Photo of the Week

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...

Flowers bloom in Babylon Fire burn scar

Beautiful flowers begin the process of recovery after the destruction of the Babylon Fire. Jimmie Lyman photo

Photo of the week August 26, 2026

This tree did not want to give in completely to the Babylon Fire but ended up burning from the roots upward. 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...

Photo of the week August 19, 2026

After a recent rain. 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....

An enthusiastic rendition of the national anthem was offered at the August 4 ribbon cutting at Blanding Elementary School. The singers, all students at the school, include Autumn, Ava, Mackly, Slaiter, Kolter, Harlyn, Stetson, Jovi, Lilith, Saylor, Dani, and Dawn. Later, Rossi, Abel, Talisha and Zariah recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. It wa sall a part of the opening of the new school. Staff photo

Ribbon cut on August 4 for new Blanding Elementary School

Blanding cut the ribbon on a beautiful new elementary school on August 4. Students, parents, community members, and educators gathered to celebrate the opening of the largest school – by enrollment – in the San Juan School District. With a snip of a ribbon by students Carter Kalakis and Axyl...

Members of the San Juan Rodeo Royalty pose for a photo from left to right is Rodeo Queen picture is Brinkley Knight Rodeo Queen, Jade Hoggard Princess third attendant, Janaley Johnson princess first attendant, Austyn Monson princess, Paisley Monson princess second attendant, Lucy black queen attendant. Not pictured this week are Miss San Juan Madison Adair and attendant Samantha McDonald. Courtesy photo

Get your Country Kicks in ‘26 at the county fair

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Fair starts up this week with an opportunity for residents to get their ‘Country Kicks in ‘26’. The multi-week celebration runs July 31 through August 8 with rodeos, livestock auctions, family games and a concert with Country music act Lonestar!...

Photo of the week July 22, 2026

Lightning strikes the blue mountains taking the form of a stick figure. Photo taken from the East showing the arrival of monsoon season which provided relief for fire fighting efforts, as well as some additional challenges. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each...

Photo of the week July 15, 2026

A tanker approaches the communications towers on Abajo Peak as the sun sets over the Babylon Fire on July 11. The tanker dropped fire retardant around the towers as crews worked to battle the largest blaze in the nation and the second largest fire in Utah history. Enter your photos in our Photo of...

Photo of the week July 8, 2026

Smoke billowing over the Abajo Mountains. The Babylon Fire has consumed more than 100,000 acres of primarily Forest Service land since it started on June 25. 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...

Photo of the week June 24, 2026

Growing up in hard places. 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...