News
Local News
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Woman's Husband Arrested for Kirtland Killing
Through the course of the investigation, detectives discovered that Lauren Patterson’s husband, Jess Patterson, had previously resided in California and had been arrested at least 6 times for domestic violence in that state and had been arrested in July 2026 in New Mexico for battering Ms. Patterson. An autopsy revealed Ms. Patterson suffered multiple broken bones, bruising, and internal injuries.
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Farmington to host Public Meeting on Data Centers
The meeting will be held from 6=8 p.m. on Wednesday, October, 21, 2026. Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time via an online submission form at farmingtonnm.gov/data-center. City staff will organize these inputs to ensure the most frequently asked questions are directly addressed during the main presentation.
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APS Extends Life of Four Corners Power Plant
Arizona Public Service (APS) has announced it's decision to extend the operation of the Four Corners Power Plant (FCPP) beyond 2031. Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Navajo Mine provides the necessary coal for the operation of the plant and is positioned to meet the needs of FCPP well into the future.
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Three Die in Newcomb area Flood
Two adults and a juvenile were found to have drowned and were pronounced deceased. The incident remains under investigation.
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Assault Suspect Fatally Shot in Kirtland
Deputies made multiple commands to stop and drop the knife, however, the suspect ignored the commands and continued moving towards the deputies with the knife. A deputy discharged his sidearm, striking the suspect. Immediate life-saving aid was rendered to the suspect, but he ultimately died at the scene. The Farmington Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Former Dallas Cowboy Shiyazh Pete visits Alma Mater: Shiprock High School
Shiyazh Pete went on from Shiprock High to play college football at New Mexico State University and the University of Kentucky before signing and training with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. He returned to Shiprock High School to share what he learned along the way and to encourage Chieftain students and athletes as they begin a new season.
Elections
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2026 NM Primary Local (Unofficial) Results
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:
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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 announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices
The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
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Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up
"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".
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Today's Weather
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Farmington, NMThundershower
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Durango, COThundershower
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