La Sal

Deer Creek Fire over 15,655 acres and growing.

The Deer Creek Fire in old La Sal grew to 14,760 acres on July 16 and is seven-percent contained, as the fire is moving into Colorado. Officials are reporting containment lines on the southern portion of the fire are continuing to hold. Additionally there are no major concerns on the west side of...

Saturday truly was a day with erratic behavior including a vortex forming over the fire. That event put flames high into the air and caused additional structure damage in the area, as well as a BLM fire engine that sustained damage and was pulled from operations for repairs. No one was hurt during the event. Utah Fire Info Photo

10,000 acres burned by Deer Creek Fire near Old La Sal

The Deer Creek Fire in old La Sal has grown to 10,000 acres and is zero-percent contained. Despite that fire officials are reporting that they are making progress during typical weather conditions. With an emphasis that Firefighter and public safety continue to be the top priority. Sunday’s typical...

the Deer Creek fire in Old La Sal. Image Courtesy Utah Fire Info

Fire in old La Sal grows to 4,000 acres

UPDATE July 11 3:30 pm: The fire evacuation alert from the San Juan County Sheriff's Office has been updated to areas off Upper 2 Mile Road to the Utah-Colorado border. The fire is now estimated at 6,500 acres and has resulted in two primary homes, two secondary residences and five outbuildings...

Commission will consider land use ordinance

by David Boyle News Director San Juan County residents, members of the planning commission and county staff met for over five hours on January 9 to discuss a proposed update to the county land use ordinance. After discussion and input from the public at the meeting, members of the planning...

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...

Williams Northwest Pipeline donated materials, supplies, and free labor recently to bring improvements to the La Sal Community Center. The workers included: (left to right) TC Garcia, Coy Woodard, John Gartcher, Ryan Ellis, Troy Larimore, Josh Hankins, Bill Caver, Paul Coleman, and Ray Larsen. TC Garcia photo

Williams crew donates improvements to La Sal Community Center

Just one year ago, Williams Northwest Pipeline began holding its first “Volunteer Week” in an effort to make meaningful contributions to the communities served by its natural gas facilities. This year’s project was focused on making improvements to the La Sal Community center, which is owned by the...

Dropping in with updates from La Sal

There is so much happening in our community right now that I thought I would uncap the ink bottle and sharpen the nib of my quill. Some, but not all of the activities are related to the holiday season. First, there is always something afoot at Es’ La Sal Store. Right now it is that Mr. E. (...

Happy Fall Y’all – ‘Tis The Season

Unfortunately, besides the changing of the season, the start of the holiday season with all their festivities, it’s cold, flu and new to the gang, COVID season. Mr. C has been making the rounds of our community as I’m sure it is everywhere. Fortunately, most folks are having just a few days of...

La Sal man dies in woodcutting accident

by Maxine Deeter Staff Writer Brad Nivens of La Sal died in a wood harvesting accident on September 19 on the La Sal Mountain. He was cutting wood with two friends, which they had done together all summer. He was hit by a felled tree on the back of his head and neck. One companion administered CPR...

Lots of road work going on in northern San Juan County

The San Juan County road folks have been very busy of late in our vicinity. With all the moisture, as in deep snow on The Mountain, you can imagine the damage run-off has done to the roads. There are deep cuts in some of the local’s favorite routes. It’s getting close to time to head up to the...