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An estimated five gallons of radioactive sludge leaked from a transportation truck when it arrived at the White Mesa Mill in March, 2016. This shows the material as it was being unloaded at a secure location after the leak was discovered. Courtesy photo
Two leaking shipments arrive at White Mesa Mill
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has ordered the suspension of shipments from a Glenrock, WY uranium mine to the White Mesa mill south of Blanding after two separate incidents involving low-...
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Bears Ears concert is Thursday in Blanding
A Freedom Fest concert will be held on Thursday, September 22 in Blanding to benefit the local effort to stop the proposed Bears Ears National Monument.
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Judge rules county wind farm process was flawed
A district court judge has ruled that San Juan County did not follow correct procedure while making a decision regarding the Latigo wind farm north of Monticello.
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Blue Mountain Entertainment begins new season
Where can you take your whole family to 10 outstanding concerts for only $60?  Right here in San Juan County! Now on sale are membership tickets for Blue Mountain Entertainment’s (BME) 2016-2017 se...
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SJHS homecoming this week
San Juan High School will celebrate homecoming with events leading up to the September 23 homecoming game against Enterprise.
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Nine years after Recapture Canyon is closed, BLM seeks public comment on proposed trail system
Nine years after portions of Recapture Canyon were closed to motorized traffic, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering a variety of options for the canyon.
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Commissioners question number of ancient sites
San Juan County Commissioners question statements from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that there are 30,000 archaeological sites on BLM land in the county.
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Monticello High School will celebrate homecoming this week with a variety of activities for students, alumni and friends of the school. The homecoming royalty was announced on September 9 and includes: (left to right) First Attendant Yeni Carranza, Queen Izabell Slade, Second Attendant Atlanta Black and Miss Congeniality Quincey Ryan. Staff photo
Monticello High School to celebrate homecoming
Monticello High School will celebrate Homecoming this week with a series of events. The theme is American Dream. The Buckaroo Alumni Association also invites alumni to participate in additional eve...
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Teagan Warner is front and center with his family at Bluff Fort. Courtesy photo
One thing is for sure: Teag is tough!
Sometimes success is just surviving every day. Especially when you are a mother.  But maybe most especially when you are the mother of a little boy fighting for his life.  
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The Monument Valley Cougars defeated Navajo Pines 42-6 in a September 10 homecoming game in beautiful Monument Valley. Scott Laws photos
Monument Valley High Homecoming 2016
Monument Valley High School celebrated homecoming with a number of activities and a big win on the football field.
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