Serving the Children
of our Community
We pride ourselves in being a very active club dedicated to helping the children in our community. Whether you are interested in helping with one of our many projects throughout the year or interested in joining our organization, you’ve come to the right place! Be sure to check out our upcoming events and learn how you can help.
Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis Club
Serving the Farmington Community since 2013!
Club News
Weekly News – Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025 Hello Everyone, Christa Chapman, City of...
Upcoming Events
2025 Coats for Kids
Description Kiwanis Coats for Kids provides warm winter...
2025 Dining with the Dead
Saturday, September 6, 20254:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location...
2025 Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, June 14, 20257:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location Outback...
Newest Member
Ron Price Inducted
Welcome Ron Price! Ron Price was inducted into the club on...
#KidsNeedKiwanis
The Farmington Rio Del Sol Kiwanis club is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. We are part of Kiwanis International, an organization serving children in local communities for over 100 years.
We’d love for you to come join us at one of our meetings or a service project.
We meet every Thursday at Noon at No Worries Bar and Grill located at the Farmington Airport, Farmington, NM 87401. Bring your appetite and your energy as we discuss upcoming projects and hear from people in our community.
Help the Rio del Sol Kiwanis Foundation in Farmington support the children in need.
The Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
See below for information about some of the programs your donations go towards.
Projects for Kids
Our club is actively involved in our community helping children in need. More can be found by clicking the Our Projects button below.
Kiwanis Clothes for Kids at Target provides $100/each for school clothes for approximately 300 children.
November each Year

Coats for Kids program provides hundreds of warm winter coats to San Juan County boys and girls.
November each Year

Scholastic Books for Kids program provides books for every child in a title 1 school in our district.

Kiwanis Shoes for Kids program provides new athletic shoes and socks to children attending Boys and Girls Clubs.

Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis Meetings
We meet every Thursday at Noon at No Worries Bar and Grill located at the Farmington Airport, Farmington, NM 87401.
Thursday - Nov 6, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Christa Chapman & Nick Augustine
Description
Christa Chapman, City of Farmington Director of Cultural Affairs and Nick Augustine, Museum Director, will discuss the collaboration between the City’s Museum System and Visit Farmington on a long-term 5,000 sq ft exhibition that conveys the rich history of the Farmington region. They will present an overview of the ‘New Story of Farmington Exhibit’ coming to the Farmington Museum. They will share ways you can get involved and support this project.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Nov 13, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Sandra Connell
Description
Sandra Connell, CNO-Chief Nursing Officer with the new Exceptional Community Hospital is our speaker. She will let us know the opening date of new hospital and much more. (Our club is the first organization to hear about the new hospital before they open!)
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Nov 20, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Brian Myers
Description
Bryan Myers-SJC Deputy Treasurer will discuss the upcoming ‘Four Corners Conference for Personal Development’
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Nov 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Thanksgiving Break
Description
No Meeting-Thanksgiving
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Dec 4, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ken McAdams
Description
Ken McAdams – Dubai – “Come with me while I take you beyond the glitz and glamour of Dubai, and explore this modern country that has risen out of the shifting sands. There is history here, but nothing compares to the changes since oil was discovered here, a commodity that forever changed the face of this region.” Ken is a professional photographer and will show slides of Abi Dhabi, Dubai and inland cities.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Dec 11, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Cindi Hawes
Description
Cindi Hawes – Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity – they are a local nonprofit dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing in San Juan County. We build safe, decent homes for low-income families and provide critical home preservation services through our A Brush with Kindness program. Our Habitat ReStore helps fund our mission by selling donated home improvement items, furniture, and building materials at affordable prices.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Dec 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Ron Price
Description
Ron Price will lead us in sharing our Best Memories of Years Past, so be thinking about yours. And!!! Kiwanis Ugly Sweater Contest – do you have your sweater ready for the contest?
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Guest Speakers
Mike Stark – Oct 30, 2025
Mayor Mike StarkGuest Speaker Our special guest at the...
Mayor Nate Duckett – Oct 23, 2025
Mayor Nate DuckettGuest Speaker We were pleased to have...
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P.O. Box 843
Farmington, NM 87499
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