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Pack of dogs kill next door pet; Owners blame each another (Graphic photo)

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An already heated relationship between two neighbors in San Juan County just got worse. Tuesday, one of them called KOB Eyewitness News 4 , upset her dog was mauled to death by a pack of dogs living next door.

Kim Alsup says her 17-year-old dog was killed Tuesday morning, attacked by the neighboring dogs that hopped the fence.

"The old dog was coming from the ditch down to where we were and got about half way down the field when three dogs came over and killed her," Alsup explained.

Alsup said the back and forth with her neighbor has been going on for more than a year, starting with dead chickens and now she is worried a person could be next. "We have two young children here and we're afraid that these dogs might come over and kill the children."

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Four Corners women learn self defense

Some law enforcement officers are teaching women in the Four Corners how to defend themselves.

The women’s self defense classes will be taught by deputies and officers.

There will be three different levels.

The classes will teach women how to avoid scary situations and what to do if they find themselves being attacked.

“I think it's just very smart for women to know how to protect themselves, to be aware of their surroundings, and know what to do if...if something happens,” said San Juan County resident Patti Riersgaard.

There will also be a concealed weapons class for weapons class for women.

To find out more about the classes and when they are, visit http://www.safer-u.com/

Farmington cemetery removes decorations from children's graves

Two Farmington mothers are devastated after a cemetery removed the decorations they left at their children’s gravesites without telling them.

Every day, Jackie Reed visits her son Jordan’s grave at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Farmington.

He was just two months old when he died.

“It brings me comfort,” said Reed, when asked why she comes so often.

On Friday she was horrified to find employees had removed all of her decorations.

“All the healing that I went through all year...just got taken away,” she said.

Karlene Heath’s daughter, Alixus, is buried next to Jordan.

“All of her stuff...it was gone. They threw it in the trash. They threw it all in the trash,” she said.

KOB Eyewitness News 4 spoke with an employee from the cemetery who said their clean-up policy is clearly listed at both entrances.

NM Gas Co. to cut service to Navajo Dam

Thursday morning some frustrated residents in the Four Corners told the state Public Regulation Commission just what they think about New Mexico Gas’ decision to cut service.

“I didn't know my gas tap had an expiration date on it," said resident Carrie Rohloff.

She was one of over a hundred people who showed up for the PRC meeting in Farmington.

In the hot seat?

New Mexico Gas and Williams Midstream for saying they will no longer provide service to 71 customers near Navajo Dam.

“It would probably cost close to $10,000 just for a household. Because we'd have to replace the heaters,” said Navajo Dam resident David Archuleta.

Williams actually owns the lines and terminated their contract with New Mexico Gas.

They said safety—and the fact that they only produce gas—were their main reasons.

Man charged in DWI death of three Four Corners teens

The man accused of causing a deadly crash that killed three teens from Alamosa, Colo. has been charged with vehicular homicide.

Police say Gilbert Sanchez, 36, was drunk when he hit the car carrying Anisa Montoya, 18, and two friends last month.

The three teens, who were on a church trip, were killed.

Sanchez is facing several charges, including vehicular homicide.

Navajo Code Talker's legacy remembered

Navajo Code Talker's legacy remembered

A Navajo Code Talker passed away this week in Farmington. Samuel Tso, 89, died Wednesday at San Juan Regional medical Center.

Navajo Nation President, Ben Shelly has ordered Navajo Nation flags to flown at half-staff until May 14 in Honor of Tso.

“The Navajo Nation has lost another Code Talker and that saddens my heart. The Code Talkers have brought great pride to our Nation and the loss of Samuel Tso saddens not only myself, his loss saddens the Navajo Nation. On behalf of the First Lady, the Vice President, and the Navajo people, we offer our prayers, condolences and words of encouragement to the Tso family. Samuel Tso was a true Navajo warrior," said Navajo President, Ben Shelly

Farmington woman arrested for babysitting toddlers while drunk

Farmington police said a woman babysitting a one and four-year-old registered a blood alcohol content three times past the legal limit.

Monica Wellito, 27, was arrested after she was found drunk while babysitting her niece’s daughters on Thursday.

Police said Wellito passed out and lost track of the one-year-old.

Fortunately, the child was found with another family member. Wellito is being held on a $10,000 bond.