Blanding

Blanding City talks water for Westwater

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council discussed the city landfill, learned of an airport grant and discussed the latest in the project to bring water to Westwater at their latest meeting. At the September 12 meeting of the Blanding City Council, representatives from the...

Blanding council gets Wellness Center, new police officer reports

By David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council received reports and approved an employee leave policy at their latest meeting. During a brief August 8 meeting, the Council heard from Police Chief JJ Bradford that the city has a tentative offer to a non-certified applicant for an...

Blanding City Manager and city engineer resign, council approves payment for dispatch

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council received the resignation of the city manager, approved payment for dispatch services, and discussed Independence Day celebrations at their latest meeting. City Manager Dave Johnson tenured his resignation at the July 25 meeting of...

Andrea Jeppesen named Blanding City Outstanding Citizen of the Year by City Council

submitted by Blanding Mayor Logan Monson Blanding City proudly announces Andrea Jeppesen as the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award. This honor recognizes Andrea’s unwavering dedication and selfless commitment to the betterment of her community. Throughout her life, Andrea...

Blanding approves SRO, tables park impact fee

by David Boyle News Director Blanding City Council approved an agreement to bring a police officer into Blanding schools and tabled a decision to charge parks impact fees at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved their end of an agreement to bring a resource officer to...

Blanding plans a wide variety of their annual Independence Day activities, covering more than a week of celebrations, fun, and more

by David Boyle News Director “Stars & Stripes” is the theme for the 2023 Independence Day celebration in Blanding. The annual celebration is renowned far and wide as Blanding rolls out the red carpet to welcome local people, former residents, family members, and friends across the globe. A full...

School Board selects site for new Blanding Elementary School

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan School Board selected a site for the new Blanding Elementary School, approved a rule exception for an administrator to coach at San Juan High, and approved an agreement with the City of Blanding to bring a resource officer into Blanding schools at their...

Blanding Mayor Logan Monson accepts an award for the city from the American Public Power Association at the American Public Power Association National Conference in Washington. The Sue Kelly Community Service Award was given to the city for its involvment in the project to bring power to the Westwater community. Courtesy photo

Blanding earns national award

Blanding City received an American Public Power Association Sue Kelly Community Service Award during the American Public Power Association’s National Conference in Seattle, Washington. The award recognizes “good neighbor” activities that demonstrate the commitment of the utility and its employees...

Blanding City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding city council approved their annual budget at their June 6 meeting. The approval comes as the city prepares for the start of the new Fiscal Year on July 1. The approved $17.2 million budget is an increase of about $2.3 million over the $14.9...

The inaugurl Little Miss Blanding royalty was named after a pagent on June 17. They include (left to right) Little Miss Blanding Kennedy Bingham, First Attendant Chezney Ivins, Second Attendant Emri Black, and Third Attendant Navy Nieres. Courtesy photo

Little Miss Blanding showcases talent as eleven local girls shine at inaugural event

by David Boyle News Director Blanding residents saw their Inaugural Little Miss Blanding royalty crowned on June 17 at the San Juan High Auditorium. Following months of work, 11 contestants, aged 10-12 years old, took the stage for an evening of pageantry. Event organizer Lacey Ivins says the...