Life in San Juan
Paul and Diane Redd, Jerri Nielson and LeiMomi Sampson in front of the The Hole in the Rock painting by Farrell Collett that hangs at the Bluff Fort. Courtesy photo
Renowned painting finds a home at Bluff Fort
A spectacular painting by Farrell Collett, entitled “The Hole in the Rock”, is on display at the Bluff Fort. The story behind the painting is worth retelling.
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Fundraising success at SJHS
Students at Blanding Elementary School recently raised well over $1,000 for needy families and all it cost was Principal Mark Burge’s hair (in addition to the hair of staff members Brian Bilbao and...
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The Messiah to be performed for 36th time beginning in Blanding on December 8
A San Juan County holiday tradition will continue this week as Handel’s The Messiah , featuring a choir and live orchestra, will be performed in Blanding on December 8. The performance is set to be...
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Weather creates crystalline winter wonderland
Many areas of San Juan County have been enshrouded in fog for several days, resulting in a crystalline winter wonderland. The November 22 snowstorm caused extensive damage in portions of the area, ...
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SJR to begin library series
There have been a few historical fiction books written about the Hole-in-the-Rock pioneers in which their language is portrayed as being simple and unrefined.
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Students at the White Mesa library. Terri Winder photo
Impressive growth at White Mesa Library
Built in 2001, it has taken years for the White Mesa Education Center to arrive to the point where it is now. However, it has definitely arrived. The first room one comes to after entering the buil...
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Heartsongs – Melodies of Love is a spirited 90-minuted showcase that provides an entertaining evening for family members of all ages. The BYU Young Ambassadors will perform at Monticello High School on November 23 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo
BYU Young Ambassadors coming to Monticello
Blue Mountain Entertainment happily presents the Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors in a repeat performance on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. in the Monticello High School Auditorium.
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Homecoming royalty at San Juan High School (right to left, not left to right) are Queen Heidi Hiatt, first attendant Presley Mainord, second attendant Brittney Macdonald, third attendant Amanda Grover and fourth attendant Shelbi Black.  Toniee Lewis photo
Homecoming a huge success for San Juan
San Juan High School celebrated homecoming this past week. The activities and competitions got started on October 7 with the annual Mr. San Juan Pageant.
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Homecoming at San Juan
San Juan High School hosts homecoming activities this week with a series of events.
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Rotary hosts Flippin' Flea Market
The Monticello Rotary Club hosted a Flippin’ Flea Market on September 6 and 7. Crowds of sellers and buyers enjoyed a large number of options. David Carpenter was named the winner of the Dutch Oven...
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