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🌱 Shiprock homicide case heads through federal court after disturbing 2025 killing.
You won't want to miss Shiprock Addiction/Recovery Group Meeting on the Shiprock Patch calendar
Hi Shiprock! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Shiprock homicide case heads through federal court after disturbing 2025 killing.
- How a new grant will roll more bikes into Shiprock.
- See where Shiprock volleyball ranks in New Mexico's latest coaches poll.
Also on today's calendar: Thoreau at Shiprock and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• United States of America v. Harlan Joe (morelaw.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Navajo Nation man has admitted killing a woman at a Shiprock residence in November 2025 after a day of drinking, and is now facing a second-degree murder charge in U.S. District Court. Investigators reported finding the victim outside the home with clear signs of trauma, and the defendant allegedly told officers he knew his actions were wrong. 
• ORR Awards Rural Rec. and Health Grants to Communities (woodallscm.com) — Shiprock youth will benefit from a new Outdoor Recreation Roundtable grant that helps Farmington Area Single Track keep bike programs rolling across San Juan County. A new trailer and 100-bike fleet will travel between Shiprock, Farmington, Aztec, and Bloomfield, breaking down equipment and transportation barriers so more rural kids can ride local trails and join an upcoming All Abilities class.
• New Mexico high school volleyball rankings for Sept. 28, 2026 (abqjournal.com subscription) — Shiprock High's volleyball team is making noise statewide, landing in the Class 3A top 10 with an 8–3 record in the latest coaches' poll. The rankings, released this week, show where Shiprock stacks up against programs from Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and across New Mexico as district play heats up.
📸 Around Shiprock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shiprock
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★ Featured events ★
- Shiprock Addiction/Recovery Group Meeting →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, N 509 Road, Shiprock
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Thoreau at Shiprock →
Hwy 64, Shiprock - Wingate at Shiprock →
Shiprock High School, Hwy 64, Shiprock
6:00 pm - Football – Away – Shiprock →
Shiprock High School, US-64, Shiprock
7:00 pm - Navajo Prep at Shiprock →
Shiprock High School, Hwy 64, Shiprock
6:00 pm - Zuni at Shiprock →
Shiprock High School, Hwy 64, Shiprock
2:00 pm - Tohatchi at Shiprock →
Shiprock High School, Hwy 64, Shiprock
6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Tuesday October 27
📣 Shiprock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV Golf – NPS Invite – Civitan Golf Course →
Civitan Golf Course, 2200 N Dustin Ave, Farmington
9:00 am - Shiprock at Navajo Prep →
Navajo Prep, 1220 W Apache, Farmington
6:00 pm - Shiprock Fair benefit golf tourney →
Riverview Golf Course, 64 Road 6520, Kirtland
9:00 am - 'AFTERGLOW' an eco couture showcase →
Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 West Main Street, Farmington
7:00 pm - Afterglow an eco couture showcase →
Inspired Moments Event Center, 310 West Main Street, Farmington
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Naschitti Elementary School posted a job opening for Substitute Bus Driver in Shiprock. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in Shiprock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shiprock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- New Mexico Children's Roadshow comes to Farmington (durangoherald.com)
- Benally chosen to represent New Mexico in national photography campaign (tricityrecordnm.com)
- Bloomfield men arrested in sledgehammer attack (tricityrecordnm.com)
Aztec
- AI For Good: Petco Love Lost Reunites 250,000 Pets (tricityrecordnm.com)
Ok Shiprock! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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