Life in San Juan

“My grandpa needs me to help him mow the lawn.” Courtesy photo

Thoughts on Dads from their fans

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer On Father’s Day it’s fun to think about our dads and why we love them, but it’s even more fun to take a look at dads (and grand-dads) from the perspective of their biggest fans—their kids. Here are some favorites, collected from children of all ages: “Dad’s...

Friday Night at Bluff Fort returning for the season

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...

Crossroads history scan event

As part of Crossroads, a statewide exploration of life and change in rural Utah presented by Utah Humanities and its partners, the M.T. Hurst Foundation and Utah State University Blanding will co-host three Scan & Share events with the Utah Historical Society at local community centers in San...

local girl Avery Shanahan sits atop a horse. The 13-year-old faces heart surgery this summer. Courtesy photo

Heart to Heart

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer Facing open heart surgery is a worry at any time, but when you are only 13 years old, it can be downright scary, especially when you are worried about how your mom is going to pay for it all. And for Avery Shanahan of Monticello, that is what she will face during...

Memorial Day Sunrise service May 27

The annual Blanding Cemetery Memorial Day Sunrise Service is Monday at 7 a.m. The Rotary Club will provide breakfast. Please bring your own chairs. Julie Castellon will be the speaker. She is a high school science teacher whose son Brigham is in the National Guard. The National Guard will have a...

2024 Visitor Guide is in visitor centers, local businesses, on newstands and in this issue of the San Juan Record.

101 Ways to Experience San Juan County

The San Juan Record is pleased to release 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 by the tens of thousands throughout the area at visitor centers and businesses. The book is full of...

Reflections and Connections: The Most Sensual Room in the Home

by Rob Adams Contributing writer Food is so much more than nourishment to body and soul. From choosing what to eat to the art forms applied during its preparation, it is the key pillar of any family’s culture no matter where on the planet they call home. This life-sustaining activity is the...

Dr Dylan and Tara Knight with their children in front of Elk Ridge Wellness in Monticello. The center will open on May 13. Courtesy photo

Elk Ridge Wellness opens it’s doors May 13, open house May 10

by Sally Jack Contributing writer The old Trailside / Roam building on 265 North Main in Monticello has taken on a new life as the location for Elk Ridge Wellness. Monticello native Tara Frost Knight and her husband Dylan Knight will open the doors for their chiropractic and wellness clinic on...

Celebrating the remarkable selfless job of being a Mother. Courtesy photo Alex Pasarelu

To Mothers everywhere

by Sally Jack Contributing writer Mother’s Day is a strange holiday. Though it is intended as a day to honor and celebrate mothers, it is the holiday that mothers like least. While most women appreciate the opportunity to love, honor, and revere their own mothers, they positively cringe at the...

Annie Charles: Brightening the lives of others

by Janet Wilcox Contributing writer All artists are visionaries with the ability to see art in multiple ways. Annie Charles is no exception as she uses her talent to create fabric art for family, friends, senior citizens and military veterans. She is an active member of the Grayson Country...