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Southern San Juan Schools to remain closed on October 22 due to heavy rains and increased flooding

By San Juan Record · October 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Due to heavy rains and increased flooding, Bluff Elementary School, Montezuma Creek Elementary School, Whitehorse High School, Monument Valley High School, Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary School, and Navajo Mountain High School will extend at-home learning to tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd. School and District leadership are continually monitoring the weather.

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