San Juan County Sheriff’s Office New Mexico

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Farmington man allegedly strikes woman and dog with pickup

Cane Corso terrier dies from injuries

August 19, 2026

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Kirtland man charged in former wife’s shooting death

DA’s office to file pretrial detention hold in case

August 3, 2026

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Investigation shows man shot by deputy held lighted drill

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office identifies deputy as Joseph Vigil

July 21, 2026

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Chicken-killing dogs frustrate Flora Vista poultry farmer

Neglected or starved animals are looking for a meal; others may view chickens as ‘squeak toys with feathers’

July 7, 2026

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Bloomfield man charged in connection with July 4 shooting death

Thomas Vigil, 20, reportedly shot man multiple times at party in Waterflow

July 6, 2026

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Shooting Saturday leaves one injured, one dead in San Juan County, NM

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office investigates

July 4, 2026

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Office releases deputy-involved shooting video

Suspect faces court date in Albuquerque

July 2, 2026

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San Juan County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in shooting

Suspect wanted on three felony warrants

June 30, 2026

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Aztec man with active warrant arrested in shooting

More than 20 shots fired from rifle near 3000 Pepsi Way

June 5, 2026

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San Juan County’s ‘coffee shop sheriff’

Ken Christesen embraces making himself available to the public

June 5, 2026

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San Juan County GOP voters pick Ken Christesen for sheriff

Local judicial seats also decided in June 2 primary election

June 2, 2026

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Fentanyl powder sickens jail guards, detainees

New report shows first responders at high risk from highly potent drug

May 22, 2026

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At least seven women reportedly overdose in San Juan County Detention Center

Farmington woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into jail

May 19, 2026

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Farmington resident charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of man struck by police cruiser

Avery Betsuie to be held in jail due to prior criminal history

May 7, 2026

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Candidates for San Juan County speak at Kiwanis forum in Farmington

Four Republicans face off in the primary

April 17, 2026

San Juan County Commission receives New Mexico Health Department presentation

Chairman Terri Fortner honored fallen Bloomfield officer

June 16, 2025

San Juan County Commission held lengthy meeting/budget workshop

Marathon Petroleum recognized, balanced budget lauded

May 13, 2025

Assault, false arrest claims made against San Juan County Sheriff’s Office

Public records request tied to case in Bloomfield have gone unanswered

December 28, 2024

San Juan Sheriff’s Office violating law in DA Hatfield’s case, watchdog says

Records of blood warrant received, draft documents, videos in crash case still being withheld

December 16, 2024

Trespassing signs need more information to have legal teeth

By itself, ‘Private Property, No Trespassing’ lacks enforcement power

November 7, 2024

Lt. Jarrod Slindee honored for graduating from FBI National Academy

Training required 11 weeks of training at Quantico, Virginia

July 8, 2024

San Juan County Commission ratifies emergency declaration

Residents affected by storms and flooding express gratitude to county officials

July 7, 2024

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors officers’ sacrifice

National Police Week honors officers who died in line of duty

May 16, 2024

Body found at well site in San Juan County

The body was found just after 8 a.m. on March 20

March 30, 2024