Blanding

Blanding Independence Day celebration is on

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the City of Blanding will host one of the best small-town Independence Day celebrations. “The Price of Freedom” is the 2021 theme and the celebration will acknowledge the 28 local residents who were killed in action in defense of the United States...

Blanding City Council adopts fireworks restrictions, receives San Juan Counseling report

The Blanding City Council adopted firework restrictions and received reports from San Juan Counseling and the Utah State University Wellbeing survey at their June 22 meeting. The council adopted firework restrictions ahead of the city Independence Day celebration and the city firework show,...

Blanding addresses wellness center, July 4 booths

Political and religious booths at the Fourth of July celebration in Blanding, a guided outfitter renting space in the visitor center, and an occupancy issue at the Blanding Wellness Center were all part of the Blanding City Council meeting on June 8. City Manager David Johnson reports that he and...

Blanding City Council addresses safe street crossing, other projects

The Blanding City Council approved a flashing sign for safe pedestrian crossing and received reports about elections and the city airport at their May 25 meeting. At the previous council meeting Councilmember KD Perkins asked the city to address the safety of pedestrian crossing at Center Street...

Blanding City Council discusses budget, street crossing safety, Westwater power agreement

The Blanding City Council discussed their upcoming budget, safe street crossing for children, and the agreement to bring power to Westwater at the May 11 meeting of the city council. As part of their meeting, the Blanding City Council discussed safety at the crossing of Center Street and 100 West....

White Mesa gets new playground equipment

Members of the White Mesa community celebrated the installation of new playground equipment on May 11. The equipment is just one way that the tribe is supporting residents in the community, according to Council Member Malcolm Lehi, who represents White Mesa. “[White Mesa Administration] is here and...

Blanding City Council welcomes volunteer effort to replace dirt at ball fields

More than a dozen Blanding residents have sent letters in the past few months asking that the infield dirt be replaced at the city ball fields in Centennial Park. The dirt has reportedly never been replaced, which is suggested every so often in part for safety reasons. When Recreation Director...

Blanding, Navajo Tribal Utility and UAMPS partner to extend power to Westwater area

The Blanding City Council discussed enforcement of ATV ordinances, the visit of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and approved some ordinances at their April 13 meeting. The City Council meeting included a report from Public Works Director Terry Ecker, who updated the council on the project to bring...

Blanding City Council discusses process to plan for capital projects in the future

The Blanding City Council discussed their ten-year capital projects plans, the possibilities of another dam site, and a new appointment to the planning commission at their February 23 meeting. Much of the city council discussion revolved around the capital project plan at the meeting. City staff...

Office of Congressman John Curtis pays visit to Blanding to hear what residents have to say

The Blanding community recently had an important visitor last week and the Blanding City Council explained why at the February 9 council meeting. Larry Ellertson, of Congressman John Curtis’s office, was in Blanding getting to know the people of Blanding and to see what they think. Ellertson...