AdvertisementProperty tax due by the end of the day May 11While the state considered delaying the property tax due date, it decided the revenue is too important for entities like schools.Bookstore owner finds new way to reach customersIncumbent wins Senate District 3 Dem primaryMost RecentVirus may have impacted voting on Navajo NationNez revokes weekend lockdown for Navajo NationPandemic takes toll on holiday celebrationsDiné drag queen Lady Shug appears in HBO seriesPinto cruises to win in Senate primary raceTerri Fortner wins County Commission primaryNewsElections 2018Navajo NationPUBLIC NOTICESNational PoliticsPandemic takes toll on holiday celebrations This year's Electric LIght Parade will be a drive-thru event on the San Juan College campus. Local | 5 hours ago Coronavirus: Updates from March and April After the coronavirus was first documented in the Four Corners region, officials took various steps to reduce the spread. The Four Corners region has become a hot spot. Local San Juan County woman accused of stabbing teen A San Juan County woman is accused of stabbing a teenage boy on his arm at a Farmington residence. Crime | 6 hours ago Diné drag queen Lady Shug appears in HBO series Lady Shug hopes her appearance "will always hold a value to people that might not have a voice or might be afraid to be who they are." Community | 19 hours ago Leger Fernandez wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House Teresa Leger Fernandez won the Democratic primary and Alexis Johnson leads in the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District. New Mexico | 1 day ago Pinto cruises to win in Senate primary race State Sen. Shannon Pinto won the District 3 Democratic primary on June 2 and advances to face GOP challenger Arthur Allison in November. New Mexico | 1 day ago Terri Fortner wins County Commission primary The Republican primary for the San Juan County Commission District 4 came down to the absentee ballots as Terri Fortner is poised to take over her husband's seat. New Mexico | 1 day ago Lanier wins county commissioner district 3 race Reports from the San Juan County Clerk's Office on Tuesday night showed Steve Lanier holding a steady lead over incumbent James "Jim" Crowley. New Mexico | 1 day ago View All PhotosVoters cast their 2020 primary election ballots 2 days ago View All PhotosHundreds protest George Floyd’s death 2 days ago Visitors return to Navajo Lake State Park Navajo Lake State Park reopened on June 1 after being closed due to the coronavirus Local | 3 days ago Nine voter convenience centers open election day The San Juan County Clerk's Office reduced the number of voter convenience centers for the primary election due to the coronavirus. Local | 3 days ago Arizona man accused of shooting relative in leg An Arizona man is accused of shooting a male relative in the leg with a rifle during a dispute outside a residence near Waterflow on May 1. Crime | 4 days ago Agenda topics include budget, housing and drought Government meetings include Aztec City Commission, San Juan College Board and San Juan Water Commission. Local | 4 days ago Lake Farmington open for outdoor rec The Beach at Lake Farmington is among the swimming areas, but no lifeguards are on duty. Farmington | 4 days ago 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. Education | 5 days ago Planetarium director: Launch is a ‘milestone’ San Juan College Planetarium coordinator David Mayeux says the launch should restore some of NASA's lost luster. Local | 6 days ago County’s unemployment rate among highest in NM A San juan College official says the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 shutdown could be an opportunity for San Juan county to reinvent itself. Local 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." Local 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. Local 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. New Mexico 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Local 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. Crime Drug court hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony The coronavirus led the Eleventh Judicial District Court's Adult Drug Court Program to host a drive-through graduation ceremony in Aztec May 21. Crime Work will begin May 27 on County Road 6100 County Road 6100 in Kirtland will be milled and resurfaced over the next several weeks, and traffic delays are expected. Local City’s Meals on Wheels program gets $3k donation Farmington's Meals on Wheels program has seen demand for its services increase sharply during the COVID-19 shutdown, its director says. Local View All PhotosPets of the week | May 22County man was hospitalized due to West Nile San Juan County led the state in West Nile virus cases last year despite the fact the virus wasn't detected in mosquitoes here until early August. Local Three Rivers Brewery Block closing for a while “Our business model is based on a social atmosphere and we cannot imagine being open without the camaraderie among our friends and customers.” New Mexico Nurse, pilot vie for open seat on County Commission Both Erich Cole and Terri Fortner say their experience is what makes them different from each other as they vie for the County Commission District 4 seat. Local Jail has first positive cases of coronavirus The first cases of COVID-19 have been detected at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center, according to the county spokesman Local County Commission approves interim FY21 budget The impacts of the coronavirus on the county's budget won't be fully known until June or July, however the county is budgeting $103 million in revenue for FY21. Local Donors urged to take part in 2-day blood drive San Juan Regional Medical Center will serve as the host site for a blood drive on May 27-28 as blood supplies run low in the region. Local County sees high numbers of absentee voters The coronavirus is impacting how voters will participate in the June 2 primary election. More than 10,000 people have requested absentee ballots. Local Flora Vista woman accused of trafficking meth A Flora Vista woman is accused of trafficking narcotics after allegedly selling methamphetamine to a person in a gas station bathroom. Crime Navajo enterprises extends closures to June Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise and Navajo Agricultural Products Industry remain under closures and reduced services because of the coronavirus. Navajo Nation Districts plan graduations for Class of 2020 The Class of 2020 has faced a lot of uncertainty amid the coronavirus, including about graduation ceremonies. Here's a look at district plans. Local Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
