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Ground Broken on Farmington LDS Temple

The groundbreaking signals the beginning of construction for the Farmington New Mexico Temple that will be built on a 6.62-acre site located at the intersection of College Boulevard and Windsor Drive. The single-story structure will be about 25,000 square feet in size. There will also be a meetinghouse on-site.
Police: Argument Leads to Fatal Shooting

While investigating, detectives found that Scott and Zach Reid approached 26-year-old Darien Hoffman as he returned home in his vehicle, and the men began arguing. The argument turned physical, and Hoffman attempted to drive away, injuring Scott Reid in the process. Zach Reid then approached Hoffman’s car resulting in shots being fired. Scott Reid was later transported to SJRMC by paramedics and treated for his injuries.
College Faculty Gain First Union Contract

The San Juan College Education Association says its new contract seeks fair disciplinary and transparent lay-off procedures, earlier notifications of non-renewal of contracts, an additional 0.5% increase in salary as well as other changes.
Body Found in Farmington Park

Pending a determination of the cause of death by the Office of the Medical Investigator, the incident is currently being treated as a suspicious death. The name of the deceased will be released pending all notifications.
SJC Student Housing Application now available

The 150-bed, three-floor building boasts one-, two- and four-bedroom units and will provide an array of amenities for residents, including a spacious common area, multiple student kitchens, as well as TV/study areas on each floor.
Cody Diehl selected as new Farmington Schools Superintendent

Mr. Diehl is currently serving as the Executive Director of Support Services at Farmington Municipal Schools. Mr. Diehl previously served as Principal of Bloomfield High School (Bloomfield, NM), Principal of Kirtland Central High School (Kirtland, NM), and Administrative Interventionist at River Valley High School (Mohave Valley, AZ).