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*UPDATE* Boil Water Advisory Issued for Lower Valley Water Users
Shortly after the state issued this advisory for the entire Lower Valley Water Users Association, the association posted that the boil water advisory was limited to just one County Road. However, they have since removed that notice, and we have now seen that the Upper LaPlata Water Users Association has issued a boil water advisory for its members, and several schools in the Central Consolidated School District will be on remote learning schedules on Monday, October 19, 2026 (details below).
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Woman's Husband Arrested for Kirtland Killing
Through the course of the investigation, detectives discovered that Lauren Patterson’s husband, Jess Patterson, had previously resided in California and had been arrested at least 6 times for domestic violence in that state and had been arrested in July 2026 in New Mexico for battering Ms. Patterson. An autopsy revealed Ms. Patterson suffered multiple broken bones, bruising, and internal injuries.
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Farmington to host Public Meeting on Data Centers
The meeting will be held from 6=8 p.m. on Wednesday, October, 21, 2026. Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time via an online submission form at farmingtonnm.gov/data-center. City staff will organize these inputs to ensure the most frequently asked questions are directly addressed during the main presentation.
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APS Extends Life of Four Corners Power Plant
Arizona Public Service (APS) has announced it's decision to extend the operation of the Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP) beyond 2031. Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Navajo Mine provides the necessary coal for the operation of the plant and is positioned to meet the needs of FCPP well into the future.
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Three Die in Newcomb area Flood
Two adults and a juvenile were found to have drowned and were pronounced deceased. The incident remains under investigation.
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Assault Suspect Fatally Shot in Kirtland
Deputies made multiple commands to stop and drop the knife, however, the suspect ignored the commands and continued moving towards the deputies with the knife. A deputy discharged his sidearm, striking the suspect. Immediate life-saving aid was rendered to the suspect, but he ultimately died at the scene. The Farmington Police Department is leading the investigation.
Elections
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2026 NM Primary Local (Unofficial) Results
We'll be updating this page with results throughout the evening on Tuesday, June 2, 2026: These are the unofficial results of the contested NM Primary races in San Juan County on June 2, 2026:
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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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Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, projections suggest
The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour of national unity.
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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
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US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'
Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
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Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general
The boy was sitting in his mum's lap in the passenger seat of a car that police say was allegedly being driven at officers.
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Canadian tourist found guilty of animal cruelty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure
The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm.
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Today's Weather
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