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Spanish Valley zoning regulations repeal may appear on ballot
A petition to seek the repeal of new planning and zoning regulations in Spanish Valley has been filed with the San Juan County Clerk.
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Despite drop in unemployment rate, San Juan County still ranks fourth-highest in the state
The unemployment rate in San Juan County is estimated at 3.8 percent, according to data recently released by the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS).
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Monument Valley defeats Whitehorse in the Battle of Drum
The Whitehorse High School basketball teams have been busy over the course of the past few days, and the girls continue to streak towards one of their best regular season finishes ever.
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Monticello junior Brevin Olson battles an opponent earlier this season. He was the only Buckaroo to win a divisional championship this past weekend and earned lower-weight tournament MVP honors. Anna Fredericks photo
Monticello wrestlers set for state tournament
In their first year back in the 2A ranks, the Monticello Buckaroo Wrestlers took 13 wrestlers in 11 weights to the Divisional Tournament this past weekend.
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A screenshot of The Cowboys, one of the award-winning film shorts released by the Utah Office of Tourism featuring Bears Ears National Monument. Courtesy photo
The Voices of Bears Ears videos win award
San Juan County is the focus of marketing efforts that recently won a prestigious award for the Utah Office of Tourism.
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Trio of Blanding men face attempted homicide charges
Three men from Blanding face a host of first-degree felony charges, including attempted criminal homicide, aggravated murder, after an alleged rampage on January 23 that left three victims in the h...
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Strong citizen support of petition leads to tax reform law repeal
A statewide citizen-led petition drive, including a strong effort in San Juan County, has led to the repeal of a controversial tax reform law.
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Commission signs contracts worth over $300,000 in January meeting
Navajo Mountain was the location of the January 21 meeting of the San Juan County Commission. It was the first such meeting in the isolated community, which is 200 miles from the San Juan County Co...
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Denise Johnson (top right) officiating a San Juan High School volleyball game this past season. Johnson was recently named UHSAA Female Official of the Year. Richard Kaer photo
Blanding woman is named UHSAA Female Official of the Year
Denise Johnson, of Blanding, is the 2019-2020 Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Female Official of the Year. She was honored with the award at Sleepy Ridge Golf Course in Orem, UT on ...
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Kelly Pehrson to serve as interim manager of Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
Kelly Pehrson is the new interim manager of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Pehrson was appointed by Utah Governor Gary Herbert on January 14.
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