San Juan Smart Talk: The Future (1 of 3)

Communications Professor Dr. Mike Hattabaugh discusses the future, including a recent article that spoke about automation of some jobs.  Some believe 2/3rds of the jobs in a city such as Las Vegas, NV could be replaced by 2035.  What do you think?

The Cop Shop - 071917 - Farmington Police Academy

This week on Cop Shop, Public Information Officer Georgette Allen speaks with FPD recruitment officers Cpl. Nick Bloomfield and Officer Brandon Downs.

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.

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.

Warren Unsicker: 4 Corners Economic Development

4 Corners Economic Development C.E.O. Warren Unsicker discusses the efforts underway to respond to PNM's Integrated resource Plan which may put the future of the San Juan Generating Station and San Juan coal Mine in jeapordy.  Also dsicussed, a joint multiple use plan by the Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs for land around Chaco Canyon and continuing efforts to bring rail to San Juan County and what economic benefits and challenges that could bring.

QUICC Tips - Center for Workforce Development Hiring Event

This week, Alicia talks with folks from New Mexico Workforce Connection and the Center for Workforce Development for a Raytheon hiring event coming soon!

Warren Unsicker, 4CED-DJ for a Day

Warren Unsicker, CEO of 4 Corners Economic Development, discusses the current efforts to save jobs in San Juan County.  Unsicker also talks with member sof his staff, and other in the community who are helping diversify the local economy and support his economic development efforts.
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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.

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.

Rural Export Forum

James Bledsoe (pictured) Deputy Director of the eCommerce Innovation Lab, U.S. Department of Commerce, Robert Queen, NM US Export Assistance Center, and Henry Silentman, Navajo Nation Regional Business Development Office, discuss the upcoming Rural Export Forum: Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the San Juan College School of Energy.  More details and registration here.