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San Juan County New Mexico

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Suspect pleads guilty to 2024 double homicide in Bloomfield

Victim’s mother rushes killer, threatens death

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

San Juan County Commission moves to challenge state gaming decision

Petition for judicial review seeks to overturn state vote allowing Western Gaming LLC to move SunRay Park & Casino operations…

February 20, 2026

McGee Park closed to horses after multistate equine virus outbreak

McGee Park closed to horses after multistate equine virus outbreak

No confirmed cases of the virus found in San Juan County

November 21, 2025

County Commission to discuss future of SunRay Park and Casino

County Commission to discuss future of SunRay Park and Casino

Casino competition, steep revenue decline cited as reasons to shut down 25-year-old Farmington venue

November 3, 2025

First Native American judge in 11th District is sworn in

First Native American judge in 11th District is sworn in

Brenna Clani-Washinawatok becomes newest 11th District judge

San Juan County receives a bit more snow early Saturday

San Juan County receives a bit more snow early Saturday

High winds Friday evening brought needed precipitation

Hearing set in DWI case of San Juan County DA

Hearing set in DWI case of San Juan County DA

Special prosecutor and Sierra County judge handling the case

January 22, 2025

San Juan Sheriff’s Office violating law in DA Hatfield’s case, watchdog says

San Juan Sheriff’s Office violating law in DA Hatfield’s case, watchdog says

Records of blood warrant received, draft documents, videos in crash case still being withheld

December 16, 2024

Video: Four smoke stacks fall at San Juan Generating Station

Video: Four smoke stacks fall at San Juan Generating Station

Former employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday

August 24, 2024

‘Fire in the hole’: Four smoke stacks demolished at San Juan Generating Station

‘Fire in the hole’: Four smoke stacks demolished at San Juan Generating Station

Former employees and area residents watch decommissioned power plant’s smoke stacks fall on Saturday

August 24, 2024

San Juan River Balloon Rally uplifts the Bloomfield community

San Juan River Balloon Rally uplifts the Bloomfield community

Car show, vendors and balloon glow held Saturday night

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Video: Ute Mountain Roundup Rodeo competitors take center stage

Riders hail from Northwest New Mexico, Northeast Arizona and Southwest Colorado

San Juan County Commission approves carbon management agreement

San Juan County Commission approves carbon management agreement

New Mexico Tech will move ahead with carbon capture projects in the region

Court date set for woman in Speedway crash

Court date set for woman in Speedway crash

Rebecca Talovich enters not guilty plea during first court appearance

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Car bursts into flames after hitting tree on La Plata Highway

Passersby pull person from the wreckage

February 24, 2024

Two gas pumps and awning taken out by truck at Speedway

Two gas pumps and awning taken out by truck at Speedway

Driver reportedly had a medical condition, according to San Juan County, New Mexico Sheriff’s Office

February 6, 2024

Healthy Living Expo draws diverse crowd Saturday at McGee Park

Healthy Living Expo draws diverse crowd Saturday at McGee Park

Health and community resource event hosts more than 50 vendors

January 22, 2024

Aztec’s ongoing water problem persists

Aztec’s ongoing water problem persists

Public Works director says city water is safe to drink

December 6, 2023

San Juan County deputies shoot man armed with knife in Aztec

San Juan County deputies shoot man armed with knife in Aztec

Suspect Abel Soto is treated at hospital and jailed in Albuquerque

September 23, 2023

West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

West Fork Fire near Navajo Lake 90% contained

Most of San Juan County, New Mexico, seeing moderate to severe drought conditions.

August 13, 2023

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Another fire breaks out near Navajo Lake

Lightning continues to plague dry vegetation near Colorado-New Mexico Border

San Juan County Fire & Rescue trains for swift-water rescues

San Juan County Fire & Rescue trains for swift-water rescues

High water levels present greater hazards

Marlon Magdalena presents in Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins

Marlon Magdalena presents in Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins

Native American performer informs, entertains

Farmington Area Single Track teaches youths and adults the thrills of mountain biking

Farmington Area Single Track teaches youths and adults the thrills of mountain biking

FAST offers mountain bike lessons for all ages, skill levels