Blanding

Blanding city signs letter supporting Energy Fuels, reviews July 4 preparations

Members of the Blanding city council approved a letter of support for Energy Fuels, reviewed Independence Day preparations and made plans to work with Bluff and Monticello on a few issues at their May 13 meeting. Members of the Blanding city council approved a resolution recognizing business...

The hardworking crew at Dirty Pop, on East Center in Blanding, are getting ready to markl their first full year in business. Courtesy photo

Dirty Pop to mark one year

by Kara Laws Contributing writer May 22 is a very exciting day for Dirty Pop, the custom drink shop in Blanding, as it marks the one year anniversary of their opening on Center Street. I sat down with the owners Karah Nay and Sarah Walker to learn how they are celebrating their big anniversary and...

Thomas Chee, leader of the Westwater community, at the spring that provided the closest source of freshwater to Westwater for many years. New culinary water lines now bring fresh water into the 23 homes in Westwater. An emoptional Chee said, “For many years, we have been relying on this beautiful water right here. It sustains life.” Staff photo

Culinary water system extends to Westwater area west of Blanding

by Bill Boyle Editor Running water is now available in the Westwater community, immediately west of Blanding. A celebration on April 25 culminated a four-year project that has helped transformed the once isolated area on the west side of the canyon. Water and electricity is now available to the 23...

Blanding City increases sponsorship of ATV Safari, reviews feasibility of gas line to Mill

Members of the Blanding City Council received a report on the gas line feasibility study to the White Mesa Mill, explored recreation infrastructure at Recapture and increased their sponsorship of the San Juan ATV Safari at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council agreed to...

Blanding begins early information gathering into collaborative water line to White Mesa at request of Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Blanding City Council began early conversations about a water line to White Mesa, approved a contract for a veterans memorial and announced the Independence Day themes at their latest meeting. Blanding City Council members gave advice and consent for city staff to further explore an agreement to...

Historical Society receives monetary award from Blanding Trust

The Blanding Community Legacy Trust recently awarded the San Juan Historical Society a $2,000 matching grant to assist with repairs to the historical Swallows Nest building, located behind the Blanding Visitors Center. The building needs repairs due to vandalism and weatherization. The Legacy Trust...

Blanding City approves work at Centennial Park and building inspection contracts

Blanding City Council members tabled a rezone request for a property near the new Elementary School, approved building inspection contracts and gave the okay for upgrades and a mural at Centennial Park at their latest meeting. Members of the Blanding City Council held a public hearing for a...

Bret Hosler retires after nearly 36 years

Bret Hosler is retiring from the City of Blanding after nearly 36 years of service to the Blanding community. Hosler has served in numerous capacities for the City of Blanding, including Community Development Director, City Planner, Building Official, and Municipal Airport Manager. Bret and his...

A rendering of the Veterans Memorial to honor US Veterans in Blanding near the Visitor Center. The goal is to complete the project by Veterans Day. Courtesy photo

Veterans Memorial to be built in Blanding near the Visitor Center

By Janet Wilcox Contributing writer For decades, soldiers from San Juan County dedicated their time and often their lives to the cause of freedom. From World War I to more current conflicts, hundreds of local soldiers have served in order that the freedoms we cherish are preserved. American Legion...

Blanding City approves downtown study

Blanding city council accepted a proposal for a downtown study, prepared for a possible inland port project and heard from the youth city council at their latest meeting. Blanding city council also approved a resolution accepting a proposal from Bike Utah to perform the Blanding downtown survey and...