The Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum’s “New to the Edge” exhibit features an Ancestral digging stick.
The hardwood stick (which is about three feet in length) includes a blade, handle, and knob. They have all been polished through repeated handling and use.
The shape of the blade and length of...
by Janet Wilcox
The Craig and Kathy Simpson family bought the Blanding Motel from Gary and Sharon Guymon in September 2011 and embarked on a journey of creativity, problem solving and success.
Their son Adam designed a metal Stone Lizard which became the motel’s namesake. He also made signs and...
by Bill Boyle
Editor
The San Juan County Fair is Country to the Core in 2024. The festivities started on July 27 and will run through Saturday, August 10, providing a host of fun opportunities at the county fairgrounds in Monticello.
County fair events include rodeos, livestock auctions, games, and...
by Sally Jack
Contributing writer
The City of Monticello selected Anna Fredericks to serve as the Grand Marshall in the 2024 Pioneer Day Parade, which was held on Saturday, July 20.
City and county officials were pleased to honor Anna as Grand Marshall for her many years of excellent service as...
Part I, The
Blickenstaff Years
Gene and Francell Blickenstaff made a significant impact on Blanding for dozens of years. They were the first to build a motel in town which consisted of seven cabins.
Gene had just returned home from serving in the Army in Europe during World War II. He bought...
“Back to Our Roots” is the theme of the 2024 edition of the annual Monticello Pioneer Days celebration. The two-day celebration runs Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20.
The weekend features a community-wide celebration, along with many reunions. A full schedule of events can be found on page B8 of...
Presidents and matrons of the Monticello Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently met for a photo. The temple was dedicated 25 years ago. See more photos at the San Juan Record websiate at sjrnews.com. Courtesy photo
San Juan Credit Union recently held its 2024 scholarship contest. Each year graduating seniors from the five San Juan County high schools are invited to write an essay detailing what it means to live in San Juan County and how it has impacted their lives, in addition to academic and other...
by Bill Boyle
San Juan Record Editor
The first full-screen old-fashioned western movie in decades was released in recent days and the main star – in a movie full of stars – is the spectacular landscape of the Redrock Country.
Simply put: residents of the area have got to see Horizon… and on the big...
by Janet Wilcox
Contributing Writer
Bonnie Guymon Meyers started sewing when she was in high school and she hasn’t stopped since. She, along with Evelyn Perkins and Joleen Holt, have been charter members of Grayson Country Quilters since 1995 when they and other quilters organized the Blanding club...