Blanding

Blanding City approves downtown study

Blanding city council accepted a proposal for a downtown study, prepared for a possible inland port project and heard from the youth city council at their latest meeting. Blanding city council also approved a resolution accepting a proposal from Bike Utah to perform the Blanding downtown survey and...

Blanding City moves forward on farm tap installation project

by David Boyle News Director Blanding City Council members moved forward on installation of farm taps, opposed the Antiquities Act and heard from the local food bank at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding city council passed a resolution to install farm taps along the natural gas pipeline...

San Juan County and Blanding City approve senior center agreement

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a contract for building inspection services, an agreement for additional use at the Blanding Senior Citizens Center and a letter opposing the 1906 Antiquities Act at their latest meeting. Members of the commission...

Blanding approves deployed utility discount, talks trailer homes

by David Boyle News Director Blanding city council members approved discounts for deployed utility customers, discussed long-term trailer use and approved letters of support at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved a resolution offering a discount on utilities for city...

Stop at the library in Blanding

by Spencer Gosney Contributing writer If you ever find yourself cruising down Main Street in Blanding, and think, “Wow, I sure could use some books right now” , then we most certainly have the place for you. The San Juan County library is a red rock building situated just off of Main Street. If you...

Blanding streamlines subdivision approvals

by David Boyle News Director On January 14, the Blanding City Council passed a resolution updating the subdivision ordinance. City Manager Trent Herring explained the ordinance is required as part of a state law change that went into effect at the end of 2024. The law is intended to streamline...

Trevor Olsen was selected by the Blanding City Council to be the new Mayor of Blanding. He replaces Logan Monson, who will begin his service in the Utah House of Representatives. Courtesy photo

Trevor Olsen is new Mayor of Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Trevor Olsen will serve as the Blanding City Mayor starting January 2025. Olsen was appointed by members of the Blanding City Council at their December 10 meeting. Olsen replaces outgoing Mayor Logan Monson, who will serve in the Utah House of Representatives starting...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has a strong Blanding connection. Courtesy photo

Blanding’s Connection to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Janet Wilcox Contributing writer The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to the San Juan Theater Dec 13-19 but some may not know it has a strong Blanding connection which started in 1981 when Melissa Tatro was a teacher at Blanding Elementary. Tatro loved working with students and was very...

Blanding looks at annexation policy

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council updated the city annexation policy, approved a bid for upgrades to the tennis and pickleball courts and discussed possible changes to procedures for rezoning at their latest meeting. Blanding city council members approved an update...

The new Veterans Memorial in Blanding will be paved with personalized bricks. Courtesy art

Veteran Memorial pavers

Pavers for the new Veterans Memorial Park in Blanding are now available for purchase. To order a paver, go to the Blanding City website at blanding-ut.gov and click on Veterans Memorial, then follow the prompts. The pavers are $350 each and may be purchased with a credit card. They are tax...