MAY 3 

SUNGAZE 
See sunspots, prominences, flares and other daytime astronomy in the San Juan College Courtyard from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Information:  505-566-3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/Planetarium/index.htm

MAY 10 
CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION 
300 to 400 hand woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371. Native American art and craft vendors also onsite. Auction sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association, rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at     7 p.m.  
Information: 505-785-7386, 505-610-6797 and  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MAY 10 – 12 
BLOOMFIELD DAYS 
Bloomfield celebrates with live entertainment, food, arts and craft vendors, a parade, family games, Duck Race, four wheeler trail rides and more.  Events take place in various locations throughout Bloomfield. Call for specifics!
Information: 505-632-0880 or www.bloomfieldchamber.info

MAY 11 – JULY 13  
GATEWAY TO IMAGINATION – A NATIONAL JURIED ART COMPETITION 
Event has been canceled.
Information: 505-599-1174 or www.fmtn.org/museum

MAY 11 
SPRING MINI-CONTEST POW-WOW 
This outdoor activity is held on the Farmington Indian Center grounds, 100 W. Elm St. The Spring Mini-Contest Pow-Wow provides an opportunity for local dancers, singers and spectators a chance to socialize in a relaxed setting.
Information:  505-327-6296

MAY 17 
ASTROFRIDAY
“Path of Totality” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Planetarium. A stargaze follows, weather permitting, at 8:30 p.m.  The Planetarium reserves the right to substitute shows.  This is a free event, but seating is limited.
Information:  505-566-3361 or www.sanjuancollege.edu/Planetarium/index.htm

MAY 17 – 18, 24 - 26
GOD OF CARNAGE 
Theatre Ensemble Arts presents “God of Carnage” at 7:30 p.m. in the San Juan College Little Theatre. God of Carnage (originally Le Dieu du carnage) is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos. 
Information:  505-326-2839

MAY 18

DUTCH OVEN BAKING

For a real treat during camping or backyard cooking, try baking in a cast iron Dutch oven.  If this is a new type of cooking for you, come to a demonstration and get some hands-on experience, recipes and tips from an expert at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center.  Donna Thatcher will be demonstrating several recipes from start to tasting during a two-hour outdoor session at 9 a.m.  Bring a lawn chair and dress to spend the time outdoors around the fire in the sun and breezes of spring.  Registration is required for this pioneer skill.

Information:  505-599-1422

MAY 24 – 26 
RIVERFEST 
Area rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, food, entertainment, a 10K and 5K run & walk, riverside trail walks and river raft rides.  Festival takes place at the River Reach Terrace, corner of Scott Ave. and San Juan Blvd., and at Animas Park, just off of Browning Parkway in Farmington. 
Information: 505-599-1140 or www.riverreachfoundation.com

MAY 25 
RIVERFEST 10K & 5K RUNS AND 2-MILE WALK 
Register in advance at the Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd., or online atwww.fmtn.org/prca, for this annual Fun Run and Walk.  This beautiful course weaves throughout Animas and Berg Parks during Riverfest.  There will be no race day registration, register by Friday, May 24th at     2 p.m. 
Information: 505-599-1184

Miss Indian Farmington 

Applications taken NOW through Friday, June 7 

Miss Indian Farmington 2012-2013 competition will be held at the Farmington Civic Center on Friday, June 

14 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Eligibility requirements include: 12-18 years old, Farmington resident, proof of 

tribal enrollment. Information and applications are available at the Farmington Indian Center, 100 W. Elm, 

Farmington or online at www.fmtn.org/prca. Info: (505) 327-6296. 

Energy Week Public Day 

Saturday, April 20 

Don’t miss this engaging, educational and fun day at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Info: (505) 

599-1174.