San Juan County
Natalie Randall is the new Managing Director of the Utah Office of Tourism and Film. The appointment was announced by Ryan Starks, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.
Randall, a longtime resident of Monticello until recently, served as Economic Development and...
The state of Utah is withdrawing its support of a proposed land swap of state trust lands in the Bears Ears National Monument for federal lands elsewhere in San Juan County and the rest of the state.
Utah elected Republican leaders took the action saying the federal government is “ignoring good...
Members of the San Juan County commission approved updates to Senior Center policies, approved an upgrade to ballot machines, and approved letters of support for economic opportunities at their latest meeting.
Members of the commission approved an update to the senior center policy and procedure...
by Sally Jack
Contributing writer
Utah Food Bank announces the opening of its new Southeastern Distribution Center and Food Pantry in Blanding.
Construction on the 18,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago under general contractor Tri-Hurst Construction of Blanding, with subcontractors...
A four-day jury trial is schedule in June for Sage Jennings Daves, age 22 of Dove Creek, CO.
Seventh District Judge Don M. Torgerson bound over Daves for trial after a January 16 preliminary hearing.
Daves is charged with first degree felony murder in the August 27, 2023 death of San Juan County...
by David Boyle
News Director
San Juan County is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment is being conducted by Points Consulting and is aimed at identifying housing demand in the area.
As part of the assessment, five public meetings will be held throughout the county from January 29...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission addressed personal property taxes, Gunnison Sage-grouse and short-term rentals in Spanish Valley at their latest meeting.
Members of the commission approved the use of an appraisal software program for the Assessor’s office at...
by David Boyle
News Director
A total of 22 San Juan County residents filed for election last week in what will be a busy election year in the county.
Three non-partisan seats are up for election on the San Juan School Board for four-year terms.
School District seat 1 includes all of Monticello, and...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission appointed a new chair to the commission, received economic reports and approved an overnight overlay zone for two Spanish Valley developments at their latest meeting.
Members of the county commission appointed Commissioner Jamie...
Fatal accidents, the sale of Gouldings Lodge and the annular eclipse were among the top stories that clicked with SJR readers in 2023.
For our year-end review, the San Juan Record looks at our top stories of the year determined by views each story received on the San Juan Record website at sjrnews....
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