Life in San Juan

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...

Donald Trump signs Bruce Adams’ Make San Juan County Utah Great Again hat after signing legislation downsizing Bears Ears National Monument in December 2017. Adams recently completed his last term after serving as San Juan County Commissioner for the past years. Courtesy photo

Reflections of San Juan County Commissioner Bruce Adams after 20 years of service

By Sally Jack A contributing Writer After serving as a San Juan County commissioner for 20 consecutive years, Commissioner Bruce Adams is ready to pass the torch, but he will not be passing his signature cowboy hat along with it. The hat holds many memories and has been signed by prominent people,...

18 books in The Aloha Chicken Mystery series

By Sally Jack Contributing Writer Eighteen books in the Aloha Chicken Mysteries are the result of a unique collaboration of talent between the dynamic wife-husband duo Josi Avari and Richard Russell. Josi tells the story with words, while Richard does the same with his artwork in this popular cozy...

A sneak-peak of some of the decorations for the upcoming Christmas on the Farm event this weekend. Courtesy photo

“Christmas on the Farm” begins Dec 20

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer “Christmas on the Farm,” a family fun event hosted by Farm Bureau, will run from 5 to 8 p.m. beginning Friday December 20, continuing on Saturday December 21, and finishing on Monday, December 23. “Christmas on the Farm” is an outdoor walking tour to celebrate all...

Looking for a perfect gift? Check the Northern San Juan Shopping Guide

by Kara Laws Contributing writer The holiday hustle is here, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. We’ve created a local gift guide packed with ideas from San Juan County businesses to make your Christmas shopping a breeze. Why shop local? Because it’s more than just a transaction—it’s a way to...

Members of the cast include: (top row, left to right) Ally Wheeler, Dani Black, Maron Freestone, Alexis Bailey, Carter Francom, Ryan Lewis, Dalton Adams, Emma Wheeler, Lay Petersen, Elise Taylor, McKay Nielson. Middle: Jade Mechum, Karli Suttlemyre, Murryn Suttlemyre, Addi Long, Orion Sparks. Bottom: Miles Coleman, Hyrum Vess, Sophia Anderson. Not pictured: Coral Delorenzis. Courtesy photo

White Christmas the Musical begins Dec. 9 at Monticello High

by Sally Jack Contributing Writer The Monticello High School Drama Department presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Monday, December 9; Wednesday, December 11; and Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the MHS auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $6 for adults, $4 for...

Looking for perfect gifts? Southern San Juan County Shopping Guide

by Kara Laws Contibuting Writer The Christmas season is upon us which means it is time for Christmas shopping! To help you through the present giving we have created a local gift guide. This guide will help you discover some of the hidden gems in San Juan County as well as spark some ideas for the...

New book from local author

Local author Catherine Hatch has written a personal children’s book that will inspire all horse lovers, young and old. It is available at the San Juan Record bookstore for $11.99. Illustrated by Zachary James Christensen, this tale of faith in a father’s love will transport you back to your own...

Kellyn Davis won $1,000 from Zions Bank as the statewide winner in the Pays for A’s scholarship. Courtesy photo

Students wins $1,000

A San Juan High School student has scored a $1,000 scholarship as the statewide winner of Zions Bank’s Pays for A’s scholarship program. Tenth grader Kellyn Davis was among the students attending the San Juan High boys’ basketball game against Wayne High School on Friday, Nov. 22, when she was...

Annual Messiah performance is December 1

A San Juan County Christmas tradition continues this weekend with the 43rd annual local performance of Handel’s Messiah. The 2023 performance of Messiah will be presented on Sunday, December 1 at 7 p.m. in the Blanding Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 88 West 800...