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Local residents affected by nuclear testing sought for interviews
Staff from The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah will interview individuals throughout Utah who have been affected by the nuclear weapons testing that occurred in the 1950s and ...
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After being closed for several seasons, the Shake Shack recently reopened in Monticello. The hard-working staff at the local eatery includes: (back row, left to right) Shelly Lewis, Abi Nielson, La Shay Lewis, Marci McDougall. Front: Adri Bird, Jade Nielson, Kaitlyn Musselman, Elli Nielson, and Saydi Young. Staff photo
The Shake Shack is back in Monticello
The gears of the legendary ice cream machine are turning. Hamburgers sizzle on the grill and pops from the fryer can be heard as fresh french fries hit the oil.
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The Jensens in the field: (left to right) Skyler, Keri (mom), Brittany (in shadow), Cameron, Grandpa Steve, and Spencer Jensen. All stand over the remains of two corrugated jars they found exposed in an arroyo cut west of Blanding. Winston Hurst photo
“New to the Edge” exhibit opens at Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
A new exhibit features two pottery vessels found by two groups of San Juan County residents. The Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is inaugurating the “New to the Edge” exhibit with artifacts th...
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Utah open meeting laws ignored in county administrator hiring decision
David Everitt has been hired as the interim county administrator for San Juan County after an action at the May 7 County Commission meeting that is in apparent violation of Utah open meetings law.
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San Juan Hospital to celebrate National Hospital Week May 12-18
San Juan Hospital will celebrate National Hospital Week with special events and recognitions throughout the week of May 12-18. The theme of the 2019 event is “Celebrating Health and Healing.”
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Food love at Peace Tree Juice Café
When it comes to the restaurant business, true success is based upon the love and passion owners, cooks, chefs, and employees have for what they do.
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It’s pretty up close, but it takes some diligence to subdue the Blue or Purple Mustard weed. Courtesy photo
Battling the Blue or Purple Mustard weed
Blue or Purple Mustard is a weed that seems to be growing on every piece of property in San Juan County. San Juan County Weed Supervisor Monty Perkins says there are several things that can be done...
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Monticello baseball drops State Play-in game to end season
Heading into the week, the 2A Central Monticello Buckaroos (0-13) knew their first round 2A state championship game on Saturday, May 4 against the second-place 2A South Kanab Cowboys (11-9) would b...
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A trio of American white pelicans. Merry Palmer photo
Recapture Reservoir and radical gratitude
Early in April, Ted and I explored the south side of Recapture Reservoir with our cameras. We felt a sense of wonder as water poured in from Johnson Creek and Recapture.
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Uproar over appointment of initial Bears Ears NM Advisory Committee
An uproar erupted in the past week after names were released for the initial Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee.
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