Life in San Juan
Sergeant Major (SGM) Tina Saunders retired from the U.S. Army on June 30, 2023 following over 31 years of service.
She is TáChii’Niin (Red Running into the Water People clan), and born to Áshiihí (Salt People Clan). She was born to the late Herbert Joe and Anna (Emma) R. Joe from MacCracken Mesa,...
by David Boyle
News Director
“Stars & Stripes” is the theme for the 2023 Independence Day celebration in Blanding. The annual celebration is renowned far and wide as Blanding rolls out the red carpet to welcome local people, former residents, family members, and friends across the globe.
A full...
by David Boyle
News Director
A host of clergy and worshipers gathered at St. Christopher’s Mission in Bluff June 9 to 11 for the 47th Convocation of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland.
Reverend Joe Hubbard is the Vicar of St. Christopher’s Mission.
As the mission celebrates 80 years, Hubbard shared...
by David Boyle
News Director
Professional Rodeo is returning to San Juan County this week. Nearly 300 cowboys and cowgirls will compete at the San Juan Stampede Rodeo, which returns to the County Fairgrounds in Monticello this Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10.
The Stampede Rodeo is returning for...
By Janet Keeler Wilcox
Much like Andy Warhol who created art using Coke bottles, Brillo boxes and soup cans, Michael Porter also uses replicas of objects along with childhood memories for his inspiration as he creates art. In the hierarchy of art, he explained, painting is at the top of the list...
By Janet Keeler Wilcox
Much like Andy Warhol who created art using Coke bottles, Brillo boxes and soup cans, Michael Porter also uses replicas of objects along with childhood memories for his inspiration as he creates art. In the hierarchy of art, he explained, painting is at the top of the list...
Monticello resident Natalie Randall was honored by Utah Business as one of the 30 Women to Watch at a May 23 event.
The award honors the exceptional women of Utah’s businesses and is in it’s 25th year.
Utah Business says the recipients empower others and confidently lead their companies while...
by Janet Keeler Wilcox If you want to see Richard Russel’s masterpieces you don’t have to travel far: Monticello, Blanding and Monument Valley all have his paintings on display. There are six murals in the entryway of the Monticello Elementary School and two murals in the Monument Valley...
The San Juan Record is ecstatic for the release of the new 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County Visitors Guide.
The packed 64-page magazine is included in this issue of the newspaper and is distributed throughout the area at visitor centers and businesses. A generous grant from San Juan County...
by Janet Keeler Wilcox
Contributing writer
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series celebrating the ongoing success of the Scott Hurst family businesses. Part One was published in the May 3 San Juan Record.)
Tri-Hurst Construction has always been a family-oriented company. Many of...
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