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Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life

Man allegedly fired four gunshots at vehicle

A man is accused of firing four shots from a handgun into a vehicle with a woman and her 12-year-old son and threatening to kill her if she testifies.

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See which Farmington businesses received PPP loans

The Small Business Administration released a list of businesses that have received emergency pandemic loans of $150,000 or more.

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Parade canceled amid coronavirus concerns

The annual Electric Light Parade has been canceled following a public health order that classified parades as mass gatherings, which are prohibited.

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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Pets of the week | July 10

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Football and soccer postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic

San Juan County coaches expressed disappointment about the announcement that the fall 2020 season will not occur for contact sports.

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Lincoln County law enforcement talks body cams

Lincoln County law enforcement agencies practice all body cam protocol for several years and will continue to use them during official police business

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Man accused of trafficking meth, having heroin

An Albuquerque man with four pending shoplifting cases is facing new drugs charges after bags of methamphetamine and heroin.

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Woods Springs 2 fire close to full containment

In recent days, firefighters have worked to restore disturbed areas caused by suppression efforts on all sides of the fire.

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Arianna Lee signs with Oak Hills Christian

Lee will play both volleyball and basketball for Oak Hills, a private, nondenominational Christian program located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Jackie’s Top 5: New Mexico expressions

Do you speak New Mexican? Here are the top 5 expressions you'll only hear in New Mexico — as voted by New Mexicans.

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Farmington Police blotter for July 4, 2020

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

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Superintendents eye sports, but remain cautious

Aztec Municipal Schools Superintendent Kirk Carpenter: “Let’s be very purposeful with what we’re doing" in deciding 2020-2021 campaign.

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Lincoln County law enforcement will not enforce mask mandate

Law enforcement in Lincoln County will not enforce mask mandate because it is not a law

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Governor signs new loan program for small business

With small businesses in New Mexico still struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new state loan program is designed to help fill the gaps.

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Shake-up at Higher Education Department

The interim leader and deputy secretary of New Mexico's Higher Education Department have left their positions, adding to the turnover in top positions.

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Local national parks adjusting to pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has reduced visitation at national parks in the Four Corners, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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White Oaks Bridge to get a makeover

Work will include repairing the culvert, an overlay, traffic control and other constriction at the site.

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Size remains steady for Wood Springs 2 fire

The air quality report for northeast Arizona shows air quality remaining good for San Juan County.

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Nez uses line-item veto on CARES Act earmarks

The Navajo Nation Council passed two bills that called for using $93.1 million and $42 million from $600 million the tribe received in May.

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Jennifer Zahne up two spots at Dine’ Bikeyah

Zahne completed third stage of the event's competitive run in just seven hours, 57 minutes and 25 seconds. Zahne went from No. 26 to No. 24 overall.

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County, Bloomfield fire departments merging

Officials say an agreement that will have San Juan County Fire Department providing service to Bloomfield will help both entities.

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College will spend $85k on a wind turbine simulator

San Juan College is using state funding it received as a center of excellence in renewable energy and sustainability to purchase a wind turbine simulator.

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ENMU Ruidoso president finalists

ENMU Ruidoso announced its finalist for campus president. Forums via zoom will offer the public a chance to meet the candidates

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Wood Springs 2 fire containment at 76%

Smoke is likely to remain in low lying areas near the fire zone with air quality remaining good for San Juan County.

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Farmington Indian Center temporarily closes

Farmington Indian Center staff are being temporarily reassigned to Bonnie Dallas Senior Center after a senior center staffer was exposed to COVID-19.

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LCMC continues to provide meals to children

For many children, it may be the only meal they receive each day with one-out-of-four children struggling with hunger, according to Feed America.

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Donations needed to buy clothes for children

Three hundred children receive new clothes each year from a local Kiwanis club. The club is asking for help keeping this tradition going amid COVID-19.

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Farmington Police blotter for July 3, 2020

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

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Containment grows on Wood Springs 2 fire

The community of Sawmill, Arizona is no longer on high alert for evacuation, but smoke will continue to impact area.

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Nez vetoes bill to cancel primary election

Nez wrote that the bill undermines the tribe's stance in court cases to protect the voting rights of the Navajo people in state elections.

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Two accused of burglarizing Farmington church

Two men are facing charges for allegedly burglarizing a Farmington church and stealing items including a gallon-size container of hand sanitizer.

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New Mexico militia refusing to stand down amid protests

Members of the New Mexico Civil Guard made international headlines for its heavily armed presence at an Albuquerque protest last month.

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Farmington Police Department blotter for July 2, 2020

This is a digest of service calls and arrests performed by the Farmington Police Department. Printed records are available at 900 N. Municipal Drive.

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Three crews assigned to battle Cox Canyon fire

The Bureau of Land Management took control of firefighting operations in the Cox Canyon area near the Colorado state line.

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Progress continues against Wood Springs Fire

Fire managers cited “significant progress” on July 4 against the Wood Springs 2 fire, which has charred 12,840 acres in Arizona.

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County Commission set to approve fire contract

The San Juan County Commission will consider providing fire service to the City of Bloomfield. The contract has already been approved by Bloomfield.

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