Farmington Local News
Farmington, NM local news created by locals for locals. We share stories that celebrate our community!
Episodes
21 episodes
New Foundation Focused on Tribal & Rural Communities
During National Diaper Awareness Week, the SBi Giving Foundation donated 30,000 diapers to families on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. The event was one of many the organization has hosted si...
•
2:54
Get Outside and Help San Juan County’s Outdoors!
San Juan County needs your help! The County is looking for input on outdoor recreation priorities as it begins work on its Outdoor Recreation Master Plan. Although s...
•
3:04
Legends on the Animas
Professional boxing is making its return to Durango with the Legends on the Animas event on Saturday, Oct. 18. Many of us recognize the mural of heavyweight boxer Jack Dempsey on the side of El ...
•
3:20
Family-Friendly Fall Festivities
Aztec Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at the Fall Festival and Car Show Oct. 12 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Minium Park. With over 70 vendors showcasing food, drink, art, and more, there’s som...
•
2:23
Durango Devo Ready for New Leadership
Levi Kurlander is leaving his position as Executive Director of Durango Devo after serving for nearly eight years in the role. Under his leadership, Devo’s enrollment numbers have grown by nearly three tim...
•
3:05
Kicking Off Weekend Fun with Games, Music, Stomping
Celebrate where the Southwest meets the Scottish Highlands at the Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival. From Saturday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 29, pack your kilt and partici...
•
2:42
Navajo Dam’s Lost Communities Panel at Aztec Museum
Four Hispano communities were uprooted and displaced during the construction of Navajo Dam and almost lost to history. Farmington historian Patricia Bobby Tharp made sure the families were remembered, and you are invited to learn about their hi...
•
2:55
Indigenous Arts Festival Returns
The 2024 Aztec Indigenous Arts Festival features local Indigenous artists, performers and culture on Saturday, September 14. This version of the festival features the largest variety of entert...
•
3:00
Freight Rail Study Coming to an End
San Juan County and the Navajo Nation hosted public input meetings to kick off the final months of the Freight Rail Fea...
•
3:01
Senator Hickenlooper Tours New Nursing Training Facility at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College has partnered with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to establish a new nursing training facility on its campus. U.S. Sen. Joh...
•
2:54
Aztec Releases MRA Plan Draft for Review
The City of Aztec has updated its 2024 Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Master Plan, focusing on improvements to the historic downtown area and...
•
2:26
Bike Bash Brewing
The second annual Bike Prom celebrates cycling subculture at The Powerhouse on September 14th. The event features a bike-parade, bike games, mu...
•
2:30
Combat Hunger in San Juan County
San Juan County is hosting several events in September, starting with a county-wide competition to combat hunger as part of Hunger Action Month. Local businesses can p...
•
2:25
ORII Hiking Series Launches
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Initiative is launching a hiking series to help beginner and advanced hikers alike enjoy the hikes the Four Corners region has to offer. A new endowment fund with
•
2:18
Aztec Development Gets Grant Funding
The Northwest New Mexico Arts Council is one of 100 nonprofits nationwide to earn a grant from Lowe’s Hometowns to invest in the co...
•
4:15
Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit Returns
Tickets are now available for several exciting events in Farmington, including the 2024 Four Corners Professional Women’s Summit, on November 6th-7th. Registration is also open for the
•
2:46
Small Business Networking Opportunities
Small business owners are invited to take part in the upcoming Small Business Opportunity Day on August 13th. Registration for the La Plata Economic Alliance S...
•
2:28
The Mesa Verde Project
While Mesa Verde National Park is celebrated for its historic cliff dwellings and archaeological sites, many may be surprised to learn about the presence of wild horses roaming the park. The
•
3:34
History, Mystery and Sleuthery at Sherlock Holmes Exhibit
There is still two months left to experience the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park.
•
3:00