An enthusiastic rendition of the national anthem was offered at the August 4 ribbon cutting at Blanding Elementary School. The singers, all students at the school, include Autumn, Ava, Mackly, Slaiter, Kolter, Harlyn, Stetson, Jovi, Lilith, Saylor, Dani, and Dawn. Later, Rossi, Abel, Talisha and Zariah recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. It wa sall a part of the opening of the new school. Staff photo

Ribbon cut on August 4 for new Blanding Elementary School

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Blanding cut the ribbon on a beautiful new elementary school on August 4. Students, parents, community members, and educators gathered to celebrate the opening of the largest school – by enrollment – in the San Juan School District. With a snip of a ribbon by students Carter Kalakis and Axyl...
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An enthusiastic rendition of the national anthem was offered at the August 4 ribbon cutting at Blanding Elementary School. The singers, all students at the school, include Autumn, Ava, Mackly, Slaiter, Kolter, Harlyn, Stetson, Jovi, Lilith, Saylor, Dani, and Dawn. Later, Rossi, Abel, Talisha and Zariah recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. It wa sall a part of the opening of the new school. Staff photo

Ribbon cut on August 4 for new Blanding Elementary School

Blanding cut the ribbon on a beautiful new elementary school on August 4. Students, parents, community members, and educators gathered to celebrate the opening of the largest school – by enrollment – in the San Juan School District. With a snip of a ribbon by students Carter Kalakis and Axyl...
August 4, 2026
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  • An enthusiastic rendition of the national anthem was offered at the August 4 ribbon cutting at Blanding Elementary School. The singers, all students at the school, include Autumn, Ava, Mackly, Slaiter, Kolter, Harlyn, Stetson, Jovi, Lilith, Saylor, Dani, and Dawn. Later, Rossi, Abel, Talisha and Zariah recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. It wa sall a part of the opening of the new school. Staff photo
    Ribbon cut on August 4 for new Blanding Elementary School
    August 4, 2026
    Blanding cut the ribbon on a beautiful new elementary school on August 4. Students, parents, community members, and educators gathered to celebrate the opening of the largest school – by enrollment...
  • Babylon by the numbers
    August 4, 2026
  • Utah State University Blanding will host the third annual Weaving Our Stories Conference September 17-18. The conference will bring together a large group of people and organizations to explore how stories, culture, relationships, and shared experiences strengthen communities and help shape the future. Courtesy photo
    USU Blanding to host conference
    August 4, 2026
    Utah State University Blanding will host the third annual Weaving Our Stories Conference in September. The two-day conference will incorporate the theme “Honoring the Past, Creating What Comes Next”...

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