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The Monticello High School cheerleaders enjoyed themselves at the mudbog at the San Juan County Fair on August 7. Fair events run through the week. Tonya Curtis photo
Full week of Fair events
The next few days will be full of fun as the San Juan County Fair culminates through August 14 at the county fairgrounds in Monticello.
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The Kickin’ Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team is back in the saddle and have performed at the San Juan County Fair. The group is one of many highlights at the annual county fair, which will run throughout the week at the county fairgrounds in Monticello. The Kickin’ Cavalry consists of Colten and Matthew Benson; Angie Frost; Erika, Amanda, Krista, Brooklyn, and Megan Grover; Abigail, Melody, and Erin Hatcher; Parker Lee; Loren Randall; Kyson and Kash Shumway; Loren Randall; and Katie Veach. Courtesy photo
Kickin' Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team performs at fair
The Kickin' Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team is back in the saddle again! They will be performing during the San Juan Country PRCA Rodeo on August 6 and 7, as well as the Jr. Rodeo on Saturday, Aug...
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New plaza opens at Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument, which is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world, has reopened with a new plaza and interpretive panels.
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Moab-based groups file lawsuit to stop uranium exploration near La Sal
Three Moab-based conservation groups have filed a lawsuit to halt uranium exploration and the construction of radon vent holes in Manti-La Sal National Forest near La Sal.
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Troop 928 in front of Independence Hall. Courtesy photo
Scouts close Jamboree trip
Troop 928 departed the Jamboree on August 4, 2010. In order to facilitate an early departure, all troops from the Utah National Parks Council dropped their tents on Tuesday, August 3. They slept un...
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Full schedule of events set for San Juan County Fair
A summer of activities culminates in coming days at the San Juan County Fair, which runs August 6 through 14 at the county fairgrounds in Monticello.
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This picture, taken July 4, 2010, shows part of the steel skeleton of the new Blanding wellness center. City officials hope to have the complex up and running by late September. Buckley Jensen photo
Blanding’s new wellness center to open in September
A ten-year dream of the people of Blanding is about to come to fruition. In late September, it is hoped the new $3,500,000 wellness center in Blanding will be open to the public.
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San Juan County Clerk elected to national position
Norman Johnson, the San Juan County Clerk was elected treasurer of the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks at its annual conference in July in Reno, NV.
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Trout limit removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County
The trout limit has been removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County. This means that a fisherman may take as many trout as he or she can. There is no bag or possession limit. This provision will remain ...
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Large and enthusiastic crowds dodged a few construction sites and filled Monticello for the annual Pioneer Day celebration. Staff photo
Pioneer Day celebrated
Large crowds, loads of activities, school and family reunions and wonderful weather marked the annual Pioneer Day celebration in Monticello.
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