San Juan County

Justice Court, procedures, and local economy on Commission agenda

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission delayed approval of a fee compensation agreement between the county and Monticello City Justice Court for prosecution efforts at their March 3 meeting. Items related to economic development were also discussed at the meeting. ...

2026 San Juan County Business Basecamp

by David Boyle News Director Local entrepreneurs and community members are invited to the 2026 San Juan County Business Base Camp Conference and Expo. The event kicks off this Thursday, March 12 through Saturday March 14 at the USU Blanding Arts and Events Center. You can view an online publication...

San Juan County Commission talks Wells and Trails

Members of the San Juan County Commission spoke about the future of the Armory in Blanding, received an update on well projects in the county, and had discussions related to public lands and trails at their latest meeting. Members of the county commission held a discussion around the upcoming...

An estimated $300,000 worth of drugs were confiscated after a recent traffic arrest in Blanding. Photo courtesy San Juan County Sheriffs Office.

Drug bust in Blanding confiscates $300,000 in meth, fentanyl, heroin

by David Boyle News Director Law enforcement seized an estimated $300,000 worth of narcotics as part of a traffic stop in Blanding last Friday. On February 13 around 6 p.m., a traffic stop in Blanding was initiated due to equipment violations, according to a statement from the San Juan County...

San Juan County Commission appoints Justice Court Judge, updates land use in general plan

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a new justice court judge, updated a section of the general plan and tabled an update to commission meeting policies at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan County Commission approved the appointment of Stephen...

Tenth year for Visit with Respect program

by David Boyle News Director A campaign to educate visitors about visitation to the region is celebrating 10 years. Semira Crank is the program director for Visit With Respect, a part of the nonprofit Bears Ears Partnership. In a recent conversation with Redrock92 radio, Crank explained the Visit...

Measles cases in three county residents, outside the county

Three San Juan County residents, residing outside the county, test positive for measles. San Juan Public Health Department announced on Wednesday, February 4 that three “San Juan County residents (currently residing outside of the county)” tested positive for measles. According to the public health...

Bone-dry winter continues into 2026

January, 2026 was another bone-dry month in San Juan County, with winter snows almost non-existent. The result is growing concern about water needs in the coming months. The often wet and snowy months of February and March still give time to reverse the trend, but concerns are growing. In most...

Business Basecamp returns for fifth year

San Juan County’s premier business conference returns to the Utah State University Blanding campus March 12 - 14, 2026, bigger and better with even more resources to inspire and equip business owners and entrepreneurs for success. This event marks the 5th annual San Juan County Business Basecamp...

Initiative will address mental health, suicide

by David Boyle News Director A broad coalition of local government, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and nonprofit organizations has launched a comprehensive initiative in San Juan County to address escalating mental health issues and suicide rates. The effort aims to move past cultural...