14, 2020

Local News

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office deputy cleared in shooting of suspect

suspected of break-ins told officers he had a firearm

October 10, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County to host fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday in Aztec.Courtesy of San Juan County, N.M. This is an opportunity…

October 7, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., helicopter program flying high for 22 years

choppers are regional resource used for crime, search and rescue

October 4, 2020

New Mexico

$750,000 grant helps San Juan County, N.M., make buildings ADA compliant

Widespread improvements planned for 2021

September 26, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., increases gross receipts tax to ease financial shortfall

Commission passes measure with 4-1 vote

September 26, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., and community partners encourage census participation

The San Juan County Complete Count Committee has secured several community partners to encourage community members to complete the census.…

September 24, 2020

New Mexico

$750,000 award will pay for ADA upgrades to 22 facilities in San Juan County, N.M.

The money will completely cover the cost of upgrades. The money was awarded through a Community Development Block Grant and…

September 23, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., awarded $2M grant for freight rail project

will fund route planning and design, and community and stakeholder input on project

September 20, 2020

New Mexico

As census deadline approaches, New Mexico officials urge participation

determines funding and even private business decisions

September 19, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington thrift store supports relocation of wolf-dog rescue to larger parcel

will help move 4 Corners Wolf Dog Rescue Sanctuary to Jemez Mountains

September 18, 2020

New Mexico

Fire departments to host virtual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Attendance is limited to participants and credentialed media. The public is invited to participate through a livestreamed event on Facebook.…

September 10, 2020

New Mexico

Fire departments to distribute food boxes in Blanco, N.M.

Volunteers will have 300 boxes of food available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only one box per car is allowed…

September 10, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County Commission, N.M., to hold special meeting

There will be no public in-person attendance at this meeting. The public may watch the livestream on YouTube, or listen…

September 7, 2020

Local News

11 people charged in connection to fight at New Mexico detention center

Sheriff’s Office says fight erupted over COVID-19 issues

September 7, 2020

New Mexico

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting identified as Albuquerque man

Authorities say deputy shot three to four times

September 4, 2020

New Mexico

Officer-involved shooting southwest of Aztec results in death of robbery suspect

Juan County Sheriff’s Office (N.M.) says task force investigating incident

August 31, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M. Commission to meet

Comments from the public may be hand delivered to 100 S. Oliver Drive, mailed to County Commissioner Comments, 100 S.…

August 30, 2020

New Mexico

Former Farmington officer charged after altercation with student

11-year-old girl wrestled to ground, accused of resisting arrest

August 26, 2020

New Mexico

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021

August 17, 2020

Business

Local governments to apply for funding to assist small business

If awarded, the governmental organization with which the business is registered will accept applications from businesses with gross revenues less…

August 11, 2020

New Mexico

Online food hub in Farmington aims to expand farming, local food systems

health crisis has only increased interest in sustainable networks

August 10, 2020

New Mexico

BLM to host meetings about Chaco park plan

open houses will be held virtually

August 8, 2020

New Mexico

Navajo Nation moves toward virtual learning

has gone 35 days with fewer than 100 cases

August 5, 2020