Part of U.S. 64 closed after police action

“Please avoid U.S. 64 near the intersection of Andrea Drive until further notice,” the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook.

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Calendar

Weekly roundup of entertainment-related events.

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Artesia repeats as softball state champs

Unlike Thursday’s quarterfinals game against Silver, Artesia didn’t waste any time in scoring.

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4A and 5A baseball, softball finals | May 18

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4A, 5A track and field championships | May 18

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Man shot by police after car chase, crashes

A Farmington Police Department officer shot a man today after a police pursuit that started near Kirtland and continued through Farmington.

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Cavegirls fall to Rams in 5A title game

Carlsbad’s bats were on display throughout the game with 13 hits, but the Cavegirls had trouble scoring in the later innings of the game.

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Graduates from Navajo Preparatory celebrated

Fifty-two graduates from Navajo Preparatory School celebrated commencement during a commencement ceremony on the morning of May 18.

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Kashon Harrison talks back-to-back state titles

Kirtland Central runner ends high school career with back-to-back blue trophies in the boys 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs Saturday in Albuquerque.

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Musicians rally to support immigrant family

A Honduran immigrant and his family will be better prepared to leave the country next month, thanks to the help of the Farmington musical community.

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Artesia reaches Class 4A state title game

The Artesia baseball team will play for its seventh state championship and its first since 2000.

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State baseball, softball semifinals | May 17

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State Sen. John Pinto receives honorary degree

The university recognized the long-serving state senator for his contributions to education and to the Navajo Nation.

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Navajo Technical University’s commencement

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PHOTOS: Pets of the week | May 17

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Quezada three-peats in state pole vault

Farmington's Kiara Quezada wins Friday's event at 12 feet even, but she just misses shot at the top all-time mark of 12 feet, 5 inches.

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Runners, walkers lace up to Just Move It

The 27th season of Just Move It has schedule changes but it remains focused on promoting health and fitness.

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Piedra Vista baseball falls in Class 5A semis

Christian Hoffman hit two home runs to lead No. 3 Cleveland to a 12-9 state semifinal victory over No. 7 Piedra Vista

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4A, 5A track and field championships | May 17

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Which groups worked on Energy Transition Act?

The Energy Transition Act will impact everyone in New Mexico, but an energy-focused group says not everyone was brought to the table.

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Local musicians perform benefit concert

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Physical activity remains heart of Just Move It

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Artesia Lady Dogs advance to Friday’s semifinal

Artesia pitcher Rylee Crandall pitched 14 shutout innings for the Lady Bulldogs and the team got just enough offense to beat Valencia and Silver.

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Larkins leads Aztec vs. Los Lunas at state

Los Lunas was held in check until the seventh inning when they retook the lead, 7-6. Aztec tied it up and sent the game into extra innings.

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Loving one game away from state title No. 17

Loving opened the day with a 15-0 shellacking of Lordsburg and then knocked off No. 1 Eunice, 11-1 in five innings.

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Piedra Vista Lady Panthers bow out of tourney

It was a war of attrition between No. 1 Rio Rancho and No. 9 Piedra Vista. The seven-inning game took three hours.

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Farmington survives pesky PV in quarterfinals

With their backs against the wall, Farmington had to avoid a late-inning collapse against rival Piedra Vista to come away with an 11-10 win.

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City investigates banning miniature bottles

A man brought the Farmington City Council a bag filled with empty mini alcohol bottles that had littered the city. Now the mayor wants to ban them.

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Scorps’ upset bid falls short vs. Rio Rancho

Farmington scores five runs in the top of the first inning, but surrenders six runs in the bottom of the fifth against Rio Rancho on Thursday night.

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Farmington’s season ends in 5A quarterfinals

The Scorpions strike first with five runs in the first inning, but Rio Rancho pulls ahead to win 10-9 slugfest Thursday in Albuquerque.

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Cavegirls sweep quarterfinals opponents

Carlsbad put up 26 runs, a 16-1 four-inning game against No. 10 Cleveland in the morning, and ended the day with a 10-4 win over No. 3 Volcano Vista.

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NMAA baseball, softball quarterfinals | May 16

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Aztec postgame talk

Aztec coach Roy Johnson and senior Alanna Larkins talk about their 10-7 win over Los Lunas on May 16, 2019.

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Alanna Larkins no-doubt 3-run homer

Aztec senior Alanna Larkins hits a walk-off 3-run homer against Los Lunas on May 16, 2019.

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No. 1 Volcano Vista eliminates Carlsbad

Top-seeded Volcano Vista pulled away from Carlsbad for an 11-7 victory in the New Mexico state baseball tournament quarterfinals.

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Farmington woman accused of trafficking meth

A Farmington woman is accused of trafficking methamphetamine after 20 grams of the drug were found in her bedroom.

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Graduates from Vista Nueva celebrated

Nineteen graduates from Vista Nueva High School celebrated commencement during a ceremony in the Aztec High School multi-purpose room.

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Police arrest Dairy Queen robbery suspect

The Farmington man accused of robbing a Farmington Dairy Queen restaurant at gunpoint has been arrested.

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Bisti Bay will open for Independence Day

The Bisti Bay at Brookside Park will open in July and the Lion's Club has paid for the public to receive free admission on the first day.

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