New Bar, Lounge Opens in Former Sow's Ear

Modern quilts today are like dazzling textile masterpieces. At the San Juan County Fair, 127 quilts were on display. While the San Juan Quilter Guild babysits the quilts, they sell raffle tickets to support quilt donations to the community. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Northern Edge Casino and Traegers Bar

Events for the 9/11 Day of Service in Farmington have been announced, and there’s something for everyone. San Juan Regional Medical Center has received accreditation for its chest pain center from the American College of Cardiology. And a 25-year-wait for the extension of Piñon Hills Boulevard is a wait no longer with federal aid covering the additional funding. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Service Master Restore

A local group of climate change activists is on a mission to educate Four Corners Area residents about the incentives now available to them to play a significant role as individuals in reducing climate change. This story is sponsored by Happy Pappy's Pizza and Wings and The Payroll Department

Many scientific studies show the mental and physical benefits of petting a dog or a cat, and many hospitals have created or joined pet therapy programs to offer that service to their patients. San Juan Regional Medical Center works with Pet Partners to provide trained therapy dog volunteers to patients and caregivers alike. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Big Idea Makerspace and Northern Edge Casino Hotel

Students will be living on campus at San Juan College for the first time this fall. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by the San Juan College Foundation. The community had an opportunity to tour the three-level, state-of the art facility, featuring a Great Hall, fancy elevators, and pergola-covered courtyard with a fireplace and a grill. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Boons Family Thai Barbecue.

“Chili in October-fest” and “Dining with the Dead” return in early October, and ENDWI is setting up sobriety checkpoints in and around San Juan County through the month of September. And while the monsoons are bringing some relief to the drought-stricken southwest, don’t expect it to last for long. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck & RV Center and Ace Hardware of Farmington

Founded in 1999, the DAISY Award honors nurses for the work and care they provide every day for their patients. San Juan Regional Medical Center offers patients and staff the opportunity to nominate nurses for this special award, and celebrates the individuals who have received the award. DAISY recipients at SJRMC are found across the departments, and have been nominated by both patients and peers. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Service Master Restore and CMIT Solutions

The Women’s Economic Self-Sufficiency Team, or WESST, was founded with the goals of helping women, people of color, and low-income New Mexicans learn about best business practices, to support new entrepreneurs with financial and business advice, and provide resources within their communities. Farmington’s WESST center in San Juan College’s Quality Center for Business assists local entrepreneurs at every step of their small-business journey. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Ute Mountain Casino Hotel and Service Master Restore

WESST is hosting its 8th annual Silver Soirée event on August 19th, with a variety of fun, unique prizes you can enter to win through a raffle. As of August 1st, the state-wide burn ban has been lifted, but San Juan County Fire and Rescue urges caution, and the Aztec Museum has received additional funding from the City of Aztec to help address several ongoing maintenance issues. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and Ute Mountain Casino Hotel

Vegas-based Arrow the Airedale played Sandy the dog in a production of Annie at Farmington Civic Center in Farmington. The canine actor received lots of 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from the audience. The production of Annie marks Four Corners Theatre Company’s first full summer of three musicals. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits and SunRay Park & Casino

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

Drivers in Farmington and New Mexico finally see some relief at the gas pump - but it might be short-lived. Preliminary plans are presented for the all-abilities park at the old Tibbits Middle School, as well as an updated price tag. And Wines of the San Juan receive an international round of applause for its Tempranillo wine. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine Spirits and Ute Mountain Casino

After being sold on the idea in Florida, a Farmington couple has opened the first I Heart Mac & Cheese restaurant in New Mexico. Operating in the fast-casual segment of the restaurant business, it’s the first of three they plan to open – one in Rio Rancho and another in Albuquerque. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and The Big Idea Makerspace

The brainchild of author Kevin Coolidge, Totally Ninja Raccoons uses characters from Coolidge’s book series named the same in posters, which are hidden as part of a town-wide scavenger hunt. Amy’s Bookcase put the event on last year, and with the interest and fun, decided to run it again this year. 17 different business across Farmington have hidden the Totally Ninja Raccoons, and if you find all 17, you’re entered to win a special prize! This story is sponsored by Pop’s Truck and RV Center and The Big Idea at San Juan College

A new report from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions ranks San Juan County sixth in the state for weekly wages, though the county still falls short of the state-wide average. Expand your professional network by applying to Connect New Mexico, and the Farmington Regional Animals Shelter is hosting its second low-cost adoption event in as many months. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar

We took a deep dive and looked at the naked truth behind the infamous Tico Time River RV Resort. What we discovered was that the noise and nudity complaints have abated—along with many changes. Now in its third season, the relaxed beach vibe is finally clicking for campers and neighbors alike. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and The Big Idea Makerspace