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San Juan County's rivers are below flood stage and evacuations are lifted
Plus, free well water testing and three local teams in the football playoffs
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News Notes · More
Flood update
San Juan County officials say all rivers have dropped below flood stage, and evacuations are lifted along all three. FEMA individual assistance hasn't been approved yet, so officials encourage you to document damage and expenses. KRQE NEWS 13
Well water
If you use a private well, free testing is offered in Bloomfield and Aztec. Until your water is verified, health officials advise bottled water, disinfected water or water boiled for at least one minute. 96.3 KKOB
Volunteers
Christopher Self founded Wild Horse Valley Strong to lead flood relief in Farmington after back-to-back flooding damaged 1,500+ homes. He has organized food donations and heavy equipment for cleanup, and he says he needs more volunteers. KOB 4
Playoffs
Three San Juan County teams are in action this weekend: Navajo Prep hosts Legacy Academy Friday night, Farmington visits Sandia in Class 6A, and Kirtland Central hosts Hatch Valley in Class 3A. Piedra Vista and Bloomfield both got byes. Tri City Record
Gas prices
Farmington has the highest average gas price among New Mexico's major metro areas at $4.31 per gallon, while Albuquerque has the lowest at $3.88. The statewide average is $4.00, down 18 cents from last week. 96.3 KKOB
Farmington drivers pay the most among the state's major metros
$4.31
Farmington average
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| Price | Amount | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington average | $4.31 | |
| New Mexico average | $4.00 | +31¢ |
| U.S. average | $4.10 | +21¢ |
| Albuquerque | $3.88 | +43¢ |
| Farmington | $4.31 | No change |
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Flood Recovery
“It’s gloomy down there, but there’s a lot of optimism and hope, and that’s one thing I’m trying to bring is that hope.”
Christopher Self, founder of Wild Horse Valley Strong
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- Sat., Nov. 14Piedra Vista hosts Goddard Saturday as flood cleanup continues
- Fri., Nov. 13San Juan County puts flood damage near $8 million
- Thurs., Nov. 12Navajo Code Talkers Museum breaks ground Dec. 1 in Farmington
- Wed., Nov. 11Well water test kits go out to flood-hit San Juan County residents
- Tues., Nov. 10ASPCA is caring for 50-plus dogs at McGee Park after the flooding
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San Juan County's rivers are below flood stage and evacuations are lifted
Plus, free well water testing and three local teams in the football playoffs
The TLDR
- All three rivers are below flood stage; evacuations are lifted
- Free well water testing is offered in Bloomfield and Aztec
- Wild Horse Valley Strong needs more volunteers
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Around Farmington
From KOAT, KOB 4 and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
KOAT17 hours ago
Weather picks back up today, with rain and snow chances moving in., on KOATAn active weather day brings rain and snow to north and central New Mexico and southwestern Colorado.
KOB 4Nov. 13
Volunteers from Team Rubicon step in to help San Juan County clean up, on KOB 4Team Rubicon volunteers have spent weeks clearing flood-damaged homes in San Juan County, including houses with one to two feet of mud.
Tri City RecordNov. 13
Local airports halt flights amid nationwide FAA ground stop, on Tri City RecordCommunication disruptions prompt flight suspensions
Tri City RecordNov. 13
Farmington residents push back against potential data center, on Tri City RecordCitizens question NDAs, water usage and city transparency as mayor maintains no formal project has been proposed
Tri City RecordNov. 13
Four Corners Economic Development passes out EDGE Awards, on Tri City RecordBasin Health Companies, Ram Studios Signs, San Juan College recognized
nm.newsNov. 13
Roswell’s Goddard Rockets take on Piedra Vista in 5A playoff quarterfinal, on nm.newsJosh Franklin, The Roswell Daily Record—The Goddard Rockets will take on Piedra Vista in the NMAA 5A football playoff quarterfinal on Saturday. The No. 7 seed Rockets beat No. 10 seed Highland 35-22 in the first round last Saturday at the Wool Bowl, but now travel to Farmington to face the No. 2 seed Panthers,