The Bluff Town Council met on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to discuss an upcoming AmeriCorps team and housing logistics. The council also reviewed previous meeting minutes and addressed upcoming community events and infrastructure projects.
Bluff Elementary School will cancel classes for Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27 due to potential flooding of the San Juan River. These scheduled closures will not include virtual learning.
San Juan County issued an Extreme IPAWS alert late Sunday ordering a townwide evacuation for Bluff, Utah. Residents were directed to head north toward Blanding to utilize an emergency shelter at San Juan High School.
The town of Bluff lifted its evacuation order Monday morning following flooding, though officials advise caution as several properties south of Highway 191/Main Street remain underwater. The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at San Juan High School in Blanding to assist those displaced by flooding in the Four Corners region.
BLUFF, San Juan County — Residents from the town of Bluff were allowed back home on Monday morning after they were part of an immediate evacuation took place on Sunday. The town was part of evacuations happening across multiple Navajo Nation communities in Utah as floodwaters caused by rising water levels in the San Juan River threatened Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.
The evacuation order for Bluff, Utah, has been lifted as of Monday, October 26, 2026. The lifting of the order follows monitoring of the San Juan River near Bluff, a location managed by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Bluff residents were allowed to return home after officials lifted an evacuation order put in place due to flooding at the San Juan River. However, officials said everyone should still use caution when going through the area. "Several properties on the east side of Bluff, south of Highway 191/Main Street remain flooded," San Juan County officials said in a statement.
San Juan County issued urgent evacuation orders for Bluff, Utah, on Sunday evening, Oct. 25, 2026, as rapidly rising river levels triggered a flash flood warning. Residents south of Highway 191/Main Street were instructed to evacuate immediately toward Blanding, while a flash flood watch remained in effect for the surrounding area.
Emergency officials issued an evacuation notice for communities in Bluff as water levels rise and floods approach Utah. A shelter was set up in Aneth Community School, located at Highway 162 and San Juan County Road 466. Residents south of Highway 191 and Main Street on the river's side are asked to leave the area and head north towards Blanding.
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Bluff is under an evacuation notice, the San Juan County has announced in a post on Facebook. The county says that the threat is urgent, and residents need to move quickly. "Floodwaters are reaching Bluff, and conditions are changing rapidly," the post reads.
BLUFF, Utah (ABC4) — Navajo communities were told to evacuate overnight as heavy rain caused flooding to homes and streets in the area. At around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday night, the Navajo Police Department posted a statement from the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management (NDEM).
Photos showed conditions in Montezuma Creek, Utah, on Sunday, Oct. 25, as the San Juan River continued to rise. Catastrophic flooding was forecast along the river corridor through Monday, and evacuation orders remained in place for Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth.
The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah, due to rising San Juan River water levels. A shelter has been established at the Aneth Community School to assist residents.
BLUFF, San Juan County — More than 150 people prepared to evacuate late Saturday night as high water levels threatened multiple Navajo Nation communities. Bluff, Montezuma Creek and Aneth were given an evacuation notice by the Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, according to a Navajo Police Department Facebook post.
Bluff calendars list two family and community events on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management issued a notice of evacuation for Bluff, Montezuma Creek, and Aneth, Utah, due to expected high water levels on the San Juan River. An estimated 150 people from Montezuma Creek and Aneth alone will be evacuated.
The Bluff Town Council conducted a work session on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to address several municipal priorities, including road maintenance and airport capital improvements. According to approved minutes published October 22, the council discussed budgetary allocations for road repairs and long-term planning for the Bluff Airport.
Town of Bluff lists Open Gym on Monday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. on its public calendar.
Heavy rains and flooding will cause several schools in Monument Valley to extend at-home learning through Thursday, October 22. Students should check Canvas for assignments provided by teachers.
According to an October 22 statement, several schools will transition to at-home learning on Friday, Oct. 23, due to heavy rains and flooding. The Bluff Elementary School pageant will be rescheduled as a result of these weather conditions.
Bluff Elementary School has announced a potential schedule change due to anticipated wet weather. The school is monitoring weather conditions for possible late starts, early dismissals, or closures.
According to approved meeting minutes published October 22, the Bluff Town Council met on October 6, 2026, to approve several ordinances and appointments. The council also discussed a recent successful fundraiser and deferred a memorandum of understanding with the City of Monticello.
The Bluff Town Council approved several policy changes and legal contracts during its September 15, 2026, regular meeting. Key actions included awarding a legal counsel contract to Hayes Godfrey Bell and establishing new employee benefits and vehicle use policies.
Officers coordinated a road closure near Bluff Ridge Drive and 1850 South in Syracuse, Utah, according to dispatch audio. The operation involved blocking northbound traffic and managing business exits in the surrounding area.
The Bluff Town Council held a work session on September 8, 2026, to discuss various municipal matters including road closures, new staff, and employee policies. The meeting addressed public concerns regarding a blocked Class C road and introduced the new Emergency Services Coordinator.
The Bluff Town Council is scheduled to hold a work session on Oct. 6, 2026. The meeting will address several items including fire restriction ordinances and legal services agreements.
The Bluff Town Council is set to approve Resolution #110 to formally appoint Todd Godfrey of Hayes Godfrey Bell PC as Town Attorney. This resolution will also ratify a legal services agreement previously executed by Mayor Josh Ewing.
The Bluff Town Council approved Ordinance 2026-07 on October 6, 2026, to amend existing fire restrictions. The new ordinance modifies the rules regarding open fires within town boundaries.
UTAH — A new federal rule could make it harder for Utah farmers to finance projects related to clean energy. The regulations require farmers to complete projects and document a year of energy savings before applying for funding.
Happy Monday, Utah! A series of weak shortwave troughs will graze the northern portions of Utah through midweek, providing overnight chances of rain showers and mountain snow.
BRYCE – Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have another way to travel to Bryce Point, with the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path. Completed in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, the project adds the final 2.
The UMS Closure Study webpage now provides enrollment data for 2018 to 2026 and a 10-page document outlining the questions district officials are exploring as part of the study,” shares the announcement. “A frequently asked questions (FAQ) document is being developed and should be added to the webpage early [this] week.”
Tom Hanks is headed back to Broadway. Starting in 2027, the Academy Award-winning actor will not only star alongside actress Kelli O’Hara, but he’s also a co-writer on the play. Here’s what we know about Hanks’ Broadway return so far.
The Lady Cats came so close at the volleyball championships. The Cats beat three teams in the first day and a half. At noon, the Cats faced off with the Rich Rebels. I was finally watching the game on my computer during the second game. I had heard the Rebels won the first game, and the Cats were behind, and it ended in a close game.
An e-bike rider was hospitalized in critical condition after he struck by a car involved in a car crash in Salt Lake. Sgt. Greg Wilking said a car driving south on Redwood Road ran a red light, hitting a car driving east through the intersection.
