President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 13 once again reducing the size of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Containment reaches half-way on Babylon Fire as signs of monsoonal season arrival on the horizon.
As of July 10, the Babylon Fire has reached 103,633 acres with containment rising to 25%.
San Juan County Sheriff's office has placed additional zones in the "Set" status, though no evacuation "GO" orders have been given as of Noon on Thursday July 9.
The Babylon fire grew to the east overnight with crews continuing to focus on primary objectives of public safety and protecting high-value assets.
Fire crews celebrate an 11-percent containment on the perimeter of the Babylon Fire while also recognizing a lot of work ahead in efforts to battle the wildfire now 101,073 acres in size.
Large crowds gathered in Blanding for an epic Fourth of July celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
by Barkley Christensen
San Juan High School Football Head Coach
Hal W. Adams passed away in Monticello, UT on Saturday, July 5, 2026 at the age of 71, with his loving wife by his side.
Cecelia Ann Marcroft Tibbitts, 85, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away June 29, 2026, surrounded by family, in her new home in Saratoga Springs, UT after a recent cancer diagnosis.
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