Bluff / Mexican Hat

Navajo Nation Primaries results show new faces for Presidency as well as two of three Utah seats

The 2026 Navajo Nation primary election was held on July 21. Among the races include Navajo Nation Council and Navajo Nation President. Unofficial results are in including for council delegate seats representing Utah Navajo include the seat to represent Teecnospos, Aneth, Red Mesa, Tó Łikan,...

Bluff split vote stops tax increase

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Bluff town council voted 3-2 against a proposed property tax increase at a June 9 work meeting. The move pumped the brakes on a proposed truth in taxation initiative. The decision followed weeks of public input regarding town spending and the creation of...

The new Bluff River Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail and is one of six new trails to join the National Recreation Trail system. Courtesy photo

Bluff River Trail receives designation

The Bluff River Trail, a new 8-mile non-motorized stretch of trail that follows the San Juan River, recently was designated a new National Recreation Trail. The Bluff Trail is one of six new trails to join the National Recreation Trail system, which includes more than 1,350 trails, including trails...

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Bluff Town Council seeks support of new property tax increase

Over the past month, the Bluff Town Council approved a fire ban and continued conversations regarding a Truth in Taxation effort. Residents of Bluff attended a budget open house on May 19, organized by the Bluff Town Council and town staff to provide an informal presentation and opportunity for...

Truth in taxation set for Town of Bluff

By David Boyle News Director Members of the Bluff town council approved ordinances related to idling and Jake brakes, approved a bid for asbestos mitigation work and began truth in taxation process to potentially raise property taxes over the past month. The Town of Bluff began the truth in...

Friday Night at the Fort in Bluff

The Bluff Fort Historic Site is pleased to announce their exciting 2026 series of performers for Friday Night at the Fort. All events are free to the public and ice cream will be served after performances. Starting in May and continuing through August, the Friday Night at the Fort series will be...

Bluff passes speed limit ordinance, working on other vehicle safety measures

Members of the Bluff Town Council approved a speed limit ordinance, worked on an idling and jake brake ordinance and reviewed usage at the Bluff Community Center during the month of March. Members of the Bluff town council approved an ordinance related to a speed limit in town on March 3. The...

Volunteers at the Bluff Fort have installed a new sign and a replica covered wagon at the northern entrance to Bluff, one-half mile from the Bluff Fort.

Volunteers at the Bluff Fort have installed a new sign and a replica covered wagon at the northern entrance to Bluff, one-half mile from the Bluff Fort. Volunteers who worked on the wagon’s installation include: (left to right) Joe Spalding of Idaho, Chris Long of Idaho, Rick Jones of Arizona, and...

Photo from the 2025 ballon festival. Allison Yamamoto-Sparks photo

27th Annual Bluff International Balloon Festival takes to the skies this weekend

The winter desert landscape in Bluff is ready to see over 20 balloons soar overhead this weekend as part of the 27th annual Bluff International Balloon Festival. The annual balloon festival is organized by the Business Owners of Bluff and occurs each January during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day...