Technology Leadership Conference

Vinny Zicolello, San Juan College's Chief Information Officer, discusses the 12th Annual Technology Leadership Conference, Friday, September 16, 2016 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center.  The conference is free to attend, but registration is required here.
The four conference speakers – Andrew Thompson, Mike Belcher, Scott Lowe andClarence Clay – will cover topics from the future of STEM-H education to socialengineering.
Thompsonis a design engineer at Lockheed Martin in Denver, Colorado, where he works onthe heatshield for the NASA Orion Space Program. The Orion completed a flawlessflight test and its next milestone will be a flight beyond the orbit moon.Thompson will discuss what is next for NASA and human space exploration and howthis could lead to advancements in science and education.
Belcher,HP Chief Innovation Officer for Education, will discuss the challenges facingstudents, schools and colleges. Students and schools must prepare for theinformation economy and how new technologies like virtual and augmentedreality, immersive computing and the next generation of 3D printing could bekey in enabling student’s success in the coming decades.
ScottLowe’s session will focus on the changing face of business IT and the new kindsof skills and knowledge that every IT pro and CIO must have in order to stayrelevant in a constantly shifting marketplace. Lowe is the co-founder of andlead strategist for ActualTech Media and is a technology consultant, speakerand author as well as a senior IT executive for CampusWorks. 
Aretired Navy Cryptologist with 22 years of experience in social engineering,cyber terrorism, information security, cyber exercise development and cyberthreat, Clarence Clay now delights in teaching social engineering techniquesand sharing past experiences with both the military and civilian sectors. Withthe advancement of technology, social engineering has become more sophisticatedand has created new opportunities for adaptable criminals. Clay will discusshow cybersecurity has evolved, and how social engineering preys on thequalities of human nature. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in ComputerScience and Cybersecurity, as well as various computer industry certifications. 

San Juan College President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass

San Juan College President Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass discusses ongoing projects at the Fall 2016 semester gets underway:
EnrollmentNative American Graduation Rates (San Juan College is second in the nation)Programs for Student SuccessHelicopter Pilot TrainingSan Juan College High School

BLM Open House

Bureau of Land Management District Manager Victoria Barr and Petroleum Engineer Technician Bill Diers discusses the upcoming BLM Open House: 5-7pm on Wednesday, August 17.  The event will take place at the BLM Farmington Field Office, 6251 College Blvd, Farmington, NM 87402.

4CED: Sally Burbridge & Tom Taylor

4 Corners Economic Development CEO Sally Burbridge and COO Tom Taylor discuss the current economic development efforts in San Juan County including: the search for a new 4CED President, creating new jobs, while preserving existing jobs in San Juan County, the work of 4CED's manufacturing committee to attract new industry to form "clusters" and more.

San Juan River Balloon Rally June 17-19, 2016

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce President Janet Mackey, Director Theresa Beasley and Balloon Meister Doug Lenberg disuss this year's San Juan River Balloon Rally in Bloomfield.  The event begins each day (weather permitting) with ascensions starting at 6:30am from the Bloomfield Soccer Fields.  The Balloon Glow will take place on Satuday, June 18 at 5:30pm.  

Farmington Pride

M.P. Shildmeyer, Chance Begay, and Tsaa Henderson discuss the first ever LGBTQ Pride Parade planned for 10am Saturday, June 18, 2016 on Main Street in downtown Farmington.  Also planned, a picnic in Berg Park on Saturday from noon to 6pm.

Love for Thad 5k

Rick Quevedo, Desert View Family Counseling,  and event Coordinator Greg Reynolds, discuss the "Love for Thad" 5k run to raise awareness of teen suicide.  The run will take place at Farmington's Berg Park on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

The Healing Field

San Juan Rotary President Rick Quevedo and member Dustin Maxwell discuss this year's Healing Field display:  May 27-30, 2016 at the Farmington Boys and Girls Club football field.

Drug Take Back Day: Sat. April 30, 2016

Pamela Drake, San Juan County Partnership, and Sgt. Kevin Burns with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, discuss the annual Drug Take Back Day, 10am-2pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016.  On this day, residents can safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs at eleven locations throughout San Juan County:
San Juan County Sheriff's Office, 211 S. Oliver Dr., AztecSheriff's Substation, #6 CR 6360, KirtlandSheriff's Substation, #21 CR 5500, BloomfieldSafeway, 415 N. Main Ave., AztecFarmers Market, 401 W. Broadway, BloomfieldWalgreens, 4221 E. Main St., FarmingtonWalgreens, 701 E. 20th Street, FarmingtonFarmington Police Dept., 900 N. Municipal Dr., FarmingtonAztec Police Dept., 201 W. Chaco St., AztecBloomfield Police Dept., 711 Ruth Lane, BloomfieldNational Guard Armory, 1101 W. Navajo Street, Farmington

The Future of KSJE

KSJE General Manager Scott Michlin made a short announcement about the exciting future for KSJE and thanked all of our supporters!