KSJE On The Road

This text is a live broadcast covering the San Juan River Balloon Rally in Bloomfield, New Mexico. The announcer provides real-time updates as dozens of hot air balloons inflate and launch from the soccer fields near the Boys and Girls Club, highlighting pilots, balloon designs, and ideal flying conditions. The broadcast also shares information about the event’s schedule, community involvement, and related activities such as balloon glows and volunteer opportunities. Throughout the coverage, viewers are given aerial and ground-level perspectives of the colorful balloons as they drift westward over the San Juan River Valley. 

The interview highlights the upcoming production of Grease at Lion's Wilderness Park Amphitheater, presented by Four Corners Musical Theater. Artistic Director Randy West discusses how the musical was selected through community surveys, the challenges and benefits of performing outdoors, and the strong mix of local and professional talent in the cast. Cast members share their experiences preparing for the show and their enthusiasm for performing iconic roles and songs. The conversation also emphasizes the theater company's commitment to mentoring local performers and engaging the Farmington community through its summer theater season. 

Riverfest in Farmington officially kicked off at Berg Park with opening ceremonies featuring speeches from Mayor Nate Duckett, Parks and Recreation Director Natalie Spruell, and organizers from the River Reach Foundation. The event celebrates Farmington’s 125th anniversary, the River Reach Foundation’s 40th anniversary, and the community’s connection to the Animas River through parks, recreation, arts, food, and live entertainment. Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy local vendors, live music, raft rides, wiener dog races, art exhibits, and family-friendly activities while taking advantage of free shuttle services and community events. Organizers also highlighted Memorial Day celebrations and Farmington’s recognition as a Purple Heart community, encouraging residents and visitors to honor veterans while enjoying the holiday weekend festivities.

The Farmington Museum is hosting a special lowrider culture exhibit created in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution, featuring photography, videos, and locally owned lowrider cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and artwork from across New Mexico.Museum director Nathan Augustine explained that the exhibit highlights the deep cultural importance of lowriding, including themes of family, faith, friendship, and community pride. Local car clubs worked with the museum for over a year to help showcase some of New Mexico’s most famous lowrider vehicles, including a highly detailed Cadillac known as “Low Rider Heaven.” The exhibit has already drawn thousands of visitors and aims to bring together different communities while celebrating Hispanic and lowrider culture in the Four Corners region. The exhibit runs through July 25 and includes special Saturday programs, demonstrations, and guest presentations connected to lowrider art and history 

Four Corners Musical Theater is preparing to open its production of Sister Act at the Farmington Civic Center, with director Randy West praising the cast, choreography, music, and creative team as they enter final rehearsals. The production blends professional performers with local talent, reflecting the company’s mission to build strong community roots through mentorship and youth involvement. Cast member Koko Blandon described the show as a heartfelt, funny story about sisterhood, resilience, and self-expression, noting that the stage musical features original Broadway songs that differ from the well-known movie version. The interview also highlighted upcoming productions including Grease, Shrek The Musical, and Jekyll & Hyde, along with other live entertainment planned for Farmington audiences.

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE for an exclusive recap of the 2025 Festival of Trees Drawing!

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE in an exclusive recap of the 2025 Luminarias event! With guest interviewers Megan Cullip, Emma Holmes, Ellie Perez, & Scott Michlin!

Join KSJE for an exclusive recap of the 2025 Festival of Trees Mayor's Story Reading & Tree Lighting!

Farmington's Economic Development Director Warren Unsicker joins host, Scott Michlin today at the site of Farmington's new River Surfing project. 

KSJE On The Road: Navajo Lake Marina: Owner Jarrett Johnson

The KSJE crew travels down to Farmington Museum to meet with Christa Chapman showcase the new Sherlock Holmes Exhibit!

Scott Michlin travels to Farmington Civic Center to meet and interview members of the show "Baby"!

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Enjoy the 45th Annual Luminaria Display at San Juan College.

Scott Michlin takes KJE on the Road for the 2023 Festival of Trees Drawing

Scott Michlin takes KSJE on the road for the 2023 Farmington Christmas Parade

Scott Michlin goes on the road to the Farmington Civic Center. He is joined by Randy West, Farmington Civic Center Supervisor, the Musical Song Writer and Producer and a few of the cast members for the upcoming musical A Christmas Carol happening Nov. 17th and 18th at 7:30 at the Farmington Civic Center.

Scott Michlin goes on the road to talk to Randy West, Farmington Civic Center Supervisor; and a few actors, Tena Edlin and Sean McCall, for the production Into the Woods happening July 6- July 30.

Scott Michlin interviews Randy West, Civic Center Supervisor, and a few of the cast members for the upcoming show Spamalot. Happening June 8-18, 2023

Scott Michilin is joined today by Dallas Padoven, Kaycee Stine and Peter Mayeux discuss The Wizard of OZ Theater Production 

Bart Wilsey The Farmington Museum Director joins Scott Michlin for a new KSJE On The Road Segment. They Chat about the New Exhibit Tyrannosaurus: Meet the Family: at the Farmington Museum. 

Scott Michlin Joins David Mills for Wake Up Call, While Scott Does KSJE On The Road. 

Today Scott is at the Farmington Civic Center to talk with Randy West Supervisor of the Farmington Civic Center to talk about the upcoming production of Sweeney Todd; The Demon Barber of Fleet Street running from Oct 20th through the 30th. 

Today Scott visits the Farming Museum to talk with Bart Wilsey to discuss the Wild Kratts exhibits "Creature Power," and "Ocean Adventure." Learn about the event, price for admission, and opportunities for school group discounts, as well as how you can become part of the Museum Foundation.

Today Scott joins us from Student Rush at San Juan College to kick off the maiden voyage of KSJE on the road!