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(someone’s got a) “Thumb on Me” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe had a dog that he loved for 14 years – and it died – and it was tough. Soon after, his favorite elm tree at his house died. To help deal with the pain, Gabe turned to writing songs...
“Dog-gone Shame” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe wrote something down. He simply wrote “Can’t cowboy no more.” Later, while looking for inspiration to write another song, he noticed that note and thought . . . “There’s a song in...
“New Mexico” (original) by Gabriel Lucero (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 14 Gabe wrote the song, “New Mexico,” after a trip driving back from a songwriter festival in Red Lodge, Montana. The song appears on his 2021 album, “Juice” available on Spotify. See the...
S06E14 – Gabriel Lucero
Please subscribe on YouTubeSomewhere in town, you might run into a Journeyman Electrician named Gabe Lucero. You may have already met him. Take a closer look and you’ll find a Rising Star Songwriter. Gabe has been writing songs since he was in high school. He’s...
Gabriel Lucero Preview (S06E14)
Please subscribe on YouTubeGabriel Lucero is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Aug 25, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
North Main Extension & Pedestrian Loop Around Aztec, NM (S06E13)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJohn Faverino on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 13 Aztec, NM is nearing completion of their North Main Extension project that presents (among other benefits) a trailhead that already features a pedestrian bridge across the river to the...
S06E13 – Aztec Economic Development
Please subscribe on YouTubeSomething I noticed in 2019 that was difficult to see before . . . tangible results to economic development in San Juan County. There have been a lot of smart people having a lot of smart conversations about economic development for a long...
Aztec Economic Development Preview (S06E13)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJohn Faverino is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Aug 11, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
S06E12 – Music Special Episode
Please subscribe on YouTubeWoo Wee – it’s been a busy year – so let’s take a break! In lieu of a guest, we’re going to take a break and present to you our Super Duper Music Special! We’ve had tons of cool guests, so let’s heat things up with a review of some of our...
Music Special Preview (S06E12)
Please subscribe on YouTubeLocals with Music Talent are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jul 28, 2022.Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on...
Felicia Storms Out of Francisca’s (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 11 Julie and Felicia describe how Julie hired Felicia to be a realtor. Felicia had a fight with her mother. Her parents own Francisca’s in Farmington, NM – and Felicia...
Slug Bug! (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 11 I just want to point out that Felicia has the distinct advantage in this game of Slug Bug! Julie’s arm is probably bruised! Ha Ha! See the Full Episode BelowYou can find...
S06E11 – Female Encounters of the Life Kind
Please subscribe on YouTubeIn the fall of 2021, David Mills and I created a podcast called Male Encounters of the Life Kind. Two guys hanging out talking about what guys talk about . . . and somebody was listening. Julie Blair and Felicia Florez decided they needed a...
Female Encounters of the Life Kind Preview (S06E11)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJulie Blair and Felicia Florez are our next guests! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jul 14, 2022.Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes...
The Big Idea Makerspace (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 10 The Big Idea Makerspace at San Juan College in Farmington, NM is open to the public. Jamie explains how you can utilize the equipment and people at the makerspace to come up with...
Farmington, NM as a Retirement Community (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 10 Farmington, NM is a great place to retire – and it’s being marketed that way across the United States. Jamie believes that new business opportunities exist in Farmington for people who...
S06E10 – Chamber of Commerce Farmington, NM
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church has become a staple on Ken’s Think Tank – just as she is a staple in our community. Jamie tirelessly advocates for small business in Farmington, NM. She does is because it’s her job – but the reason it’s her job is because she...
Jamie Church Preview (S06E10)
Please subscribe on YouTubeJamie Church is our next guest! Watch for the full episode to come out on Thursday, Jun 30, 2022. Subscribe on YouTube for early access to every full episode!Please subscribe on YouTubeYou can find these video episodes on YouTube and...
S06E09 – Debbie Braff was a Firefighter
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff has been seen all over the place lately. We just enjoyed the annual Riverfest event, and Debbie was on the show to promote it. She also went on the Mayor’s Table to promote it. And now, she’s back again! Why did I have her...
Arizona’s First Female Chief (S06E09)
Please subscribe on YouTubeDebbie Braff on Ken’s Think Tank Season 6, Episode 9 Debbie Braff was a young schoolteacher in Kayenta, AZ when she decided to join the volunteer fire department. She loved it. She continued to improve her firefighting skills until she...