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County Connections - November 2022 |
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Early Voting takes place until November 5.
November 8 is Election Day!
There are 78,081 registered voters in San Juan County eligible to vote in the November 8th General Election. If you are not registered to vote, San Juan County offers Same Day Registration at early voting sites and all voting convenience centers (VCC) on Election Day. Please contact the San Juan County Clerk's office at (505) 334-9471 to find out what information you need to provide to participate in same-day registration.
But, you don't have to wait until election day to vote, cast your vote early at any of the 6 early voting locations. 10,812 voters have already voted early. Early voting ends at 6:00pm on November 5th. See the schedule and list of locations below.
There will be 33 voting convenience centers open on Election Day. San Juan County voters can vote at any one these locations. Polling places are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. To find your closest polling place, or see your ballot before you get to the polls, go to SJCClerk.net
Results will be posted at SJCCLerk.net on election night.
It is a big job to conduct an election, please say thank you to the poll workers of San Juan County, they do an amazing job for all of us.
 
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November 1, 4:00 pm- San Juan County Commission Meeting
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November 8, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm- General Election (Various locations)
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November 11, 2022- Veteran's Day, County offices closed
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November 15, 4:00 pm- San Juan County Commission Meeting
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November 24, 2022- Thanksgiving Day (County offices closed November 24 and 25)
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San Juan County Manager Mike Stark
At the October 18, 2022 County Commission meeting, the County Commission approved resolution 22-23-30, Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans. This initiative, endorsed by both the National Association of Counties and New Mexico Association of Counties, is a new program designed to spread awareness on the plight of veterans who are having a hard time connecting with benefits after serving their country.
In an effort to show the great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all men and women who have selflessly served our country and San Juan County in the Armed Forces, the County Commission designated San Juan County as a Green Light for Veterans County and declared October 18th through Veterans Day, November 11th, a time to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform transitioning from active service.
In observance of Operation Green Light, San Juan County encourages all citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window of their place or residence.
Thanks to everyone who took part in Dumpster Day and Household Hazardous Waste Collection on October 15!
Household Hazardous Waste Collections:
- 84 cars from San Juan County (unincorporated)
- 16 cars from Bloomfield
- 8 cars from Kirtland
Total of 108 cars dropping off household hazardous waste!
At transfer stations:
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STATION
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# OF VEHICLES
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TONS OF TRASH
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TIRES
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Cedar Hill
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105
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10.29
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8
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Huerfano
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45
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1.9
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0
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Kirtland
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212
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14.19
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34
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Lower Valley
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26
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1.66
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0
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La Plata
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75
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5.89
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21
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Lee Acres
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114
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12.12
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6
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Sand Springs
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148
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7.18
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15
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Shiprock
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270
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10.57
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33
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Upper Fruitland
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82
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3.23
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8
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Waterflow
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122
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11.24
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6
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TOTALS
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1199
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78.27
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131
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Thank you for taking advantage of these drop off locations and keeping San Juan County Clean!!
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Yard of the Month
Temperatures are rapidly dropping, but that doesn't mean that there aren't beautiful yards in our county! Check out the Lowe's yard!
Let’s show our appreciation for those who set the example and make San Juan County Beautiful.
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San Juan County Fire & Rescue
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths?
With a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most heating fires from happening. be warm and safe this winter!
• Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions. • Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month.
Following these tips will keep you from having to call us, but never hesitate to call 911 in the case of an emergency!
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San Juan County is Hiring!
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can Build A Stronger Community?
See our current openings at SJCounty.net/jobs |
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Join San Juan County, City of Aztec, City of Bloomfield, and City of Farmington in an annual food drive to benefit the ECHO Food Bank. Drop off non-perishable goods at many government buildings across the County or directly at ECHO Food Bank.
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