Photo of the Week

The golden hour in San Juan County, when clouds, light and stunning landscapes meet. McKall Crowther photo

Two bucks enjoy a sunset on the Abajo Mountains. Karly Perkins photo

Fall scene in the Abajos. Bridget Horrocks photo

Photo of the week September 30, 2026

A hogan doorway in spectacular Monument Valley. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email entries to news@sjrnews.com. In addition, you can see more entries into our contest at the San Juan Record website at www.sjrnews...

Photo of the week September 16, 2026

The Milky Way over the Moki Dugway. 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...

A new roundabout in Montezuma Creek sits at the center of the recently completed “Energy Corridor” road project. The $152 million project included repaving major portions of Highways 162 and 262, in addition to a new bridge at McElmo Creek and the roundabout. See more photos at the San Juan Record website at sjrnews.com. UDOT photo

Crews complete $152 million 53-mile Energy Corridor project in southeast San Juan County

Utah Department of Transportation has completed work on a $152 million project along State Route 162 and State Route 262 in San Juan County. Known locally as the Energy Corridor, the project represents a major infrastructure investment in southeastern Utah and reflects the importance of these...

Flowers bloom in Babylon Fire burn scar

Beautiful flowers begin the process of recovery after the destruction of the Babylon Fire. Jimmie Lyman photo

Photo of the week August 26, 2026

This tree did not want to give in completely to the Babylon Fire but ended up burning from the roots upward. 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...

Photo of the week August 19, 2026

After a recent rain. 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....

An enthusiastic rendition of the national anthem was offered at the August 4 ribbon cutting at Blanding Elementary School. The singers, all students at the school, include Autumn, Ava, Mackly, Slaiter, Kolter, Harlyn, Stetson, Jovi, Lilith, Saylor, Dani, and Dawn. Later, Rossi, Abel, Talisha and Zariah recited the Pledge of Allegiance in Navajo. It wa sall a part of the opening of the new school. Staff photo

Ribbon cut on August 4 for new Blanding Elementary School

Blanding cut the ribbon on a beautiful new elementary school on August 4. Students, parents, community members, and educators gathered to celebrate the opening of the largest school – by enrollment – in the San Juan School District. With a snip of a ribbon by students Carter Kalakis and Axyl...