This week's Farmington bulletin features the return of the High Desert Games at Bonnie Dallas Senior Center with registration open through March 2nd for athletes 50 and up, a citywide job fair February 24th at the Farmington Civic Center with positions in Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police and Fire, the Parnall Law Xtreme Arenacross and Stunt Show February 28th at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, and the Sycamore Park Community Center Hosts Annual Daddy Daughter Ball.

By Paige Sparks.

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San Juan College's Native American Center brought the community together for two special evenings celebrating Késhjéé, the traditional Navajo Shoe Game. The learning session on Wednesday, Jan. 28, was led by Kevin Belin, Navajo language teacher at Navajo Preparatory School, who guided attendees through the game's rules, strategies, songs and cultural meanings. On Thursday, Jan. 29, teams gathered around rows of moccasins and shoes as players tried to find the hidden ball while using creativity and humor to distract opponents.

By Tanner Waites.

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This week in Farmington brings cultural exploration, comedy, and theatrical entertainment.

On Thursday, February 12th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, San Juan College Global Studies hosts a Chinese New Year Immersive Culture Experience at the Merrion Rooms in the School of Energy, where Qinqin Schoser will lead a welcoming introduction to Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year with presentations, hands-on crafts, and the opportunity to write your name in Chinese characters.

Get ready for nonstop laughter at the Lovers and Friends Tour Comedy Show Saturday, February 14th at 8:00 pm at SunRay Park and Casino's Stingray's Room, featuring New Mexico award-winning headliner Zach Abeyta along with Tyler Lovely and Stef Darnell, hosted by Jamie Scott.

Theater Ensemble Arts presents Ken Ludwig's comedy "Lend Me a Tenor" at the Connie Gotsch Theatre at San Juan College, with performances February 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 pm and February 22 at 2:30 pm.

And the Farmington Museum invites visitors to explore "Atoms for Peace," an exhibit examining President Eisenhower's historic 1953 United Nations address and the global impact of nuclear science, on display through April 27th. For a complete events calendar, visit farmingtonnm.org/events.

By Paige Sparks & Sadie Smith.

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Here’s a quick look at what’s happening around Farmington this week.
From a youth production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. to a major art exhibition celebrating Diné artist Anthony Chee Emerson, plus Broadway for Brunch and a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with the community.

By Paige Sparks.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is expanding its Range Rider Program as part of the state’s gray wolf restoration efforts following voter-approved Proposition 114. The program places highly trained riders in key regions to help reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock while supporting long-term coexistence.
By Paige Sparks.

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San Juan County Gymkhana has served local families for more than 40 years and recently reopened following closures tied to EHV-1 outbreaks. The youth rodeo program offers riders of all ages opportunities to learn horsemanship, build confidence and participate in rodeo events, while continuing to strengthen community connections across generations.

By Tanner Waite.

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This weekly bulletin offers a quick look at what’s happening around Farmington and at San Juan College. Events this week include a pickleball tournament benefiting student scholarships, live performances, family-friendly entertainment and a free multimedia lecture.

By Paige Sparks.

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A new documentary is shining a light on the power of local journalism and its role in a healthy democracy. Truth Be Told screened in Durango this week, hosted by COLab, marking the first stop on a statewide tour. The film explores how local news helps sustain informed communities and why its future matters. The screening tour was made in collaboration with the Colorado News Collaborative, a nonprofit newsroom strengthening local journalism across Colorado. By Paige Sparks and Sadie Smith.

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