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Repeat flooding at Atcitty Camp has left about 40 people displaced across eight homes, and community members said they feel “forgotten” by the Navajo Nation. In a Thursday morning update, the town of Bluff shared that the community “had their homes inundated once again."
For the second time in just over a week, Bluff residents are dealing with flooding after the San Juan River spilled over in recent days, although the risk for additional flooding is over. The Town of Bluff shared an update Thursday morning that said the lower level of the Cadillac Ranch RV Resort had been flooded, along with the Davis farm.
After ‘one-two punch’ of storms, flooded southeastern Utah braces for a possible new threat Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson declares an emergency to allow residents to vote on election day, as forecast warns of a possible new surge. (Josh Ewing) Heavy rains flooded the Bluff post office and fire station on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
Bluff Elementary School announced that students should plan to return to school on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Monique McDermott noted that updates will be provided if significant developments occur during a surge expected between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Residents are still reeling from flooding in the San Juan River, while being asked to prepare for more. Earlier this week, the town of Bluff experienced increased precipitation, leading to flooding and evacuations.
More than 2,000 ballots remained uncounted in San Juan County on Wednesday after flooding and staff illness delayed election work, County Clerk-Auditor Lyman Duncan said. He expected to release additional results around 4 p.m. Flood waters reach the fire station in Bluff Nov. 2.
San Juan County continues to manage the aftermath of historic flooding that occurred during the week of October 19, 2026. While several landmarks have reopened, significant road closures and election accommodations remain in effect as recovery efforts continue.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office announced this week that they have issued an Environmental Assessment for the V1 Well Pad. The Official signed a decision record approving three Applications for Permit to Drill authorizing applicant Scout Energy Management to horizontally drill oil wells from the Vernon Well Pad.
The Rotary Club of Vernal has succeeded in warming community members as winter approaches and will now focus on warming hearts through Santa’s Community Effort. Their annual coat drive on Tuesday distributed hundreds of coats and gear for free to all who attended.
Duchesne County’s USU Extension has received a Community Partnership grant in support of its Utah Voices in Agriculture program. The Western AgCredit grant was presented by Darcy Flores of Western AgCredit’s Roosevelt branch.
Utah News Dispatch By the time Utah’s election night results were posted at 9 p.m. Tuesday, it was already clear that Democrats were sweeping the nation in a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Though margins indicated Democrats here were performing far better than they usually do, Utah’s congressional races largely came down as expected.
The Lehi Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider several development requests, including a new residential subdivision and a drive-thru permit for a local bank.
David George Thompson passed away peacefully November 3, 2026, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, devotion to family, and service to others. Born on February 19, 1942, in Beaver, Utah, to Warren E. Thompson and Mable Marie Branin, David’s early years were spent in Beaver before his family moved to Orem, Utah.