Two hundred gymnasts from New Mexico and Colorado participated in the first-ever Four Corners Invitational at Farmington’s McGee Park Convention Center. Twelve teams competed, ages 6 to 17, in the all-day event presented by Farmington Gymnastic Academy. Events included balance beam, floor exercises, vault and the uneven parallel bars in all levels of competition—including components of the Junior Olympic program. By Donna K. Hewett This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce recognized Nancy Shephard for Citizen of the Year and M & R Plumbing Service for Business of the Year at its annual banquet. The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments wants more small businesses to know about loan opportunities, and a free Narcan training by Ideal Option and San Juan County Partnership will be offered this weekend. By Hannah Robertson This story is sponsored by Northern Edge Casino and Boon's Family Thai BBQ

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will be host to the second annual National Civics Bee in an effort to encourage more students to take an active interest in local government. Open to all middle-school students in Farmington, Bloomfield, Aztec, and Kirtland, the first round is an essay, due February 24th. The Farmington Chamber of Commerce is hoping for at least 100 essay submissions to better introduce the world of local business and government to area schools. The prompt and information about the contest is available online for anyone interested in applying. By Hannah Robertson This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Boon's Family Thai BBQ

Blood supply is at its lowest level in about nine hundred hospitals across the nation. Vitalant, a nonprofit national blood bank with locations in Farmington, declared a blood supply emergency in January. Your blood is vital: It saves lives. Donations are essential for trauma patients, those undergoing surgeries and transplants, and those with chronic illnesses and blood disorders. By Donna K. Hewett This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck & RV Center and Boon’s Family Thai BBQ

Country music singer Brent Payne was inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame - his roots in the Farmington community kept alive by family living in the area. The Bloomfield Library renovation has created new spaces and lent an overall feeling of a fresh new space to the building, and the way to request public records from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office is now easier with the implementation of a new program. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College