Construction of the Student Health Center is being paid for, in part, by $1,100,000 in Federal dollars secured by Congresswoman Theresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM 3). State and college funds make up the remainder of the construction costs.
San Juan College officials broke ground today on a new student health center on campus. The center is being built by the existing Health and Human Performance Center to provide free medical and mental health care for students.
Last Spring, San Juan College students voted to increase the general fee to help pay for the operation of the new center. The fee increase, which was approved by the college board of Trustees, was the first general fee increase in eight-years and will raise almost $200,000 per year to assist in the operation of the center.
Construction of the Student Health Center is being paid for, in part, by $1,100,000 in Federal dollars secured by Congresswoman Theresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM 3). State and college funds make up the remainder of the construction costs.
During construction, students already have access to a temporary health center in the Cultural Center building, located between the athletic fields and the Educational Services (Clocktower) Building.
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.
In February, San Juan County Commissioners voted to seek judicial review of the New Mexico Racing Commission’s decision to authorize Western Gaming to move its racing license to Clovis, NM. The Racing Commission’s decision, at the request of Western Gaming, would have ended San Juan County’s long heritage of horse racing at a county-owned facility.
In his statement, Hernandez says, "At this time, I believe the best decision for me and those I love is to focus on my health and my family, while continuing to serve the community that entrusted me with this office through the remainder of my term."
During the investigation, officers learned that a male and female who knew each other had been in the area of the disc golf course. Neither individual was a student or staff member of San Juan College.
The female victim reported that an altercation occurred between her and the male, Tyson Saggboy. She reported that Saggboy battered her, removed her clothing, and strangled her before fleeing the scene.
The new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Facility will provide expanded space for Navajo Prep’s International Baccalaureate program and career-focused pathways.
Earlier this week, Jacob Marriott was sentenced after pleading guilty to 4 counts of Manufacturing of Child Pornography (2nd Degree Felony), 1 count of Possession of Child Pornography (4th Degree Felony), and 2 counts of Voyeurism of a Child Under 18 (3rd Degree Felony).
San Juan College officials broke ground today on a new student health center on campus. The center is being built by the existing Health and Human Performance Center to provide free medical and mental health care for students.
Construction of the Student Health Center is being paid for, in part, by $1,100,000 in Federal dollars secured by Congresswoman Theresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM 3). State and college funds make up the remainder of the construction costs.
Former Dallas Cowboy Shiyazh Pete visits Alma Mater: Shiprock High School
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NM Rep. Joseph Hernandez Ends Re-Election Campaign
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Ground Broken for new STEAM Education Building at Navajo Prep
Farmington Man Sentenced on Child Porn Conviction
