October 2026

Navajo Government Evacuations given as 'Major, possibly catastrophic flooding' forecasted along San Juan River

Sun, 10/25/2026 - 10:28am admin

US Geological Survey monitoring location at Mexican Hat bridge

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Lady Broncos beat Millard in 2A semifinals, will try for 12th Utah state championship in school history tonight against #1 North Summit

Sat, 10/24/2026 - 4:28pm admin

The San Juan High School volleyball team beat Millard in a five-set thriller in the 2A Utah State Semifinals at Utah Valley University today.

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Lady Broncos sweep first two games at 2A state tournament, will face Millard in semifinals Saturday morning

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 7:30pm admin

The San Juan High School volleyball team swept American Prep West Valley in the second round and South Summit in the quarterfinals in the 2A Utah State Tournament at Utah Valley University on Frida

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Republishing "San Juan Rain" by Oliver Harris

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 5:51pm admin

Whenever we get a good rain, I think of Oliver Harris and the great poem he wrote about San Juan Rain: (Published 1980 San Juan Centennial Sampler).

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Indian Creek

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 5:40pm admin

Petroglyphs in Shay Canyon, Photo by Merry Palmer

The climber swung from a long crack bisecting the Wingate sandstone. He continued to swing high above the ground as his partner worked the ropes to keep him from falling.

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Ask an Expert – From Only Child to Oldest Child: Helping Firstborns Adjust to a New Sibling

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 5:32pm admin

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County Commission reviews audit, approves property tax adjustments at latest meeting

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 5:23pm admin

Members of the San Juan County Commission reviewed an audit, made appointments for administrators of GRAMA appeals and approved a letter supporting a Bluff grant application at their latest meeting

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Several San Juan County Schools are doing at-home learning Friday, October 23.

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 5:00pm admin

Oljato wash after the storm. Joyce Fatt photo

Several schools in the San Juan School District are doing at-home learning for Friday October 23.

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William McFarland - San Juan County Assessor

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 10:10pm admin

As county Assessor, I aim to make the property tax experience as drama-free as possible for county residents.

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Southern San Juan Schools to remain closed on October 22 due to heavy rains and increased flooding

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 1:58pm admin

Due to heavy rains and increased flooding, Bluff Elementary School, Montezuma Creek Elementary School, Whitehorse High School, Monument Valley High School, Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary School, and

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