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Kayden Draper, center, needed all the help he could get when he hooked this four pound, 22 inch monster at Loyds Lake on June 5. Nolan Freestone (left) and Tyler Draper (right) helped reel in the fish in a battle that lasted almost an hour. Courtesy photo
Fishing report
ABAJO MOUNTAINS: Sergeant J. Shirley reported good fishing at both Blanding #3 and #4. Bait anglers who used marshmallows, PowerBait and nightcrawlers were doing especially well. The best lure was ...
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One million pennies
Students from Monticello Elementary School and Monticello High School, nearly 600 in all, marked the end of the school year with a celebration. The students helped raise more than one million penni...
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Monticello City Council approves tentative budget, will not raise taxes
The Monticello City Council approved a tentative budget for fiscal year 2010-11 on May 25. The budget was approved by a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Craig Leavitt voting against the motion.
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Man killed in Pandora Mine accident
A 28-year-old man from Moab was involved in a fatal mine accident at the Pandora Mine in La Sal.
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San Juan icon turns 100 years old
Rainbow Bridge National Monument, which features the world’s largest natural stone bridge turned 100 years old Sunday.
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Janiece and Steve Draper are busy getting everything ready for the grand opening of Draper Towing and Repair and B&B Motor Sports on Saturday, June 5. Staff photo
Grand opening for Monticello’s newest business
Monticello’s newest business will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 5 at Draper Towing and Repair at the corner of Main and 200 North. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
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Round-up Royalty crowned
After a recent competition, the Blue Mountain Round Up Royalty has been named for the 2010 rodeo season. The group includes: (left to right) Blue Mountain Round Up Queen Emily Hanson, Attendant Abi...
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Under new ownership
Connie Allred (right) hosted an open house on May 25 to introduce Cindy Christensen (left), the new owner of the Silver Scissors Beauty Salon in Monticello. Connie owned and operated Silver Scissor...
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Nearly 220 diplomas to be presented at graduation services at high schools
Nearly 220 local high school students will receive their diplomas as the San Juan School District closes another school year.
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New surgical suite at San Juan Hospital
Member of the surgical team take a quick break between surgeries at the San Juan Hospital in Monticello. The new surgical suite at the hospital saw its first use in May. Members of the team, all wo...
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