Blanding

Blanding City Lifetime Achievement Award

The City of Blanding recently presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Steve and Adell Lovell in recognition of their extraordinary dedication, leadership, and service to the youth of the community. The Lovells took a place of honor in the Independence Day Parade in Blanding on July 4. Blanding...

Aerial view of the Babylon fire on July 6. Courtesy US Forest Service

Babylon Fire burns over 100,000 acres, largest active fire in the nation

The largest wildfire in the United States continues to burn in San Juan County with zero-percent containment. The Babylon Fire has burned 100,479 acres as of the San Juan Record print deadline. The fire has brought in resources from across the country with 30 crews made up of 1,204 personnel...

Zones Northwest of Monticello moved to SET status, while fire crews top 1,000

The Babylon fire has burned 96,594 acres at remains at zero-percent containment as of the morning of Monday July 6. The acreage burned puts it as the largest active fire in the US. 29 crews made up of 1,142 personnel are fighting the fire with 11 helicopters, 56 engines, four dozers and 15 water...

Blanding City Council makes plans for 4th as well as budget, water and airport work

by David Boyle News Director Firework restrictions are in effect in Blanding city meaning a complete ban on fireworks, excluding the showcase put on by the city with professionals on hand. While restrictions are in effect, the Blanding City social media and website will have up-to-date information...

Youth enjoy the firetruck at a previous Independence Day celebration in Blanding. Courtesy photo

Blanding set to celebrate epic Fourth of July

Large crowds are expected to gather in Blanding this week for a grand Independence Day celebration. The celebration culminates on July 4, a full 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was issued from Philadelphia during the American Revolution. “Made in America” is the theme of the annual...

Truitt and Bonnie Purcell. Courtesy photo

Bonnie and Truitt Purcell are Citizens of the Year

by Blanding Mayor Trevor Olson Blanding City announces Truitt and Bonnie Purcell as Citizens of the Year for decades of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the people of our community. Truitt Purcell has spent much of his life serving the residents of Blanding through his work with...

Shan and Mike Redd are Grand Marshals in 4th of July Parade

by Blanding Mayor Trevor Olson The City of Blanding is honored to recognize Mike and Shan Redd as the Grand Marshals of this year’s 4th of July Parade. Mike and Shan have deep roots in the Blanding community and have dedicated their lives to building not only a successful business, but also a...

Wash Your Troubles Away is the title of the annual Independence Day Melodrama that will be presented in Blanding beginning July 1 and running through July 6. Members of the cast include: (back row, l to r) Alicia Bayles, Adam Black, Mason Lyman, Linda Smith. Front: Lynette Adams, Julie Parsons, Debbie Christiansen. Evelia Knight photo

Wash Your Troubles Away melodrama features original cast members

The beloved 4th of July melodrama tradition continues this year with, Wash Your Troubles Away. This year’s production takes us back fourty-three years by featuring two original melodrama cast members and creators of the tradition itself: Lynette Adams and Debbie Christiansen. The duo have written,...

There’s a revival underway in Blanding – the new Gilded Cactus Revival thrift store. Courtesy photo

Remodeled thrift store to open in Blanding

San Juan County residents may have noticed that the Gone Thriftin’ thrift store is getting a makeover, along with a name change. The building and the business have been purchased by Perry Dyer, who is renovating not only the building but the business as well. I met with her last week, and she...

Blanding signs housing development agreement

by David Boyle News Director Blanding City Council affirmed a development agreement, talked airport hangers and authorized placing the ZAP tax question on the ballot at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved a resolution formalizing a development agreement with...