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Local News
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Remainder of Piñon Hills Blvd. Extension Fully Funded
Phase III of the $30 million project includes $27 million in state funds and $3 million in matching funds from San Juan County to fully fund and complete the project by 2029.
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Durango Begins Water Restrictions
Irrigation for lawns accounts for 70% of Durango’s water usage, so outdoor landscape will be limited to three days a week between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. for both residential and commercial users. Odd-numbered addresses are restricted to watering on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Even-numbered addresses are restricted to watering on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Outdoor landscape irrigation is prohibited during all hours on Wednesdays.
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Candidates for San Juan County Sheriff Speak with KSJE
All four republican candidates for San Juan County Sheriff have sat down for an interview with KSJE General Manager Scott Michlin.
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Police ID Suspect and Officers involved in Hines Rd. Shooting
Upon arrival, officers observed a male and female walking who matched the provided descriptions. Officers gave commands for Leon Quintana (27) to place his hands on his head and walk backward toward them. During the encounter, Mr. Quintana hesitated and shifted his movements while officers continued giving commands. He then produced a firearm and fired a shot toward officers, striking an officer’s patrol car. A second shot was also fired.
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Candidates File to Run in the NM June 2nd Primary
These candidates have filed to run in the New Mexico Primary on June 2, 2026. We are only listing candidates in CONTESTED races.
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Navajo Nation agrees (again) to help fund N-36/NM 371 Intersection Improvements
The agreement authorizes NDOT to transfer $2,790,647 to NMDOT to administer procurement and construction of the NM371/N36 Intersection Improvement Project. This long-needed project will include roadway widening and the installation of a traffic signal and lighting system designed to reduce accidents, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall public safety for residents, school buses, emergency responders, and travelers who rely on this heavily used corridor.
Elections
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Candidates for San Juan County Sheriff Speak with KSJE
All four republican candidates for San Juan County Sheriff have sat down for an interview with KSJE General Manager Scott Michlin.
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Candidates File to Run in the NM June 2nd Primary
These candidates have filed to run in the New Mexico Primary on June 2, 2026. We are only listing candidates in CONTESTED races.
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Lanier Announces 2026 run for NM Governor
In 2020, Lanier was elected to the San Juan County Commission, and in 2024, he was elected State Senator for New Mexico's 2nd District.
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2024 Election: San Juan County Contested Races
These are the unofficial election results from voting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 of the contested races in San Juan County, NM.
National/World News
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada
Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.
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US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.
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Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted for impeachment
Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".
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US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
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Today's Weather
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Farmington, NMSunny intervals
High: 81°F | Low: 50°F
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Durango, COSunny intervals
High: 73°F | Low: 43°F
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Shiprock, NMSunny intervals
High: 84°F | Low: 52°F
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Cortez, COSunny intervals
High: 77°F | Low: 45°F
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Santa Fe, NMSunny intervals
High: 77°F | Low: 50°F
