Farmington resident Preston Toehe is able to work in Farmington and raise his family while continuing his education through ASU Online. He received the first-ever $1,000 scholarship to continue his drone research and complete his education. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Pop's Truck and RV Center
A new lounge and bar has opened in the former Sow's Ear Restaurant, and it's owners want it to become the kind of place where “everyone knows your name.” This story is sponsored by The Payroll Department and Closets Plus
After a decade of darkness, the refurbished Aztec Theater sign lights up Main Avenue once again. The sign, from the 1950s, is iconic for the All-American City of Aztec. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by Boons Family Thai Barbeque and Express Employment Professionals
Hypnotic comic Rusty Z thrilled the crowd at SunRay Park and Casino’s Laugh ‘Til It Hurts Comedy Night, which includes a delicious buffet dinner, and full bar. By Donna K. Hewett. This story is brought to you by CMIT Solutions and Traegers Bar
They're BAAACK – in-person screenings of independent films, conversations with filmmakers, and social events that are the hallmark of the Durango Independent Film Festival. This story is brought to you by Alpine Bank
With its rich, creamy curries and fragrant sauces and soups, Boons Family Thai BBQ in Farmington lures in out-of-town guests for the holidays. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Express Employment Professionals and CMIT Solutions
The River Reach Foundation, Riverglo, is an annual event in Farmington that celebrates Christmas along the Animas River with 2,000 farolitos, several local choirs, warm cocoa and live Nativity scenes. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Express Employment Professionals
The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter will lower adoption fees to $20 from Dec. 6-18 as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelter Event. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Three Rivers Brewing and Distil Beer Wine Spirits
The Farmington Police Department calls it the future of policing: high-powered cameras that monitor streets and parks in real-time to prevent or solve crimes. Sponsored by Farmington Ace Hardware and Service Master Restore
Whiskey & Lace Hair Parlour is a barbershop that pampers men—complete with hot towels, warm foam and straight razor shaves. By Donna Hewett. Sponsored by Farmington Ace Hardware and Service Master Restore
The VFW in Aztec sponsored its annual Veterans Day Parade on the Saturday following the actual date. Sponsored by CMIT Solutions and SunRay Park & Casino
Farmington evolved from a rural farming community to a national energy hub when New Mexico’s first commercial gas well was drilled one mile south of Aztec on October 21, 1921. Sponsored by Traegers Bar and Three Rivers Brewing
The City of Farmington looks toward the future as it moves ahead with a water treatment plants project; design phase of multi-million-dollar project under way; construction to begin next summer. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Distil Beer, Wine, Spirits
Blush Esthetic Studio in downtown Farmington offers a wide-range of advanced, results-driven skin treatment methods for both men and women. By Donna K. Hewett.
The Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis Club volunteers take kids who need school clothes on a $100 shopping spree and host a coat giveaway as cold weather descends on the region. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restoration and Farmington Ace Hardware
A new airplane at San Juan Regional Medical Center will help carry emergency service into the future for all members of the communities in the Four Corners. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by ServiceMaster Restore & Farmington Ace Hardware
A local Girl Scout wanted to inspire other girls to reach for the stars, so she wrote a book about today's women stars of San Juan County. Sponsored by Boons Family Thai Barbecue and Express Employment Professionals
The Riverside Nature Center fosters an avid local birder community. Nestled along the trails and banks of the Animas River, the facility also offers several different guided attractions throughout the year—for all ages. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by SunRay Park and Casino and Traegers Bar
At the start of the summer, Durango-La Plata Airport announced two new carriers, Frontier and Delta, would start offering regular flights out of Durango. Although Delta has announced they will no longer be flying out of Durango beginning November 1, the summer had higher-than-usual numbers of people traveling to and from Durango, and it looks like the trend will continue into the holiday season. Interview with Tony Vicari. Sponsored by Service Master Restore and Ace Hardware
When Barbara Hill began researching her family history twenty years ago, she had no idea that her great, great grandfather, Levi McCoy, was part of the posse to track down the most notorious outlaws in San Juan County, Porter, and Ike Stockton. By Donna K. Hewett. Sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai Barbeque and Distill Beer Wine and Spirits
