Cuentos Hahne and Tales

Melanie Leeson from the Farmington Public Library reads "Princess Penelope's Parrot", by Helen Lester, "The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians", by Carla Morris, and "Levi Strouss Gets a Bright Idea", by Tony Johnston.

Boo palooza: Farmington PRCA

Cory Styron, Director of the Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, and Natalie Spruell, Sycamore Park Community Center, discuss Boo-palooza, the free Halloween event in Downtown Farmington from 4-6pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
Also discussed, plans for a new outdoor swimming facility at Brookside Park, the addition of camping next Summer at Lake Farmington, and more.

Archaeologist Paul Reed: Update on Protections for Greater Chaco

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses the ongoing debate about more protections for areas around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.  The BLM and BIA are working together on plans, which are made more difficult because of the "checkerboard" of jurisdictions surrounding the park.

Vince Moffitt: Disaster Response

Farmington's Vince Moffitt discusses his recent trip to the Houston, Texas area in the days after Hurricane Harvey to assist Team Rubicon with disaster relief.  Moffitt is the new CEO of Basin Home Health & Hospice in Farmington.

Archaeologist Paul Reed: Evidence of Prior Eclipses

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses evidence that ancient civilizations also witnesses solar eclipses and carved what they saw into rocks.  Evidence has been found at nearby Chaco Canyon and elsewhere around the world.
Image: This 5,000-year-old stone carving in Meath, Ireland, predating Stonehenge by at least 1,000 years, may be the world's oldest surviving depiction of an eclipse.

4CED: Warren Unsicker

Warren Unsicker, CEO of 4 Corners Economic Development, gives an update about PNM's decision to move away from coal-generated power, leaving the future of the San Juan Generating Station in doubt.  Discusses BP's recent announcement that it is closing it's Farmington office and moving workers to Durango, plus 4CED's efforts to help diversify the economy of San Juan County.

Archaeologist Paul Reed & Kellam Throgmorton: The Rise of Chacoan Communities

Ph.D. student Kellam Throgmorton (SUNY Binghamton) is writing his dissertation on the Rise of Chacoan Communities in the San Juan Basin.  He joins archaeologist Paul Reed to discuss his research and what new things they are learning about the Greater Chaco Landscape in and around Chaco Canyon.

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management

San Juan County Office of Emergency Management Director Mike Mestas, Flood Plain Manager Michelle Truby, Emergency Management Specialist Rachelle Frasure and San Juan Co. Fire Department Division Chief Kevin Jones discuss flash flood concerns during summer monsoon season in San Juan County.  The water pallet challenge to help residents of Crouch Mesa in the Harvest Gold subdivision.  Also discussed, the National Nigh Out event in Aztec.

Jason Sandel, Aztec Well Service, Oil & Gas Outlook

What's the future of oil and gas in the Four Corners?  Jason Sandel's family built their business on energy and the last few years haven't been easy.  Hear what he has to say about oil drilling activity in the San Juan Basin and don't forget about that old standby: Natural Gas.

Archaeologist Paul Reed: National Monument Review

Local Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses what;s at stake with the decision to review recent National Monument and other federal designations in the Southwest.  At issue are the new Bears Ears and Canyon of the Ancients National Monument s.