Bluff / Mexican Hat

Bluff busy April includes dark sky, river trail

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Bluff town council had a busy April, finalizing a dark sky application, exploring more involvement at the cemetery and beginning talks for the next year budget at their meetings throughout the month. The town of Bluff completed and submitted another...

Balloons light up during the glow-in photo by Wilson Zohnnie

Balloons will fill the sky at 26th annual Bluff Balloon Festival

by David Boyle News Director Hot air balloons are set to soar across the desert landscape in southern San Juan County this weekend. Over 20 colorful balloons will take to the skies flying over the town of Bluff and nearby Valley of the Gods as organizers celebrate the 26th annual Bluff...

County receives Housing Study report

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission heard the results of a recent housing study, approved a new deputy county attorney and approved election canvass results at their latest meeting. At their November 19 meeting members of the San Juan County commission heard the...

A wide range of arts and entertainment options, including music, cinema, writing, performers and more, will be on tap at the 20th annual Bluff Arts Festival October 17 through 20. Courtesy photo

Bluff Arts Festival, celebrating the Arts & Culture of the Four Corners

Celebrating its 20th year, the Bluff Arts Festival is an annual celebration of the arts and culture of the Four Corners region. Artists, writers, film makers, and musicians give their interpretation of their culture and talents in various Bluff settings surrounded by red rocks and golden...

Navajo Nation Primary races were July 30

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, July 30. The primaries coincided with Arizona primary elections. Voters turned out in the 110 Navajo Nation Chapter Houses to cast their votes, which included elections in the seven Utah chapters. Below...

The cover of a new book about Bluff Fort. Courtesy photo

Bluff Fort, Historic Site available at Bluff Fort

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer A new book, titled “Bluff Fort, Historic Site— Home of the Hole in the Rock Pioneers,” has just been published by the Hole in the Rock Foundation. The 330-page book, with over 100 pages of full color pictures, tells the interesting story of the rebuilding of Bluff...

Eihaazbah Dejolie (center) is a 13-year-old from Bluff and is also the current Miss Western Junior Rodeo Association Queen. She will be hosting a rodeo in Monticello on August 3. Courtesy photo

Bluff resident is Miss WJRA Queen

Eihaazbah Dejolie is 13 years old from Bluff, Utah. A member of the "Western Junior Rodeo Association". She does barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and recently started breakaway. She was crowned Miss WJRA Queen in September 2023. As a part of her reign she has to sponsor a junior rodeo for...

Friday Night at Bluff Fort returning for the season

Friday night at the Fort has been an entertaining highlight of San Juan County for several years. Boasting local as well as imported talent, this year’s talent lineup is certain to impress. As always, admission is free, as are refreshments following the performance. (Usually ice cream). This year’s...

Build Design Utah celebrates 20 years in Bluff

by David Boyle News Director A unique program that has brought architecture students to San Juan County to learn hands-on building celebrated held a 20-year celebration in March. Operating for over 20 years, the Design Build Utah program at Bluff has giving graduate architect students at the...

Donation expands Bluff Preserve

Inspired by the successful acquisition of the 320-acre Cottonwood Wash property last July, a private landowner conserving an adjacent 95-acre parcel with The Wildlands Conservancy. “I’m delighted to be working with The Wildlands Conservancy, whose vision for permanent protection and commitment to...