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A sunburned San Juan County sunflower. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com...
Blanding Mayor Trevor Olsen (left) welcomes new Blanding City Manager Pratt Redd and his family after Redd was appointed at the August 12 Blanding City Council meeting. The Redd’s include (clockwise) Pratt, Darcy, Breille, and twins Leighton and Luke.  Courtesy photo
by David Boyle News Director Blanding had a new city manager appointed at their latest meeting. The council also tabled a decision on a mobile home rezone request and approved agreements with the county and school district at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council appointed...
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A van erupted in flames on August 10 on South Main Street in Blanding. First responders were able to douse the flames, but not until after the van was destroyed. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. In addition, you can...
Construction contines as $40 million new San Juan Health Hospital rises in Monticello
by David Boyle News Director Construction is underway in Monticello for the new San Juan Health hospital. The $40 million project includes upgrades and new amenities for patients with a completion date at the end of 2026. San Juan Health Chief Executive Officer Clayton Holt speaking with the Red...
The incredible wings on a dragonfly Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com or...
An army of first responders, local volunteers, and professional firefighters are finally turning the tide in the battle against the Deer Creek Fire, which has burned 17,000 acres (26.5 square miles) since July 11. There were 581 firefighters onsite on July 22. Utah Fire Info photo
The Deer Creek Fire in old La Sal is now at 17,184 acres burned but has seen containment rise to 54 percent as of the report on the morning of July 22. The containment line is mostly on the south, west and parts of the north side of the fire. On July 21, San Juan County Sheriff Lehi Lacy shared in...
An army of firefighters and resources is being directed at fighting the Deer Creek fire, which started on July 10 near Old La Sal and has consumed more than 13,000 acres of private and public land.  Photo courtesy Utah Fire Info network
An army of firefighters and resources is being directed at fighting the Deer Creek fire, which started on July 10 near Old La Sal and has consumed more than 13,000 acres of private and public land. Photo courtesy Utah Fire Info network
Enjoying a cool swim at the Faux Falls near Kens Lake in Spanish Valley. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan...
Children from Bluff Elementary School recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing  the National Anthem in Navajo at the Utah Navajo Health System 25th Anniversary Celebration in Blanding on June 6. Courtesy photo
by Sally Jack Contibruting Writer This year marks the 25-year anniversary of Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. To celebrate “25 Years Strong,” UNHS hosted anniversary celebrations at Navajo Mountain, Monument Valley, and Blanding, with a final celebration to take place at their headquarters in...
A June 13 fire on the eastern edge of Monticello burns a barn. Fire fighters stopped the flames before they caused even more damage. There was a similar fire in Blanding on June 15 and a third fire is burning on Navajo Mountain. See the San Juan Record website at sjrnews.com for a number of...

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