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School boundary may be adjusted in Spanish Valley
The San Juan School District is considering a proposal that could adjust the school district boundary and put portions of Spanish Valley in the Grand School District.
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Phil Houghton surveys some of the flood debris near his home. The crevice left of his beautiful cliff home was like Niagra Falls for 30 minutes on July 24. Buckley Jensen photo
Thunderstorm nearly washes out Montezuma Canyon road
A localized thunderstorm in the Dodge Point area of San Juan County sent walls of water into Montezuma Canyon about 5:30 p.m. on July 24. It created a thunderous waterfall less than 50 feet from Ph...
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Property notices are in the mail
San Juan County property notices will arrive in the mail this week. There may be a tax increase for some Blanding residents.
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Local Boy Scouts, 24 in all, left San Juan County on July 23 for an 18-day tour to the national scout jamboree and a tour of historic sites on the Atlantic Coast. Courtesy photo
Boy Scouts head to national jamboree
Thirteen Boy Scouts from Monticello and eleven from Blanding left San Juan County on July 23 for an 18-day National Boy Scout Jamboree. They were joined by two Scouts from Moab, and two more from o...
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Boxing was just one of many activities that were held during the Pioneer Day celebration. Staff photo
Lots to do at Pioneer Day celebration
Pioneer Day, come and gone already. But with a huge influx of family and friends, it was one of the most memorable ever. And lots of fun activities to participate in or observe as a homemade root b...
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Anticipation high for Pioneer Day activities in Monticello
Download a schedule of events here Crowds of people are expected to fill Monticello this week for the annual Pioneer Day celebration. In addition to a host of family and class reunions, the City of...
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Antiquities cases work way through court system
Cases related to the federal antiquities raids in Blanding in June, 2009 are making their way through the court system, and the trend is toward no jail time for those accused of selling artifacts t...
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Shalena Black is the newest realtor at Countywide. Courtesy photo
New realtor at Countywide
Countywide Realty is thrilled to welcome Shalena Black to their group. Successfully completing her education and passing her tests, she is ready to cover all of San Juan County, dividing her time b...
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The Monticello Cubs (sponsored by Anderson-Oliver Title) and coached by Brad Young, Reed Young, and Randy LaRose performed very well during the regular season and at the State Tournament in Provo. Team members include: (back row, left to right) Braxton Atwood, Race Young, Wyatt Fullmer, Baylr Eldridge, Brayson Wilcox, Keldon LaRose, Weston Nebeker,  Jaden Torgerson, and Ryan Bird. Front row: Cole Patterson, Bronson Young, Kyle Patterson. Courtesy photo
Great show at state tourneys
“They played the best baseball I have ever seen them play and I’ve seen them play ‘em all!” crowed Monticello Red Sox coach RT Nielson, after his Pony league team won the state championship in Utah...
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Hillman Triathlon lives up to name
Warm conditions were the order of the day at the annual Hillman Triathlon, held July 17 at Recapture Reservoir north of Blanding.
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