San Juan County

County receives annual $200k for econ development

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County commission received $200,000 for economic development, approved public health items and provided comments on roads in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at their latest meeting. At their October 15 meeting members of the San Juan County...

Verdure Creek fire controlled at 157 acres

After fighting the wildfire for six days, crews fully suppressed the Verdure Creek Wildfire on October 18, with a final mapped fire area of approximately 157 acres. The fire was reported on Sunday, October 13, approximately six miles southwest of Monticello and a half mile north of the Blue...

Candidates for Utah House District 69

Candidates for Utah House District 69 Red Rock 92.7 FM Interview: https://redrock92.podbean.com/e/oct-18-utah-district-69-candidate-interv... Davina Smith profile: https://sjrnews.com/san-juan-county/davina-smith-democratic-candidate-ut... Logan Monson profile: https://sjrnews.com/san-juan-county/...

Davina Smith - Democratic Candidate for Utah House District 69

Common-Sense Solutions for Utah House District 69 I’m Davina Smith, and I’m running to represent Utah House District 69. Raised in Monument Valley and now living in Blanding, I know the unique challenges rural communities face. As a mother of four and advocate, I’m dedicated to solving issues like...

Logan Monson - Republican Candidate for Utah House District 69

Logan Monson: The Strongest Voice for Utah House District 69 I’m Logan Monson, a lifelong Blanding resident, committed conservative, and public servant running to represent District 69. As a family man, mayor, and active community member, I have the experience needed to deliver results on issues...

Stacey Steele - Democratic Candidate for San Juan County Recorder

Stacey Steele - Democratic Candidate Hello, I’m Stacey Steele, and I am running for San Juan County Recorder. I’m thankful for this opportunity to tell everyone a little bit about myself and why I’m running for Recorder. My family has strong roots in San Juan County which is where I grew up. Even...

Cindi Holyoak - Republican Candidate for San Juan County Recorder

Cindi Holyoak - Republican Candidate When I was 5 years old, my family relocated to San Juan County from Ogden Utah, in search of a quiet, safe place to raise five children. The year was 1976; it was January, and it was storming and very cold as we made our way, with all of our belongings, down a...

Dry weather means great start to $152 million “Energy Corridor” road project

The $152 million Energy Corridor highway project is underway in southeast San Juan County. Over the next year, State Highways 261 and 262 will see significant work along the entire 35-mile length of the two state highways. Officials state that extremely cooperative weather conditions has resulted...

Candidates for San Juan County Recorder

Candidates for San Juan County Recorder: Stacey Steele: https://sjrnews.com/san-juan-county/stacey-steele-democratic-candidate-s... Cindi Holyoak: https://sjrnews.com/san-juan-county/cindi-holyoak-republican-candidate-s...

San Juan County clarifies EMS programs, positions

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission updated parts of the county Emergency Medical Service (EMS) programs, approved upgrades at Cal Black airport and accepted funds for homeless services at their latest meeting. County Manager Mack McDonald explained the updates...