2 nursing home residents positive for COVID-19

Two residents and seven staff members test positive for COVID-19 at Life Care Center of Farmington nursing home.

| 4 days ago

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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

11 hours ago

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.

| 3 days ago

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.

| 4 days ago

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.

| 5 days ago

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.

| 3 days ago

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.

| 5 days ago

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.

| 7 hours ago

Food trucks now allowed at rest areas

NMDOT stated that it recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas

| 17 hours ago

Domestic violence victims can be afraid to report. Recognize the signs of abuse.

Reports of domestic violence in the United States could be much higher than statistics show, because many victims are often afraid to speak out about the abuse. Pay attention to the signs of domestic violence to know if someone needs help.

17 hours ago

Coronavirus impacts domestic violence cases

Stay-at-home orders and curfews prompted by the coronavirus pandemic could isolate victims of domestic violence.

| 17 hours ago

Navajo council tables bill to postpone election

The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors and the Navajo Election Administration supported delaying the election until next year.

| 1 day ago

COVID-19 reported at nursing homes, assisted living

Three assisted living facilities and nursing homes in San Juan County have cases of coronavirus among staff or residents.

| 1 day ago

New Mexico COVID-19 emergency enters 2nd month

On March 11, New Mexico announced the first three confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus. One month later, there are mor than 1,000 cases.

| 19 hours ago

Musicians step outside for mass performance

Music teacher Jennifer Lasley organized the project, in which students played the 1875 tune in their front yards Friday in Farmington.

1 day ago

New Mexico passes 1,000 coronavirus cases

The numbers come almost one month after New Mexico recorded its first cases of the virus while deaths from the disease rose to 19.

| 1 day ago

Virtual Spring Art Walk opens online on April 17

1 day ago

County lags behind state in Census response

Participation in the census is required by law, but as of April 10 only 28% of San Juan County residents had responded.

| 1 day ago

AD discusses COVID-19’s potential athletics impact

There are more questions than answers at this point, but NMSU AD Mario Moccia answered some questions about how COVID-19 could affect athletics.

| 1 day ago

NM asks residents to recreate responsibly

New Mexicans can still enjoy the various outdoor recreation opportunities in the state, but the governor is asking them to be responsible.

| 1 day ago

COVID-19 may impact primary elections format

The New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing arguments for and against a mail-ballot only primary election.

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Farmington Police blotter for April 6, 2020

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

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1 day ago

Music teacher organizes mass performance project

Music instructor Jennifer Lasley is hoping the project allows her students to connect during the COVID-19 shutdown.

| 2 days ago

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.

| 2 days ago

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.

| 2 days ago

Farmington Police blotter for April 5, 2020

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

| 2 days ago

Navajo Nation curfew means transfer stations close

The transfer stations where people can dispose of trash on Navajo Nation will be closed this weekend in compliance with the curfew

| 2 days ago

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.

| 2 days ago

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.

| 2 days ago

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.

| 3 days ago

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.

| 3 days ago

COVID-19 concerns could delay Navajo election

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

| 3 days ago

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.

| 3 days ago

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

| 3 days ago

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.

| 3 days ago

San Juan County braces for coronavirus surge

In two days, the San Juan County coronavirus cases increased by nearly 50, indicating a surge has begun in northwest New Mexico.

| 3 days ago

NM waives waiting week for unemployment

The state will extend call hours and eliminate its waiting week for qualifying unemployed people in an attempt to get people their benefits faster.

| 4 days ago

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.

| 4 days ago