San Juan County

San Juan County Commission discusses deputy policy, AmeriCorps, bids

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a policy change for the appointment of certain county chief deputies, approved an agreement to bring an AmeriCorps volunteer to the county economic office, and awarded a bid for gravel crushing at their latest meeting....

Snowstorms continue to pummel San Juan County during epic winter of 2023

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor As a long series of storms continue to pummel the area, the critical snowpack in San Juan County is more than 246 percent of normal. As of March 21, there is nearly two and one-half feet of water in the snow at the Camp Jackson Sno-tel station in the Abajo...

Commission approves business grants, BIA letter

By Joe Boyle Contributing Writer The San Juan County Commission revisited old agreements, approved grants, and sent a letter regarding a change to a Bureau of Indian Affair procedure during the March 7 meeting. At their latest meeting members of the commission discussed the use of a $50,000 Local...

A massive winter blizzard resulted in closures on Highway 491 east of Monticello on February 22 and 23. While the weather created discomfort and even upset an apple cart (the truck was full of apples), there were no injuries. Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol

Blizzard impacts roads, schools and electricity

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor A massive three-day winter storm knocked out electricity, closed highways, and impacted schools in the past week as the winter of 2023 continues to wreak havoc in San Juan County. The forecast suggests that even more storms will hit the county, which looks to...

San Juan County Commission approve letter of support for mountain bike system in Spanish Valley, gain ownership of billboard in Hanksville

Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a letter of support for a trail system in Spanish Valley, approved county ownership of a billboard in Hanksville, and tabled comment on a proposed change in process by the Bureau of Indian Affairs at their latest meeting. At their February 21...

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...