Bluff Town Council votes to close short-term rentals

March 26, 2020 Note: The Bluff Town Council posted the following letter on Thursday morning: Last night, after much discussion with residents, business owners, and emergency service personnel, the Bluff Town Council voted unanimously to restrict short term rentals. This includes, but is not limited to, motels, hotels, AirBnb and VRBOs, campgrounds and RV parks. … Continue reading Bluff Town Council votes to close short-term rentals

Update from the Bluff Town Council Mayor: 03/23/20

March 23, 2020 By Mayor Ann K. Leppanen The good news is that, as of this morning, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Juan County, Utah. Read carefully the next paragraph which is taken directly from the San Juan County Utah Daily Information Report received by me shortly before 5 p.m. today. … Continue reading Update from the Bluff Town Council Mayor: 03/23/20

Stewart Aitchison: Update from a locked-down Peru

By Stewart Aitchison We had had such a wonderful trip last year to Morocco with National Geographic Journeys (run by G Adventures), that when one of the passengers on that trip suggested we join her this year on trip to Peru, we were in. The US government had not issued any travel restrictions regarding the … Continue reading Stewart Aitchison: Update from a locked-down Peru

Stuck at home? Practice fire safety

MARCH 21, 2020 By the Bluff Volunteer Fire Department As the coronavirus outbreak nears San Juan County, residents are being asked to practice social distancing and stay in their homes. The Bluff Fire Department is asking locals to take this opportunity to reduce fire hazards. The pandemic will likely strain our rural area's volunteer EMS … Continue reading Stuck at home? Practice fire safety

Navajo Nation, southeast Utah health officials urge tourists and residents to stay home

Bluff • Confirmed coronavirus cases on the rural Navajo Nation rose to 14 on Thursday night as health care officials in southeast Utah brace for the arrival of the virus. The majority of the cases were clustered on the northern Navajo Nation near where the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on Tuesday after a … Continue reading Navajo Nation, southeast Utah health officials urge tourists and residents to stay home

Members of the Kayenta, Chilchinbeto and Dennehotso chapters asked to stay home

March 18, 2020 After a member of the Chilchinbeto Chapter in Arizona tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, local tribal leaders in the Kayenta Chapter asked all residents in Kayenta Chapter, Chilchinbeto Chapter and Dennehotso Chapter "to stay home unless you absolutely have to travel for supplies or other necessities." The chapter officials made the announcement … Continue reading Members of the Kayenta, Chilchinbeto and Dennehotso chapters asked to stay home

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