A Review Too Far - Star Wars:The Force Awakens

This week our cinema geeks review The Phantom Menace, A New Hope, and The Force Awakens.First, Star Wars: Episode One, where Anakin Skywalker is discovered on planet Tatooine and is swept up in a struggle far beyond any scope he has dealt with before. After that is Star Wars: Episode Four, where Luke Skywalker stumbles across a pair of droids who lead him on a high stakes adventure to save a princess and destroy a battle station. Finally, out in theaters now, is Star Wars:Episode Seven, where a new generation discovers the Force and fights the heirs of the Empire, The New Order.

Cuentos, Hahne, and Tales - Stories About Animals

Rae will be reading to you some tales including: Those Pesky Rabbits by Ciara Flood, Goldilocks and Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson, A First Day of School by Alyssa Capucilli, The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Roach, and Birdy's Smile Book by Laurie Keller. 

A Review Too Far - In the Heart of the Sea

This week our cinema geeks review The Canyons, Anastasia, and In The Heart Of The Sea.First up is the erotic thriller The Canyons where two couples deal with sex, Hollywood vapidness, and emotional abuse. After that is the Fox Animation Studios picture Anastasia where Meg Ryan plays the titular character who is trying to find her place in a world after the fall of the Romanovs. Finally, out in theaters now is In the Heart of the Sea, where a ship of whalers is waylaid by a monster whale who is intent on destroying them in the tale that inspired Moby Dick.

County CEO Kim Carpenter

San Juan County CEO Kim Carpenter discusses a number of topics, including the recent approval by the NM Public Regulation Commission about the future of the PNM/San Juan Generating Station, the updated Business Registration Ordinance (Ordinance 95) being proposed, and ongoing efforts to transfer fire stations on the Navajo Reservation portion of San Juan County. (image: Steve Terrell)

Farmington Police Chief Steven Hebbe

Farmington Police Chief Steven Hebbe discusses his decision to release body camera footage of an officer involved shooting inside San Juan Regional Medical Center.  He talks about showing the video first to family members of the victim and how it shows how quickly situations like this could escalate out of control.  Also discussed, the recent threats are area schools and businesses and the arrests and ongoing investigation to identify who is responsible.

Attorney Eric Morrow

Local Attorney Eric Morrow discusses the plea agreement with former NM Secretary of State Diana Duran and the rare case where a judge has imposed a jail sentence (update: Duran has accepted the plea deal).  Also discussed: the legalities of changing immigration laws. (Image: twitter.com/dianaduran)

Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday

Amber Francisco. Farmington regional Animal Shelter, discusses four of the many pets available this week:MoeBBPatriotLori

Public Speaking Honors Students

Honors students from Scott Michlin's Public Speaking classes at San Juan College present their informative speeches on KSJE:Arica Barbone: Saving Money in CollegeFlo Riepel: Paleo DietMicah Devore: Negative Effects of Diet SodaDavid McKenzie: CrossfitMirna Staren: Pet OwnershipLuwanna Begay: Dogs are good for your healthStephen Lee: Gold King Mine spill

Farmington Public Library: Winter Solstice Dec. 22

Farmington Public Library Program Coordinator Jenny Lee Ryan and Adult Services Librarian Charlene Swansen discuss upcoming events, including the annual Winter Solstice Events at 12 noon December 22, 2015.  The event will also include the introduction of eight new library card designs inspired by the works of New Mexico author Tony Hillerman.

A Review Too Far - Krampus

This week our cinema geeks review Perfect Sense, Desk Set, and Krampus.In Perfect Sense, two lovers come together and drift apart thanks to a global disease that is stealing all our senses. After that is Desk Set in which Spencer Tracey and Kate Hepburn co-star in a romantic comedy about office efficiency. Finally, Krampus is a holiday horror film about a family trapped by an ancient evil that is slowly picking them off one by one.