San Juan Now

Apr 17 2024
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Welcome to San Juan Now, the podcast covering stories of the people, places and plans in San Juan County, Utah. Also known as Utah’s Canyon Country, San Juan County is notable for its stunning landscapes including Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park, Bears Ears National Monument and so much more. Whether you’re a local native of San Juan, Utah or simply coming to explore the area, San Juan Now provides the inside scoop of what’s happening in the county and connects you with the people making things happen.

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13: An Adventure with Ancient Wayves

Apr 17 2024 24 mins  
On today’s episode, Elaine is joined by Louis Williams, owner and tour guide at Ancient Wayves, a tour company in San Juan County that offers a unique tour experience. Owned and operated by Native American guides, Ancient Wayves provides a look at the landscape from a new perspective. Louis also talks about his recent trip to France and how he was able to share his culture and he

12: Representing San Juan County on A Global Scale

Mar 20 2024 22 mins  
On today’s episode of San Juan Now, Olivier Barthez, the Utah Office of Tourism representative in France, sits down with Elaine to talk about why Utah’s Native American history and wide open landscapes make it such a popular destination for French tourists. Olivier also talks about why sustainable tourism and Leave No Trace principles are important to European travelers. If yo

11: Exciting New Things Coming to San Juan County in 2024

Feb 14 2024 16 mins  
On today’s episode of San Juan Now, Elaine sits down with Pratt Redd, a San Juan County local to talk about the area's latest developments. Tune in for some exciting info on upcoming projects like the Mud Springs trail system in Spanish Valley, the San Juan County Housing Assessment and grant funding. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. The San

10: The San Juan County Utah Housing Assessment

Jan 10 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of San Juan Now, Elaine is joined by Brian Points, owner of Points Consulting. In November 2023, Points Consulting was contracted to provide a housing assessment for San Juan County. This assessment will give insight into various factors in the housing market and future development of San Juan County. Listen to learn how residents can be involved and what results th

9: Giving Utah Tourism a Voice

Sep 02 2022 28 mins  
Executive Director Natalie Randall talks about the Utah Tourism Industry Association and how it is advocating for tourism in Utah’s many great destinations. From working with legislators to educating and raising awareness, tourism businesses can benefit from all that UTIA has to offer. Natalie gives a preview on what to expect at the Utah Tourism Conference at the end of the mont

8: Small But Mighty: Discover Blanding, UT

Aug 04 2022 25 mins  
Mayor Logan Monsen shares that there is much more to Blanding than meets the eye. Join us to learn about the strengths, challenges, future goals, and visitor attractions in this small town in San Juan County. City of Blanding Utah: Basecamp to Adventure Visit Utah's Canyon Country Economic Development in San Juan County If you have any questions, please contact egizler@sanjuancou

7: Discover Bluff, Utah

Jul 01 2022 25 mins  
Learn all about a hidden gem in San Juan County. Mayor Ann Leppanen shares how she stumbled upon the small town of Bluff while visiting from Minnesota and immediately knew it was special. Since becoming Bluff’s first mayor, Leppanen is dedicated to sharing all that it has to offer while maintaining the small town charm that makes Bluff so inviting. Bluff, UT Visit Utah's Canyon

6: Online Remote Work Training in Rural Utah

Jun 17 2022 27 mins  
In this episode of San Juan Now, Elaine and Ben are joined by special guest Jordan Leanord with the Rural Online Initiative. He talks about how his organization is bringing essential job training to those living in rural areas of Utah, with the goal of them being able to work remotely while living in San Juan County. He shares his experience watching students go through the program

5: Introducing the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments

Apr 18 2022 30 mins  
Join us on this week's episode of San Juan Now to hear Elaine and Ben talk to Geri Gamber and Jade Powell from the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments. Learn about what their organization does and how it can benefit the residents of the area. They also talk about their history in southeastern Utah and some things that visitors can expect when they come to San Juan Co

4: Utilizing Small Business Resources

Mar 25 2022 42 mins  
Meghan McFall, director of the USU Blanding Small Business Development Center, joins Elaine and Ben on this special episode of San Juan Now. They talk about some of the resources available through the center and how small businesses can take advantage of everything they have to offer. As a serial entrepreneur, Meghan is a valuable resource for anyone in San Juan County looking for