Good morning, Farmington.

Roadrunner Food Bank received a $225K donation from the AARP Foundation Tuesday as part of a $2M emergency relief campaign to address rising hunger; the funds will support food purchases for partner agencies amid a 38% increase in demand and a 45% decrease in federal commodity food.

Farmington Chamber has opened Best of Farmington Awards nominations with winners to be honored at a Jan.

30 banquet at the Civic Center. Also, the polar plunge on Jan. 1 will support Theater Ensemble Arts, and the City is accepting art exhibit applicants until Jan. 31 (open to regional artists).

Range Cafe will close its Central Ave location at 320 Central Ave on Dec.

27 because the building may be sold + the business confirmed its other locations remain active and employees who wish to stay will be reassigned.

New Mexico Gas Company said gas prices remain stable due to local supply from the San Juan and Permian Basins and expect January rates of about $4 per million BTU with lower prices in February; the company advises using energy-efficient appliances and sealing windows to keep bills low.

NM Department of Health's Clarie Miller said that while December records the lowest suicide rates, the holiday season still brings stress; she noted a 9% rise last year amid funding cuts affecting food and housing.

People are urged to check in on one another and call (988) for crisis help.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

5 PM — Farmington Civic Center — No cost info available — Experience the iconic music and legacy of Simon & Garfunkel in a compelling story format.