28 minutes | Thursday, September 24, 2026
In this interview, Patience Williams from the San Juan County Partnership discusses local efforts to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and access to locally grown food throughout San Juan County. She highlights the upcoming New Mexico Golden Chili Awards, local farmers markets, the San Juan College Harvest Food Hub, and programs encouraging children to walk or bike to school. Williams also explains the county’s childhood health data collection efforts and how the information helps secure funding and develop programs that support healthier communities. She encourages families to support local growers, visit farmers markets, use the food hub, and spend more time outdoors.