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An attractive new sign marks the entry to the Canyon Country Discovery Center just north of Monticello. Staff photo
Canyon Country Discovery Center – from a dream to reality
During the summer of 2011, I watched with interest the goings-on north of town as extensive utility installation took place, Highway 191 was widened to accommodate turning lanes, and a stunningly b...
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Bill may use water rights to develop on reservation
Culinary water for San Juan County’s Navajo residents on the reservation is on the minds of the San Juan County Commission and the Utah State Legislature during this legislative session.
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Elementary School students of the month
Students of the Month at Monticello Elementary are: (top row, left to right) Rianna Shumway, Julian Atencio, Thomas Anderson, K-Ci Denny, Shalee Bradford, Orissa Beh, McKenna Trevizo. Bottom: Adri ...
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Donna Singer and Mike Jensen, of UNHS, are pictured with girls from the older division of the Blanding Youth Volleyball program. UNHS donated the much-needed volleyball carts in the photo.
Donations help youth volleyball programs
Eagle Air Med and Utah Navajo Health Systems (UNHS) have generously donated needed supplies to the Blanding Youth Volleyball programs.
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Radiation fears still cloud the crash of Felon 22
From the time Felon 22 tore apart in the skies over Monticello, UT, in January, 1961, there were fears that atomic bombs on board the plane might have spilled radioactive debris.
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Wind energy firm declares bankruptcy
An anticipated multi-million dollar investment in wind energy infrastructure in northern San Juan County has been put on hold, possibly indefinitely.
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The cast is getting ready for Monticello High School’s presentation of <i>Once Upon a Mattress</i> beginning February 13. Staff photo
Musical coming to MHS
The Monticello High School drama department is working hard to prepare Once Upon a Mattress to open February 13. It is the first school musical at MHS in many years.
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Landon Palmer and Jake Duncan fight for a loose ball during the January 24 basketball game between Monticello and San Juan. The Bucks won the thrilling rematch by one. Desiree Esplin photo
Bucks win thriller over Broncos
The Monticello Buckaroos boys basketball team continued their midseason resurgence with two big wins on the week.
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SJC is concerned about BLM Beef Basin project
“It always makes me leery when the BLM takes on a big project like this. It seems like what it will result in is some restricted access...” said San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman in response ...
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ongoing effort to increase news coverage
The letter to the Editor from John K. Black may raise a number of questions. I have run John Black’s letters for nearly 20 years. He generally writes an incendiary letter that includes a number of ...
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