San Juan County
By Sally Jack
A contributing Writer
After serving as a San Juan County commissioner for 20 consecutive years, Commissioner Bruce Adams is ready to pass the torch, but he will not be passing his signature cowboy hat along with it.
The hat holds many memories and has been signed by prominent people,...
by Marah Long
Contributing writer
For the first time ever, San Juan School District is piloting a new course that allows students to become certified as Basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
The class is taught in San Juan High School and broadcast to other schools around the county so anyone...
By Maxine Deeter
Contributing Writer
For the second year in a row, La Sal Livestock Company (LLC) of La Sal, owned and operated by Lowry and Justis Redd, was featured in a panel discussion at the annual Utah Section for Range Management (SRM) meeting held in November.
Last year, along with the BLT...
by David Boyle
News Director
San Juan County commissioners signaled support for a Blanding splash pad, spoke about a grant for a recycling program and recognized Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) at their latest meeting.
Members of the San Juan County commission heard a report for a grant...
by Kara Laws
Contributing writer
The holiday hustle is here, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We’ve created a local gift guide packed with ideas from San Juan County businesses to make your Christmas shopping a breeze.
Why shop local? Because it’s more than just a transaction—it’s a way to...
A recently passed US House bill could see federal court locations expand to southeastern Utah.
On December 3 the US House passed a bill written by Utah Representatives John Curtis and Celeste Maloy to authorize federal court cases to be held in Monticello and Moab.
The bill would authorize cases in...
On December 3, the US House of Representatives passed Rep. John Curtis’ bill for the Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act.
The bill addresses an imbalance in the Lower Basin Fund, which funds salinity control projects. Curtis’ legislation incorporated work from the seven Colorado River Basin...
by Bill Boyle
San Juan Record Editor
The Lisbon Valley Mine terminated 45 employees and furloughed an additional 45 on November 20, sending a shock wave through the area.
One of the largest private employers in the region, the copper mining and milling operation about 20 miles northeast of...
by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission heard the results of a recent housing study, approved a new deputy county attorney and approved election canvass results at their latest meeting.
At their November 19 meeting members of the San Juan County commission heard the...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission heard presentations about energy efficiency in low-income homes, approved public health initiatives to combat youth vaping, and asked for help on an eventual frontage road in Spanish Valley at their latest meeting.
The...
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