San Juan Class of '76 celebrates 50 years
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 4:14pm
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The San Juan High School Bicentennial Class of 1976 celebrated their 50th reunion on Friday, July 3.
Historic Stories
Gerald Milton “Milt” Pipkin May 25, 1949 ~ July 6, 2026
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 4:12pm
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Gerald Milton “Milt” Pipkin, 77, of Blanding, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 6, 2026.
Daniel Ray Cressler November 18, 1952 ~ July 5, 2026
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 4:10pm
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Daniel Ray Cressler, a beloved dad and grandpa passed away on July 5, 2026 after a short illness. He was 74.
Photo of the week July 15, 2026
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 4:03pm
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A tanker approaches the communications towers on Abajo Peak as the sun sets over the Babylon Fire on July 11.
Babylon Fire crews get 50% containment
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 4:00pm
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by Bill Boyle
SJR Editor
An army of more than 1,500 firefighters, from nearly every corner of the nation, have converged on San Juan County to fight the massive Babylon Fire.
County OK’s fire camp and says no to ZAP tax
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:57pm
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by David Boyle
News Director
A week of firefighting efforts sees growth from 0 to 50% contained
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:54pm
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After a grueling week of record-breaking heat and explosive fire behavior, the Babylon Fire has reached a critical 50% containment.
1,500 firefighters... 1,500 stories
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:54pm
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When an army of 1,500 firefighters arrives from near and far, there are 1,500 different stories.
Rabbit recipes to celebrate 250 years
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:49pm
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“1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!”
Fire and the loss of Scorup’s Cabin
Tue, 07/14/2026 - 3:47pm
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On June 27, in Washington City, UT, I received a text from a friend in Illinois: “How is the Babylon fire affecting you? (Besides breaking your heart.)”
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