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John Fellmeth loads the final count vote card into the polling machines in Monticello on Nov. 6, 2018 as a Good4Utah camera captures the moment. Staff photo
Historic San Juan County mid-term election awaits official results
San Juan County Clerk Auditor John David Nielson calls in from Monument Valley to the polling station in Monticello at the courthouse. His cell phone service cuts in and out, as he attempts to give...
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Book, magazine, and documentary readdress Bears Ears debate
For those who thought the Bears Ears National Monument debate was a thing of the past, there are two in-depth features actively exploring the ongoing controversy this month. A new book, ‘Voices Fro...
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Let it rain, let it rain
As we head into the month of November, precipitation numbers reveal that Blanding received more precipitation in the month of October than it received throughout the course of the previous 12 months.
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The Monticello High School football team includes: (top row, left to right) Coaches Reed Anderson and Art Adair, Dillon Slack, Weston Nebeker, Tuff Adair, Matt Beh, Mark Beh, Gage Wilcox, Cedar English, Carson Wells, Eldean Lammert, coach Josh Keyes. Middle: Zach Cecil, Braxton Atwood, Joshua Dilts, Tyler Beshoner, Tate Ramsay, Wyatt Fullmer, Grant Nebeker, Reed Hedglin, Chance Deeter, Carson King. Front: Joe Boyle, Gauge Johnson, Tyler Thayn, Colton Lewis, Steve Robinson, Brevin Olsen, Devin Hatch, and manager Kaylin Jones. The Buckaroos went 5-6 on the season. They beat Rich 41-0 in the state quarterfinals, but lost 70-22 to a tough Milford team in the semifinals in Payson on Nov. 3. Congratulations on an excellent season, Buckaroos! Courtesy photo
Monticello’s football playoff run ends with a tough loss to top-ranked Milford
Hopes were high for the Monticello Buckaroo football team (5-5) headed into their Nov. 3 semifinal matchup with the top-ranked Milford Tigers (10-0) in the Utah State 1A
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MVHS gives us a lesson in flying under the radar
When the dust settled at the 2018 1A State Volleyball Tournament in Orem Oct. 27, four teams finished with three wins and one loss, and one team alone was 4-0. Two of those five teams call San Juan...
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Needles Outpost continues storied history
The Needles Outpost is located approximately 45 miles Northwest of Monticello. It was originally opened in the 1960s by a local man named Dick Smith who flew airplane tours and operated the campgro...
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Input sought on proposed oil, gas well
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposal from Wesco Operating, Inc. to drill an oil and gas well in northern San Juan County.
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Forest Service asks for public input on new National Forest Plan Revision
The Manti-La Sal National Forest Plan Revision is in the second phase of a three-phase process. The Forest Service is formulating a new Forest Plan because the last plan was formulated in 1986 and ...
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Halloween carnival
The annual Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat held Oct. 29 features food, games, prizes, treats, and a costume contest for participants. The event was held at the Utah State University–Eastern c...
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Monticello plays for state volleyball title, falls to top-ranked Panguitch
As second ranked Monticello headed north to Orem to play in the 1A Utah State Volleyball Championships, the goal was certainly to play well and get to the title game to play the top-ranked Panguitc...
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