New acting studio offers classes

San Juan Regional Medical Center announced that the Reverend Linda Broom Stetter is the hospital’s new Chaplain, and Manager of Spiritual Care. While spiritual support deals with end-of-life decisions, it can also be something as simple as passing out water or providing a warm blanket. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbecue and CMIT Solutions

Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit that helps build affordable houses in San Juan County. Their new fundraiser, Cars & Canvases Art Show in Downtown Farmington, will help fund their 12th house. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Farmington Play Day Trampoline Park and Ace Hardware of Farmington

San Juan Country Sheriff, Shane Ferrari, is three years into the job. He talks about the challenges of law enforcement at a time when it’s being demonized, to the reasons why he loves it. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Distill Beer Wine Spirits

After performing virtually during last year's pandemic shut down, the San Juan Symphony returns to live concerts in Durango and Farmington for its 36th season under the direction of Maestro Thomas Heuser. Sponsored by Alpine Bank

Sponsored by the World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series, 50 of the best off-road vehicle drivers from across the country competed for the National Championship across the steep boulders of Chokecherry Canyon in Farmington. By Donna K. Hewett

Ask a green or red chili cook how they make a savory stew with New Mexico chiles, and you'll get as many answers as there are cooks. But who has the best-tasting chili? Find out during the Farmington Chamber's annual Chile-Fest Chili Contest. Sponsored by Farmington Play Day Trampoline Park and Ace Hardware of Farmington

The 32nd annual Totah Festival & Indian Market returned to the Civic Center over the Labor Day weekend after a one-year absence. Because of the continuing pandemic, it was scaled back, but with 54 artist booths, native dancers and comedians, the event was well-attended. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and CMIT Solutions.

When the oil and natural gas industry literally shut down in the San Juan Basin, Farmington lost 8,000 residents. But Mayor Nate Duckett wasn't about to lay down and let the town die. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Express Employment Professionals

A mushroom farmer in Aztec grow several kinds — from Shitake to the Elm Oyster, and he has to patience to nurture the long, tedious process that leads to a meaty, earthy, mouth-watering local product. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Ace Hardware in Farmington and Three Rivers Brewery

Scientists continue to learn more about what causes Alzheimer's Disease and are slowly nearing a cure. Your participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease on Sept. 9 can help make a difference. Sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware in Durango and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware in Cortez

Losing weight doesn't have to be a miserable experience, but it does take support and a mindful commitment to changing your eating habits. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss

A neurologist’s treatments are pharmacological and behavioral. A neurosurgeon’s are invasive and require surgical procedures. Enter Dr. Christopher Payne, new neurosurgeon at San Juan Regional Spine Center in Farmington. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Traegers Bar

For the first time since 1884, New Mexico’s largest county fair didn’t occur because of the pandemic. This year, the San Juan County Fair was “Back in Saddle,” with a full carnival, lots of fun food; fattened pigs, chickens and kids. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbecue & Farmington Play Day Trampoline Park

Learn about the Farmington Chamber of Commerce's next big special events scheduled for October, including the annual Chili Contest and the 3rd annual Professional Women's Summit. In addition, the chamber plans to revive the Focus on Farmington Free Coffee networking events.

Outdoor recreation is the life line to Farmington’s economic survival. Endeavor New Mexico is the state’s first outdoor business alliance to help outdoor businesses and organizations thrive. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Farmington Play Day Trampoline Park

Farmington Grower’s Market celebrated National Growers’ Market Week in early August. Shopping from local farmers reduces our carbon foot print and supports the local economy. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbecue and SunRay Park and Casino

That thick layer of fat around your belly is almost an independent organ that seems as if it never shrinks, no matter how much you diet. Learn what kinds of food you should eat to reduce that dangerous layer of fat. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss

The 4th annual American Indian Cultural Artsfest was held at Aztec Ruins National Monument in late July. Painters, potters, weavers and jewelers came from various Southwest nations, including the ancient Pueblo Acoma in mid-western New Mexico, to sell their work and share their techniques. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Three Rivers Brewery

Excavating for 20 years on Tommy Bolack’s B-Square Ranch in Farmington, Linda Wheelbarger and her students have found multiple Puebloan sites, including a great kiva. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by Farmington Play Day Trampoline Park and Traegers

Meet the likes of Eli Rufus Cline whose bakery caught on fire and destroyed several businesses in downtown Farmington. Or find out more about the notorious cattle rustler and murderer Ike Stockton.. These two and others will tell their stories during the popular Dining with the Dead event on Sept. 11 in Farmington. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and CMIT Solutions