Montezuma Creek / Aneth

A map of traffic patterns in Montezuma Creek while a new roundabout is under construction at the intersection of Highways 162 and 262. Courtesy art

Road projects making headway

The massive road project in southeast San Juan County continues to make progress. The project stretches from the start of the routes off Highway 191 all the way into Montezuma Creek and beyond to Aneth. The project is aimed to improve safety along 53 miles of road, including lane widening,...

Work is underway for the the bridge over McElmo Wash on Highway 162 between Montezuma Creek and Aneth. All part of a $152 million project. Courtesy photo

Construction update for Highway 162 and 262

Off-road work continues on the project to improve Highways 162 and 262 in San Juan County. A dryer than normal winter has allowed crews to make progress on the $152 million “Energy Corridor” project to improve Highways 162 and 262 in central San Juan County. The Utah Department of Transportation (...

Bluff and Montezuma Creek firefighters extinguish fire in Aneth

Bluff and Montezuma Creek firefighters mounted an aerial attack on October 23rd to extinguish a fire in the Aneth oil field. Photo credit: Gary Lichtenstein

Dry weather means great start to $152 million “Energy Corridor” road project

The $152 million Energy Corridor highway project is underway in southeast San Juan County. Over the next year, State Highways 261 and 262 will see significant work along the entire 35-mile length of the two state highways. Officials state that extremely cooperative weather conditions has resulted...

Whitehorse Homecoming Royalty

Homecoming royalty was recognized at halftime of the Whitehorse High football game.

Road crews will rebuild Hwys 162 and 262 over the next 18 months, with a round about and new bridge over the San Juan River at McElmo Creek. Art courtesy UDOT

$152 million project to rebuild Hwys 162, 262

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor Work crews will begin work soon on a massive road project in southeast San Juan County. Groundbreaking ceremonies on the 54-mile, $152 million project took place on August 13 in Montezuma Creek. The road upgrade project, which will occur over the next 18 months...

Navajo Nation Primary races were July 30

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, July 30. The primaries coincided with Arizona primary elections. Voters turned out in the 110 Navajo Nation Chapter Houses to cast their votes, which included elections in the seven Utah chapters. Below...

Chief Manuelito Scholarships for five local graduates

by David Boyle News Director Five San Juan County graduates were named recipients of the Chief Manuelito Scholarship in 2024. Synessa Atcitty, Anthony C. Done, and Shaylin A. Nez all recent graduates of San Juan High School will be attending the University of Utah. Tatum D. Begay, also a graduate...

Whitehorse High School Seniors 2024

Whitehorse High Class of 2024 Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 am

Aneth man found guilty of murder

A federal jury convicted Randy Lansing, age 40 of Aneth, for murder in the second degree. The four-day trial took place before U.S. District Court Judge David Nuffer at the United States District Courthouse in Salt Lake City and was prosecuted by United States Attorney Trina A. Higgins and...