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Federal Judge rules Commission districts are unconstitutional, must be redrawn
A federal judge has ruled that the San Juan County Commission Districts are unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause and must be redrawn.
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County Commissioners discuss mail-only ballots
Commissioner Rebecca Benally reported at the Febuary 16 meeting of the San Juan County Commission that most of the Navajo Chapters in the county favor polling places and voter booths on election da...
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Monticello names UHP trooper Chief of Police
Clayton Black has been hired as the new Monticello Chief of Police. Black is a Monticello resident who has served for the past three years as a patrolman for the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) in additi...
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Wind firm seeks to smooth property tax payments
The company that has developed a 27-turbine wind farm north of Monticello is seeking the cooperation of taxing entities to “smooth out” their tax payments over the 20-year life of the project.
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Two vehicles stolen
Two vehicles were stolen in separate incidents in Monticello on the night of February 10. One truck was taken from the Utah Department of Transportation Road Shed and was later abandoned near San J...
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Michelle, Ember and Donna Jones look over the shoe selection at the new Shopko Hometown in Blanding. Staff photo
Shopko Hometown opens new location in Blanding
San Juan County shoppers crowded Blanding on February 12 for the grand opening of the new Shopko Hometown on South Main Street.
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Bucks are fourth at state
The Monticello Buckaroo wrestling team completed their season at the Utah State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. 
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Restoration work and railroad tie barrier at the fuel pump islands and stair railings at the Blanding Airport. Carver is the son of Clint & Kristy Black.
Local Boy Scout news
2015 Eagle Scouts and Local Boy Scout earns rare award
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Two bills regarding medical marijuana pass on to Utah State Senate
Two bills seeking to legalize the use of medical cannabis passed through Senate legislative committees on February 4 and will be discussed by the full Utah Senate in coming days.
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Native beauty of Cedar Mesa Pottery
Warning! When entering Cedar Mesa Pottery, via the gift shop, be prepared for a visual assault of the most beautiful Native American pottery collections.
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