Blanding

Municipal Elections set for November 4

Municipal election day for residents in Monticello and Blanding is November 4. Two city council seats in both towns and the mayoral seat in Monticello are contested on this year's ballots. However, a recent change of deadline by the Utah state legislature means residents will need to have their...

Blanding City Council approves raw water sale, supports youth Halloween event

Members of the Blanding City Council signaled support for a youth Halloween carnival, made changes to the planning commission and approved a sale of raw water at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of raw water to the San Juan Water...

2025 Blanding City Council Candidate Profiles

JESSE GROVER: Jesse Grover: Teaching the Past, Shaping the Future I am Jesse Grover, and I am running for Blanding City Council, offering a lifelong dedication to the community and a fresh perspective on its future. I was born and raised in Blanding and have deep roots in the community. Blanding is...

Blanding city approves two of three rezones and plans to update Mobile home zoning

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council denied one zone request for a Mobile Home zoning, approved two other rezones, and began discussions about revisiting the requirements in Mobile Home zoning at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council voted against...

Blanding Mayor Trevor Olsen and Ann Hawkins. Courtesy photo

Honoring unsung heroes in the community: Ann Hawkins

Ann has served in her community, in various aspects, for many years. Helping many as the President of the San Juan Credit Union. She was instrumental in starting “Bountiful Baskets” so families could have access to fruits and vegetables at an affordable price. She and her husband, Clark, run the...

Blanding working on zoning, roads

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council approved continued participation in a law enforcement task force, received reports on zoning, and discussed an administrative leave award at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council formally approved their...

Fall Festival events on Saturday in Blanding

by David Boyle News Director The annual Blanding Fall Festival is back this weekend with fun for the entire family at Centennial Park. Games, dancing and a community dinner all make up a day of fun on Saturday September 13. The Fall Festival kicks off at 11:00 am Saturday morning with three-on-...

Blanding city reviews primary election

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council accepted primary election results, heard more comments on a proposed zone change, and reviewed downtown survey results as part of their August 26 meeting. Members of the council approved the election canvas from the primary election...

White Mesa hosts Bear Dance this weeekend

by David Boyle News Director The annual Ute Mountain Ute Tribe White Mesa Bear Dance is once again being held in San Juan County starting on Friday, August 29, and concluding on Monday, September 1. A full schedule of events can be found on page A4 in the San Juan Record. The event is open to the...

Blanding Mayor Trevor Olsen (left) welcomes new Blanding City Manager Pratt Redd and his family after Redd was appointed at the August 12 Blanding City Council meeting. The Redd’s include (clockwise) Pratt, Darcy, Breille, and twins Leighton and Luke. Courtesy photo

New city manager in appointed in Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Blanding had a new city manager appointed at their latest meeting. The council also tabled a decision on a mobile home rezone request and approved agreements with the county and school district at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council appointed...