Bluff / Mexican Hat
by Andrew Gulliford
Contributing writer
Recently a friend with sophisticated audio equipment and years of scientific research with bats stayed in room 431 at Bluff Dwellings.
Greg Auger explained to me that he recorded bats from sunset to sunrise on June 2, 2025 and studied a number of 15 second...
The town of Bluff has been officially designated as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, joining a prestigious group of Dark Sky Places around the globe committed to preserving the night sky for future generations.
As of June 2025, Bluff is the first and only community to...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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