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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

1 day ago

Man allegedly pistol-whipped man, attacked guard

A San Juan County man is facing multiple criminal cases after allegedly pistol whipping a man, trying to drive into a federal official while fleeing police and attacking a county jail guard.

| 1 day ago

See which Farmington businesses received PPP loans

The Small Business Administration released a list of businesses that have received emergency pandemic loans of $150,000 or more.

| 6 days ago

F-16C crashes on Holloman Air Force Base, pilot ejected

At about 6 p.m. Monday evening, a 49th Wing Command F-16C crashed during landing at Holloman Air Force Base.

| 13 hours ago

Nonprofit features Chaco in virtual road trip

"America's Summer Roadtrip 2020" will be livestreamed on Aug. 1 from Chaco Culture National Historic Park and other locations around the country.

| 3 days ago

City moves forward on installing EV charging

FEUS Director Hank Adair said the five new charging stations will be available for public use in the upcoming months.

| 4 days ago

Ben Tensay gives district an update on sports

Bloomfield Athletic Director said the goal is to establish district schedules and work on pre-district schedules after to better evaluate the season.

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Three Teachers Sharing A Classroom Did Everything Right. Now, One Is Dead And Two Have COVID-19

Three teachers shared a summer classroom at a school in the small town of Winkelman, Arizona, in June. Nothing unusual about that. But according to CNN, all three contracted the novel coronavirus COVID-19. One of them died from the disease. Kimberley Chavez Lopez Byrd was 61. She died June 26, less than two weeks after she tested positive. The other two teachers -- Jena Martinez and Angela Skillings -- said they're still struggling with the effects of the virus. All three teachers wore masks and gloves, used hand sanitizer, and socially distanced. Nevertheless, school officials say they still got sick. Martinez says she still has a cough and lingering fatigue, and takes breathing treatments to relieve tightness in her chest. Skillings says she thought she was getting better, but recently her cough returned full force. She tested a week ago and it came back positive again. Skillings says that when it comes to reopening schools, children's emotional state must be taken into consideration. What are we going to do to them emotionally if they take that virus home and give it to a family member or daycare worker or someone they are close to, and that person passes away? Angela Skillings, Teacher

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Experts: We Understand Zilch About Kids And COVID-19, So Here’s How To Handle School

At present, there is scant data on the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in children, and children's role in virus transmission. That's why experts said Tuesday that decisions on whether to open schools in the fall should be based on the spread of the disease in local areas. According to UPI, Duke University specialists in child health, infectious diseases, and public policy spoke with reporters in a conference call. They said rulings on school reopenings should be left to local leaders because of variation in virus spread from community to community. A day earlier, two of America's largest school districts -- Los Angeles and San Diego counties in California -- announced plans to hold classes online in the fall.

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Tribal president raises concerns about jail

The office of Navajo Nation President raised concerns about the conditions detainees were facing at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center.

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San Juan College plans virtual FAFSA event

Students will have three ways to connect with counselors and financial aid staff members during the July 15 virtual event.

| 6 hours ago

Farmington Police blotter for July 8, 2020

Below is a digest of service calls and performed by the Farmington Police Department.

| 7 hours ago

Navajo Nation pauses pursuit of Remington

Delegate Jamie Henio's announcement came after the Budget and Finance Committee talked about the bill in executive session for more than three hours.

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Ice Age Frozen Yogurt is open for business

1 day ago

Enchant Energy hires new CEO

Cindy Crane has 28 years of experience in the electrical utility business, including developing a renewable energy strategy for PacifiCorp.

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Gov’s order rescinding indoor dining creates blowback

One Farmington restaurant owner says he will defy the governor's order to cease offering indoor dining during the pandemic.

| 9 hours ago

A look inside San Juan County Jail

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Groups challenge oil, gas lease sale near Chaco

The BLM Rio Puerco Field Office operates on a 1986 resource management plan. Environmental groups say this plan is inadequate to analyze impacts of oil and gas.

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School districts will discuss coming school year

The coronavirus pandemic has created some unique challenges as school districts prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.

| 1 day ago

Exploring Trinity Site legends on 75th anniversary

In talking to visitors, I hear many myths and legends — some are true and some are not.

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Multiple COVID-19 testing sites will take place

There will be free COVID-19 testing taking place this week across San Juan County including a remote testing site at the Shiprock Chapter.

| 2 days ago

Crowd protests Gov. Lujan Grisham’s administration

A crowd of equestrians, pedestrians and drivers headed from Animas Valley Mall to Farmington Museum to protest the actions like mandatory masks.

2 days ago

Freedom March draws a crowd to East Main Street

2 days ago

Bill bids to override veto on primary election

Delegate Pernell Halona is sponsoring the override legislation and it was introduced four days after the tribal president issued his veto on July 2.

| 3 days ago

Rubia’s celebrates 20th anniversary in Aztec

Rubia's brought back 22 furloughed workers in time for restaurant's milestone. Relaxing and smiling, customers gathered at tables to hear live music.

| 3 days ago

Farmington Police blotter for July 6, 2020

Below is a digest of service calls and arrests performed by the Farmington Police Department.

| 4 days ago

Board cancels San Juan County Fair

The San Juan County Fair is the latest event that has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

| 4 days ago

Woman sentenced for striking U.S. marshal

The female defendant of a Farmington couple who drove over the leg of a federal agent received more than nine years in federal prison.

| 4 days ago

Pets of the week | July 10

4 days ago

Football and soccer postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic

San Juan County coaches expressed disappointment about the announcement that the fall 2020 season will not occur for contact sports.

| 5 days ago

Man accused of trafficking meth, having heroin

An Albuquerque man with four pending shoplifting cases is facing new drugs charges after bags of methamphetamine and heroin.

| 5 days ago

Woods Springs 2 fire close to full containment

In recent days, firefighters have worked to restore disturbed areas caused by suppression efforts on all sides of the fire.

| 5 days ago

Arianna Lee signs with Oak Hills Christian

Lee will play both volleyball and basketball for Oak Hills, a private, nondenominational Christian program located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

| 5 days ago

Jackie’s Top 5: New Mexico expressions

Do you speak New Mexican? Here are the top 5 expressions you'll only hear in New Mexico — as voted by New Mexicans.

| 5 days ago

Farmington Police blotter for July 4, 2020

Below is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department.

| 5 days ago

Superintendents eye sports, but remain cautious

Aztec Municipal Schools Superintendent Kirk Carpenter: “Let’s be very purposeful with what we’re doing" in deciding 2020-2021 campaign.

| 5 days ago

Governor signs new loan program for small business

With small businesses in New Mexico still struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new state loan program is designed to help fill the gaps.

| 6 days ago

Shake-up at Higher Education Department

The interim leader and deputy secretary of New Mexico's Higher Education Department have left their positions, adding to the turnover in top positions.

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