Bluff / Mexican Hat
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...
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.
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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...
Eihaazbah Dejolie is 13 years old from Bluff, Utah. A member of the "Western Junior Rodeo Association". She does barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and recently started breakaway. She was crowned Miss WJRA Queen in September 2023. As a part of her reign she has to sponsor a junior rodeo for...
Friday night at the Fort has been an entertaining highlight of San Juan County for several years. Boasting local as well as imported talent, this year’s talent lineup is certain to impress. As always, admission is free, as are refreshments following the performance. (Usually ice cream).
This year’s...
by David Boyle
News Director
A unique program that has brought architecture students to San Juan County to learn hands-on building celebrated held a 20-year celebration in March.
Operating for over 20 years, the Design Build Utah program at Bluff has giving graduate architect students at the...
Inspired by the successful acquisition of the 320-acre Cottonwood Wash property last July, a private landowner conserving an adjacent 95-acre parcel with The Wildlands Conservancy.
“I’m delighted to be working with The Wildlands Conservancy, whose vision for permanent protection and commitment to...
by David Boyle
News Director
A new mural is complete in downtown Bluff, the mural installation on the outside of the old turquoise building in downtown Bluff is not only a new art installation but also the beginning of the work of the Bluff Community Foundation to renovate the building.
The newly...
Two new renewable energy projects in San Juan County will receive more than $275,000 from USDA Rural Development.
The investments will help small business owners install solar arrays to lower their energy costs.
William W. Simpson Enterprises Inc. will use a $235,374 grant to purchase and install a...
Hot air balloons will take to the sky this weekend in southern San Juan County. It’s anticipated 25 balloons will make a spectacular sight over Bluff, as the weekend marks the 25th annual Bluff Balloon Festival.
The annual balloon festival is organized by the Business Owners of Bluff and occurs...
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