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2 Killed in LaPlata Highway Head-On Crash

The initial investigation indicated a 2009 Dodge Journey SUV, driven by Tanisha Friend (30) of La Plata, NM was traveling south on NM Highway 170. For unknown reasons the Dodge crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic of the northbound lane and collided head-on into a northbound 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. After the crash, the Chevrolet rolled.
NM COVID Restrictions Ending July 1

Governor announces an end to the color-coded, county-by-county system of restrictions in two-weeks, July 1, 2021. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has said the restrictions would end if 60% of NM residents were vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 1. As of Thursday, the state was at 59%. State officials believe data from recent vaccinations have yet to be added to the statewide total. San Juan County's COVID-19 vaccination rate is 61.7%. Lujan Grisham says the vaccination push will continue.
New Fire Tower, South Campus Renovations Unveiled

The new Fire Tower serves as a training facility for the College’s Fire Science program, as well as area firefighters and emergency personnel. It replaced the more than 30-year-old tower, formerly located on the College’s main campus. The fire tower includes a natural gas fire simulator and car fire simulator. Both simulators allow instructors to control every aspect of the fire and are designed to ensure students’ safety.
More Bodycam Footage Released from Officer-Involved Shooting

Farmington Police also identified the officers involved, who are all still on administrative leave. No further information will be released on this incident until the task force has completed their investigation and the District Attorney’s Office has finalized their review.
Smoke Alert issued from regional Wildfires

Potentially impacted communities include Gallup, Farmington, Navajo Nation, the Pueblo of Zuni and surrounding communities.
KSJE Will Broadcast the 2021 Connie Mack World Series

"It is a natural partnership between the Connie Mack World Series and KSJE," said Connie Mack World Series Committee General Chairman Tyson Snyder. "We are glad that a truly community-minded radio station will continue the tradition of broadcast excellence as the World Series recovers from a COVID shutdown in 2020."

COVID-19/Coronavirus

NM COVID Restrictions Ending July 1

Governor announces an end to the color-coded, county-by-county system of restrictions in two-weeks, July 1, 2021. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has said the restrictions would end if 60% of NM residents were vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 1. As of Thursday, the state was at 59%. State officials believe data from recent vaccinations have yet to be added to the statewide total. San Juan County's COVID-19 vaccination rate is 61.7%. Lujan Grisham says the vaccination push will continue.
Daily NM COVID-19 Statistics: 204,961 (+264) cases, 4,326 Deaths (+10)***

There were five new COVID 15 cases and two additional deaths in San Juan County reported on Saturday, Sunday and Monday by the Department of Health
*Updated* Navajo Nation Active COVID-19 Cases Total: 30,967 (+0), 1,346 Deaths (+0)

The total number of deaths remains 1,346 as previously reported. The report indicates that 29,566 individuals have recovered from COVID-19. 279,064 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 30,967.
San Juan County reaches TURQUOISE status

San Juan County was able to move to Turquoise status because it met two of the three Turquoise-level criteria during the last two reporting periods after reporting metrics were changed one week ago. San Juan County should be able to remain at the Turquoise level for at least four weeks. The only metric San Juan County missed was having 10 or fewer cases per 100,000 population, San Juan County had 28.8 cases.