PNM-San Juan Generating Station Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

Pat O'Connell, Director of Planning and Resources for PNM discusses the company's Power Planning Presentation in Farmington from 7-9pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Henderson Fine Arts Center at San Juan College.  PNM is proposing eliminating the use of coal-fired power generation by 2031, which could put the future of the San Juan Generating Station and associated San Juan Mine in jeapordy.  
In the second-half of the program, Mike Eisenfeld, Energy & Climate Program Manager for the San Juan Citizens Alliance, discusses what a possible move away from coal could mean for San Juan County and economic development efforts.

San Juan River Releases

San Juan County Emergency Manager Mike Mestas gives updates on the planned water releases from Navajo Dam into the San Juan River.  As releases increase to make room for more winter snowmelt, Mestas says property owners along the San Juan river need to be aware for potential flooding.

4CED: Warren Unsicker

4 Corners Economic Development CEO Warren Unsicker discusses the scoping meetings held regarding an Environmental Impact Statement for the San Juan Mine.  Unsicker says there are concerns the future of the mine and nearby PNM/San Juan Generating Station could be in jeopardy.  More here.

Farmington Police Community Projects

NM Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn

NM Stagte Land Commission Aubry Dunn and District Resource Manager Brandon Foley discuss the role the NM Land Office plays in providing revenue to the state for education.  Also discussed, other Land Office projects in NW NM and Commissioner Dunn's legislative initiatives, including HB24, which would create a fund for forest and watershed health in NM.

Archaeologist Paul Reed

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses an ambitious exhibit that was set to be installed at Chaco Canyon but has been delayed indefinately.  Concerns have arisen over the  ability to keep the exhibit protected with exact climate controls at the Chaco Canyon Visitor's Center.  Utilities at the remote location are not as reliable as one would hope.

NM Legislature Preview 2017

NM Senator Steve Neville (R) and Rep. Rod Montoya (R) discuss the upcoming 60 day Legislative Session in New Mexico.  More budget cuts?  Tax increases or other revenue enhancements?

Bears Ears and No Agriculture at Chaco?

Archaeologist Paul Reed discusses the recent Presidential proclamation creating Bears Ears National Monument in SE Utah.  Also, a recent controversial study claiming there was no agriculture at Chaco Canyon.  

Community Learning/ENCORE Classes

Liesl Dees, Director of the San Juan College Community Learning Center and ENCORE programs, discusses the many classes, activities, and opportunities during the Spring 2017 semester.

A Review Too Far - Doctor Strange

This week our Cinema Geeks review Gregory Peck's 1947 film on Anti-Semitism, Gentleman's Agreement. After that is the early 90's environmentalism piece for children, Ferngully:The Last Rainforest. Finally, out in theaters now is the latest Marvel superhero movie with Benedict Cumberbatch as the sorceror supreme, Doctor Strange.