New Bar, Lounge Opens in Former Sow's Ear

Summer kick-off fun and rentals in San Juan County, and the Mental Wellness Resource Center wins an achievement award. This story is sponsored by Man Cave Barber and SunRay Park and Casino

Dog lovers united for the Durango Kennel Club’s annual American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at McGee Park in Farmington. On their best behavior, 600 dogs and their owners, handlers, and judges came from across the United States and Mexico to participate. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Ute Mountain Casino and ServiceMaster Restore

The Aztec Museum complex houses one of the finest collections of authentic western Americana in the country. Tour a dozen structures in the “Village,” among them a doctor’s office, general store, black smith and foundry, Aztec’s first jailhouse, and the old Cedar Hill Church. The Museum also offers a summer concert series. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Distil Beer Wine Spirits

While thousands of bicycle riders and their families will arrive in Durango Memorial Day Weekend to ride in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic or watch cyclists race the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad over three mountain passes to Silverton, hundreds of others across the world will be riding Hermosa Valley leg of the race without rolling a wheel into town.

Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village announce their summer concert series, San Juan County is looking for local businesses to participate in a summer internship progam for high school students and recent college graduates, and plans for a new all-abilities park in Farmington are in the works. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Three Rivers Brewing

Get ready to celebrate the Ute Mountain Casino's 30th anniversary – it's 'Still the One' for gaming, dining and serving as central headquarters for visitors who want to explore Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners Region. This story is sponsored by the LOR Foundation and the law firm of Downs, McDonough, Cowan and Foley

Stalking the elusive wild morel mushroom happens in the springtime here in the Southwest, usually in a thick of old cottonwoods, where they like to grow in the newly dead roots of the trees along the Pine River. Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Pops Truck and RV Center and Boons Family Thai Barbecue

Grant money for improvements to San Juan Industrial Park are announced, early voting stations are now open for the primary elections, and registration for Farmington Municipal School’s Race2Educate is open. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and CMIT Solutions

If spring is best greeted in the garden, it’s best started at Manning’s Greenhouse in Kirtland, New Mexico, nine miles west of Farmington. Locally owned for 35 years, it offers wholesalers and retailers the best selection of annuals, herbs, vegetables, and perennials, and hanging flower baskets. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and SunRay Park and Casino

Farmington students were offered free training by Stagecoach Foundation, a non-profit started in hopes of bringing more film production to New Mexico. Created by George R.R. Martin in Santa Fe, students at San Juan College were taught by pros in four departments: camera, grip and electric, sound, and acting for the camera. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits

Farmington’s most charming B & B, Casa Blanca Inn and Suites, is a Spanish Colonial hacienda built in the 1950s. Minutes from downtown Main Street, it’s surrounded by gardens, court yards and sparkling water fountains. Each of the nine suites are unique and luxurious with kitchens, king beds and jet tubs. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore and Boons Family Thai Barbecue

Wendy is no longer letting her weight interfere with her life and her goals. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have given her the tools to not only lose the weight, but maintain it as well.

Fire and burn bans are announced across the state, while Comcast announces more locations to increase broadband connectivity in San Juan County, and if you’ve been thinking of cleaning things out or finding something new for the summer, stop by the San Juan County Veteran’s Yard Sale. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck and RV Center and Ace Hardware of Farmington

Start your engines! Aztec Speedway revved into action to open its 70th season with competition involving International Motor Contest Association modifieds, northern sport mods, stock cars, go-karts, and more. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits and Three Rivers Brewery

As part of its “History of the Oil and Gas Industry in the San Juan Basin,” program, T. Greg Merrion, of Merrion Oil and Gas in Farmington, presented a video called “Built by Gas,” at the Farmington Civic Center, and spoke about the rich history of his family here. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Pop's Truck & RV Center

100% Community started with the belief that protecting children and families is possible, but only once the scope of challenges faced by individuals in each unique community. Since it’s conception a couple years ago, 100% Communities are present in several different counties in New Mexico, and local nonprofits in San Juan County have begun to partner with 100% Community to make changes locally. This story is sponsored by Pop's Truck & RV Center and Service Master Restore

Local non-profits receive grant money from the PNM Resource Foundation, and local events for Small Business Week are announced. By Hannah Robertson. This story is sponsored by Traegers Bar and CMIT Solutions

Halfway through her weight loss journey, Wendy is feeling joy and confidence again in her clothes as well as how she presents herself. PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition have been there for her the entire time.

After beating cancer and retiring from teaching, Tammy Riser was looking for something else to fill her time. A trip to Durango with her son sparked the idea of owning her own coffee shop, and five months later, her “second act” is well on its way to success with Encore Coffee Shop. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Service Master Restore

PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition clinicians is supporting her Wendy on weight loss journey. Having that guide and accountability partner is helping her stay on track to reach her weight loss goal.