Bluff / Mexican Hat

Friday Night at the Fort

Friday Night at the Fort sponsored by Bluff Fort has been an entertainment staple in San Juan County for many years. Continually inviting the best musical and entertaining artists to perform, Bluff Fort has built an enviable reputation. The regular Friday Night at the Fort schedule for 2025 will...

Candidates declared for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello

16 candidates filed for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello last week. Candidates for mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters this year. Blanding is set to have the only primary race in the county. Five candidates are...

Candidate filings for Blanding, Bluff and Monticello this week

Candidate filings for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello are open through June 6. Candidates for Mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters in November. Interested candidates must file a declaration of candidacy between...

A group of riders in front of the old Bluff Co-Op building in the late 1890s. The building was destroyed during a failed robbery 100 years ago this summer. Courtesy photo

Fred Starr: San Juan County’s most infamous bank robber

Compiled by Grant P. Taylor, Hole-in-the-Rock Foundation board member and secretary Saturday, July 19, 2025, will mark the 100th anniversary of the most infamous criminal act that ever occurred in San Juan County. On the evening of Sunday, July 19, 1925, Fred Starr snuck into the San Juan Co-op...

Bluff busy April includes dark sky, river trail

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Bluff town council had a busy April, finalizing a dark sky application, exploring more involvement at the cemetery and beginning talks for the next year budget at their meetings throughout the month. The town of Bluff completed and submitted another...

Balloons light up during the glow-in photo by Wilson Zohnnie

Balloons will fill the sky at 26th annual Bluff Balloon Festival

by David Boyle News Director Hot air balloons are set to soar across the desert landscape in southern San Juan County this weekend. Over 20 colorful balloons will take to the skies flying over the town of Bluff and nearby Valley of the Gods as organizers celebrate the 26th annual Bluff...

County receives Housing Study report

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission heard the results of a recent housing study, approved a new deputy county attorney and approved election canvass results at their latest meeting. At their November 19 meeting members of the San Juan County commission heard the...

A wide range of arts and entertainment options, including music, cinema, writing, performers and more, will be on tap at the 20th annual Bluff Arts Festival October 17 through 20. Courtesy photo

Bluff Arts Festival, celebrating the Arts & Culture of the Four Corners

Celebrating its 20th year, the Bluff Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the arts and culture of the Four Corners region. Artists, writers, film makers, and musicians give their interpretation of their culture and talents in various Bluff settings surrounded by red rocks and golden...

Navajo Nation Primary races were July 30

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, July 30. The primaries coincided with Arizona primary elections. Voters turned out in the 110 Navajo Nation Chapter Houses to cast their votes, which included elections in the seven Utah chapters. Below...

The cover of a new book about Bluff Fort. Courtesy photo

Bluff Fort, Historic Site available at Bluff Fort

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer A new book, titled “Bluff Fort, Historic Site— Home of the Hole in the Rock Pioneers,” has just been published by the Hole in the Rock Foundation. The 330-page book, with over 100 pages of full color pictures, tells the interesting story of the rebuilding of Bluff...