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Resident warns commissioners roads are 'impassable,' says school buses should be removed
Summary
A longtime resident said county and tribal maintenance decisions have left roads in poor condition, endangering school buses and residents; he urged pausing bus service until repairs are made and asked the county to trace designated road funds.
Steve Pearson, a longtime San Juan County resident, used the public-comment portion of the July 21 meeting to press the commission on road maintenance and safety.
"The roads are impassable now," Pearson said, warning that worn and deteriorated roads are damaging school buses and vehicles and could cause injury. He told commissioners he believes the Navajo Nation has taken over maintenance decisions in some areas and that federal or designated funds are not being allocated to local road upkeep as he expects.
Pearson said school buses should be removed from unsafe routes until repairs are made and urged the county to identify who received allocated funding for roads: "It should be looked up to and see where is all these designated funds... who is getting paid for what." He said the condition is causing personal expense for residents who must repair vehicles.
Chair acknowledged Pearson's time and thanked him for his comments; no immediate action was taken during the meeting. Pearson told commissioners he would pursue the issue further with county staff and community members.
