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This photo shows L.H. Redd Co in early Monticello. The mercantile was torn down in the late 20th century and the site used for the Frontier Museum. Building on left is U.S. Post Office.
The charm of a barn
If a barn could speak, what secrets and stories would it reveal? Surely it would tell of the birthing of a calf or foal; the death of a long milked cow or well ridden mare.
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Dirt work about to begin for new Bluff Elementary School, concerns over archaeology persist
After years of preparation, construction work is set to begin at the site of the new $6.5 million Bluff Elementary School. The San Juan School District purchased the 12.5-acre property in 2015. Loc...
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An historic photograph by Charles Goodman shows the Bluff City Iron Works in 1898. The handwritten notes were copied in reverse from the original glass plate. A series of photographs from San Juan County at the time are available at a Utah Division of State History website. Photo courtesy Afton Watkins Gardner Collection, Utah Division of State History
Rare historical photos digitized for public use
The Utah Division of State History has made publicly available a new collection of rare photographs of southern Utah from 1890 to 1912.
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School District to implement lead teacher program in southern schools
A new program will recruit experienced teachers to teach in the southern schools of the San Juan School District. The program was approved at meeting of the San Juan School Board on March 28.
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Utah State University set to celebrate 40 years in San Juan County at largest STEAM Expo to date on April 7
They say if you want to increase the engagement of students in a classroom, just bring out a hands-on activity.  If you want to triple the engagement, take that activity outside. 
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The Monticello High School girls track team is hard at work for the spring sports season. Team members include: (top row, left to right) Micaela Hathale, Dakota Johnson, Aspen English, Sadie Welch, Crystal Alba, Hannah Leiataua, Halle Young. Bottom: Makayla Sheeran, Madison Freestone, Jannelle Hill, Sara Beshoner-Krell, Presley Lewis. Courtesy photo
San Juan County track meet
Photos from a recent track meeting
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Report says Trump can rescind Bears Ears, others say he can't
Utah Senator Mike Lee and Congressman Rob Bishop recently released a study that suggests U.S. President Donald Trump may have the authority to revoke or cut back on the Bears Ears National Monument.
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Census places San Juan as fastest growing county
The US Census is reporting that San Juan County grew faster than any other county in the United States in the past year, an assertion that leaves local residents scratching their heads in confusion.
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Judge puts hold on Indian Creek ATV trail in Bears Ears NM borders
A 6.4 mile loop trail for ATV use in Indian Creek Canyon is threatened after a ruling by a federal judge. Silvia M. Riechel, of the Interior Board of Land Appeals, stated this month that the trail ...
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Monticello High Prom royalty
The Monticello High School Junior Prom was held on March 24. The prom royalty includes: (left to right) Attendants Ashley Adair and Ryan Bird, Queen Alyssa Reeve, King Brayson Wilcox, and Attendant...
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