Blanding

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...

Blanding City Council 2025 Primary Election

Blanding city council primary election result will see four candidates advance to the November general election. Blanding residents cast ballots during the August 12 election, 581 ballots have been counted with 1,494 registered voters in the city the primary election saw a 39-percent turnout....

August 12 Primary election in Blanding

Blanding City is holding a primary election on Tuesday August 12. Five candidates for Blanding City Council will be narrowed down to four candidates by Blanding City voters. The top four vote earners next week will advance to the November municipal election as voters decide two members of the...

Blanding city gets update on White Mesa water pipeline, approves policies to promote growth in city, recognizes firefighters for their work

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council approved policies to encourage additional housing, recognized firefighters and got an update on the potential water line to White Mesa at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council received an update on the proposed...

Blanding approves demo bid and opposes county landfill policy

Members of the Blanding City Council approved a demolition bid, heard a report on the 4th of July celebration and raised concerns with a proposed county landfill policy at their latest meeting. The Blanding City Council approved a bid for demolition of city owned structures near the intersection of...

Longtime Blanding residents Karen and Jim Slavens were the grand marshals of the Independence Day parade and celebartion in Blanding on July 4. They were honored for years of dedicated service to the community. Courtesy photo

Jim and Karen Slavens: Lives of San Juan Service

Jim and Karen Slavens were honored as the Grand Marshals of the 4th of July parade in Blanding. They will also be honored in City Council on July 8. Jim and Karen Slavens have given their entire lives to the building and the betterment of Blanding, as well as San Juan County. The following is a...

Blanding set for 2025 Independence Day Celebration

by David Boyle News Director Fireworks, a parade, a prayer breakfast and a host of events are happening across Blanding city as the area celebrates the 249 Independence Day for the USA. “Let Freedom Ring” is this year's theme for the Blanding 2025 Independence Day Celebration. Events stretch across...

Blanding City hears water and fire reports, and begins search for Administrator

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council received water and fire reports, passed their budget and will be looking for a new city administrator. While not reported at their latest meeting, news has recently broke that the city will be seeking a new administrator. City...

The Dinosaur Museum. photo courtesy Dinosaur-Museum.org

Dinosaur Museum celebrates 30 years

by David Boyle News Director The Dinosaur Museum in Blanding is proudly celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. To commemorate three decades in the community, the museum is offering half-price admission during the Blanding Independence Day celebration. In an interview with Redrock Radio co-...

“Foul Works at the Fireworks Factory”, a melodrama presented by the Edge of the Seaters Theatre Company, will be presented at the Arts and Events Center in Blanding July 1 through July 5. Under the direction of Debbie Knight, the cast includes (left to right): Sammie Hughes, Kari Pugh, Steven Legler, Anita Legler, Alicia Bayles, Paul Murdock, James Laws, and Debbie Knight. Courtesy photo

Foul Works at the Fireworks Factory, Blanding celebrates 42 years of 4th of July melodramas

By Kara Laws Contributing writer Independence Day is just around the corner and Blanding hosts an outstanding celebration. In addition to the traditional activities like a parade, booths, and fireworks, the 4th of July celebration in Blanding has included a melodrama since 1983. This year’s...