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.

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Farmington Rio del Sol Kiwanis Club
Serving the Farmington Community since 2013!

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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 - May 15, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Hank Adair

Description

Hank Adair – Farmington Utility Director-Farmington Electric gives update on New Horizon Into Market and New Generations. The Electric Co is installing 18 megawatts of reciprocating internal combustion engines at the Bluffview Power Plant. Farmington Electric was a partial owner of the San Juan Generating Station coal-fired power plant that closed.

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No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - May 22, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Terri Fortner

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Terri Fortner, County Commissioner. Terri has a fascinating story about her years living in San Salvadore, El Salvador from 7th to 11th grades. Her father was a missionary here.

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No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - May 29, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Marsha Rutledge

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Marsha Rutledge – In February Marsha toured 4 Tiger Preserves in India with Wilderness Travel. There were 2 open-air jeep safaris every day. Marsha’s presentation will show the tigers, spotted and barking deer, monkeys, wild pigs, sloth, bears, wild dogs, jackel, guar (Indian bison). They were privileged to see a leopard one day. This will be the next best thing if you can’t make it yourself to India.

Location

No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Jun 5, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Tony DiGiacomo

Description

Tony DiGiacomo – Kiwanis Past President, is Manager of Ethos Energy.  We will learn about the work Ethos does all over the world. Also speaking is Beth DeGiacomo speaking on ‘Homes for Heros’

Location

No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Jun 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Cody Dudgeon

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Cody Dudgeon – Desert River Guides.  This is your opportunity to learn more about local raft rides.

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No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States
Thursday - Jun 19, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Bill & Lillian Clopine

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Bill and Lillian Clopine will present‘ My Very Own Bags of Love. The San Juan Chapter is dedicated to working to help provide for the immediate needs of children who have been displaced from their home or are in need due to difficult circumstances.

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No Worries – Farmington Airport
Farmington, NM, 87401
United States

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P.O. Box 843
Farmington, NM  87499

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