Life in San Juan
Coast John Imlay is the 2026 New Years Baby at San Juan Hospital in Monticello. Imlay, the son of Preston and Savana Imlay, made his appearance on January 10 at 1:28 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Kelly Jeppesen. He weighs in at 7 pounds 5 ounces and is just under 20 inches. Coast is the first...
Kayvian Billie is the New Year Baby for 2026 at Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding. The son of Cheyenne and Bryton Billy, little Kayvian made his arrival on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:11 p.m. He weighs in at 8 pounds, seven ounces and is 20.5 inches long. As the New Year Baby for 22026, Kayvian...
The winter desert landscape in Bluff is ready to see over 20 balloons soar overhead this weekend as part of the 27th annual Bluff International Balloon Festival.
The annual balloon festival is organized by the Business Owners of Bluff and occurs each January during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
by Janet Wilcox
Though one of the most isolated communities in Utah, for decades Blanding has promoted and supported education, music, preservation of history and excellence in the arts.
In order to do this, significant efforts and sacrifice of time and talents were required. Fortunately, Blanding...
After the Christmas let-down and the winter doldrums, it’s time to laugh. After all laughter can increase our endorphins and keep us feeling happier.
Kigalia Fine Arts will sponsor James Junes, Navajo comedian, and motivational speaker.
James Junes is a Dine/Navajo and part Hopi from Hoteville, AZ...
Gary Black, Cletis Hatch, and Todd Randall were honored upon their retirement from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) at a luncheon held on December 17 at the Monticello UDOT Shed. Collectively, they dedicated decades of service to UDOT, with Cletis Hatch serving 34 years, Gary Black...
by Janet Wilcox
Contributing writer
Livestock and ranching have been central to survival in San Juan County since long before 1880, when pioneers arrived through the Hole in the Rock. Keith and Deann Ivins descend from early pioneers in both Nevada and San Juan County.
Deann’s ancestors include...
Mark E. Colgan, Sensei, a resident of Monticello has come out of retirement and is making a run for the National Point Championship on the United States Karate Alliance (USKA) national circuit, earning top honors at multiple tournaments across the United States this year.
Competing in traditional...
“Christmas on the Farm,” the second year of a family-fun event hosted by Farm Bureau and Lewis Farms, will run from 5 to 9 p.m. beginning Friday December 19, continuing on Saturday December 20, and finishing on Monday, December 22.
“Christmas on the Farm” is an outdoor walking tour at Lewis Farms,...
A Christmas sing-a-long is this Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Monticello
The First Baptist Church of Monticello is excited to announce the fifth annual Christmas Sing-a-Long this Sunday, December 21.
Everyone is invited to come join in celebration of our Savior’s birth as world-class...
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