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Future of Bluff School topic of May 24 meeting
The future of Bluff Elementary School is the topic of a meeting in Bluff sponsored by the San Juan School District. The meeting will be held on May 24 at 6 p.m. at the school in Bluff.
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New presidency in Blanding
A new presidency was named on May 15 to lead the Blanding Utah Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alon Pugh (center) is the new stake president. He will be assisted by counci...
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Artist sketch of a new scoreboard honoring the late Reed Young at the Monticello baseball fields. The project is an Eagle Scout project by Race Young. Courtesy art
Short-term rental questions for Monticello Council
The Monticello City Council had to do some explaining during the May 10 council meeting, when they opened the meeting for public comment and were informed that the city is not enforcing known zonin...
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EMS volunteers from Blanding include (left to right) David Bradford, Nicole Bradford, Alsieta Lameman, Jessica Reuche, David Vess, Lauren Steve, and Delphine Tree.
EMS week: Called to care
Take this week to thank an EMS worker in your town. In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized a week to celebrate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and the important work they do. This is ...
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San Juan School District 2016 graduates
Monticello High School Graduation Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. San Juan High School Graduation Thursday, May 26 at 5 p.m. Monument Valley High School Graduation Friday, May 27 at noon Whitehorse Hig...
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Crews recently completed a new tunnel to funnel deer under Highway 191 three miles south of Monticello. Staff photo
Deer fence, tunnels on Hwy 191 between Monticello and Verdure
Construction crews recently completed work on a deer tunnel under Highway 191 approximately three miles south of Monticello. The work was completed in approximately two weeks in a project designed ...
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Commissioners sign letter opposing monument
The San Juan County Commission has sent a letter to U.S. President Barak Obama outlining the county position on the possible unilateral designation of the Bears Ears National Monument. The letter w...
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SJHS Softball
The San Juan High School softball team plays in the 2A tournament this week in Spanish Fork. The first game of the tournament is a replay of the 2015 championship game, with the Broncos facing the ...
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Travel and tourism sector sees significant growth
Travel and tourism is seeing significant growth in San Juan County, even as other sectors of the economy show little or no growth. “There are a lot of opportunities if you have a unique and good qu...
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Marilyn Hanuschik, owner of Hometown Stitching.
New business in Monticello
Monticello’s newest business is Hometown Stitching. Located at 40 East 200 South, Hometown Stitching offers sewing classes, alterations, and crafting supplies.
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