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🌱 Could Bob from the Aztec Animal Shelter be your new best friend?

Aztec, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Aztec! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Bob from the Aztec Animal Shelter be your new best friend?
  • Could an Aztec nonprofit host the next San Juan Mayors’ Ball?

Also on today's calendar: Deer Creek Sharp Shooters: Tico Time Bluegrass Festival 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 89 and low of 50 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny, breezy and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 47.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data shows sharpest drop in U.S. animal shelter deaths since 2020 (tricityrecordnm.com) — Aztec pet lovers can meet Bob, a shy four‑month‑old pit bull mix waiting for a home at the Aztec Animal Shelter after more than a month there. His story is shared alongside new national data showing sharp declines in shelter pet deaths and urging locals to adopt, foster, or volunteer. Drop by the shelter if you’re ready for serious puppy cuddles.
   

• San Juan County Mayors' Ball opens search for 2028-2030 charity recipients (tricityrecordnm.com) — Aztec residents are part of a countywide effort as the San Juan County Mayors’ Ball, backed by the mayors of Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington and Kirtland, seeks a new nonprofit host for its 2028–2030 fundraising cycle. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups with a San Juan County office can apply by June 26 through the Farmington Mayor’s Office to lead this major charity event.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Highlighting Riverfest on The Mayor’s Table
    Riverfest is back, and this episode of The Mayor’s Table takes listeners behind the scenes of one of Farmington’s signature community events. Deputy… (Nextdoor )
  • Does anyone know of a pantry/closet organization company?
    I have a deep pantry which I would like to have either a drawer or entire shelf system that pulls out installed. Thank you handymen of the world, but… (Nextdoor Road 3312)
  • Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Aztec. Apply here.
  • Aztec Municipal Schools posted a job opening for High School Cross Country Head Athletic Coach in Aztec. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aztec here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bloomfield

Farmington

  • Scorpions girls tennis team captures back-to-back state titles after defeating Santa Fe (tricityrecordnm.com)
  • Best Mouthwash (Therapeutic) (usnews.com)
  • Monday evening forecast: Dry storms and gusty winds expected (kob.com)

Gallup

  • You know the tune. Now learn the astonishing tale behind '(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66' (fresnobee.com)

Ok Aztec! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Aztec

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Aztec

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.