San Juan County

Utah withdraws from Bears Ears land swap in response to proposals in management plan

The state of Utah is withdrawing its support of a proposed land swap of state trust lands in the Bears Ears National Monument for federal lands elsewhere in San Juan County and the rest of the state. Utah elected Republican leaders took the action saying the federal government is “ignoring good...

San Juan Commission updates Senior Center policy and ballot machines at latest meeting

Members of the San Juan County commission approved updates to Senior Center policies, approved an upgrade to ballot machines, and approved letters of support for economic opportunities at their latest meeting. Members of the commission approved an update to the senior center policy and procedure...

The pallets are loaded and crews are ready at the new Utah Food Bank headquarters in Blanding. The facility is setfor ribbon-cutting ceremnoies on February 7 and opening to patrons on February 8. Courtesy photo

Utah Food Bank opens outlets in Blanding, Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley

by Sally Jack Contributing writer Utah Food Bank announces the opening of its new Southeastern Distribution Center and Food Pantry in Blanding. Construction on the 18,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago under general contractor Tri-Hurst Construction of Blanding, with subcontractors...

Trial dates set in 2023 Ucolo murder case

A four-day jury trial is schedule in June for Sage Jennings Daves, age 22 of Dove Creek, CO. Seventh District Judge Don M. Torgerson bound over Daves for trial after a January 16 preliminary hearing. Daves is charged with first degree felony murder in the August 27, 2023 death of San Juan County...

Housing study seeking community input

by David Boyle News Director San Juan County is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment is being conducted by Points Consulting and is aimed at identifying housing demand in the area. As part of the assessment, five public meetings will be held throughout the county from January 29...

County Commission address personal property taxes, Sage-grouse at latest meeting

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission addressed personal property taxes, Gunnison Sage-grouse and short-term rentals in Spanish Valley at their latest meeting. Members of the commission approved the use of an appraisal software program for the Assessor’s office at...

22 local residents file to run for office during busy ‘24 election year

by David Boyle News Director A total of 22 San Juan County residents filed for election last week in what will be a busy election year in the county. Three non-partisan seats are up for election on the San Juan School Board for four-year terms. School District seat 1 includes all of Monticello, and...

Jamie Harvey elected chairman of San Juan County Commission in first meeting of the new year. Economic development, Planning and Zoning continue to dominate agenda

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission appointed a new chair to the commission, received economic reports and approved an overnight overlay zone for two Spanish Valley developments at their latest meeting. Members of the county commission appointed Commissioner Jamie...

Fatalities, Gouldings, and annular eclipse are top San Juan Record website stories of 2023

Fatal accidents, the sale of Gouldings Lodge and the annular eclipse were among the top stories that clicked with SJR readers in 2023. For our year-end review, the San Juan Record looks at our top stories of the year determined by views each story received on the San Juan Record website at sjrnews....

Filing period opens

by David Boyle News Director The candidate filing period for the 2024 general elections is now open. County residents will be electing three school board members, one commissioner, and three other county positions in 2024. The candidate filing period opened on January 2nd, and will close on Monday...