San Juan County voters will face a key decision on November 4, 2025: approving general obligation bonds for Farmington Municipal Schools and Central Consolidated Schools to fund infrastructure and safety improvements without raising the current property tax rate. For Farmington Municipal Schools, the bond would generate $30 million to support projects such as security vestibules and cameras, plumbing and HVAC repairs, roof work, and backup generators to ensure safer, more reliable learning environments.

Superintendent Cody Diehl emphasized the broader impact: “A thriving school system leads to a prosperous economy and a stronger community for all of us. By supporting this initiative, you’re helping us lay the foundation for a strong, vibrant Farmington where our students can continue to thrive and our local economy can grow for generations to come.” Central Consolidated Schools, serving areas including Shiprock and Kirtland, would use bond funds for remodeling agriculture barns, updating intercoms, and renovating buildings like Newcomb Elementary.

The district already manages 129 teacher housing units and completed 15 new homes in 2022, and leaders say additional funds could expand or maintain this effort to help with teacher recruitment and retention. Superintendent Steve Carlson also noted that the bond could serve as matching funds for state-backed projects, reducing the local share of costs, which now stands at about 37 percent. Election Day is set for November 4 with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voter registration closes October 7.

Early voting runs October 7–17 at the San Juan County Clerk’s Office in Aztec, with extended early voting October 18–November 1 at the same location. Full ballot language and project details are available from the county clerk and district websites. These measures highlight local efforts to strengthen schools without additional tax burden, aiming to improve safety, facilities, and teacher support for students across San Juan County.