San Juan County

San Juan County Commission concerned about closure of National Guard Armory in Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission discussed safety in La Sal, the Blanding national guard armory, and provided support for a BLM grant request for a new vehicle at their March 17 meeting. Members of the county commission held discussions related to the potential...

Colorado man charged with drug trafficking crimes

A Colorado man is facing multiple drug charges after he allegedly attempted to traffic narcotics through the District of Utah. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 10, 2026, charging the defendant after he was arrested during a traffic stop when law enforcement located and seized...

County Treasurer grant makes historical records accessible

The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, has announced San Juan County Treasurer’s Office as a recipient of its Spring/Fall 2026 grant funding to preserve and provide access to Utah’s history. The Treasurer’s Office was...

Local businesses show off the grant checks they were recently awarded through the San Juan County Rural County Grant. Courtsey photo

Economic Development grants awarded to local ventures

In an exciting evening last week, eight San Juan County businesses were issued giant checks from the SJC Rural County Grant at the San Juan County Business Basecamp. The SJC Rural County Grant is a county-run grant program created to support the development and diversification of the local economy...

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...