The Scott Michlin Morning Program

The interview with Tim Gibbs of Four Corners Economic Development highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen economic development in San Juan County and the Four Corners region. Gibbs discusses business recruitment, workforce development, housing shortages, international opportunities, and the importance of developing industrial sites and infrastructure. He emphasizes using data, understanding l...

Today's interview highlights New Mexican musician Delbert Anderson and his successful career as a jazz performer with the Delbert Anderson Quartet. Anderson discusses his upcoming free performance in Kirtland, a community that played an important role in inspiring his musical journey.  He shares how local mentors, his upbringing, and the peaceful surroundings of the Four Corners have shaped his un...

This interview highlights the important work of Sean McTavish, Central Sterile Processing Manager at San Juan Regional Medical Center, and his team’s role in keeping surgical instruments safe and sterile. Sean explains the detailed processes involved in cleaning, inspecting, sterilizing, tracking, and preparing medical equipment for procedures throughout the hospital and surrounding clinics.  He a...

The Farmington Regional Animal Shelter is highlighting several dogs available for adoption this week, including Marvin, Trouble, and Temptress. Marvin is a playful one-year-old with lots of energy and a fun personality, while nine-month-old Trouble and Temptress are playful littermates looking for loving forever homes.  The shelter is currently at full capacity for dogs and encourages people to vi...

Today's interview with Jamie Church of the Farmington Chamber of Commerce highlights the many community events and business activities taking place throughout the fall season in the Four Corners region. Jamie discusses upcoming Chamber events, including Fall Crawl, Business After Hours, Focus on Farmington, and a 50th-anniversary celebration, while emphasizing the importance of regional collaborat...

The interview features archaeologist Paul Reed discussing his concerns about recent changes to federal policies affecting historic preservation, public lands, and Indigenous cultural resources. He explains how changes to national monuments, including Bears Ears, and shortened public comment periods have created uncertainty for archaeologists, tribes, environmental groups, and local communities.  R...

In this interview, Jenny Lee Ryan from the Farmington Public Library highlights the many free resources, programs, and events available to the community throughout September. She discusses Library Card Sign-Up Month, digital services such as Hoopla and Libby, and upcoming activities including Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon Go, Twilight trivia, and a Dolly Parton celebration.  The library will als...

San Juan College FA 2026 Student Rush: Students learn about student clubs and other activities they can take part in during their time at San Juan College. KSJE is a community-supported public radio station! Join us today at http://www. KSJE.com/support Did you like this program?  Share it! :-)   See how you can support KSJE here: http://www. KSJE.com/support  (Some music is licensed under a Creat...

This Adopt a Pet Tuesday segment on KSJE highlights several dogs available for adoption through the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter. Amber Francisco introduces Nyla, Zara, and Magnolia, each with unique personalities and needs, while encouraging families to find the pet that best fits their lifestyle.  The shelter is currently nearly full of dogs and welcomes community members to consider adopt...

The interview highlights the upcoming Healthy Living Expo 2027 , organized by the San Juan Health Council and supported by local community partners. Julie Smith discusses her pottery business, Clay Smith Pottery Designs, and explains how creativity, hobbies, and community involvement can contribute to healthy living and overall well-being.  The expo will feature up to 125 free booths showcasing bu...

The interview highlights the National Day of Service held in San Juan County to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Seth Bingham discusses the many volunteer projects organized throughout the community, including maintaining local parks, painting at McGee Park, supporting Childhaven, organizing clothing and hygiene donations, and building accessibility ramps.  The...

This morning's interview highlights the launch of the new San Juan Youth Coalition, an after-school program designed for youth ages 13–18 in San Juan County. The coalition will be completely youth-led, allowing participants to choose activities such as art, playback theater, community service, and learning projects focused on local issues like bullying, peer pressure, and substance use.  The progr...

Chili Fest is a community event returning to Farmington, hosted by Come As You Are Ministry to revive a local tradition and bring families together. The event will feature chili tasting and a friendly cooking competition with categories including red, green, pozole, and an open chili category.  Attendees can also enjoy live music, vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and a mechanical bull. Proc...

The interview with Farmington Schools Superintendent Cody Diehl highlights several exciting developments at the start of the new school year. Topics include student achievements, improvements to athletic fields, community support, the district’s new website, new school leadership, and upcoming construction projects.  Diehl also discusses declining enrollment and the district’s efforts to provide s...

This interview discusses Title IX compliance in Bloomfield Schools, focusing on providing equal athletic opportunities for male and female students. Ben Tensay explains the three-part test used to measure compliance: proportional participation, expanding opportunities, and accommodating student interests.  He also highlights Bloomfield’s strong athletic participation, community and family support,...

The interview highlights San Juan College’s strong enrollment growth and its continued efforts to improve student success and retention. Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass discusses expanded dual-credit courses, career training, internships, transfer opportunities, and support services designed to help students graduate and enter family-sustaining careers. She also outlines new campus improvements, stude...

The interview with Senator Ben Ray Luján focuses on healthcare, support for family caregivers, stroke research and rehabilitation, and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Luján discusses his personal experience surviving a stroke and explains his efforts to improve stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services.  He also highlights the importance of RECA benefits for New Mex...

The program features an interview with Tim Gibbs of Four Corners Economic Development about economic growth in San Juan County. They discuss the region’s housing shortage, the newly forming housing coalition, support for local businesses, and efforts to attract new companies and investment. Gibbs also highlights the need for better industrial sites, infrastructure, and workforce development to mak...

This episode discusses the second annual Summertime Family Fest at San Juan College, taking place on August 29 from 4–8 p.m. The free community event will feature food, live music, games, a cornhole tournament, face painting, a foam machine, fossil activities, a firetruck, and a bike course.  Organized by Dugan Production with support from the San Juan College Foundation, the event also raises awa...

The interview features Audra Winters from the San Juan Medical Foundation discussing the organization’s year-round efforts to support local healthcare and community members. She highlights programs that help men with medical expenses, women facing cancer-related costs, and patients and families staying at the Connelly Hospitality House.  The conversation also covers several upcoming fundraisers, i...

The segment highlights three pets available for adoption at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter: Zach, a sweet and slightly nervous dog who gets along well with other animals; Haddock, a playful pup who loves water and adventure; and Candy, a loving one-year-old tabby cat.  The shelter is currently very full, especially with dogs, and encourages people to adopt or visit if they have lost a pet....

The interview features Aztec School District Superintendent Lauren Laws discussing the start of the new school year and the district’s goals for students and staff. She highlights the success of the first annual Tiger Summit, which brought families, schools, and community organizations together before classes began. Laws also discusses the district’s focus on improving math, reading, science, grad...

The interview discusses the start of the new school year in the Central Consolidated School District, including teacher recognition, student activities, and efforts to improve attendance. Superintendent Steve Carlson also addresses rumors about school closures and explains that the district is expanding career and technical education programs rather than eliminating them.  A major focus is the lau...

The Aztec Museum in Pioneer Village is hosting a free presentation on Sunday featuring author John Wallace and his book, The Sheep Industry of Territorial New Mexico . Wallace will discuss the important role sheep played in New Mexico’s economy, culture, foodways, clothing, and history from the territorial period through statehood in 1912.  The event highlights how New Mexico became the first majo...

San Juan County is updating its Growth Management Plan and developing an affordable housing plan to guide development, housing, transportation, economic growth, and land use over the next 5–20 years.  County officials and consultants are seeking public input through a survey and community outreach to identify where and how development should occur while protecting agricultural land, improving infr...