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Oil and gas leases bring opportunity, challenge
On February 6, Friends of Cedar Mesa filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging federal oil and gas leases on lands in San Juan County managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Legislature considers issues that might impact San Juan County
The Utah State Legislature is in full session in Salt Lake City, with a number of issues that may impact San Juan County. The 75 members of the Utah House of Representatives include the first San J...
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Appeal filed on Greyeyes residency
Attorneys representing Blanding resident Kelly Laws have filed a notice of appeal of the January 29 ruling by Seventh District Judge Don Torgerson.
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The Monticello High School wrestling team brought home their eleventh state championship trophy with a dominating performance at the 1A State Tournament on February 8 and 9 in Richfield. Members of the team include: (front row, left to right) Coach Shane Mussleman, Tate Ramsay, Dillon Wheeler, Robert Musselman, Alan Pettit, Braxton Atwood, Tuff Adair, Paxton Christensen, Dillon Slack, Tyler Thayn, Logan Draper, Drew Westcott, Coach Kent Adair, Coach Krieg Adair. Back row: Coach Rhett Adair, Wyatt Fullmer, Cameron Bailey, Zach Cecil, Mark Beh, Gage Wilcox, Kayden Draper, Coach Todd Adair, Steven Robinson, Matt Beh, Eldean Lammert, and Brevin Olson. Not pictured: J.D. Keyes.
Buckaroo wrestlers claim eleventh state title
Wrestling is largely considered an individual sport. But day in and day out through the season, team members work to make each other better. They know that the strength of the individual is built t...
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Tanner Tsinigine was named Most Valuable Wrestler at the 1A State Wresting Tournament. Anna Fredericks photo
MVHS matman named Most Valuable Wrestler
Tanner Tsinigine, a junior at Monument Valley High School, was named the Most Valuable Wrestler at the 1A State Wrestling Tournament.
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DWR to host ice fishing clinic at Loyds Lake
Have you ever wanted to try ice fishing but didn’t know how to get started? Here’s your chance. The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) will host a free ice fishing clinic in Monticello on Saturda...
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The BYU Chamber Orchestra will perform in the MHS auditorium on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo
BYU Orchestra to perform
Blue Mountain Entertainment presents the BYU Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Monticello High School auditorium.
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A new storage facility for treated water is under construction in Spanish Valley. Two projects, totaling $11 million, is bringing water and sewer infrastructure to the area in northern San Juan County. With the private land owners and 5,000 acres of SITLA land, the area may soon experience explosive growth. Courtesy photo
Projects set the stage for Spanish Valley growth
A massive infrastructure development project, totaling more than $11 million, is setting the stage for continued growth and development of Spanish Valley. The project is bringing water and sewer se...
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New County Commission signals change is coming
After decades of a Republican majority on the San Juan County Commission, a new Democrat-controlled Commission is signaling a number of changes in San Juan County.
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Monticello High Vaqueras claim silver trophy
After many months of hard work, training and early morning practices, the Monticello High School drill team completed a successful season at the 1A State Drill Championships this past weekend.
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