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Continued outrage over BLM ATV trail fines
A number of local residents are continuing to voice outrage over a fine levied against two men from Blanding.
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Mountain lion gives a scare in Blanding
“I walked that road for two years, now I won’t go near it,” said Timi Butt, reflecting on the events of January 24. That afternoon, along the road leading west of Blanding toward Westwater, a mount...
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Lady Bucks win nine of past ten games
With a 61-51 emotional win over the Whitehorse Raiders in Montezuma Creek Friday night, the Lady Bucks race towards the state 1A tournament with just one game left, a home game against Pinnacle.
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The Buckaroo wrestling team celebrated their fifth straight regional championship with a dominating performance at Escalante High School. The state tournament begins Friday. Anna Thayn photo
Bucks win fifth regional title in a row
It’s a tradition the 2011 Monticello Buckaroo wrestling team was proud to continue. For the fifth year in a row, the Buckaroos brought home the Region Championship trophy from the South Divisional ...
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Broncos send nine wrestlers to state
The San Juan Bronco wrestling team moves on to the 2A state tournament this weekend in Orem, with nine wrestlers seeking a state title.
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Six Raiders advance to state
The Whitehorse Raiders qualified six wrestlers for the 1A state tournament this weekend. The Raiders were led at the 1A Southern Regional tournament by a second place finish at 130 pounds by Corelt...
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Cougar hunt
A massive cougar was taken by 12-year-old Justin Johnson on January 8, 2011.
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Students of the Month
February Students of the Month at Monticello Elementary School include...
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Approximately 100 new DeerDeter devices, designed to frighten deer from oncoming cars at night, are being tested on a stretch of US 191 between Monticello and Blanding. The devices, mounted on existing deliniator poles, flash a blue light and emit a high-pitched sound when they are illuminated by the lights of oncoming cars. Staff photo
Can new technology put an end to deer death row?
A mangled deer carcass is a familiar sight to those traveling on Highway 191 between Monticello and Blanding. But following the installation of a new technology in May, 2010, one might notice a new...
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Blue Mountain Triathlon set for February 26
Racers can take their marks and get set when the annual Blue Mountain Triathlon commences on February 26 in Monticello. This year, the Abajo Winter Festival, which is in its second year, will take ...
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