San Juan County

Commission adjusts budget, approves grants , appoints board members

by Joe Boyle Staff writer The San Juan County Commission approved a bundle of grants and volunteer board appointments/reappointments during their February 7 meeting. Members of the commission started by holding a public hearing for proposed changes to the 2023 budget. The proposed adjustments were...

White Mesa Tribal representative Malcolm Lehi (left), Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson (center) and Navajo Nation president Buu Nygren (right) discuss efforts for Utah ICWA at the state capital. Several other tribal leaders visited to capital to advocate for ICWA and other shared priorities. Photo courtesy of Navajo Nation Presidents office

Tribal leaders advocate for Indian Child Welfare Act at Utah State legislature

By David Boyle News Director A bill that would make the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Utah state law was passed over in committee in late January. What that means for the future of the bill is uncertain, but the lack of action could delay tribal leaders’ top priority in the 2023 Utah State...

New leader in Mexican Water

Martha Saggboy was elected to be the new president of the Mexican Water Chapter at a special meeting on January 29. She replaces Curtis Yanito, who is now a member of the Navajo Nation Council.

County Commission set to promote economic development efforts throughout the county

by David Boyle New Director Members of the San Juan County Commission renewed a contract agreement with the Spanish Valley liaison, and approved a resolution to encourage economic development at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan County commission unanimously passed a resolution aimed at...

Series of snow storms greeted with joy, despite headaches

by David Boyle New Director A series of large snowstorms brought a ton of needed water to San Juan County, and some challenges to accompany it. The series of storms has brought the deepest snow pack in area mountains for this time of the winter season in 18 years. On Tuesday, January 17, San Juan...

Utah State University Blanding’s Navajo hogan was recently named Worship Project of the Year by the Associated General Contractors of Utah. Courtesy photo

USU Blanding hogan receives award

Utah State University Blanding’s recently-constructed Navajo hogan has been recognized as the “Worship Project of the Year” by the Associated General Contractors of Utah. The award recognized general contractors Tri-Hurst Construction, project manager Hans Hurst, and project superintendents...

New San Juan County Commission starts year with training, assignments

by David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Commission welcomed new members and received training at ther first meeting of 2023. Ahead of their January 3 meeting, two new members of the San Juan County Commission were sworn-in. Both commissioner Jamie Harvey and Silvia Stubbs were administered...

New San Juan County officials sworn-in

The oath of office was administered to San Juan County elected officials by members of the judiciary at a brief ceremony on January 3. All five officials will begin their first terms of elected service. It was a Republican sweep in the November General Election, and as a result, the county...

Commission approves 2023 budget, bids farewell

By David Boyle News Director The San Juan County Commission passed a 2023 budget and recognized outgoing commissioners at their last meeting of 2022. At their December 20 meeting, members of the commission approved the 2023 budget. The 2023 budget adopted anticipates $15.3 million in revenue and $...

Navajo Utah discusses ARPA, ICWA, firewood

By David Boyle News Director The Navajo Utah Commission received reports on American Rescue Plan Act projects, the future of the Indian Child Welfare Act, and approved four resolutions as part of their latest meeting. At their December 9 meeting members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard a report...