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Conservatives plan July 4 protest in Farmington
Conservatives are planning another "TEA Party" for July Fourth to protest taxation, though local Republicans aren't playing as much a role as they did last time.
Bike accident leaves one in serious condition
An Aztec bicyclist was dragged 118 feet after being struck by a vehicle Monday. Allan Carter, 59, was riding his TREK mountain bike heading west on County Road 5030 in Flora Vista at about noon.
Government helps people buy fuel-efficient cars
Credits worth thousands of dollars from the federal government could go a long way toward helping Farmington resident Bob Sisson replace his gas-guzzling Ford pickup truck.
County nationally recognized for borrowing millions without hiking taxes
San Juan County this month was nationally recognized for a retooled budget plan that allowed the county to borrow $17.4 million in bonds without raising any taxes.
San Juan County offers free, confidential HIV testing
San Juan County is recognizing National HIV Testing Day with free and confidential screenings Monday.
San Juan County Police and fire officials team up to confiscate illegal fireworks
If you're going to buy and use illegal fireworks inside city limits this Fourth of July, your holiday may end up in smoke.
AG unsure on possible appeal to sex offender ruling
The attorney general's office is unsure if it will appeal a recent Court of Appeals ruling that excuses sex offenders living within the boundaries of tribal lands from registering on the state's sex offender registry.
City reviews airport manager applications
Only seven of 45 applicants for the city of Farmington's airport manager listed that they have served as airport manager or director at some point in their careers.
A motorcyclist died Saturday after a truck turned in front of him near Navajo Dam.
Amputee loses leg again in house fire
Ronnie Kimbell lost his left leg in a motorcycle accident three decades ago. The 61-year-old Waterflow resident lost his left leg again last week when he scrambled from his burning single-wide trailer, leaving his prosthesis behind.
Farmington firefighter resigns after DWI arrest
Farmington firefighter Thomas Meuir resigned Tuesday in response to his arrest for DWI, Farmington fire officials said.
County approves needed pipes for Kirtland sewer project
The San Juan County Commission on Tuesday cleared one of the final hurdles necessary to link Kirtland to the city of Farmington public sewer system.
San Juan commissioner to lead state's coalition of counties
San Juan County Commissioner Tony Atkinson is the new president of the New Mexico Association of Counties.
San Juan County law enforcement face evidence storage issues
A bubble gum machine, motorcycle helmet and miter saw usually are items you would see at a yard sale.
Two-day sweep by U.S. Marshals nets 66 arrests
Sixty-six people were arrested Thursday and Friday in one of the largest law enforcement roundups in San Juan County during the last decade.
Shiprock structure fire leaves sensitive records exposed
Hundreds of social services clients in the Shiprock area are at risk for identity theft following a fire last month that damaged a building where personal records were stored.
San Juan Economic development group celebrates 20 years
San Juan Economic Development Service on Wednesday celebrated its 20th year of collectively working with local business leaders to expand the San Juan County economy.
NM high court affirms sentence in 2004 murder
The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of James Tsu for the murder of his mother in San Juan County in March 2004.
A crew of county employees typically picks up a handful of inmates each Friday morning.
Police Blotter: Store worker injured in attack
Norman Silargo, 47, of Standing Rock, N.M., learned that first-hand May 23 when he and a fellow worker at the Crownpoint Mustang Store had to cope with four men who rushed into the store about 4:30 a.m. and proceeded to beat him up and steal merchandise.