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The Orange TBall team in Monticello, under the direction of Coach Carol Turnbow (back) had a wonderful season. Team members include: (front row left to right) Abigail Christensen, Jalen Bradford, Emma Petterson, Rosalyn Beh, Donoven Atwood, Logan Draper. Back row: Mahala Hunter, Jennette & Elizabeth Turnbow, Mason Atwood, Ken Lee Atwood, Quinn Nebeker. Courtesy photo
Up to bat

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The 118th Sapper Company will leave San Juan County this week for a one-year deployment in Afghanistan. The departing soldiers were honored in a series of events in the past week, including the Independence Day parade. Scott Boyle photo
National Guard group leads parade, deployed Wednesday
Soldiers from the 118th Sapper Company, based in part in Blanding, begin a one year deployment to the Middle East today, Wednesday, July 7.
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New pool to open July 12, open house is July 10
Monticello’s brand new seasonal swimming pool will begin its service this week as workers put the final touches on the new $2.2 million facility.
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Independence Day celebrations
It was an All-American Fourth of July celebration in Blanding on July 3. Photos by Kammy Palmer, Heather Palmer, Scott Boyle and Ron Nielson.
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Canyon Country Youth Corps are constructing information kiosks on public land. Courtesy photo
Canyon Country Youth Corps working with BLM plan
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the Monticello Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has a cooperative agreement with the Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) to ...
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Miss San Juan crowned
Kara Redd (center) was crowned Miss San Juan at the annual pageant on June 25. She is flanked by First Attendant Brooke Bowring (left) and Second Attendant Janessa Bowring (right). Courtesy photo
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School District to spend $47 million in coming year
The San Juan School District plans to spend $47 million in the next year after the school board approved a budget on June 21. The general fund for the school year is $30 million.
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New Monticello Recreation Director Greg Westfall. Staff photo
New recreation director hits the ground running
Greg Westfall faces a full plate as he assumes the job of Monticello Recreation director. In addition to filling the shoes of Eddie Allred, who recently retired after 35 years coordinating recreati...
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National Guild of Piano Teacher's auditions
Local students participated in the recent National Guild of Piano Teacher’s auditions in Cortez. Students played up to ten memorized pieces, including classical repetoire from the Baroque, Classica...
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Eagle Scouts
Three scouts from Monticello Boy Scout Troop 380 received their Eagle Scout awards on June 26. David Boyle, Jake Duncan and Rylan Goodwine (left to right) completed the stringent requirements to re...
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