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October 11, 2023
The Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village invites you to join them for the museum fall market, across the street from the Aztec Chamber of Commerce and the annual fall festival. Help save a life and donate blood with the San Juan Regional Medical Center and Farmington Rotary Club’s blood donation drive this month, and San Juan County received a grant for the creation of a long-term outdoor recreation plan. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Home2Suites and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College

Harvest and Fall Festivals Abound

October 11, 2023
Not everyone can visit the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum up close and personal, so one was flown into Four Corners Regional Airport for static tours and rides. The Flying Legends Victory Tour began in June and ends this October. Three of the seven flying veterans from the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum travel to 50 cities each year. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck & RV Center and Sunray Park & Casino

Old Number 30 Flies into Farmington Airport

October 11, 2023
This year’s full-scale drill, a joint operation with San Juan County will be at San Juan College October 7th - while the campus will remain open there will be parts that are closed or restricted access during the drill. Enjoy the fruits of fall with the Southwest Apple and Chili Fest, and Aztec Municipal Schools celebrates Lydia Rippey Elementary School’s recognition as a National Blue Ribbon school. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai BBQ and Northern Edge Casino

Annual Full-Scale Drill at San Juan College

September 27, 2023
On a sunny fall Saturday, 140 dogs and their owners took part in a rattlesnake avoidance training course, hosted by Durango Kennel Club. Professional Trainer Terry Chandler (Rugerheim Kennels) has over 35 years of experience training field dogs, and he brings that expertise from Las Cruces, New Mexico to help keep dogs and their owners safe while hiking in the southwest. The aim of the training is to replace curiosity with founded fear, and keep dogs from getting bit by rattlesnakes. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Serious Texas BBQ

Snakes, Surprises, and Safety

October 11, 2023
“Stained Glass Expressions” is an impressive exhibition of glass artwork by San Juan Encore students at the Henderson Fine Art Gallery on campus in Farmington. It showcases the myriad skills one can learn from taking glass art classes at San Juan College, and displays the versatility of glass as an artistic medium, exemplified by the various types of objects on display through September. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine and Spirits and CMIT Solutions

The Breathtaking Beauty of Stained Glass Art