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Farmington
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Good morning, Farmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico grocery store workers at Albertsons and Smith's approved new four-year contracts that include raises and improved time off policies after months of negotiations. Their union had voted to authorize a strike last month—prompting both companies to settle the dispute. KOAT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Treasurer Laura Montoya warns that scammers using a spoofed phone call and a fraudulent email are targeting New Mexicans by threatening to freeze bank accounts or prompting unauthorized transactions—she advises reporting any such contact immediately. KOAT
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 15, local and state officials including Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, BCSO Sheriff John Allen, and the Farmington Police Department held a press conference to call for tougher juvenile crime laws that update a code not revised since 1978—citing serious incidents like a 17-year-old’s firearm discharge that nearly killed a person—with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's office noting a special session may be convened to address these concerns. KOAT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Farmington residents are reminded by KOAT health expert Dr. Ash that chemical sunscreen soaks up UV rays while physical sunscreen blocks them like a mirror. He advised choosing sunscreens with at least SPF 30, checking expiration dates, and applying about two tablespoons every two hours — especially after swimming or sweating — to help reduce skin cancer risk. KOAT
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Four Corners Special Education Day
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — San Juan College — Free entry — Dive into presentations on special education from experts across Four Corners states while exploring community resources.
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Connie Mack World Series
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Ricketts Park — $4-$8 — Experience one of the premier amateur baseball tournaments with top teams from across the nation.
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