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A San Juan School District mud was stuck in a wash during flooding on September 16. No one was injured. Officials closed schools in Monument Valley, Bluff and Montezuma Creek on September 17. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews.com or on Facebook. Megan Chee-Freeland photo

Storms close schools, flood roads, cause havoc

by David Boyle News Director Flooding in the southern part of the county caused closures at local schools and caused other delays and concerns last week. Starting on September 16, excessive rain caused major travel hazards on unpaved roads in the county. With some school district busses facing...

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,...

Bridge Creek Fire on Navajo Mountain, photo courtesy Navajo Fire Management for the BIA

Wildfire burns on side of Navajo Mountain

A wildfire dubbed the Bridge Creek Fire is being monitored on the northwest side of Navajo Mountain. According to Navajo Fire Management for the BIA, the fire burned about 334 acres since it was first reported on June 13. At latest report, there is no immediate threat to the community at Navajo...

Navajo Nation Primary races were July 30

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, July 30. The primaries coincided with Arizona primary elections. Voters turned out in the 110 Navajo Nation Chapter Houses to cast their votes, which included elections in the seven Utah chapters. Below...

Miss Navajo Mountain

After many years of not having a Miss Navajo Mountain High School Pageant, the school decided to start the tradition. The pageant was held on Monday, December 4 with three contestants competing in front of a nearly full auditorium to win the title and crown of Miss NMHS. The contestants...

Navajo Utah Commission talks public health, ARPA

by David Boyle News Director The Utah Navajo Commission met on October 17 in Denehotso. Members of the Navajo Utah Commission appointed Council Delegate Curtis Yanito as the chairperson, with Teec Nos Pos Chapter President Kenny Victor as the vice chair. After accepting the appointment, Yanito...

Navajo Utah Commission holds special meeting to discuss Water Rights settlement

by David Boyle News Director Tribal, federal and state agencies are working through the next steps to bring water infrastructure to the Navajo Utah strip. Federal and state representatives outlined the next steps at recent meetings in Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley (see SJR July 19, 2023) More...

Survey and Adjudication next steps in Utah Navajo Water Rights Settlement

by David Boyle News Director Federal and state agencies are working through the next steps to bring water infrastructure to the Navajo Utah strip. At a recent meeting representatives from those entities outlined their work which, when completed, will prepare the way for the Navajo Nation to plan...

Navajo Utah Commission discusses recent legislative session, internet broadband planning and grants

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission received reports about the conclusion of the recent Utah State legislative session, internet broadband planning, and federal grants at their latest meeting. At their March 14 meeting, members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard...

Navajo Utah Commission asks for state designation for Red Mesa road, approve resolution for funding Montezuma Creek shopping center

Members of the Navajo Utah Commission approved resolutions requesting Red Mesa Road be designated a state road, a resolution requesting funds for a feasibility study for a shopping center in Montezuma Creek, and received reports as part of their latest meeting. At their February 14 meeting elected...