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Two months after “rush”, still few mineral filings
Nearly two months has passed since headlines around the country declared that a land grab was about to take place in San Juan County.
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Three winners, 14 runners-up in annual Sterling Scholar competition
A total of 17 local students received honors at the annual Sterling Scholar competition, including three local students who were named Sterling Scholar.
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Easter week events in San Juan County
A host of Easter season services are planned in San Juan County.
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Members of the Monticello High School baseball team include (top row, left to right) Coach Ryan Young, Brayson Wilcox, Weston Nebeker, Thomas Anderson, Kayden Draper, Mark Beh, Tyler Draper, Keaton Young, Coaches Steve Draper and Brian Kirby. Bottom: Race Young, Coleby Young, Cory Bunker, Jaxson Wells, Brett Fortune, Paxton Christensen, and Zach Cecil. Courtesy photo
Spring sports back in full swing
With Spring Break in the rear-view mirror, the Monticello High School spring sports teams were back in action this past week and looking forward to great seasons in the months ahead.
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MHS 2018 Prom Royalty
The Monticello High School Junior Class hosted a Junior Prom on March 23 with the theme “Once Upon a Time.” Adri Black is the Prom Queen and Chance Deeter is the Prom King. The prom royalty include...
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Top 20 bull rider visits Aneth Community School
Keyshawn Whitehorse, one of the top 20 bull riders in the world, made a surprise appearance at Aneth Community School on March 21 as part of March Literacy Month.  He read “Oh, The Places You Will ...
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Job Fair is Thursday for employers and workers
Employers and job seekers are encouraged to attend a Job Fair this week.
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Forest Service is revisiting wilderness
For several decades, the wilderness debate in San Juan County has focused on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In contrast, many assumed that wilderness on Forest Service lands i...
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Construction crews work on the Sky Ranch airstrip in Spanish Valley in late 2017. Photo courtesy <i>Times Independent</i>
Sky Ranch airstrip project grows in Spanish Valley
A 40-year-old air strip in Spanish Valley, in northern San Juan County, is the focus of controversy after it was recently repaved as part of a project to develop the area.
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Blanding City Council hears that crime statistics are moving up
Crime appears to be up in Blanding, and the Blanding Police Department is struggling to meet the demand. Details were discussed at the Blanding City Council meeting on March 13.
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