San Juan County

Series of snow storms greeted with joy, despite headaches

by David Boyle New Director A series of large snowstorms brought a ton of needed water to San Juan County, and some challenges to accompany it. The series of storms has brought the deepest snow pack in area mountains for this time of the winter season in 18 years. On Tuesday, January 17, San Juan...

Utah State University Blanding’s Navajo hogan was recently named Worship Project of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Utah. Courtesy photo

USU Blanding hogan receives award

Utah State University Blanding’s recently-constructed Navajo hogan has been recognized as the “Worship Project of the Year” by the Associated General Contractors of Utah. The award recognized general contractors Tri-Hurst Construction, project manager Hans Hurst, and project superintendents...

New San Juan County Commission starts year with training, assignments

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Commission welcomed new members and received training at ther first meeting of 2023. Ahead of their January 3 meeting, two new members of the San Juan County Commission were sworn-in. Both commissioner Jamie Harvey and Silvia Stubbs were administered...

New San Juan County officials sworn-in

The oath of office was administered to San Juan County elected officials by members of the judiciary at a brief ceremony on January 3. All five officials will begin their first terms of elected service. It was a Republican sweep in the November General Election, and as a result, the county...

Commission approves 2023 budget, bids farewell

By David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Commission passed a 2023 budget and recognized outgoing commissioners at their last meeting of 2022. At their December 20 meeting, members of the commission approved the 2023 budget. The 2023 budget adopted anticipates $15.3 million in revenue and $...

Navajo Utah discusses ARPA, ICWA, firewood

By David Boyle News Director The Navajo Utah Commission received reports on American Rescue Plan Act projects, the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, and approved four resolutions as part of their latest meeting. At their December 9 meeting members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard a report...

Commission introduced to legislative auditor, receives report on grants, Cal Black Airport

By David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County commission heard an introduction from the Utah legislative auditor general office, approved the publishing of county ordinances, and approved a five-year plan for Cal Black Memorial Airport. At the December 6 meeting members of the...

Statistics offer more information on the 2022 November election

By David Boyle News Director San Juan County Election results were unanimously certified by the county commissioners on Tuesday, November 22. The results of the election include new faces to county government following a sweep by the local Republican party flipping the makeup of the county...

County Commission approves employee premium changes, adjusts property values

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Commission approved changes to employee health premiums, adjusted some property values, and canvassed election results at their latest meeting. At the November 22 meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to approve changes to county employee health...

Six Utah Diné Chapters have higher than average voter turnout for Navajo Nation elections

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation General Election were certified by the Navajo Board of Election Supervisors on Tuesday, November 22. The results of the election include a new president for the Navajo Nation from the Red Mesa Chapter, as well as the first woman vice-president of the...