Blanding

Blanding City transfer station closed for now

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council moved toward closure of the transfer station, talked about possible rate increases at the Wellness Center, and discussed Economic Development at their latest meeting At their January 23 meeting, members of the Council heard from...

More hurdles cleared to bring water to the Westwater Community

by David Boyle News Director Blanding city council members helped the Westwater water project move forward, discussed a variety of projects and swore-in three members at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding city council swore-in three council members to four year terms at the January 9...

Rendering shows a possible look at the new Blanding Elementary School. The image is part of a presentation to the San Juan School Board provided by MHTN Architects. The district and design team plan will invite the public to see plans and provide feedback in the early part of 2024, most likely in January. See more images at the San Juan Record website at sjrnews.com. Courtesy MHTN Architects

Conceptual drawings released as planning continues for new elementary school to be builit by San Juan School District in Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved the calendar for the coming year, spoke with local law enforcement about school safety and discussed the new Blanding Elementary school at their latest meeting. At the December 13 meeting members of the board heard from...

Pickleball, Swallows Nest on Blanding list

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council discussed pickleball courts and the historic Swallow’s Nest at their latest meeting on December 12. The Swallows Nest is a small historic building used by Albert R Lyman, the town’s first settler, for his writings. The building is...

New solar panels will provide power to the Dinosaur Museum in Blanding. The goal is to extend the hours and number of months the museum is open. Courtesy photo

New solar power for Dinosaur Museum

by David Boyle News Director The Blanding Dinosaur Museum has a new look and a new power source following the installation of solar panels on the roof of the building. The instillation of the solar system is part of the museums stated goal to become ecologically responsible and energy self-...

Blanding City hears about pickleball, and Justice Court

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council approved a grant to protect the Swallows Nest, voted to re-certify the justice court, and heard from Pickleballers at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council discussed the receipt of grant funds for the Swallows...

USU President Elizabeth Cantwell meets with students at USU Blanding on Nov. 15, 2023 to hold a listening session. (Source: Levi Sim/USU)

USU New President Elizabeth Cantwell visits Blanding campus

by David Boyle News Director Utah State University’s 17th President Elizabeth Cantwell began her tenure with a listening tour of USU campuses. Cantwell began that tour on November 15 at USU Blanding and took time to speak with the San Juan Record about the tour. Cantwell’s listening tour included...

Blanding discusses failure of proposed nuclear power project

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council got an update on the Bears Ears Marathon and a failed power project, and made an intent to annex resolution at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved an intent to annex city-owned property on the west...

Blanding City Council cancels elections, hears from fine arts council

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council canceled the city elections and heard a presentation from Kigalia Fine Arts at their latest meeting. At their October 24 meeting, members of the Blanding city council voted to cancel city elections. While the city originally had five...

Trent Herring appointed Blanding City Manager

by David Boyle News Director Trent Herring is the new Blanding City Administrator, after he was appointed by the Blanding City Council. The council approved the Mayor’s appointment, but a contract will also need to be approved before the appointment is finalized. Mayor Logan Monson said the city...