Dust in the Wind
Back in Editor’s chair after brief sabbatical
I have always envied those who work in higher education, where many scholars take advantage of the option to go on sabbatical. They step away from their teaching or research endeavors and work on a...
Jan 22, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 439 439 recommendations | email to a friend
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After 24 years, it is time to move on
More than 24 years ago, I started a new job as Editor of the San Juan Record. Now, more than 1,265 issues later, it is time to turn over the reins.
Oct 02, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 757 757 recommendations | email to a friend
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First issue of paper still provides direction
More than 100 years ago this week, on September 29, 1915, an ambitious young man by the name of Oscar W McConkie published the first issue of the San Juan Record.
Sep 25, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 648 648 recommendations | email to a friend
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Welcome to the SJR staff
Rhett Sifford is joining the San Juan Record staff as a part time guru of everything good. He will have a variety of responsibilities at the paper, including writing stories, covering meetings, and...
May 15, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 636 636 recommendations | email to a friend
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Story honors life of Ka’ayelli (Kigalia)
I always thought that Kigalia was a cool word. You see it in several places in San Juan County, most notably in the beautiful Kigalia Canyon and Ranger Station near the Bears Ears.
Mar 20, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 479 479 recommendations | email to a friend
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Admire John Curtis’ effort
I enjoyed the town-hall meeting hosted by Congressman John Curtis on February 12 in Monticello.
Feb 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 1170 1170 recommendations | email to a friend
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USC journalism students “intern” at SJR
We are excited to announce that a group of students from the University of Southern California (USC) will spend several weeks in San Juan County this spring as “interns” at the San Juan Record.
Jan 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 1108 1108 recommendations | email to a friend
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SJR at Holocaust Memorial
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. will open an exhibit this year which includes historical articles from the San Juan Record.
Jan 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 749 749 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dumbfounded at AG Office
I am still shaking my head at Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes. This week, he finally read the writing on the wall and withdrew his appeal of Judge George Harmond’s dismissal of charges against She...
Jan 23, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 876 876 recommendations | email to a friend
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Response to boycott letter
Thank you for sending the letter to the Editor regarding your concerns. We are happy to publish letters to the Editor.
Jan 02, 2018 | 2 2 comments | 1052 1052 recommendations | email to a friend
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