Public Lands
San Juan County Commission signed a resolution stating their support of county law enforcement at the August 4 meeting held remotely.
The resolution publicly salutes the Sheriff’s department and was passed unanimously. Commission Chair Kenneth Maryboy shared his thoughts on the resolution.
“I think...
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has selected Gary Torres as the permanent Canyon Country District Manager.
The Canyon Country District, comprised of the Moab and Monticello field offices, manages 3.6 million surface acres providing opportunities for recreation, livestock grazing, mineral...
San Juan County will not participate in travel planning efforts in Bears Ears National Monument. With a 2-1 vote at the April 21 Commission meeting, Commissioners rejected a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the county and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the effort....
Development efforts have stopped on two oil and gas leases north of Bluff. EOG Resources Inc. notified the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) of the decision on February 28.
The decision comes on the heels of a resolution by the Bluff Town Council in early February to oppose the development of the oil...
Energy Fuels, the owner of the White Mesa Mill and mining properties in San Juan County, is hopeful that a new proposal in the federal budget may be a lifeline to the struggling uranium industry.
The budget proposal submitted by President Trump includes $150 million for the creation of a uranium...
On December 20, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Forest Service approved the Bears Ears National Monument plans. The newly approved plans for the Indian Creek and Shash Jáa units of the monument provide guidance for the future management of lands and resources that are important to residents...
A beautiful winters day on Muley Point overlooking Goosenecks State Park. Jan Noirot photo
San Juan County is the focus of marketing efforts that recently won a prestigious award for the Utah Office of Tourism.
The Voices of Bears Ears, a four-part video series, earned an Adrian Award for marketing excellence on January 21 from Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (...
Love is in the air when 22 hot air balloons take flight at the 22nd annual International Bluff Balloon Festival. Flights take to the air on Friday through Sunday, January 17-19 in and around Bluff.
Sponsored by the Business Owners of Bluff (BOB), this annual event attracts balloons, pilots, and...