San Juan County

Rep. Phil Lyman announces candidacy for Governor

by David Boyle News Director Utah House District 69 representative and Blanding resident Phil Lyman officially announced his bid for Governor on October 30. Rep. Phil Lyman (R) announced his candidacy for governor in a one-minute video ad shared on social media platforms on the afternoon of October...

Navajo Nation moves to purchase Gouldings

by David Boyle News Director The nearly 100-year-old iconic Goulding properties in Monument Valley are moving closer to changing ownership to the Navajo Nation. Members of the Navajo Nation Council approved legislation on October 17 to approve the purchase of Goulding’s Monument Valley Lodge for $...

$25 million secured to remodel county jail

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission got a report on the eclipse, sent a letter to the BLM regarding a travel management plan, and approved receipt of a grant and loan to remodel the county jail at their latest meeting. As part of their October 17 meeting, members...

Eclipse viewers at the Goosenecks event Chris Hanson photo.

Thousands view annular eclipse

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor Thousands of visitors and local residents alike enjoyed the annular solar eclipse that occurred across the San Juan County sky on October 14. The “ring of fire” eclipse was viewable from most areas of the county, with the most significant impact on a swath near...

Energy Fuels hosts open house at mill

by David Boyle News Director Energy Fuels held an open house at the White Mesa Mill on October 10 and 11 to highlight the mill’s work. There were a variety of presentations and events, in addition to tours of the facility. David Frydenlund, Executive Vice President at Energy Fuels, said the mill is...

Fatality at Canyonlands Park

A 63-year-old woman from Washington state passed away on Monday, October 9 at Grand View Point at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. National Park Service rangers, Grand County EMS, and Classic Air Medical personnel responded to the scene. CPR was performed but life-saving...

San Juan County Commission approves policy to encourage recycling at county landfill

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a landfill metal recycling program, approved grants for internet hotspot services, and approved contracts for Navajo translation services for upcoming city and town elections at their latest meeting. At their October 3...

Path of the annular eclipse for October 14

Annular eclipse is set to arrive on October 14

by David Boyle News Director San Juan County is set to receive an influx of visitors on October 14 as an Annular Eclipse will be visible throughout the entire county. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explains an annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the...

County commission discusses WIC, oil and gas

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a state increase to the Utah Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, voiced support of oil and gas lease sales and thanked the county road department at their latest meeting. At their September 19 meeting members of...

A high speed rollover on September 19 resulted in severe injuries for the driver of this vehicle. He was life-flighted to a regional hospital. It is the latest in a series of crashes on area highways. Photo courtesy Utah DPS

Carnage claims lives on local highways

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor A series of recent crashes has resulted in the deaths of five motorists on the highways in San Juan County. Sergeant Charlie Taylor, of the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), begs local residents to take steps to lessen the carnage on the roads. A three-vehicle crash on...