Winter in the Abajos with Canyonlands in the distance. Chris Jolley photo

A beautiful winter scene after a San Juan County snowfall. Karly Halls photo

The saying goes, “All good things must come to an end,” and the 2018-19 winter sports season at San Juan High did just that over the weekend. Three Broncos represented the Blue and Gol…

Two snowy storms in one week, and once again, the snow blower decides to have a massive heart attack and die. We had it fixed, it started up fine when tested in the fall, but try putti…

The remarkable Winter of 2023 has resulted in a record-breaking snow pack for the entire State of Utah, with Southeastern Utah leading the way. As of March 24, Utah’s statewide snow wa…

The 2026 general election ballots in San Juan County are coming together about two months before the November election. Among the seats up for election in 2026 include San Juan County …

The San Juan High School boys basketball team is 10-3 on the season and 1-1 in Region 12 as they head into the third week of 2020. They’re ranked #5 in 3A boys basketball by the Desere…

The general election for the Town of Bluff has been canceled after the withdrawal of one candidate. Luanne Hook withdrew her name from consideration for another term on the Town Counci…

A woman was killed on May 10 in a three-car crash on Highway 191 north of Monticello. Zuhra Samadi, age 26 of Salt Lake City, was killed while attempting to pass – in a no-passing lane…

A 76-year-old woman from New Jersey died on September 17 after collapsing on Mesa Arch Trail at the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park. Rangers responded in the la…

Individuals representing three states and several regional communities attended the Womxn’s March in Bluff on October 2. Nearly 40 individuals of all ages, walked alongside Navajo Nati…

by Janet Wilcox and friends      San Juan County has been blessed with hundreds of dedicated well trained and caring teachers since 1880.  Issue 8 of Blue Mountain Shadows gives a deta…