New Bar, Lounge Opens in Former Sow's Ear

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

If you or am loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you have local resources and support available to you. Learn more. Sponsored by Whole Health Family Medicine Clinic and San Juan Basin Public Health

Outdoor concerts, a chance to win a Viking River Cruise for two, and an Elton John impersonator are a part of the post-pandemic Music in the Mountains Festival schedule as it returns to live performances this year. Sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and Choice Building Supply Ace Hardware

First Tee Four Corners brings life skills and character values to young people through the game of golf. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by Traegers and Boon’s Family Thai Barbecue

Crisp and refreshing wine connoisseur Mark Duggan at Distil Beer Wine and Spirits in Farmington entertains wine tasters while teaching them that quality is better than quantity, and that quality wine can be affordable for nearly every wallet. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by CMIT Solutions and Express Employment Professionals

The historic Totah Theater in downtown Farmington has undergone a huge facelift, and with it comes expectations and excitement for the return of live theater on stage, and perhaps an increased role for the city in future film and television production. By Steve Bortstein. Sponsored by Traegers and Distil Beer Wine Spirits

Traditional diet management programs include recommendations to lower your fat intake. But that doesn't always take off the fat. Sugar is the culprit. PHD Weight Loss founder, Dr. Ashley Lucas, explains why. Sponsored by PHD Weight Loss

Farmitonians finally have the opportunity to get the full Bisti Bay at Brookside Park experience with two new water slides in operation. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by Distill Beer, Wine & Spirits and Boon’s Family Thai BBQ

The Community Concert Hall opened the summer concert season with their first in-person concert since March 2020 on June 10. Concerts in the park and a full fall line-up are set to follow. By Hannah Robertson. Sponsored by FASTSIGNS and The Timbers at Edgemont Highlands

Business and community leaders, as well as health-care providers find themselves answering many questions about the sometimes confusing standards of whether mask-wearing is still a necessity across San Juan County. Health-care professionals and city leaders find conflicting information. Sponsored by Boon's Family Thai BBQ and CMIT Solutions

The Farmington Chamber of Commerce prepares to reinstate its popular special events this summer and fall. Go to https://www.gofarmington.com/

Artists of all ability levels across San Juan County were invited to create their work on sidewalks instead of canvas at the Farmington Public Library during its three-day Chalk Art Festival. Sponsored by Traegers and Three Rivers Brewery

A lengthy renovation program to install new seating, as well as enhanced irrigation systems and better facilities for players, will be ready to go just in time for the 2021 Connie Mack World Series, which will return to Ricketts Park after being canceled in 2020. The World Series will open in Farmington on July 23. Sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Express Employment Professionals

A new animal shelter, Denkai Animal Sanctuary, will open this fall in Farmington; thrift shop open for donations. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Distil Beer, Wine & Spirits

The Galloping Goose Historical Society will operate its Dolores museum this summer after a year's closure caused by the pandemic, but whether the Goose will fly down the tracks this season remains to be seen. Sponsored by Big-O Tires and Keesee Motors

Business plans battled for supremacy in the 2021 Hawk Tank competition, sponsored by Fort Lewis College, and now San Juan College in Farmington. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Distill Beer, Wine, Spirits and Three Rivers Brewery

Walk your way to a healthy heart and happy mind with the help of a new parks and trail guide, produced by the City of Farmington and sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Traegers

Fifty or so hats from the 1910s through the 1970s are on display at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. The beauty of feathered hats shocks the eye and soul. “All Dressed Up” is on display until October. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Distil Beer Wine Spirits and Boons Family Thai Barbecue