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  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:

• Remainder of Piñon Hills Blvd. Extension Fully Funded

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• Durango Begins Water Restrictions

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• Police ID Suspect and Officers involved in Hines Rd. Shooting

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• 2024 Election: San Juan County Contested Races

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