July 2025

County okays Sky Ranch again, makes plans for updating General Plan

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 3:26pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Going batty in Bluff

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 3:25pm admin

Mexican Freetail Bats are common in Bluff. Courtesy photo

by Andrew Gulliford
Contributing writer
Recently a friend with sophisticated audio equipment and years of scientific research with bats stayed in room 431 at Bluff Dwellings.

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More than 10K boats inspected

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 3:23pm admin

Quagga mussels at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. Jordan Nielson photo

Over 10K boats were inspected for aquatic invasive species during the busy Fourth of July weekend.

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Mexico does sandwiches, who knew?

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 3:20pm admin

There are a variety of delicious Mexican sandwiches. Courtesy photo

Inspiration for my culinary articles can come from the simplest of places: a novel, television show, movie, anime series, manga series, even commercial ads while playing a game on a cellphone.

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Photo of the week July 2, 2025

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:34pm admin

Enjoying a cool swim at the Faux Falls near Kens Lake in Spanish Valley. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record.

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BLM seeks input on pedal assist e-bikes on designated trails

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:32pm admin

A traditional mountain bike and an E-bike on a local slickrock trail. Courtesy photo

Bureau of Land Management officials are considering the use of Class 1 (pedal assist) e-bikes on designated mountain bike trails within the Moab Field Office.

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San Juan County Man Indicted for Second Degree Murder

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:29pm admin

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.

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Kathleen Stewart (Halls) January 23, 1943 ~ June 24, 2025

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:14pm admin

Kathleen “Kathy” Stewart (Halls) passed away quickly and peacefully in Monticello, UT on June 24, 2025 after suffering a stroke.

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Reviewing Japanese desserts

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:12pm admin

If you’re in the mood for a Japanese sweet treat or two, pick up Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts by Laure Kie. There are numerous recipes contained inside to help you try your hand at some Japanese baking. Courtesy photo

It has been a long while since I’ve attempted a book review of any type. Usually, if I’m interested in a book of any genre I will read the reviews already written.

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Honorable Mention All State Softball player - Morgann McPherson

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 4:10pm admin

Morgann Mcpherson
San Juan Junior ~ center field
2A honorable mention
.393 Avg / .514 OBP / 16 SB 6 2B / 5 3B / 6 HR / 45 RBI / 35 RS

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