Blanding

Blanding joins MOU to provide water to Westwater, state will pay for new well

by David Boyle News Director The Blanding City Council approved a memorandum of understanding to bring water to the Westwater community and discussed wellness center updates at their July 26 meeting. The council entered into a memorandum of understanding with five different entities, entering into...

Blanding City council recognizes citizen of the year, discusses utilities

Blanding city council recognized the citizen of the year, updated their contract with Waste Management and adopted the Water Master Plan at their July 12 meeting. Janet Wilcox has been named Citizen of the Year. Wilcox, a teacher at San Juan High School was celebrated for her service to the...

Blanding prohibits aerial fireworks

By Katie Boyle Staff writer At their latest meeting on June 28, the Blanding City Council voted to prohibit aerial fireworks in city limits, and approved the formation of the Airport Advisory Committee. The council prohibited aerial fireworks in city limits due to severe drought and windy...

Blanding to host Independence Day

With a celebration starting June 30 and lasting until July 9, the City of Blanding Independence Day celebration is sure to be one to remember. “United We Stand” is the theme of this year's celebration, with events starting Thursday and lasting over a week. Due to a number of complications with...

Blanding City approves budget and receives an update on Westwater

At their latest meeting, the Blanding City Council adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, gave input on the formation of the airport advisory committee, and received an update on the project to bring water to Westwater. At their June 14 meeting, Blanding City Council approved the adoption...

Christopher Ewald takes the oath of office from City Manager David Johnson to serve on the Blanding City Council. Ewald is one of four city residents who signaled an interest in serving. Photo courtesy Blanding City

Blanding City Council swears in new member discusses utilities

Blanding City Council swore in a new member, discussed the annual budget, and received reports on gas and sanitation rates at their latest meeting. Christopher Ewald was sworn in as the new Blanding City Councilor at the latest city council meeting on May 24. The seat was made open following KD...

San Juan High School Seniors 2022

San Juan High Class of 2022 Graduation is scheduled for Thursday, May 26 at 5:00 pm

Blanding City Council agrees on trees

Members of the Blanding City Council approved a tree trimming policy, approved their contract to repair hail damage and received the Healthy Utah Award at their latest meeting. At their May 10 meeting, Blanding City Council unanimously approved a formal policy regarding tree trimming near city...

Questions about water and airport dominate Blanding City Council meeting

Blanding City Council discussed airport policy, a sale of water, and approved a bid to repair hail damage at their latest meeting. At their April 26 meeting members of the Blanding City Council heard from six community members regarding a draft policy for the city airport. Discussions regarding the...

Resignation on Blanding City Council

Blanding City Council will be appointing a new member to their council following the resignation of councilmember Kd Perkins. Perkins said, “It was an honor to serve the community of Blanding for the last several years.” City Council will appoint a replacement at their May 24 meeting. The appointed...