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Local News
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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 Capture Driver from Fatal Hit & Run US 550 Crash
The driver of the commercial vehicle, identified as 55-year-old Jasper Bunny of Farmington, sustained serious injuries. He was transported by helicopter to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The fleeing driver, identified as 34-year-old Crescencio Castro Baldazo, was located a short distance away near milepost 103. Citizens at the scene prevented him from leaving and reported that he appeared to be intoxicated.
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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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2 Year Old Reunited with Father, Mother Arrested
A complex investigation began, tracking Ms. Salazar across multiple states with cooperation from several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshal’s Service, that concluded last week when Ms. Salazar was arrested on her warrant and the child was returned to New Mexico where he is now with Mr. West.
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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.
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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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
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This idyllic US town was full of police families - and a serial killer in their midst
For years, rumours swirled about who could be behind the bodies that washed up on the shores of Gilgo Beach.
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California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
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Baseball statue broken as it is unveiled in Seattle
The mishap occurred as a tarp was pulled off a bronze figure immortalising Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.
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Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
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Today's Weather
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Farmington, NMThunder storm
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