Blake Richardson, San Juan Symphony

San Juan Symphony guest conductor Blake Richardson discusses this weekend's opening concerts: Sat. Oct. 3, 7:30pm, Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College and Sun. Oct. 4, 3pm Montezuma-Cortez H.S.  Richardson is one of 3 finalists being considered to become the San Juan Symphony's permanent Music Director.

Save-A-Buck Thursday

Darrin Church. Citizens Trust & Investment Company, discusses the recent ups and downs of the stock market, the Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates in September, and more local and economic indicators.

Golden Rule of Communication

Dr. Mike Hattabaugh discusses the "golden rule of communication," deciding how you treat other people.  According to Dr, Hattabaugh, KSJE's Scott Michlin does this quite well.

Archaeologist Paul Reed

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses work by UNM Anthropology Professor Patricia Crown that evidence of caffeine use has been found in mugs and other containers.  The caffeine, from cacao (chocolate) or Holly, may have been used in religious or political events and probably wan't made available to everyone. (image: Mesa Verde Mug, National Park Service)

Dr. Gene Schmidt, Farmington Municipal Schools

Superintendent Dr. Gene Schmidt, Farmington Municipal Schools, discussed the Governor's visit Tuesday to congratulation Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield School Districts and San Juan College for working together this year to plan to Early College High School for San Juan County.  He also discussed the ribbon cutting this week for the district's new Northeast Elementary and Hermosa Middle Schools.

Farmington Schools: Teachers Pursuing Excellence

Farmington Municipal Schools Principals Emily Foose (Animas Elementary School) and Nate Pierantoni (Heights Middle School) spoke about the importance of new state funded professional development opportunity called Teachers Pursuing Excellence. Teachers from each of their schools will begin a two-year training process designed to improve teaching skills. The first training is set for mid-October. (Foose photo credit: The Daily Times)