Restaurants, gyms, hair salons can reopen June 1

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced more business restrictions will lift June 1, including ones on restaurants, gyms and hair salons.

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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

Coronavirus: Comparing the curve

Has the curve of COVID-19 begun to flatten in your area? Compare the spread of infection across the U.S.

IHS receives more funding to combat coronavirus

IHS Director Rear Adm. Michael Weahkee was on the Navajo Nation to review the agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shiprock Solar project seeks variance from BLM

The Shiprock Solar project would send jobs and economic investment into the community, but has a long road ahead of it before construction can begin.

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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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Teams eager to resume sports, for normalcy

If it came down to playing games without fans attending, San Juan County athletic personnel say that'd be better than playing no games altogether.

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IHS questioned over masks purchase for Navajo hospitals

Congressional members from New Mexico, Arizona submitted a letter to the IHS director after reports surfaced about the procurement process.

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COVID-19: What Four Corners residents should know

Here's the latest information about the coronavirus in the Four Corners region, including San Juan County and the Navajo Nation.

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Lake Farmington open for outdoor rec

The Beach at Lake Farmington is among the swimming areas, but no lifeguards are on duty.

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Farmington Police blotter for May 23, 2020

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

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IHS director visits hospital staff in Shiprock

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Race Across Dine’ Bikeyah begins on Monday

The first stage will go 80 miles from Cameron to Page, Arizona, over 13 days. The event will continue across Utah and Arizona, and then to Shiprock.

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Elective procedures resume at LCMC

Lincoln County Medical Center resumed elective surgical procedures under COVID-19 safety recommendations from the N.M. Department of Health guidelines

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Planetarium director: Launch is a ‘milestone’

San Juan College Planetarium coordinator David Mayeux says the launch should restore some of NASA's lost luster.

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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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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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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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Summer sports programs can start on June 15

Teams will be limited to predominantly conditioning-related activities, allowing each coach to work with five student-athletes at one given time.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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