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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.
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.
A new chapter in a longtime Grantsville family business began Oct. 22 as Soelbergs Market welcomed the community to its new location with a grand opening celebration. A large crowd gathered Thursday morning at 274 S. Matthews Lane for the ceremony, which brought together members of the Soelberg family, community leaders, students, shoppers and representatives from Associated Food Stores.
A potential top 10 matchup between No. 6 Utah and No. 8 BYU is scheduled for a 10 a.m. MT kickoff on Nov. 7, marking a rare early start for the rivalry.
The Nibley City Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding a preliminary plat for a subdivision and potential amendments to sign ordinances.
The Nibley City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, to discuss Ordinance 26-15 regarding a public utility easement. The hearing will focus on vacating a portion of the easement located at 956 W 2600 S on Parcel 03-180-0041.
Nibley City park restrooms are scheduled to close throughout the week of October 27, 2026. The closures affect multiple locations including Firefly, Clear Creek, Elhorn, Heritage South, Heritage North, and Anhder parks.
As the Federal Reserve concludes its latest policy meeting, economists expect no immediate change to interest rates, though another increase remains possible before year's end. "We think they're going to keep rates steady," said Maddy Oritt, economist with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.