Life in San Juan
Homecoming at Monticello
“There’s No Place Like Home” for Monticello High School in 2018.  The homecoming celebration is underway and runs through Saturday. The 2018 homecoming queen is Ellie Thayn, with first attendant Ki...
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Alumni Roundup at MHS
The Monticello High School Buckaroo Alumni Homecoming “Roundup” will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 28-29.
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Lou Ann and Juan Hanson. Courtesy photo
Juan Hansen, Class of ‘49, is Alumni Grand Marshal
Juan Schwartz Hansen was born February 7, 1931 in Rupert, ID to Margaret Schwartz and Reno T. Hansen.  Some wonder how he received the name Juan. 
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Oleen Hatch, is being honored at the Monticello High School homecoming parade for his years of dedicated teaching. Courtesy photo
Oleen Hatch is faculty Grand Marshal at MHS
Oleen Nelson Hatch appreciates the recognition of the Monticello High School alumni during the 2018 Homecoming activities.
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What is San Juan School District doing to keep students safe?
Student safety has always been a priority for San Juan School District. Our number one goal is to ensure that students have a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment in which to further their educ...
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Ken Waldman performs in Blanding September 24. Courtesy photo
Fiddling poet coming to Blanding
When Ken Waldman, Alaska’s Fiddling Poet, comes to Blanding on Monday, September 24, it will be Waldman’s first ever public show in San Juan County and the end of a three-show Utah tour co-sponsore...
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The Zero Suicide Coalition held their first “Hope Walk” at Monticello High School on September 7. The walks aim to provide education about and help prevent suicide. Courtesy photo
“Hope Walks” aim to prevent suicide
Teen suicide is an extremely painful issue, and the tragedy has impacted local communities in recent years. Last year, 44 youth ages ten to 17 died by suicide in Utah. Utah ranks fifth in the natio...
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Another successful Jr Livestock show
The San Juan Junior Livestock program had great success in 2018, culminating with the annual livestock auction at the San Juan County Fair on August 11.
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The Granary Bar and Grill is located inside the Grist Mill Inn in Monticello. Staff photo
Options expand with Granary Bar & Grill
Ben and Crystal Breedlove say they love Monticello and want to help it flourish.  They put their money where their mouth is. 
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Training exercises for firefighters
Local fire fighters were playing basketball in full gear during training exercises on August 23 in Blanding. It was a learning experience to work hard while using oxygen masks. Lacey Ivins photo
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