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Bluff has 7 stories on The Ledger, the newest from November 7, 2026 and the oldest from October 26, 2026.

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Latest from Bluff city hall

Tue, Oct 20 · City Council
Bluff council hears the town won an AmeriCorps team for spring 2027 and plans a budget amendment to house it
The Bluff Town Council learned at its Oct. 20 meeting that the town was awarded an AmeriCorps team that will work in Bluff from Feb. 26 to April 18, 2027.
- Housing consultant request for proposals Discussed
- Reminders: playground opening and UDOT bike trail open house Discussed
5 agenda items · From the draft minutes

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More on Bluff

Community
Cox declares a 30-day state of emergency for San Juan and Washington county floods
The order lets the state send more help to flooded towns such as Bluff and Hurricane and ask for federal aid. It lasts 30 days unless the Legislature extends it.
Published November 6, 2026 · From The Salt Lake Tribune
Community
San Juan River to crest again at Bluff Wednesday as bridge losses cut off towns
The Weather Service's afternoon forecast puts the crest about 1.5 feet above minor flood stage Wednesday evening. Homes flooded Oct. 25 stay evacuated, and UDOT is seeking an emergency contract to replace the Highway 163 bridge.
Published November 3, 2026 · From National Weather Service
Community
San Juan County warns of 'historic' flooding as roads wash out, with more rain due Monday
County officials told residents in the warning area not to travel Sunday night, and the flood warning runs through 4:15 p.m. Monday.
Published November 1, 2026 · From The Salt Lake Tribune
Outdoors
Henderson tours flood damage as state crews build a road to stranded families
State workers, pumps and UDOT trucks are building a gravel road to families cut off when the San Juan River breached.
Published October 30, 2026 · From Utah Lt. Governor's Office
Outdoors
Bluff flood water tests show high E. coli as families and businesses start cleanup
The town says to stay out of flood water. More than a dozen homes were seriously damaged, and a cabin business has no flood insurance.
Published October 28, 2026 · From Town of Bluff
Outdoors
Bluff evacuation lifted Monday morning, but eastern properties remain flooded
Residents were allowed home at 5 a.m. after the San Juan River surge; the bridge on U.S. 160 stayed closed.
Published October 26, 2026 · From KUTV
Outdoors
Bluff ordered to evacuate as San Juan River floodwater reaches the town
Evacuations also cover Montezuma Creek and Aneth, and the National Weather Service said flood warnings stay in effect through Tuesday morning.
Published October 26, 2026 · From FOX 13