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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.
Evacuation orders for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth have been lifted following historic flooding along the San Juan River, though schools in the San Juan area remain closed. The flooding caused significant damage, including submerged homes and businesses and a breach of wastewater ponds.
The Navajo Nation ordered evacuations for three communities this weekend as flooding continues to hit the Four Corners region. Early Monday morning, the order for Bluff in San Juan County was lifted, letting families return home if possible.
San Juan County residents were evacuated Sunday night due to San Juan River flooding, though an evacuation order for parts of Bluff ended Monday morning. A flood warning remains in effect for parts of San Juan and Kane counties until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Residents and business owners in Bluff began clearing mud and water from their homes and businesses Monday after the San Juan River flooded parts of the town and neighboring Navajo Nation communities. At Curtis Yanito’s family-owned Navajo art gallery along Bluff's Main Street, inches of mud covered the floors and filled the front and back yards.
A draft study recommends that Utah focus its first spaceport development work near Delta, while preserving Green River West as a possible site for future operations. The study, prepared for the Utah Legislature’s Spaceport Exploration Committee in preparation for its October 30th meeting, evaluated seven candidate areas: Delta, Wendover, Green River, Promontory, Bluff, Kanab and Vernal.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A month of extraordinary rainfall across southeastern Utah has sent water pouring into Lake Powell, lifting the reservoir's elevation by nearly 10 feet and turning the normally placid San Juan River into a raging torrent. Precipitation monitors in Bluff and at the Hans Flat Ranger Station tell the story.
Sunday, Nov. Sunday, Nov. That means an extra hour of sleep — and darker evenings. Just as a hypothetical: If Utah stopped changing clocks, which time would you want to keep? If Utah stopped changing clocks, which time should it keep? Cast your vote and share your thoughts in the comments.
Welcome back to a great week at Edgemont! I hope you had an amazing Fall Break! Information and Reminders: School Hours Mon-Thurs 8:35 am – 3:20 pm, Fridays – 8:35 am – 1:30 pm All Week Attendance competition between Edgemont, Wasatch, Canyon Crest. This is the last week. Make sure you are at school this week so we can win this competition! Monday, Oct 26: Fall Break – No School Tuesday Oct 27: 7:30 am – Choir Wednesday, Oct 28: 8:45 am – 3rd grade field
Utah's average regular gasoline price rose by two cents to $4.66 per gallon on October 27, 2026. Despite this local increase, the national average for regular gasoline fell to $4.27, driven by the transition to cheaper winter-blend fuel.
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The Associated Press released the Week 9 rankings for the 2026 AP College Football Poll on October 25, 2026. The new poll shows shifts in the top portion as two previously unbeaten teams have lost games.
A Rose Park woman is warning others after a tree disappeared from her parents's property while the home was for sale. A Utah consumer protection official says the incident could have involved a check overpayment scam. If you own a tree company, cover your butt, said Cindy Maestas, a Rose Park resident.
Sandra Sandy Hancey Wright passed away on October 24, 2026, following a battle with dementia. A viewing and celebration of life are scheduled for early November in Logan, Utah.