San Juan County Commission Supports Bears Ears National Monument Down-sizing
In an August 6 statement, the San Juan County Commission expressed support for the recent down-sizing of the Bears Ears National Monument. The commission noted the action is consistent with the Antiquities Act of 1906.
San Juan CountyAugust 24, 2026
Johnny Miner comes to San Juan County
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 3:45pm admin 1 / 1Bagpipe master Johnny Miner will transport you across the Atlantic to the Scottish Highlands at the Blanding Arts and Events Center on August 22. Courtesy photo Bagpipe master Johnny Miner will transport you across the Atlantic to the Scottish Highlands at the Blanding Arts and Events Center on August 22.
via sjrnews.comBlandingAugust 20, 2026
Heavy rare earth processing plant under construction in southeastern Utah
Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill expansion designed to enhance domestic rare earth supply chain now controlled by ChinaJohn RogersAugust 9, 20263 min readShareEnergy Fuels has begun an expansion of its White Mesa uranium mill near Blanding that will give it the capability of producing critical heavy rare earth oxides, currently available almost entirely from China. (Courtesy Energy Fuels Inc.)
via saltlakebusinessjournal.comSan Juan CountyAugust 14, 2026
Get your Country Kicks in ‘26 at the county fair
Tue, 07/28/2026 - 1:33pm admin 1 / 2Members of the San Juan Rodeo Royalty pose for a photo from left to right is Rodeo Queen picture is Brinkley Knight Rodeo Queen, Jade Hoggard Princess third attendant, Janaley Johnson princess first attendant, Austyn Monson princess, Paisley Monson princess second attendant, Lucy black queen attendant. Not pictured this week are Miss San Juan Madison Adair and attendant Samantha McDonald.
via sjrnews.comSan Juan CountyAugust 12, 2026
Blanding Elementary School Officially Opens in San Juan County
Blanding Elementary School officially opened with a community ribbon-cutting and tour on August 3. The new facility replaces a 1955 building and features specialized spaces for various grade levels and learning needs.
BlandingAugust 12, 2026
Medical Resources in Early San Juan
For many years the nearest towns with hospitals or medical facilities were either Moab or Cortez 80 miles away. To learn those skills, she traveled from Mexico to Salt Lake City where she remained for six months receiving instruction in midwife training.
via sjrnews.comSan Juan CountyAugust 11, 2026
