Hike the Line, a 33-minute film that tracks Claire Wernstedt-Lynch and Tenny Ostrem on the first-ever thru-hike of the U.S.-Mexico border, will be showing in Bluff this Friday.
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Rumor Mill: Location of Proposed Solar Farm
A Canyon Echo reader writes, "I have read some bits and pieces hereabouts about the solar 'farm' that is proposed to be placed upon the Bluff Bench on SITLA land. Please, could you post a map that shows exactly where it is proposed to be situated? Thank you." We aim to serve. Here's a map … Continue reading Rumor Mill: Location of Proposed Solar Farm
Photos: Sandhill Cranes Spotted in Bluff
A few weeks ago, former Canyon Echo publisher Linda Richmond heard the call of a sandhill crane when she was outside the post office in Bluff. Sure enough, the birds -- a rarity in the area -- had returned. The cranes have continued to post up at the Davis Farm, where Debbie Westfall snapped the … Continue reading Photos: Sandhill Cranes Spotted in Bluff
Bluff Town Council Revises Building Moratorium to Allow for Continued Construction of Single-Family Homes
Published: 3/6/19 At Tuesday's town council meeting, Mayor Ann Leppanen brought up a legal concern related to the resolution passed last week to impose an 180-day building moratorium on all new residential, commercial, and industrial development in Bluff. Attorney Chris McAnany, who has been assisting the Bluff Town Council with legal matters, told Leppanen that … Continue reading Bluff Town Council Revises Building Moratorium to Allow for Continued Construction of Single-Family Homes
February Update From Bluff Town Councilmember Jim Sayers
By Jim Sayers Near the top of Bluff Town Council’s long to-do list in February was work on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The proposal has been submitted; should this effort prove successful, and we have reason to believe it will, Bluff will continue to take necessary steps to complete the required technical description … Continue reading February Update From Bluff Town Councilmember Jim Sayers
Letter to the Editor: HB 288 Limits Local Control, Gives Handout to Gravel Pit Operators
Published: 3/3/19 HB 288, just passed in the Utah Senate and now before the House, would legalize gravel quarry operations to continue and to expand regardless of local government input. This type of overt big-government/big-industry partnership for corporate and legislator profit lays waste to our political agency at the local government level, and craters our … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: HB 288 Limits Local Control, Gives Handout to Gravel Pit Operators
Bluff Beekeepers Calendar: February
The swarm can be the size of an orange up to size of a beach ball. It may contain 10,000-20,000 bees. It is usually attached to a bush or tree limb and will stay there up to two days while the scout bees search for a new home.
Notice: Request for Donations of Cash or Office Equipment
The Bluff Town Council needs help setting up an office. Of prime importance is: a desktop computer a printer/scanner two lateral file cabinets The approximate cost for these items is $2200. Also needed are a nice desk and some comfortable chairs. Cash donations are always welcome.
The Tiny Town Beauty Pageant and Government Grant Contest
Story by Dessa Hadenfeldt Bluff had been looking forward to this since the moment she heard she was incorporated. Backstage was thrilling, and everywhere she looked there was color. And smells. She could feel them going to her head. Fresh and salt water sprays. Palm and aspen leaves. Cactus and apple fruits. Earth rich with … Continue reading The Tiny Town Beauty Pageant and Government Grant Contest
Impressions of a Newcomer: USU Students Visit Bluff
I am one of 9 students from Utah State University’s Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Panning. As a team we are looking at the region surrounding Bluff, Utah as a case study to learn about regional planning.
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