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As water from the San Juan River recedes, families and business owners in San Juan County are still dealing with damaged homes, flooded businesses and a recovery they worry they cannot manage alone. State Route 162 between Bluff and Montezuma Creek also remained closed Tuesday because of flooding.
Bluff residents were allowed to return home after officials lifted an evacuation order put in place due to flooding at the San Juan River. The evacuation order was lifted at 5 a.m. on Monday, giving residents and business owners the all clear to return their property.
Town of Bluff lists Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. on its public calendar.
Residents and business owners in Bluff began clearing mud and water from homes and businesses Monday after the San Juan River flooded parts of the town and neighboring Navajo Nation communities. The flooding followed multiple days of rain across the San Juan River basin.
Residents and business owners in Bluff are cleaning mud and debris from homes and businesses after the San Juan River flooded parts of the town and nearby Navajo Nation communities. The river has receded from its crest, but some homes remain difficult to reach, with residents using boats to get to their properties.
The evacuation order for Bluff was lifted on Monday, October 26, though officials advised residents to stay out of the San Juan River due to elevated water levels and potential sewage contamination.
Residents in Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were evacuated on Saturday as the San Juan River flooded following intense rainstorms in late October. Evacuation orders were lifted at 5:00 am on Monday October 26, but standing water remains along the river with contamination possible along the river.
Ohio State moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll on Sunday, while Miami remained the only team to hold its position. The ranking shift follows a significant reordering in the poll after BYU suffered its first loss of the season at UCF.
A high-speed train crash early Wednesday in Toledo, Spain, killed 68 and injured 58, according to authorities. The impact occurred between a stopped train and another traveling at roughly 124 miles per hour. The accident follows another devastating crash earlier this year, prompting leaders to address a possible railway safety crisis.
Going into the final week of action in October, both BYU and Utah are viewed as College Football Playoff contenders and it's reflected in the latest bowl projections. The No. 6 Utes are the lone unbeaten team remaining in the Big 12, after beating then-No. 14 Houston 21-13 last Saturday to improve to 7-0 on the season and 4-0 in league play.
A new partnership between USA Bobsled/Skeleton and several advanced manufacturing companies aims to develop next-generation bobsled cowlings using aerospace-grade composite materials. The collaboration, announced October 28, 2026, involves Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel, and Nammo Composite Solutions to support athletes preparing for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
On Wednesday, Smith Entertainment Group unveiled its massive Winter Weekend lineup, headlined by a special New Year's Eve performance by music star Post Malone at the Delta Center. The event also features four days of NBA and NHL action. It all kicks off with the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic, pitting the Utah Mammoth against the Colorado Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has released an agenda for its upcoming School Community Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026. The meeting will address topics including a Parent Engagement Policy and Dual Language Immersion school data.