Law enforcement agencies are searching for 22-year-old Elias Buck after shooting a Farmington police officer late Friday night. Buck is 6’1,” approximately 185 pounds, with green eyes and blonde hair. He is dangerous and known to be armed. We ask anyone with information about Buck’s whereabouts to submit a tip at 505-599-1068 or call 911.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office:
The US Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for reliable information leading to the arrest of Elias Buck. The La Plata County Sheriff's Office is also offering $5,000 for information.
Law enforcement agencies are searching for 22-year-old Elias Buck after shooting a Farmington police officer late Friday night. Buck is 6’1,” approximately 185 pounds, with green eyes and blonde hair. He is dangerous and known to be armed. We ask anyone with information about Buck’s whereabouts to submit a tip at 505-599-1068 or call 911.
We are also searching for a female as a person of interest in this case. Victoria "Rossi" Hernandez, who is 28 years old 5'5", approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Please call your local police department with any information about Hernandez's whereabouts.
The agreement authorizes NDOT to transfer $2,790,647 to NMDOT to administer procurement and construction of the NM371/N36 Intersection Improvement Project. This long-needed project will include roadway widening and the installation of a traffic signal and lighting system designed to reduce accidents, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall public safety for residents, school buses, emergency responders, and travelers who rely on this heavily used corridor.
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.
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Dr. Jackson-Dennison, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation (Diné), brings nearly four decades of experience in educational leadership, with a career dedicated to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, self-determination, and academic excellence. Her leadership reflects a unique ability to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with Western academic frameworks, a hallmark of her scholarship and professional practice.
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