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 – Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 Hello Everyone, Jamie Church, CEO at...
Kiwanis Events
2026 Riverfest Duck Race
Sunday, May 24, 20263:00 PM Location Willett Ditch near...
2026 Fun Bunco Party
Friday, May 15, 20266:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location Farmington...
2026 Scholastic Books for Kids
Buy Tickets Now to Support This Program Outback Steakhouse...
Newest Member
Jordan Ekstein Inducted
Welcome Jordan Ekstein! We are proud to have inducted...
Emmeri Otega Inducted
Welcome Emmeri Otega! Emmeri Otega in center, inducted as...
#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.
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 - Mar 5, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Jamie Church
Description
Jamie Church-CEO Farmington Chamber of Commerce. If you want to know what’s going on with the Chamber and new businesses coming into our area, don’t miss her presentation!
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Mar 12, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Emmeri Tafoya
Description
Emmeri Tafoya – serves as a 211 Community Navigator with San Juan United Way. In this role, she connects individuals and families to essential local resources and services. Emmeri works closely with community members facing challenges such as housing instability, utility shut-offs, food insecurity, legal concerns, and crisis situations. She helps them navigate complex systems and ensures they can access the support and assistance they need to achieve greater stability and well-being.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Mar 19, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Shelly Diede
Description
Shelly Diede – Children’s Hope. They were just named the Non-Profit of the Year at the annual Chamber banquet! Congratulations to Shelly and their organization for all the wonderful work they do for children and families in San Juan County. We are proud that Shelly is a Kiwanis member.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Mar 26, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Jason Rounds
Description
Jason Rounds, CEO San Juan Regional Hospital
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Apr 2, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Bev Taylor
Description
Bev Taylor – Artifacts!! They are one of Farmington’s oldest buildings, historical families, and businesses. Bev will provide information about when it started and where it is today.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Apr 9, 2026- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
San Juan County Sheriff Candidates
Description
Get informed and engaged! All four candidates for San Juan County Sheriff will be at our Kiwanis luncheon to discuss their platforms and answer questions—helping us make informed decisions at the ballot box. The Four candidates running for San Juan County are: Daniel Webb, Captain Kevin Burns, Ken Christensen, and Jon Nyce.
Location
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Guest Speakers
Jamie Church – Mar 5, 2026
Jamie ChurchGuest Speaker At the 3/5 meeting we were...
Sen. Bill Sharer – Feb 26, 2026
Senator Bill SharerGuest Speaker At the 2/26 meeting our...
Kiwanis Corporate Members
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YOUTH PROTECTION HELPLINE 866-607-SAFE (7233)
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P.O. Box 843
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 860-5165
