Farmington Chamber of Commerce: New Board Chairman Jeff Smith

The new board chairman of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Smith (President, Parker's Office Products),  discusses his goals for the chamber this year along with President & CEO Audra Winters.  Also discussed: new businesses that have opened or will open soon such as a new downtown restaurant, coffee shop, and indoor shooting range.  Also discussed, the new Farmington Relocation Guide.

Adopt-A-Pet

Amber Francisco, Farmington Regional Animal Shelter, discusses some of the pets available this week:ChewieJaneShazamSiberius-Adopted!

Farmington City Council District 2 Candidates (2 of 2)

Farmington City Council Candidates in District 2 Jacob Beckham and Mary Fischer talk about their campaigns, what they would like to see differently in Farmington and their ideas for the future.  Other candidate interviews are also available as podcasts here: District 2 Candidates Sean Sharer & Charles PachecoDistrict 1 Candidates Linda Rodgers & Thomas Hawkins

Monday Reboot

Lewis Campbell, Cintigy Computer Systems, discusses how birds are being trained to capture drones, the drone ban at Superbowl 50, and how to mine bitcoins.

Global Studies: Iceland

Lori Schiess, Assistant San Juan College Professor of Biology, and John Burris, San Juan College Geology Professor, discuss their upcoming trip to Iceland, June 6-12, 2016.  The San Juan College Global Studies trip combines biology-seeing unique plant life unique to Iceland, and geology-seeing Iceland's unique geo-thermal energy, glaciers and more.  Find out more about San Juan College Global Studies trips here.  

Sexual Assault Services of NW New Mexico

Sexual Assault Services of NW New Mexico Advocacy Coordinator Donald Stage and Clinical Director Michelle Bates discuss the many programs and services offered by the agency, including sexual assault nurse examinations, therapy, and prevention education programs.  Sexual Assault Services provides confidential and free assistance throughout San Juan & McKinley counties, and portions of Rio Arriba county.  24 hour hotline: 505-333-3334.

Childhaven: C.A.S.A. Training

C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program Director Amy O'Neill,  CASA Volunteer Supervisor, Lisa Gonzales and CASA Advocate Coach Amanda Lee discuss the program and the need for more CASA volunteers.  A new round of training will begin in April and now is the time to sign up. 

Paul Reed: Archaeology Tech

Archaeologist Paul Reed, who works for Salmon Ruins and Archaeology Southwest, discusses the growing use of technology with archaeology.  From 3-D animation to interpret ancient sites, to digital collections allowing research and study from anywhere, technology is changing this profession. (photo: The introductory screen of the Chaco’s Legacy exhibit)

A Review Too Far - Jane Got A Gun

This week our Cinema Geeks review Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Galaxy Quest, and Jane Got A Gun.First up is Pee Wee's Big Adventure, which features the iconic Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) who goes on a quest to recover his stolen bicycle which leads him on a cross-country trip from sunny California to the deserts of Texas, and all the folksy people he meets along the way.After that is the space adventure parody film, Galaxy Quest, in which the washed up cast of a Star Trek clone series is mistaken to be the real deal by scientifically gifted, but extremely naive aliens who want the crew to mediate their conflict with a hostile force. Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, and Sam Rockwell, Galaxy Quest is a fun ensemble pieces almost guaranteed to tickle the fancy of any Trekker.Finally, out in theaters now, is Jane Got A Gun. A slow burn western starring Natalie Portman as a woman torn between two loves, Jane Got A Gun was plagued with production and recasting problems that strained the eventual end product. Co-starring with Portman are Ewan McGregor, Joel Edgerton, and Noel Emmerich.

Save-A-Buck Thursday

Darrin Church, President of Citizens Trust and Investment Co., discusses some of the recent economic news: low oil and natural gas prices, poor stock performances & continued low unemployment.