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Sandia beats Farmington 60-7 in the Class 6A playoff opener

Plus, state money for housing help reaches all four San Juan County school districts.

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Sandia beats Farmington 60-⁠7 as New Mexico's football playoffs open

Sandia's quarterback did most of the damage

60-7
final score, Sandia over Farmington
116
points Sandia scored in its two wins over Farmington this season
5
touchdown passes thrown by Jahleel Lewis

Source: Albuquerque Journal

Farmington's playoff run lasted one night. The No. 12 seed Scorpions (3-8) lost 60-7 to No. 5 Sandia in the Class 6A first round at in Albuquerque on Friday. Sandia quarterback Jahleel Lewis threw five touchdown passes and ran for a sixth. "The passing game was there in a big way," Matadors coach Tylon Wilder said.

Elsewhere, Friday was closer. Rio Rancho beat Las Cruces 21-20 in overtime when quarterback Micah Takahashi hit Noah Lovato on a 2-point try. Belen won 17-16 over Grants in Class 4A on a 30-yard field goal with 2 seconds left.

  • Sandia next: at No. 4 Centennial, Friday night
  • Rio Rancho next: No. 1 Cleveland in the 6A quarterfinals
  • Saturday: Eldorado vs. Albuquerque High, 11 a.m. at Wilson
  • Saturday: Hobbs vs. Carlsbad

Three playoff games finished within a field goal or crushed

  • Farmington7
    Sandia60
    FinalClass 6A first round
  • Rio Rancho21
    Las Cruces20
    FinalOvertime, Class 6A first round
  • Grants16
    Belen17
    FinalClass 4A first round

Sources: Albuquerque Journal, Rio Rancho Observer Home

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Harper Valley

Residents are demanding action from Kirtland officials after two floods that have since been declared a federal disaster. makes up over 70% of Kirtland, and many residents have been displaced. Tri City Record

Housing help

The state Office of Housing is investing nearly $8 million in a family stabilization program, and it's now coming to all four San Juan County school districts. Parents or guardians can get aid with rent, utilities, repairs or other emergencies through their child's school. 96.3 KKOB

Volleyball

Piedra Vista beat crosstown rival Farmington 3-2 on Senior Night Thursday, finishing 16-7 and clinching a postseason berth. The New Mexico Activities Association will announce state brackets over the weekend, with playoffs opening Thursday. Tri City Record

Piedra Vista won three of five sets against Farmington

25Set 121
19Set 225
25Set 318
22Set 425
15Set 58

Source: Tri City Record

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Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week is Nov. 16-23, and San Juan County drop-off spots are The Journey Church in Farmington and First Baptist Church in Aztec. Tri City Record

Holiday bazaar

The San Juan College Native Arts and Crafts Christmas Bazaar runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center. More than 60 Native artisans will showcase their creativity through jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings and more. Tri City Record

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Kirtland Central hosts Hatch Valley today in the 3A State Football Championships. The listing says it's Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Kirtland Central High School Cafeteria.

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Sandia beats Farmington 60-7 in the Class 6A playoff opener

Plus, state money for housing help reaches all four San Juan County school districts.

The TLDR

  1. Sandia beats Farmington 60-7 in the 6A playoff opener
  2. Rio Rancho wins 21-20 in overtime at Las Cruces
  3. Harper Valley residents press Kirtland officials for action
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