March 17, 2020 The Navajo Nation confirmed Tuesday that a resident of Chilchinbeto, Ariz., has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after being treated at the Kayenta Health Center and later transferred to a Phoenix area hospital. Read the full statement from the office of Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez:
Author: zpodmore
Zak Podmore is a freelance journalist and editor of the Canyon Echo: A Journal of Southeastern Utah.
San Juan County Declares Public Health Emergency, Libraries to Close
Update on Friday, March 20, 2020: Libraries in Bluff and Montezuma Creek are now closed. Note: San Juan County Commission Chairman Kenneth Maryboy released the following update on Monday, March 15, 2020. San Juan County has taken a proactive measure by declaring a Public Health State of Emergency. This preventive move is intended to protect … Continue reading San Juan County Declares Public Health Emergency, Libraries to Close
San Juan School District closes its schools through March 27
On Friday, March 13, the San Juan School District announced it will be shutting down all schools through March 27. Remote teaching will continue as will the school breakfast and lunch program. Meals will be available for pick up at school locations during posted hours. There are currently no known cases of the novel coronavirus … Continue reading San Juan School District closes its schools through March 27
To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
Editor's Note: The Canyon Echo will be publishing Covid-19 updates related to southeast Utah and republishing content like this story that gives context and tips for the coronavirus outbreak. Please get in touch if you have questions, suggestions or concerns: groatnotes@gmail.com By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News March 16, 2020 As the number of coronavirus … Continue reading To Stop Coronavirus In Its Tracks, Here’s Your Guide To 5 Degrees Of Separation
Sustaining Sponsors html
Letter: Hwy 191 speed through Bluff
Dear Editor, On Aug. 5th I removed goathead along the north side of 191, just south of the post office parking lot. As usual, more than half of the passing vehicles missed me by a few feet at 40+ mph. (What was that about a study showing regular speed of 45 mph with signage showing … Continue reading Letter: Hwy 191 speed through Bluff
Court Document: Judge Don Torgerson Rules No Fees Will Be Awarded To Willie Grayeyes In Residency Challenge Suit
In late December 2018, San Juan County Commission candidate Kelly Laws sued his opponent in the commission race, Willie Grayeyes, claiming Grayeyes was not a resident of San Juan County. Laws lost the case, and Judge Don Torgerson ruled in January that Grayeyes is eligible to serve as commissioner. On June 26, Torgerson ruled that … Continue reading Court Document: Judge Don Torgerson Rules No Fees Will Be Awarded To Willie Grayeyes In Residency Challenge Suit
San Juan County Commission will begin holding regular meetings on Navajo Nation| The Salt Lake Tribune
Monticello • San Juan County may have only 15,000 residents, but it’s the largest county in Utah by geography, sprawling across 5 million acres of canyons, mountains and rivers in the state’s southeast corner. Driving from the hamlet of Navajo Mountain near Lake Powell to the county seat in Monticello takes over four hours. The … Continue reading San Juan County Commission will begin holding regular meetings on Navajo Nation| The Salt Lake Tribune
Bluff Beekeepers Calendar – May
By Dudley Beck And then there were 8-Bee colonies in Bluff: 1) a transfer colony from Dewey, Arizona that wintered over. Now in Dudley’s side yard. 2) A newly purchased bee package with queen. Now in Dudley’s side yard. 3) A newly purchased bee package with queen. Now on beams above entry way to Mexican … Continue reading Bluff Beekeepers Calendar – May
A Letter To Our Readers: Changes At The Canyon Echo
Dear readers of the Canyon Echo, Five months ago, I worked with Linda Richmond, former publisher of the Canyon Echo, to bring her remarkable local news source back to life. We've since published numerous articles from the archives, community columns, historic photo retakes, regional poetry, and dozens of news articles. Community support has been beyond … Continue reading A Letter To Our Readers: Changes At The Canyon Echo
Canyon Echo 