San Juan County
by David Boyle
News Director
Staff at the Utah Food Bank Southeast Distribution Center held a lunch on August 7 to update a crowd of about 50 community leaders on the group’s efforts over the past few years.
Speaking to the group, Utah Food Bank President & CEO Ginette Bott outlined the history...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission moved forward on a new building for the Children’s Justice Center, discussed a fee schedule doubling tipping fees for uncovered loads at the landfill, and continued talks about the land use code at their latest meeting.
Members...
by David Boyle
News Director
Construction is underway in Monticello for the new San Juan Health hospital. The $40 million project includes upgrades and new amenities for patients with a completion date at the end of 2026.
San Juan Health Chief Executive Officer Clayton Holt speaking with the Red...
San Juan County’s Major Crimes and Drug Task Force unit had a major haul taking drugs worth an estimated $1.2 million off the street.
San Juan County Sheriff’s office reports in the early morning hours of August 2 a traffic stop was conducted for a registration violation. Local K-9 drug sniffing...
by David Boyle
News Director
The San Juan County Fair is back with rodeos, auctions, family games and a concert with Country star Joe Nichols.
Running August 1 through August 9 there Ain’t no fun like fair week fun.
The week begins August 1 with the Abajo Enduro. The mountain bike two-day three...
by David Boyle
News Director
Tensions ran high during a nearly five-hour meeting of the San Juan County Planning Commission.
Despite a tense high point about an hour into the meeting, the commission moved forward to review and discuss community comments on Chapters 1-6 of the 2025 Land Use...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission reviewed a potential doubling of landfill rates for unsecured loads, moved forward on a partial amendment to the General Plan, and approved the Sky Ranch subdivision again at their latest meeting.
The commission continued...
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a San Juan County man with second degree murder after he allegedly shot a man to death.
Chevel Cottonwood, age 34, was charged by complaint on June 11, 2025, and ordered detained by a U.S. Magistrate Judge.
According to court documents,...
by Sally Jack
Contibruting Writer
This year marks the 25-year anniversary of Utah Navajo Health System, Inc.
To celebrate “25 Years Strong,” UNHS hosted anniversary celebrations at Navajo Mountain, Monument Valley, and Blanding, with a final celebration to take place at their headquarters in...
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