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Fraudulent tax letters are being sent out to property owners, and the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department warns property owners to be careful about responding to notices in letters. The historic Cedar Hill Pedestrian Bridge re-opens after seven years and restoration work, and there is still time to submit photos for the Visit Farmington 2025 vacation guide. By Hannah Robertson. 

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The Farmington High School Scorpions can extend their season with a win against New Mexico’s number-one team, La Cueva High School. La Cueva is 19-2 coming off a 17-2 win over Sandia. With five games remaining, FHS needs wins to guarantee a postseason berth. By Connor Shreve.

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Celebrate and support young filmmakers at the Film Four Corners Student Film Showcase. The second round of the Student Well-Being and Competency Survey from Farmington Municipal Schools has opened for responses. Responses will help FMS to better address student needs from education to social/emotional development. And San Juan Symphony has a summer line-up full of opportunities, from concerts to workshops and more. By Hannah Robertson.

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Lake Farmington has kicked off its summer season, offering opportunities for boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily, with the beach opening on May 25th. New this year is an inflatable aqua park at the beach, set to open on Memorial Day weekend. Fort Lewis College will host the Four Corners Climate Summit on April 27th, featuring presentations by climate experts, including a keynote by environmentalist Terry Tempest Williams. Additionally, San Juan County is renewing efforts with Septic Safe San Juan County to educate residents about the dangers of unsecured septic tank lids, aiming to prevent accidents, especially among children, during the warmer months. By Hannah Robertson.

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Girls with G.R.I.T. is a program initiated by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, focusing on empowering women with essential skills while fostering connections between law enforcement and the community. Led by experts, the program covers a range of topics, from firearms and defensive tactics to recognizing personal safety and investigating crimes. Participants report heightened confidence and awareness, contributing to a safer and more connected community. By Sadie Smith.

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San Juan County’s 28th Annual Home & Garden EXPO, brought to you by the San Juan County Home Builders Association, is this weekend, April 12th and 13th, at McGee Park Convention Center. The Farmington Jazz Festival is this Saturday, April 13th, with workshops, live music, and an after hours Jazz Jam. The Theater Ensemble Arts production of Almost Maine opens Friday, April 19th, and runs through Sunday, April 28th at the Totah Theater. New Beginnings is holding its second annual Poker Run on Saturday, April 20th for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. By Rachel Hughes.
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