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Alumni from the San Juan High Class of 1957 gathered in the past week. They include (left to right) Gary Guymon, Otis Wright, Jimmy Winters, Curtis Hunt, James Black, Judy (Harvey), Merrily (Stevens) Guymon, Jim Slavens, Dewayne Bayles, and Paul Brown. Courtesy photo
San Juan High Class of ‘57 reunion
The San Juan High School class of 1957 held their 60th year class reunion on July 3 and 4.  “Six or seven decades ago, graduating classes were much smaller than they are today,” recalls Gary Guymon...
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Doug Wright is the new Monticello City Manager. He fills the position previously held by Ty Bailey. Wright, who retired last year after 14 years as superintendent of the San Juan School District, is set to begin his new position on August 1.
Doug Wright named new Monticello City Manager
Doug Wright is the new Monticello City Manager. He takes the place of Ty Bailey, who recently resigned to accept a similar position in Morgan, UT.
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Little support in City of Blanding for Bears Ears
Bears Ears National Monument took center stage again at the June 27 meeting of the Blanding City Council. Blanding residents once again filled the conference room to defend their opinions about the...
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Doug and Chris Allen (left) recently completed the sale of Blue Mountain Foods to Stacy and Jeramy Young and Jeff Allen. Trey Young (center) intends to help. Katie Boyle photo
New owners at Blue Mountain Foods
After 30 years, Blue Mountain Foods is under new ownership. While Doug and Chris Allen have retired and sold the business, the only grocery store in Monticello will stay in the family. Two of Allen...
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Local crafts boots for Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts
Lifelong La Sal resident and craftsman Shane Deeter has a pair of handmade boots on display at the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts.  The museum had two handmade saddles in their collection but ...
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Saddle bronc action at the San Juan Stampede rodeo in June. Hannah Bailey photo
Pro Rodeo returns to San Juan County
On June 16 and 17, San Juan County hostd its first professional rodeo in more than 20 years. The stands were packed to standing room only for both nights. Nearly 1,400 tickets were sold for the event.
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The Edge of the Seaters Theatre Company will perform the melodrama Rustlers of Red Rock by D. Chapelle through the July 4 holiday season. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 30 and July 1, 3, 4, and 5 at the Blanding Arts and Events Center. Directed by Steve Olsen, the play is complete with a Hero, a Damsel and a Villain, along with popcorn to throw (or eat) and the audience cheering for their favorite. Cast members include: (back row, left to right)  Ben Brewer as Steve Dashing, Koy Nielson as Quiet Harry, Ricky Arthur as Shame Bushwacker. Front:  Director Steve Olsen, Lacie McCullough as Blossom White, Lynette Adams as Lily White, and Julie Parsons as Scarlet Vixen. Courtesy photo
Blanding Independence Day celebrations coming
Once again, it’s that time of year, as Blanding gears up for its annual Independence Day tradition. Thousands are expected to converge for a day of patriotic celebration that will stretch a few day...
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Rodeo Queens crowned
Kiley Tracy (right) is the Blue Mountain Round-up Rodeo Queen for 2017. Tayia Bennett (left) is Junior Queen. Courtesy photo
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Miss San Juan crowned
Carlin Goodwine (left) was recently named Miss San Juan for 2017. Ashley Adair (right) is her attendant. Courtesy photo
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High fire danger prompts fire restrictions in San Juan County and beyond
Current and forecasted weather conditions coupled with extremely dry conditions and heavy loading of vegetation throughout San Juan County have created hazardous fire conditions.
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