San Juan County
Recent News About San Juan County
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San Juan County emergency manager on runoff: ‘It’s at 150% above normal’
As the Animas River in the Four Corners region of the U.S. is expected to rise due to spring runoff and recent rainfall, concerns about flooding are increasing.
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Damaged Septic Tanks pose deadly danger to children
Four children have died in the last five years
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Local deputies participate in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge: 'I've never been in any type of physical or mental exhaustion like that'
Three San Juan County deputies recently rowed across the Atlantic for 52 days as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, also called "The World’s Toughest Row."
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San Juan County commissioner notes 'dangerous situation' of state Highway 173
San Juan County says a deteriorating popular New Mexico highway presents a “dangerous situation” and needs repair.
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Farmington's renovated Totah Theater ready: 'It is what I would describe as an asset'
Farmington's Totah Theater is ready to host movies and special events again after a renovation that has turned the historic building into a state-of-the-art venue.
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Rescue boat saves lives in San Juan County: ‘A good portion of the lake is not accessible very easily by road’
San Juan County made an important investment in 2013 that still saves the lives of people who find themselves in trouble on the water.
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San Juan County faces volunteer firefighter shortage as wildfires increase in frequency: 'We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members'
As wildfire season reaches its most intense moment, San Juan County Fire and Rescue is experiencing a volunteer firefighter shortage that is drastically affecting the department's ability to respond to emergencies and prevent the spread of wildfires in New Mexico. Jordan Richards from the San Juan County Fire and Rescue Department, said, "We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members, the rest respond when they are available.
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'It’s a pretty dire situation': San Juan County Fire Department on high alert for wildfires
The San Juan County Fire Department is on alert for wildfires as the Four Corners region experiences drought and high wind.
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San Juan County and NMSU join forces to purchase land and train new farmers: ‘Without farms, you don’t have food’
San Juan County and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are joining forces to buy three acres of land that will be used for training new farmers at the Growing Forward Farm.
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Farmington continues to see high unemployment as New Mexico recovers from pandemic: 'Folks ... looked for new opportunities'
With New Mexico pulling some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, numbers in Farmington could signal a changing workforce even as numbers begin to improve.
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San Juan County sheriff concerned about lack of structure surrounding legalized marijuana in New Mexico
A lack of direction on what can be enforced is the major issue surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico, San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said this week.
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San Juan County GOP calls on medical center to support healthcare workers against governor's 'hardline mandatory vaccinations'
San Juan County lawmakers are urging the San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) to support local healthcare staff against the governor's mandate requiring vaccination.