Civil, criminal jury trials are set to resume

As New Mexico takes steps toward "re-opening" during the coronavirus pandemic, courts across the state are preparing for jury trials to resume.

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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

Coronavirus: Comparing the curve

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Study: As COVID-19 Progresses, 40% May Not Show Any Symptoms At All

A small analysis of 78 COVID-19 patients in China revealed as many as 40% of patients may be asymptomatic. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, and is at pandemic levels worldwide. Although patients with milder, asymptomatic COVID-19 may suffer less damage to their immune systems, they may still be contagious. However, the authors concluded the patients would be contagious for less time than those with more serious illness. Asymptomatic patients had fewer "fluctuations" in virus testing findings over the study period than those with symptoms. This suggests those with milder illness have more "stable" levels of virus while they're sick. In contrast, more seriously ill patients see higher or lower amounts of the virus in their system as the disease progresses.

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Local car dealerships eager to ramp up sales

Horace Nissan owner Clifton Horace: "The automobile is the second biggest purchase of your life. There’s a myriad of things that have to happen."

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Farmington Police blotter for May 22, 2020

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

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Patio dining in Ruidoso began on May 27

Steve Gomez, owner of Cornerstone Bakery Cafe, spoke about being open for patio dining after New Mexico public health orders were amended on May 26.

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Patio dining permitted in Ruidoso

Restaurants in Ruidoso began patio dining service on May 27 after the state amended the public health order on May 26.

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Local arts groups struggle to find new path

Farmington's arts and entertainment scene has been challenged, but not silenced by the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Rebuilding America: Businesses owners navigate uncertainty

Business owners anticipate reopening, but it has been an endless maze navigating regulations imposed in response to the novel coronavirus.

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Safety a top priority for education officials

There are a lot of questions that remain up in the air as to how Aztec and Farmington district students can safely return to classrooms in Fall 2020.

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Farmington & the Four Corners will bounce back

The local economy can’t just “rebuild” on previous industries because what it had before the pandemic wasn’t working. It must be reborn.

by John R. Moses  | 17 hours ago

The huge financial impact of no sports games

In scenario that games can't be played this next season, or even if fans can't attend, loss of game-day funds would negatively impact teams, schools.

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What does congregate living’s future look like?

Coronavirus can sweep through congregate living facilities once it gets a hold. How the virus will change these homes remains unclear.

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Tourism officials see silver lining to shutdown

Farmington tourism officials believe the COVID-19 pandemic eventually could lead to more tourists visiting the Four Corners.

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No easy answers for arts groups during shutdown

Farmington's fine arts entities, such as San Juan Symphony, are getting creative when it comes to remaining viable during the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Elected leaders address concerns after rally

When a protester attended a rally with a flag bearing a Nazi symbol, it led to an outcry from San Juan County residents and a petition on Change.org.

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Governor slammed for buying jewelry amid closures

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing criticism for buying jewelry from an Albuquerque store after she ordered all nonessential businesses closed.

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Dems seeking nomination in state Senate race

Shawn Nelson and Shannon Pinto are relatives of the late Sen. John Pinto, and they are vying for the Democratic nomination for his District 3 seat.

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KC’s Bronco Arena gets much-needed facelift

Basketball venue unveiled its new $25,000 look on Tuesday, showcasing its changes to center-court and the half-court surrounding both foul lines.

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Las Cruces students get impromptu snake lesson

Annette Otero Nuñez was teaching her fourth-grade class class via Zoom when an uninvited guest decided to make an appearance

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Two businesses will lease city-owned warehouse

After Farmington invests in some renovations at a city-owned building near Boyd Park, two new businesses will begin operating there.

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New Mexico studies single-payer health care amid pandemic

New Mexico officials continue to contemplate a possible transition to single-payer health care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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State bought masks at far above normal price

New Mexico's Department of Health purchased a half-million respirators this spring at a significantly higher cost than the normal list price.

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Stolen classic car was being used for fundraiser

The Plymouth Sport Fury stolen from a Catholic church in Gallup has a New Mexico license plate, 716FSL.

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Bill seeks to cancel Navajo primary election

The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors made the recommendation in a resolution on May 13 and included a new timeline for the election.

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Mescalero Tribe mourns 1st COVID-19-related death

The Mescalero Apache Reservation remained on lockdown May 26 after an elderly tribal woman died from COVID-19. Roads are closed to non-tribal members.

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Islamic group reaches out to help Shiprock community

The supplies donated by the Islamic Circle of North America Relief will be distributed to people of the Navajo Nation, including in Shiprock.

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Check out books: Curbside delivery

Since the library closed on March 16 in response to COVID-19, new curbside services are offered to check-out materials

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San Juan County athletes ink with college teams

Bloomfield's Kenyon Mosley will run track at Dodge City C.C., while Newcomb's Deondre Begay and Deontay Begay ink with Northwest Indian College hoops.

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Absentee ballot requests due by May 28

The absentee ballots can be requested online at nmvote.org. Applications were also mailed to all eligible voters.

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State seeks applicants for contact-tracing jobs

The positions range from entry-level through supervisory. Work will be done remotely, and hiring will be done virtually.

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Vehicle procession celebrates Memorial Day

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Vehicle cruise organized for Memorial Day

The Tri-City Memorial Cruise began in Flora Vista and passed through Aztec, Bloomfield and Farmington in observance of Memorial Day.

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Veterans’ oral histories presented to library

The Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes personal accounts of American war veterans accessible.

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Farmington will discuss outdoor rec business

Two businesses may co-occupy a more than 14,000 square foot facility near Boyd Park that is owned by the city. The City Council will discuss the idea.

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Newcomb accused of seventh DWI had 0.265 BAC

A man is accused of his seventh DWI charge after his blood alcohol content was measured at three times the legal limit.

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2020 Primaries: Who will succeed Sen. Tom Udall?

Congressman Ben Ray Luján is the presumptive Democratic nominee to succeed Udall while three Republicans compete in the June 2 primary.

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Coronavirus could cancel fairs on Navajo Nation

The bill proposes cancelling fairs, rodeos and roping competitions on the Navajo Nation due to lingering uncertainty about the novel coronavirus.

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