Blanding

Utah State University Blanding Campus offers varied classes While Saving Local History

By Janet Wilcox Contibuting Writer Walter C. Lyman’s vision of Blanding becoming a lighthouse for education evolved and has proven true over the past 100 years. Today, satellite classes are taught in Blanding but are also broadcast to Monument Valley, Cortez and Monticello. There are 30 campuses...

Blanding puts water pricing at tier three

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council unanimously passed orange tiered pricing for water on the heels of a dry winter, the third highest of four tiers for water pricing in the city. City Manager Pratt Redd and City Public Works Director Patrick Parsons recommended the...

City of Blanding cutting ties with Legacy Trust, approves water wise code

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council voiced opposition to the closure of the armory, passed water-wise landscaping codes, and moved closer to severing formal ties with the Blanding Legacy Trust at their March 10 meeting. The Council voted to update the bylaws of the...

Blanding Artist Kelly Pugh has created several murals in Blanding telling the history of the community. See more photos at sjrnews.com. Courtesy photo

Local artist paints murals telling the history, setting of Blanding

By Janet Wilcox Contributing Writer Many have heard of “painting the town red” but local artist Kelly Pugh is painting to preserve the history of Blanding in multiple colors! In the beginning of this journey, Lisa Carr wrote a grant requesting funds from Energy Fuels which would be used to...

Blanding addresses new storm pond at Blanding Elementary School

by David Boyle News Director The Blanding City Council approved an agreement related to the new elementary school, supported a transfer of land to Edge of the Cedars State Park, and got an update on a Recapture Reservoir boat ramp at their February 10 meeting. The council approved an interlocal...

Blanding City gets updates on infrastructure projects and water reports

Members of the Blanding city council got an update on infrastructure projects, water reports and heard a conceptual plan for a tiny-home development at their latest meeting. City manager Pratt Redd provided updates on some infrastructure projects at the January 27 meeting including the approval of...

Blanding swears in new city council members

Members of the Blanding city council added new members, received rec reports and approved schedules for 2026 at their latest meeting. The Blanding City Council meeting on January 13 began with the swearing-in of new council members Jesse Grover and Chad Moses, the two were elected in November and...

Blanding city adopts fire plan and economic blueprints

Members of the Blanding city council discussed the Blanding Legacy Trust Fund and adopted plans for economic development and fire protections at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding city council passed two resolutions at their December 9 meeting. One resolution approved the Rural Economic...

West Side Wellness Opens in Blanding

A new wellness business has quietly – and beautifully – slipped into Blanding, and if you haven’t been inside yet, you’re missing out. West Side Wellness, located in the historic West Side Market building at 95 N 400 W, held its open house a few weeks ago and is officially open for classes, massage...

Christmas on Main Street in Blanding culminates December 1

This year, Blanding City is hosting a new event celebrating Christmas and local businesses. Christmas on Main Street participants will be able to win prizes, enjoy light displays, and visit with Santa. The festivities kick off with six days of bingo starting Tuesday, November 25! Pick up your bingo...