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🌱 What this new EPA discharge permit could mean for Bloomfield’s water

Good morning Bloomfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What this new EPA discharge permit could mean for Bloomfield’s water
  • How Bloomfield’s “Peanut” led the Bobcats to record-shattering glory

Also on today's calendar: Navajo Prep Boys JV Basketball @ Bloomfield.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 51 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 56, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 57 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Bloomfield - Draft NPDES Permit No. NM0020770 (epa.gov) — Residents should know the EPA has issued a draft wastewater discharge permit for the City of Bloomfield under the federal NPDES program, and public comments are being accepted before it becomes final. The permit governs how the city’s system releases treated water, and community members can request a hearing or review documents before EPA makes its final decision.
   

• Chavarria leaves lasting impression on New Mexico high school football record books (tricityrecordnm.com) — Bloomfield football fans can celebrate as senior quarterback Manuel “Peanut” Chavarria capped a 12-1 season by leading the Bobcats to a second straight Class 4A state title and record-breaking 723 points. His standout year earned him Tri-City Record’s 2025 Legend of the Fall honor, highlighting both his leadership and the team’s explosive offense.
   

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  • New Mexico Staffing posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in Bloomfield. Apply here.
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Farmington

  • Farmington captures Sanders Invitational title with decisive 49-30 win over Navajo Prep (tricityrecordnm.com)
  • New documentary film highlights pollution from oil and gas industry in New Mexico (tricityrecordnm.com)
  • New Mexico lawmakers, law enforcement to discuss escalating juvenile crime (kvia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bloomfield

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bloomfield

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