Montezuma Creek / Aneth

Flooding along the San Juan River. David Kartchner photo

Photo gallery from San Juan River flooding on October 25

Photos from flooding event along San Juan River. Stay tuned to the sjrnews.com and the 92.7 FM morning show for updated information. latest story at time of publshing these photos can be found here. The Bluff Community Foundation is accepting donations to benefit local families. https://www....

Flooding in the Bluff area. David Kartchner photo

Evacuation lifted in Bluff, Montezuma Creek wastewater ponds breached, schools along San Juan remain closed

Residents in Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were evacuated on Saturday as the San Juan River flooded following intense rainstorms in late October. Evacuation orders were lifted at 5:00 am on Monday October 26, but standing water remains along the river with contamination possible along the river...

US Geological Survey monitoring location at Mexican Hat bridge

Navajo Government Evacuations given as 'Major, possibly catastrophic flooding' forecasted along San Juan River

The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued a notice of evacuation for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth on Saturday night as October storms raised the levels in the San Juan River. The Grand Junction National Weather Service has forecasted Major, possibly catastrophic, flooding...

Southern San Juan Schools to remain closed on October 22 due to heavy rains and increased flooding

Due to heavy rains and increased flooding, Bluff Elementary School, Montezuma Creek Elementary School, Whitehorse High School, Monument Valley High School, Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary School, and Navajo Mountain High School will extend at-home learning to tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd. School...

FBI asks for help in identifying Montezuma Creek robbery suspect

The FBI is asking for help in identifying a suspect in a robbery of the Sinclair gas station in Montezuma Creek. The robbery took place on Friday, September 18, the same week of incredible flooding in southern San Juan County. According to the FBI, an unkown person armed with a handgun robbed the...

A San Juan School District mud was stuck in a wash during flooding on September 16. No one was injured. Officials closed schools in Monument Valley, Bluff and Montezuma Creek on September 17. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com or on Facebook. Megan Chee-Freeland photo

Storms close schools, flood roads, cause havoc

by David Boyle News Director Flooding in the southern part of the county caused closures at local schools and caused other delays and concerns last week. Starting on September 16, excessive rain caused major travel hazards on unpaved roads in the county. With some school district busses facing...

Schools to re-open in Southern San Juan tomorrow, families who can't travel safely should notify schools

The San Juan School District released an updated statement about school status for all schools across the district: San Juan School District schools will operate on their normal schedule tomorrow, Friday September 18. We recognize that flooding, mud, and impassable roads continue to affect some...

A new roundabout in Montezuma Creek sits at the center of the recently completed “Energy Corridor” road project. The $152 million project included repaving major portions of Highways 162 and 262, in addition to a new bridge at McElmo Creek and the roundabout. See more photos at the San Juan Record website at sjrnews.com. UDOT photo

Crews complete $152 million 53-mile Energy Corridor project in southeast San Juan County

Utah Department of Transportation has completed work on a $152 million project along State Route 162 and State Route 262 in San Juan County. Known locally as the Energy Corridor, the project represents a major infrastructure investment in southeastern Utah and reflects the importance of these...

Navajo Nation Primaries results show new faces for Presidency as well as two of three Utah seats

The 2026 Navajo Nation primary election was held on July 21. Among the races include Navajo Nation Council and Navajo Nation President. Unofficial results are in including for council delegate seats representing Utah Navajo include the seat to represent Teecnospos, Aneth, Red Mesa, Tó Łikan,...

Crews pave the road as part of the UDOT project along highway 162 and 262. Courtesy photo

$152 million project on highways 162 and 262 sees progress

Crews continue to make progress on the massive $152 million road project in southeastern San Juan County. A major portion of the project is in the finishing stages, with work set to be complete this summer. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) project is along 53 miles of road along SR-162...