San Juan College's Native American Center brought the community together for two special evenings celebrating Késhjéé, the traditional Navajo Shoe Game. The learning session on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was led by Kevin Belin, Navajo language teacher at Navajo Preparatory School, who guided attendees through the game's rules, strategies, songs and cultural meanings. On Thursday, Jan. 29, teams gathered around rows of moccasins and shoes as players tried to find the hidden ball while using creativity and humor to distract opponents. This story is sponsored by Express Employment and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College.

This week's Farmington bulletin features a Chinese New Year Immersive Culture Experience on February 12th at San Juan College's Merrion Rooms with presentations, Q&A, and hands-on crafts led by Qinqin Schoser, the Lovers and Friends Tour Comedy Show February 14th at 8:00 pm at SunRay Park and Casino's Stingray's Room featuring headliner Zach Abeyta, Theater Ensemble Arts presents Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me a Tenor" February 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 pm and February 22 at 2:30 pm at the Connie Gotsch Theatre, and the "Atoms for Peace" exhibit exploring President Eisenhower's 1953 UN address and the impact of nuclear science on display at the Farmington Museum through April 27th. For more events, visit farmingtonnm.org/events. This story is sponsored by Dr. Graff Orthodontics and Home2Suites

Farmington Museum has expanded its permanent collection with the acquisition of 20 original landscape paintings by nationally recognized artist Agnes Crowley. The donation strengthens the museum's representation of Southwestern art and preserves an important body of work inspired by New Mexico's distinctive landscapes. The collection features acrylic paintings on canvas created during Crowley's more recent period of work, focused on the color, light and terrain of New Mexico. The museum plans to incorporate the Crowley collection into future exhibitions and make them available as loans to other New Mexico museums and arts organizations. Agnes Crowley is a nationally known artist whose career spans more than six decades. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she studied at the School of Fine Art at Washington University in St. Louis before moving to Paris in 1958 to study at l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Her work has been exhibited across the United States and internationally and is held in private collections worldwide. She currently resides in Austin, Texas. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine and Spirits and Durango Motor Company

Here’s a look at upcoming events around Farmington, including Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR., presented by the Heather McGaughey Children’s Theatre and featuring local performers ages 8 to 12; Ma’ii Productions’ exhibition celebrating 45 years of work by Diné artist Anthony Chee Emerson at the Henderson Fine Art Gallery; the Caliente Community Chorus’ 16th annual Broadway for Brunch at the Piedra Vista High School Commons; and Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity’s Building Access to Hope Dinner and Auction at SunRay Park and Casino. This story is sponsored by Four Corners Regional Airport and Boons Family Thai BBQ.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock while supporting long-term coexistence. This story is sponsored by FASTSIGNS Durango and Sunray Park & Casino.