KSJE 90.9FM Farmington, NM

Today we are hearing from Hope Tyler and Daniel Evans! Then, sports with Wally D!

Learn about the New Beginnings program of providing transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and their upcoming fundraiser.  Guests:  Board Member Pete Kinnas and Executive Director Melissa Tarazon.

Sgt. Roque Velarde with our District Coordinator Unit is this week's guest on The Cop Shop with FPD. He's discussing the new Alternative Response Unit (ARU) in partnership with the Farmington Fire Department with host Chief Steve Hebbe and Public Information Officer Georgette Allen.

San Juan County Operations Manager Mike Stark appears with San Juan United Way Executive Director Cathryn Abeyta and Development Director Jennifer Johnson.  Stark is the campaign chairman this year. All discuss the important work the San Juan United Way doesn in our communities, and how 100% of donations goes to programs and services.

Donald Stage, board member with Identity, Inc, the LGBTQ center in Farmington, discusses the upcoming fund raiser at 6:30pm on August 18, 2018.  Also, some of the other services Identity, Inc offers to the LGBTQ community, and the ongoing efforts for equality in Farmington, San Juan County and the U.S.

Lynn Love, San Juan County Housing Assistance Program Director, and Client Coordinator Angelina Martin, join Family Crisis Center shelter manager Candice Dan in speaking about the Frontline Group.  The group of 50+ non-profit agencies is designed to help individuals and families find services they need in San Juan County. 

San Juan County Operations Manager Mike Stark and Public Relations Manager Susan Hakanson discuss efforts to get public input for a new Growth Management Plan.  The county is asking residents to complete a survey about future growth/needs/wishlists.  Find the survey here.   

Capacity Builders new Executive Director Kenny Pin brings with him staff to discuss several topics.  Fran Hampton discusses the new "We Got This" transitional living program for homeless, runaway or abused teens.  Errin Smith and Thomalisa Yazzie talk about the upcoming Kickball Tournament to raise money for suicide-alert training for local youth, and training this friday to discover potential mental health problems for youth.