Blanding

Blanding City plans workshops for Bears Ears Draft comments, approves discretionary funds for San Juan Showcase ride

by David Boyle News Director Blanding city council approved funds towards a free ATV ride, approved a policy on sending overdue utilities to collections, and talked about comments on the Bears Ears plan at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council approved an award of discretionary...

Bodies recovered in double homicide case

by David Boyle News Director After missing for nearly a month the bodies of two Blanding men have been recovered by law enforcement, and the men’s roommate has been charged with two counts of aggravated murder. San Juan County Sheriff’s Department reported on March 22 that the bodies of Blanding...

School District taking a look at location of Blanding elementary site

by David Boyle News Director The new elementary school in Blanding may not be built at the proposed location on 800 North and 100 West. Members of the San Juan School Board passed a motion to direct school district administration to evaluate the possibility of moving the location of the new school...

Blanding City approves long-term raw water sale to White Mesa Mill

By David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding city council approved a water sale to Energy Fuels, discussed a policy related to collections and received an annual building report as part of their latest meeting. Members of the city council approved an annual agreement to sell water to Energy...

Blanding Seniors plan a host of activities

Seniors are an important part of our community. They provide continuity, stability and history. They provide experience, knowledge and wisdom. As a payback for their years of contributions, concerned citizens want to provide opportunities for friendship, activities and emotional support. Thus...

San Juan County Sheriff's Office makes arrest in connection to the case of missing Blanding men, as the investigation is now classified as a homicide

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest in connection to the disappearance of 29-year-old William Bull and 28-year-old Christopher Owens from the Blanding area. In a March 10 press release, the Sheriff’s office shared that 35-year-old Charles Yoo had been charged with Obstruction...

Blanding City is considering a fee to mail the monthly paper statements to utility customers

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Blanding City Council discussed a possible fee for receiving paper utility bills, approved the new general plan and received an update on economic activity at the latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council discussed implementing a fee for...

More classrooms approved as plans advance for new Blanding Elementary School project

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved three more classrooms for the new Blanding Elementary School at their latest meeting. During the February 14 meeting members of the San Juan School Board approved add-ons to increase the size of the new Blanding Elementary...

Rate increase approved at the Blanding City Wellness Center

by David Boyle News Director The Blanding City Council approved a rate increase for the Wellness Center, heard about upgrades to an airport building and moved closer to running water at Westwater with an approval of an easement at their latest meeting. At their February 13 meeting members of the...

The pallets are loaded and crews are ready at the new Utah Food Bank headquarters in Blanding. The facility is setfor ribbon-cutting ceremnoies on February 7 and opening to patrons on February 8. Courtesy photo

Utah Food Bank opens outlets in Blanding, Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley

by Sally Jack Contributing writer Utah Food Bank announces the opening of its new Southeastern Distribution Center and Food Pantry in Blanding. Construction on the 18,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago under general contractor Tri-Hurst Construction of Blanding, with subcontractors...