Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 presidential race

Sanders' exit means former Vice President Joe Biden has a clear path to the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to face Donald Trump in November.

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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

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Bookstore owner finds new way to reach customers

Bookstore owner Amy Henkenius has changed her entire business model in an attempt to keep her shop afloat.

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Navajo Nation to go under 57-hour weekend curfew

The latest order by the Navajo Department of Health sets a curfew from 8 p.m. April 10 to 5 a.m. April 13 on the reservation during the coronavirus.

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Woman strips naked and walks down Lohman Avenue

A Las Cruces woman was left in disbelief following a vehicle crash Sunday when the occupant of the other vehicle got out and stripped naked.

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Man accused of breaking into residence with gun

A Farmington man is accused of kicking in the door of a residence, showing a woman a gun and threatening to kill her.

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Coronavirus: What Four Corners residents should know

See the latest updates on how Four Corners region officials in New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Arizona are reacting to the spread of the coronavirus.

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NM reaches 989 cases and 17 deaths from COVID-19

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials urged residents to stay home as much possible to slow community spread of the coronavirus.

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NM again sees surge in unemployment claims

Though the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped slightly, it was still among the highest one-week figures in state history.

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Navajo leaders self-isolate after virus exposure

"I've been isolated into my room, just to be on the safe side," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said.

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Farmington Police blotter for April 5, 2020

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

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Property tax due by the end of the day May 11

While the state considered delaying the property tax due date, it decided the revenue is too important for entities like schools.

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Bored? Here are 5 free online games to play

People across the country are getting creative and are playing virtual board and card games to enjoy each other's company while in self isolation.

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GOP wants mail-in ballots by request only in New Mexico

Legal battle lines were being drawn Wednesday in a standoff over alternatives to in-person voting with many obstacles during the coronavirus crisis.

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Man accused of firing shots in Navajo community

A Bloomfield man allegedly fired several rounds from an "assault rifle" around the community of Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle.

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COVID-19 concerns could delay Navajo election

The emergency bill seeks to postpone the primary and general elections for chapter governments and other offices.

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3 more dead, 865 cases of COVID-19 confirmed

The state health department announced the death of three elderly Bernalillo County residents from COVID-19 Wednesday.

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Man sentenced to 90 years for child sex abuse

A Texas man was sentenced to 90 years in the prison earlier this week after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a young female relative

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County looks at ways to improve senior services

A consultant hired to look into senior programs in San Juan County has several recommendations for improving service.

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Call between 8 a.m. and noon for burn permits

The demand for burn permits has increased, which prompted the county to reduce hours when people could get them.

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COVID-19 concerns moves Shiprock Marathon online

After the 37th annual marathon was initially canceled, the organizers decided on a new format that allows runners to submit their times online.

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Road closures will be enforced

Roads leading into the Inn of The Mountain Gods will be blocked and patrolled by Mescalero Apache officers, and access to tribal land limited.

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Farmington Police blotter for April 3, 2020

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

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New Mexico goes on without live racing

Consensus among horsemen is that New Mexico should have live racing as world battles COVID-19 virus

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State restricts customers inside businesses

Effective at 8 a.m. Tuesday, all orders that have been issued by the governor and health secretary will now last until at least April 30.

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Senator: Special session, tough choices ahead

Sen. John Arthur Smith said that a special legislative session and tough choices still lie ahead as New Mexico grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Chamber survey shows big impact from shutdown

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce asked business owners how the coronavirus is impacting them. Another survey will be conducted later this month.

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Merchants encouraged to apply for stimulus loans

The federal government is providing loans for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. The money could go fast, so merchants should apply quickly.

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NM offers relief to shut-in wells amid COVID-19

New Mexico's new rule would allow oil and gas producers to stop producing at wells on state land without rescinding land leases or charging penalties.

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Health investigators hunt for COVID-19 sources

New Mexico is relying on a method called contact tracing as a preventative tool to try to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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Girls hoops talent bound for All-Star game

More than half a dozen San Juan County girls have been selected for the 2020 New Mexico High School Coaches Association All-Star basketball game.

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PATH and United Way brace for more need

PATH and San Juan United Way are bracing for an increase in people with basic needs, like food and housing, during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Farmington learned lessons during 1918 pandemic

The 1918 flu pandemic taught Farmington some "severe lessons," according to the Times-Hustler. Some of those lessons still apply today.

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BLM plan impacting Chaco is on the county agenda

Details about the Farmington Field Office's resource management plan amendment will be discussed during the San Juan County Commission meeting.

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Coaches, A.D.s dealing with reality of COVID-19

Sports teams in San Juan County are hopeful summer and fall schedules will go on as normal, but also remain cognizant of the unknowns looking ahead.

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51 new COVID-19 cases in New Mexico, 1 new death

NM state health officials on Saturday announced 51 additional positive tests for COVID-19. The DOH on Friday also reported one death related to virus.

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Five charged in shoplifting case at Albertsons

Five are charged in a shoplifting at a Farmington grocery store. One of the suspects is accused of pulling a handgun on an employee.

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San Juan County participates in bear hunt

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Bear hunt provides fun activity for children

The coronavirus may have shut down schools, children's activities, but San Juan County families and businesses are helping them go on a 'bear hunt.'

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