Blanding

Blanding addresses new storm pond at Blanding Elementary School

by David Boyle News Director The Blanding City Council approved an agreement related to the new elementary school, supported a transfer of land to Edge of the Cedars State Park, and got an update on a Recapture Reservoir boat ramp at their February 10 meeting. The council approved an interlocal...

Blanding City gets updates on infrastructure projects and water reports

Members of the Blanding city council got an update on infrastructure projects, water reports and heard a conceptual plan for a tiny-home development at their latest meeting. City manager Pratt Redd provided updates on some infrastructure projects at the January 27 meeting including the approval of...

Blanding swears in new city council members

Members of the Blanding city council added new members, received rec reports and approved schedules for 2026 at their latest meeting. The Blanding City Council meeting on January 13 began with the swearing-in of new council members Jesse Grover and Chad Moses, the two were elected in November and...

Blanding city adopts fire plan and economic blueprints

Members of the Blanding city council discussed the Blanding Legacy Trust Fund and adopted plans for economic development and fire protections at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding city council passed two resolutions at their December 9 meeting. One resolution approved the Rural Economic...

West Side Wellness Opens in Blanding

A new wellness business has quietly – and beautifully – slipped into Blanding, and if you haven’t been inside yet, you’re missing out. West Side Wellness, located in the historic West Side Market building at 95 N 400 W, held its open house a few weeks ago and is officially open for classes, massage...

Christmas on Main Street in Blanding culminates December 1

This year, Blanding City is hosting a new event celebrating Christmas and local businesses. Christmas on Main Street participants will be able to win prizes, enjoy light displays, and visit with Santa. The festivities kick off with six days of bingo starting Tuesday, November 25! Pick up your bingo...

Blanding City approves B3 rezone and hears proposal to increase capacity at Recapture

Members of the Blanding city council adopted election results, heard a proposal to increase capacity at Recapture, and approved a rezone for a project to build apartments on Main at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding city council approved a rezone for a lot on Main Street at the November...

Voters make choices in Monticello and Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Results are in from the November 4 municipal elections in Monticello and Blanding. 1,306 ballots were cast by registered voters in the towns making a 55-percent voter turnout of the 2,390 registered voters in the towns. In the Monticello mayoral race Kevin Dunn earned...

The Ryedale Largo Dance Group performs at the UNHS/BMH merger celebration.

Utah Navajo Health System and Blue Mountain Hospital merge

by David Boyle News Director Employees, leaders and community members gathered on November 4 for a celebration of the merger of Blue Mountain Hospital (BMH) with Utah Navajo Health System (UNHS). The event featured lunch for employees and the community as well as a performance by the Ryedale Largo...

Latest ballot release shows change in Blanding City Council race

The latest release of ballots are providing more clarity on the results of November 4 municipal elections in Monticello and Blanding. The San Juan County Clerk's office estimates about 50-70 ballots could be cured and counted including provisional ballots with an additional vote update anticipated...