Dan Neeley, San Juan County public relations manager said about 150 first responders were involved. Agencies working together in the training exercise included Farmington Fire department and its hazmat team; Farmington Police Department and its bomb and SWAT teams; San Juan Regional Medical Center EMS, among other, including the Red Cross. By Donna K. Hewett This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

Farmington Metropolitan area saw a .1% drop in unemployment from August to September this year. Robbins Heating and Air is hosting its 4th annual giveaway of a new Coleman furnace, and the Farmington Arts and Cultural District received part of a $10 million statewide grant to help with arts and cultural development. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and Northern Edge Casino

The San Juan County Clerk’s Office wants residents to double-check their absentee ballots for a printing error to ensure correct ballot delivery. 100% San Juan County wants to hear from you about access to basic family services, and San Juan College will begin construction on the county’s first commercial kitchen thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The first Small Business Woman of the Year Award was given to Chili Pod Owner Monica Shultz at the 2022 Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College and Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

Few garden crops signal the arrival of Autumn more so than the humble pumpkin. Surprisingly, tens of thousands are grown at Pumpkin Patch Fundraisers, a farm located on the Navajo Indian reservation a few miles south of Farmington. The pumpkins they grow are sold exclusively to non-profit organizations. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

San Juan Regional Medical Center is gearing up for flu season with two drive-through clinics coming up for both this year’s flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster shots. A bond issue on this November’s ballot will benefit San Juan College infrastructure improvements, including a $500,000 mountain bike park for community use, and spooky season is here! Come join downtown Farmington for a fun day of Halloween family-friendly fun on October 31st. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Service Master Restore