by Blanding Mayor Trevor Olson
The City of Blanding is honored to recognize Mike and Shan Redd as the Grand Marshals of this year’s 4th of July Parade.
The beloved 4th of July melodrama tradition continues this year with, Wash Your Troubles Away.
Carl Taylor, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Monticello, Utah, on June 13, 2026.
A combination of a record-dry winter, low humidity, high temperatures and howling winds have combined to create one of the most dangerous fire seasons in recent memory in San Juan County.
To those who loved her, Cynthia Porter Buer was many things — wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, writer, homemaker, teacher, peacemaker, and faithful disciple of Jesus Christ.
An additional 500 votes were added to the results of the June 23 Republican primary election on June 24 as the San Juan County Clerks Office updated the initial voter numbers.
The Republican Party primary election results are in for San Juan County, and the incumbent has claimed victory in all four races and will be the Republican party nominee on the November general el
Wyatt Keith
2A soccer honorable mention | San Juan Senior~ goalkeeper
248 Saves ~ 19.1 Saves Per Game ~ 5 Wins ~ 1 Shutout
Gemma Crater
1A softball Second team Monticello Sophomore ~ catcher
.450 BA ~ .522 OBP ~ 1.050 Slg ~ 9 h ~ 2 2b ~ 2 3B ~ 2 HR ~ 9 RBI ~ 9 Rs ~ .976 FP ~ 40 Po
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