Farmington’s most charming B & B, Casa Blanca Inn and Suites, is a Spanish Colonial hacienda built in the 1950s. Minutes from downtown Main Street, it’s surrounded by gardens, court yards and sparkling water fountains. Each of the nine suites are unique and luxurious with kitchens, king beds and jet tubs. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Boons Family Thai Barbecue
Wendy is no longer letting her weight interfere with her life and her goals. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have given her the tools to not only lose the weight, but maintain it as well.
Fire and burn bans are announced across the state, while Comcast announces more locations to increase broadband connectivity in San Juan County, and if you’ve been thinking of cleaning things out or finding something new for the summer, stop by the San Juan County Veteran’s Yard Sale. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck and RV Center and Ace Hardware of Farmington
Start your engines! Aztec Speedway revved into action to open its 70th season with competition involving International Motor Contest Association modifieds, northern sport mods, stock cars, go-karts, and more. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits and Three Rivers Brewery
As part of its “History of the Oil and Gas Industry in the San Juan Basin,” program, T. Greg Merrion, of Merrion Oil and Gas in Farmington, presented a video called “Built by Gas,” at the Farmington Civic Center, and spoke about the rich history of his family here. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Pop's Truck & RV Center
100% Community started with the belief that protecting children and families is possible, but only once the scope of challenges faced by individuals in each unique community. Since it’s conception a couple years ago, 100% Communities are present in several different counties in New Mexico, and local nonprofits in San Juan County have begun to partner with 100% Community to make changes locally. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck & RV Center and Service Master Restore
Local non-profits receive grant money from the PNM Resource Foundation, and local events for Small Business Week are announced. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and CMIT Solutions
Halfway through her weight loss journey, Wendy is feeling joy and confidence again in her clothes as well as how she presents herself. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have been there for her the entire time.
After beating cancer and retiring from teaching, Tammy Riser was looking for something else to fill her time. A trip to Durango with her son sparked the idea of owning her own coffee shop, and five months later, her “second act” is well on its way to success with Encore Coffee Shop. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Service Master Restore
PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition clinicians is supporting her Wendy on weight loss journey. Having that guide and accountability partner is helping her stay on track to reach her weight loss goal.
During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmington Police Officer Angela Prince tried a mask on her dog, Baxter, who wore it patiently. Baxter has since become a s0rt of celebrity of the Farmington Police Department, helping introduce the next cadet class, solve cases, and otherwise helping spread the word on the department's work. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Distill Beer Wine Spirits
Farmington Municipal Schools announces its new superintendent; who should get a second COVID Booster shot, and tips from San Juan County Fire and Rescue to help prevent fires during this spring. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar
Mendie Terry left downtown Farmington four years ago to re-open A Beautiful Mess in the old Skateland building on East Main Street because she wanted to own instead of rent. Specializing in handmade gifts by local crafter, antiques, home décor, it’s the perfect place to shop for the sightly unusual. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Boons Family Thai BBQ and Pops Truck and RV Center
San Juan College High School offers high school students a unique opportunity to attend high school and college simultaneously. Students who attend the four-year early college high school will graduate with both their high school diplomas and an associate's degrees from San Juan College. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and CMIT Solutions
Founded in 1952 by choreographer Amalia Hernandez, Ballet Folklorico is Mexico’s most revered traditional dance company. It brings together music, dance and costumes from pre-Columbian civilizations through the modern era. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar
San Juan Regional Medical Center announces leadership change and Nursing Excellence Award, Aztec Speedway to open for 70th year on Friday, April 15. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and SunRay Park & Casino
Holidays, birthdays, and special events, will no longer be a challenge for Wendy. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition is showing her how to make the right choices during her weight loss journey and keep the weight off when she reaches her goal.
The best cattlemen and ranchers from across the country—men and women who make their living off the land – lock horns in a series of grueling challenges on the third season of INSP’s “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown.” Filmed in harsh Douglas, Wyo., it premieres on April 21, and features a local cowboy from Bloomfield, New Mexico, 25-year-old Sal Campos. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Pop's Truck and RV Center
Several economic development projects receive funding and finalists for the superintendent position for Farmington Municipal Schools have been announced. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine Spirits and Boons Family Thai Barbecue
The Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology showcases an array of beautiful minerals, a breathtaking amethyst geode and unique fossils from around the world—including a 35-million-year-old Megacerops skull. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and ServiceMaster Restore
Wendy is a professional diet yo-yo’er. But, PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition is showing her how to take the weight off and keep it off.
The guys from Four Corners Car Talk, Clifton Horace and Glenn Gent, offer their insights behind the record-breaking gas prices from their makeshift radio studio at Horace Nissan in Farmington. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Traegers Bar
Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass re-established her roots here, when she returned home and joined San Juan College as president in July 2012. In the meantime, she has increased the number of graduates by 143 percent and continued to advance student success while shouldering a pesky pandemic. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and ServiceMaster Restoration Specialists
March COVID update, Farmington Dumpster weekend, and springtime activities. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Boons Family Thai Barbecue
Kirtland native Alexander Chambers opened Chambers Steakhouse five months ago in Farmington. Now, with a staff of 15, his USDA-certified mutton steaks, ribs, and other mutton dishes are being gobbled up by locals. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Boons Family Thai Barbecue
Chamber “Mug” Shots, the 11th Annual Tortoise and the Hare Run, and other events happening in and around Farmington, by Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits
La Plata Search and Rescue has a variety of teams that deploy according to need. One such team is Rae Randolph and her German Shepherd Oso, who is a certified cadaver detection dog. They work with Search and Rescue, Colorado Forensic Canines, and law enforcement officials to assist in investigations and recovery work. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS and ServiceMaster Restore
Local NEWS Network anchor, Wendy Graham Settle, shares her personal struggle with weight loss and how PHD Weight Loss will help her through it.
Omicron variant and other factors have decimated blood supply nationally and locally. Vitalant, a blood supplier in Farmington, needs your donation more than ever. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck and RV Center and CMIT Solutions
The 23rd annual Cheese Enchilada Take-Out fundraising event occurs every year on Ash Wednesday in the kitchen of the St. Mary’s Parish Center in Farmington, and it gets busier and busier every year. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck and RV and Traegers Bar
Former firefighter from Colorado, Chadd Drott, gave a presentation at the Farmington Public Library on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep in Western Montana, the largest of the unique species in the world. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and Three Rivers Brewery
“Perpetual Motion,” the third concert for the San Juan Symphony’s 36th season, was an evening of up-beat, fast-paced music, featuring Grammy winning violinist Karen Kim at Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall in Farmington. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Service Master Restore
A special exhibit at the Canyons of the Ancients Visitors Center highlights 15 years of documentation research on sites in the national monument and how science and art together can give us a greater understanding of the Ancestral Puebloans' culture and relationship to the landscape. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck and RV Center, Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware, Kroegers Ace Hardware, and Ace Hardware of Farmington
Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, a local coffee-roasting company, was founded on the belief that sustainably-sourced coffee is better for the environment, for the farmers, and for the consumers. Since the company began in 2004, Desert Sun has partnered with other coffee roasters in a co-op dedicated to fair trade practices, supporting smaller coffee farmers, and environmentally-friendly practices at every step of the supply chain. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barret and Associates and Kroegers Ace Hardware
Farmington resident Preston Toehe is able to work in Farmington and raise his family while continuing his education through ASU Online. He received the first-ever $1,000 scholarship to continue his drone research and complete his education. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Pop's Truck and RV Center
A new lounge and bar has opened in the former Sow's Ear Restaurant, and it's owners want it to become the kind of place where “everyone knows your name.” This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Closets Plus
After a decade of darkness, the refurbished Aztec Theater sign lights up Main Avenue once again. The sign, from the 1950s, is iconic for the All-American City of Aztec. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by Boons Family Thai Barbeque and Express Employment Professionals
Hypnotic comic Rusty Z thrilled the crowd at SunRay Park and Casino’s Laugh ‘Til It Hurts Comedy Night, which includes a delicious buffet dinner, and full bar. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar
They're BAAACK – in-person screenings of independent films, conversations with filmmakers, and social events that are the hallmark of the Durango Independent Film Festival. This story is brought to you by Alpine Bank
With its rich, creamy curries and fragrant sauces and soups, Boons Family Thai BBQ in Farmington lures in out-of-town guests for the holidays. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and CMIT Solutions
The River Reach Foundation, Riverglo, is an annual event in Farmington that celebrates Christmas along the Animas River with 2,000 farolitos, several local choirs, warm cocoa and live Nativity scenes. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Express Employment Professionals
The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter will lower adoption fees to $20 from Dec. 6-18 as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter Event. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and Distil Beer Wine Spirits
The Farmington Police Department calls it the future of policing: high-powered cameras that monitor streets and parks in real-time to prevent or solve crimes. Sponsored by Farmington Ace Hardware and Service Master Restore
Whiskey & Lace Hair Parlour is a barbershop that pampers men—complete with hot towels, warm foam and straight razor shaves. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by Farmington Ace Hardware and Service Master Restore
The VFW in Aztec sponsored its annual Veterans Day Parade on the Saturday following the actual date. Sponsored by CMIT Solutions and SunRay Park & Casino
Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921. Sponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers Brewing
The City of Farmington looks toward the future as it moves ahead with a water treatment plants project; design phase of multi-million-dollar project under way; construction to begin next summer. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits
Blush Esthetic Studio in downtown Farmington offers a wide-range of advanced, results-driven skin treatment methods for both men and women. By Donna K. Hewett.
The Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis Club volunteers take kids who need school clothes on a $100 shopping spree and host a coat giveaway as cold weather descends on the region. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restoration and Farmington Ace Hardware
A new airplane at San Juan Regional Medical Center will help carry emergency service into the future for all members of the communities in the Four Corners. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore & Farmington Ace Hardware
