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• Candidates for San Juan County Sheriff Speak with KSJE

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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.

• Candidates File to Run in the NM June 2nd Primary

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• Racing Commission Approves SunRay Move to Clovis

  The move will not affect the 2026 racing season in San Juan County.  Live racing is scheduled for April 17 – May 24, 2026. San Juan County has previously said that McGee Park and the San Juan County Fairgrounds would not be impacted by any changes at the casino and horse racing track.