(FARMINGTON, NM) Here are today’s top stories from the Farmington area.
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LOCAL HEADLINE
Bill proposes second phase of Navajo Nation hardship assistance program
FARMINGTON — A group of Navajo Nation Council delegates have introduced legislation this week that proposes the creation of a second phase of the tribe's hardship assistance program, with the focus on helping those who did not receive payment the first time. Last fall, tribal leaders created the Navajo Nation... Read more
for the chapter house representatives and officials to buy themselves and their relatives stuff and ect.
like if not everybody recovered from this pandemic, they start to ear mark what is need to Chapter Houses and the officials and THEIR families the others are left out that makes a community
LOCAL FAVORITE
More Bodycam Footage Released from Officer-Involved Shooting
Farmington Police also identified the officers involved, who are all still on administrative leave. No further information will be released on this incident until the task force has completed their investigation and the District Attorney’s Office has finalized their review. From Farmington Police:. Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Today, the Farmington... Read more
LOCAL PICK
Farmington police release footage from officer involved shooting
Farmington, N.M. – Today, the Farmington Police Department released video of the officer-involved shooting on May 10 near the intersection of West Animas Street and Orchard Avenue Chief Steve Hebbe released the following statement about the incident, “Our officers should be held to the highest standard and their actions critically reviewed. I know an event like this affects the community, the department, our officers, and the subject’s family and friends. The San Juan County Regional Officer-Involved Shooting Task Force investigation remains active. However based on the facts as we currently understand them, the officers’ actions were necessary.” Read more
TRENDING NOW
State agency reports positive economic news for San Juan County
FARMINGTON — Economic activity in San Juan County is showing some signs of life, as the county's matched taxable gross receipts increased by 14% in the third quarter of the fiscal year over the previous quarter, according to figures reported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. That increase mirrored... Read more