Keep calm and hold on! The San Juan County Fair’s first event this year was an open rodeo at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, an event mostly for beginning competitors to get some “rough-stock” time in like facing down a 2,000-pound bull or a bucking bronc. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbecue and Ace Hardware of Farmington

At Farmington Sports/Tennis Complex on the LaPlata Highway, hosts Summer/Fall Tennis Camps, ages 4-18. Tennis boosts personal growth. Kids learn things like hard work, determination and grit, while getting a great workout. Coach McGrath’s lessons are exhilarating. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbeque and Three Rivers Brewing

Their bright green uniforms do more than simply set the Farmington Park Rangers apart from the other uniformed officers of the Farmington Police Department. It ensures that the officers are easy to spot along the river walk or in any of Farmington’s municipal parks - whether you’re in need of their assistance or you simply want to chat. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and CMIT Solutions.

The first four miles of the San Juan Rived are designated by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish as ”Quality Waters.” Released from Navajo Lake, the water is clear, cold and rich in nutrients and sustains one of the most prolific trout populations in North America. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and Northern Edge Casino

A makerspace is what it sounds like, a space to create and make…well, just about anything! At the Big Idea, 3D printers, a fully-stocked woodshop, laser printers, and more combine to create a space to design, create, and develop any variety of projects and more! By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck and RV Center and The Big Idea at San Juan College