Water: the key to ranching, farming, and survival in San Juan
by Janet Wilcox Contributing writer In 1911, when William Morley and Anna Black moved to Blanding, there were only 25 families and the town was covered with pine trees and sagebrush. F…
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Wayne Day honored for business legacy
Wayne Day was honored as the inaugural recipient of a new award from the San Juan County Economic Development Department: the Legacy of Excellence: Business Award San Juan County proud…
Wayne E “Butch” Erickson
November 20, 1946 ~ April 1, 2019 Wayne E Erickson, 72, of Orem, UT, passed away in his home April 1, 2019. Butch was the son of Wayne H and Gladys Tanner Erickson, born November 20, 1…We can take time to do it right or just keep changing on a whim
One week into the Biden administration, it is clear that our spectacular little corner of the world will continue to be impacted by the actions of the federal government in Washington,…
We must keep the art in rock art
Yesterday, Susie and I drove the 75 miles north of Bluff to an area called Indian Creek Corridor on route to Canyonlands National Park. Our purpose was to re-visit a famous archaeologi…
Wearing a Speedo in Hawaii
By the time you read this, I will be in Hawaii on a sandy beach wearing my Speedo, drinking a cold Pepsi, and eating Doritos. I know I fasted and prayed with all you good people for …Weather
Weather is cold and the economy is slow, but news continues
DUST IN THE WINDThis issue of the San Juan Record is full of news. Economic times are rough in San Juan County and we feature several stories this week regarding the economy. Topics i…
Weather Service gives EF2 ratings to two San Juan tornados in 2025
The National Weather Service has issued additional information about recent tornados in San Juan County on Saturday, September 13. The National Weather Service reported two tornadoes t…
Weather warm and dry
The weather continues warm and dry in San Juan County as the dryer-than-normal conditions extend into another month. In November, Blanding received just 0.1 of an inch of precipitation…
Website improvements and 2019 visitor guides
We are proud to announce a new look for the online version of the San Juan Record. Beginning with this issue, online subscribers who log in to read the paper will see a new interface …Week includes three wins and no-hitter for San Juan baseball team
by Rhett Sifford Sports Editor The San Juan High School baseball team continued to roll in the past week with three road wins, one over Montezuma-Cortez and a doubleheader sweep at Gun…