San Juan County

How about a little trash talk?

by Jed Tate San Juan County Landfill Manager My first thought, this is another crazy sports column exploring the communication of athletes in all sports. Trash talk is often used in sports, but this is a column that will be dedicated to talking about actual trash or waste as it is referred to in...

Missing 15-year-old found after one week

After a week of searching a missing Blanding teen was returned home healthy on April 8. The 15-year-old boy, Ethan Brown, left his home on March 31 and was seen on April 1 at the Maverik gas station in Monticello. According to reports from the San Juan County Sheriff’s office, the boy was...

School District addresses new and old schools

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan School Board approved advertising for bids to purchase the old Blanding Elementary building, approved spend plans, and reviewed academic achievement data at their April 7 meeting. The approval to accept bids for the old building comes while the...

San Juan County Commission discusses drought, water issues

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission heard a report on Utah Navajo Water Settlement, approved an emergency drought declaration and approved a resolution clarifying the county’s form of government at their April 7 meeting. Members of the Rural Utah Infrastructure...

Lisbon Valley Copper Mine set to reopen

by David Boyle News Director The Lisbon Valley Copper Mine is set to reopen after closing in late 2024. The mine was bought by Mariana Minerals who has partnered with Lisbon Valley Mining Company to shape the reopening of the mine. According to a release from Mariana, the two organizations have...

Ethan Brown, a 15-year-old Blanding resident, has been missing since March 31. He was last seen in Monticello on the morning of April 1 and may have been headed east. Officials seek any information regarding his whereabouts. Courtesy photos

15-year-old Blanding boy not found a week after leaving home

by David Boyle News Director Local law enforcement is asking for help in locating a missing Blanding teen. The 15 year old Ethan Brown left his home on March 31 and was last seen on the morning of April 1 in Monticello in front of the Maverik gas station, according to a release from the San Juan...

San Juan County Commission concerned about closure of National Guard Armory in Blanding

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission discussed safety in La Sal, the Blanding national guard armory, and provided support for a BLM grant request for a new vehicle at their March 17 meeting. Members of the county commission held discussions related to the potential...

Colorado man charged with drug trafficking crimes

A Colorado man is facing multiple drug charges after he allegedly attempted to traffic narcotics through the District of Utah. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on March 10, 2026, charging the defendant after he was arrested during a traffic stop when law enforcement located and seized...

County Treasurer grant makes historical records accessible

The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, has announced San Juan County Treasurer’s Office as a recipient of its Spring/Fall 2026 grant funding to preserve and provide access to Utah’s history. The Treasurer’s Office was...

Local businesses show off the grant checks they were recently awarded through the San Juan County Rural County Grant. Courtsey photo

Economic Development grants awarded to local ventures

In an exciting evening last week, eight San Juan County businesses were issued giant checks from the SJC Rural County Grant at the San Juan County Business Basecamp. The SJC Rural County Grant is a county-run grant program created to support the development and diversification of the local economy...