Life in San Juan

Silver Bracelets and signed book at “New to the Edge” exhibit

Throughout the months of April and May, the Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum will feature a display of historic silver bracelets and a book signed by famous Pueblo potter, Maria Martinez. The display will also overlap with a few upcoming Archaeology Month activities in May. The bracelets let...

Montezuma Creek woman wins award

Montezuma Creek resident Pfawnn Eskee received the Allied Professional Award from the US Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) on April 23. The award category recognizes an individual or individuals from a specific discipline outside the victim assistance field for their service to...

High School Musical hits MHS

High School Musical is set to stop in Monticello next week for a four-day run at Monticello High School. The Monticello High Drama Department will present the classic Disney hit each night from April 28 to May 1. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performances can be purchased at the high school. ...

Area drought continues

Drought conditions continue to impact San Juan County, with the entire county classified as either in Extreme or Exceptional Drought in early April. This continues a trend of dryer-than-normal conditions that extend nearly one year. Year-to-date precipitation is 64 percent of normal in Blanding,...

courtesy: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Several recent announcements to impact Monticello LDS Temple

Several recent announcements by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are anticipated to impact worshipers at the Monticello Temple, including the announcement of new leadership, additional temples in the area, and lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier this year, the church...

Easter Egg Hunt and Color Run Saturday

The annual San Juan High Color Festival is this Saturday, April 3 at Centennial Park in Blanding. The Easter Egg Hunt, Color Run and festival benefits the clubs and teams at San Juan High. Event organizers encourage everyone to use COVID-19 precautions, such as social distancing and wearing a mask...

Nonprofit offering haven for survivors reaches 30-year milestone

Moab area nonprofit Seekhaven is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The nonprofit assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in southeastern Utah. In 1990, Seekhaven opened up to provide shelter for homeless populations in Moab, including those impacted by domestic violence. The...

“Unkempt” wins Spelling Bee

Alexis Bailey, Hyrum Vess, and Lucas Jeppesen were the top three finishers in the San Juan School District Spelling Bee, held February 24 at San Juan High School. After Jeppesen was eliminated, Bailey and Vess battled through round after round before Bailey correctly spelled “unkempt” and walked...

Universal Training Facility to hold grand opening this weekend

The newest business in San Juan County is holding a grand opening celebration this weekend, February 26 and 27. The Universal Training Facility is a new 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art workout facility located at 627 East Flour Mill Road in Blanding. The grand opening this weekend features ten...

Viewing for Amalio de la Fuente is Saturday in Monticello

A viewing for Amalio de la Fuente will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 23 at the LDS Stake Center in Monticello, 165 South Main Street. Friends and family of Amalio who wish to express their condolences are invited to attend. De la Fuente passed away on January 17. Funeral services...