Construction is underway on a whitewater river wave feature in the Animas River at Gateway Park in Farmington. Once completed, surfers, rafters, and kayakers will be able to enjoy the wave this summer. It’s one of many recreation initiatives that seeks to attract residents, tourists, and businesses to Farmington. By Ryan Simonovich.

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This story is sponsored by Distil Beer Wine Spirits and M&R Plumbing.

San Juan County imposes fire restrictions, the Board of Trustees increases fees at San Juan College Board of Trustees, and Farmington Pride Week takes place June 12-14. By Ryan Simonovich.  

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This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and SunRay Park and Casino. 

Boaters who want to cool off from the summer heat will benefit from upgraded amenities at the Navajo Lake Marina at Navajo Lake State Park. An August storm brought 80 mile per hour winds that damaged existing docks at the marina and spurred $4 million in improvements this off-season. By Ryan Simonovich.  

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This story is sponsored by The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College and Boon's Family Thai BBQ.

What will the future hold for McGee Park Fairgrounds? View Native American art at the Farmington Museum, and become a registered organ donor. By Ryan Simonovich.

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This story is sponsored by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Three Rivers Brewery.

Campers and outdoor enthusiasts from the Four Corners and beyond are flocking to Farmington to purchase rugged pull-behind camp trailers from Sasquatch XC. Initially based in Colorado, the company now makes the trailers right here in Farmington. By Ryan Simonovich.  

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This story is sponsored by San Juan Regional Medical Center and M&R Plumbing.  

Freight rail connection that would connect with the rest of the state may become a reality; new real estate data is in, and a new trail running race will be in June. By Ryan Simonovich.

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This story is sponsored by Distill Beer Wine and Spirits and Northern Edge Casino.

Last fall, Avery Hightower founded the Glade Runners Motorcycle Club to organize and advocate for recreational and competitive off-road motorcycle opportunities in the Farmington area. By Ryan Simonovich.  

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A new law protects Native American students’ rights to wear Tribal regalia, San Juan College is hosting a college preparedness workshop for high school students, and the Easter Bunny is hopping its way to Farmington. By Ryan Simonovich

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This story is sponsored by Boon’s Family Thai BBQ and Sunray Park and Casino.

San Juan County moves forward with plans to develop a 190-acre industrial park that it acquired in La Plata in 2007. The county hopes to attract businesses that will provide high-paying jobs in the wake of the San Juan Generating Station’s closure. By Ryan Simonovich. 

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This story is sponsored by Home2Suites and Durango Motor Company. 

Travelers will be able to fly from Farmington to Denver starting in May, the San Juan Regional Medical Center has been designated as a Baby-Friendly hospital, and veterans can get property tax exemptions on April 2. By Ryan Simonovich. 

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This story is sponsored by Three Rivers Brewery and Boon’s Family Thai BBQ.