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The Monticello High School basketball team wraps up their pre-holiday schedule on Wednesday against the San Juan Broncos in Blanding.  The Buckaroos are 1-3 on the young season.  The team includes: (back row, left to right) Coach Doug Christiansen, Coach Josh Keyes, Adam Bunker, Jake Freestone, Brittain Brewer, Spencer Knudsen, Head Coach Tony Esplin. Front: Dylan Bird, Clay Goodwine, Lucas Hatch, Weston Nebeker, Ryan Bird, Race Young.   Courtesy photo
Buckaroo basketball teams split a pair of games
On December 12, the Monticello boys basketball team hosted the Grand County Red Devils. The class 3A Red Devils came into the game on a three-game winning streak after dropping their opener to 4A U...
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As promised, lawsuits filed over monument changes
As promised, a host of lawsuits have been filed in federal court after the December 4 decision by President Donald Trump to reduce Bears Ears National Monument.
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Boundaries of new monuments still vague, details becoming clearer
Preliminary maps are still all that are available, but the boundaries of the new monuments are starting to be understood.
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Change in monument status may bring changes to Friends of Cedar Mesa
The December 4 executive order by President Donald Trump to rescind Bears Ears National Monument and create two smaller monuments may trigger significant changes for a Bluff-based nonprofit organiz...
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Dr. Mike Magill (left) and Rita Osborn (right) present Clinical Training in Rural Utah awards to Logan Monson of Blue Mountain Hospital, and Dr. Brian F. Olsen of UNHS. Courtesy photo
Utah Navajo Health Systems, Blue Mtn Hospital win health honors
Blue Mountain Hospital (BMH) and Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) were honored at the Rural Health Association of Utah’s annual conference, on December 1 at Dixie State University, in St. Geo...
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Carlyn Goodwine and Kaylynn Mooneyhan are saving pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Courtesy photo
Saving pop tabs for good
“The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families traveling to get treatment for ill or injured children in the intermountain area. 
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The Monticello High School girls basketball team is working hard early in the season. Members of the team include: (top row, left to right) Coach Kraig Black, Coach Sean Getter, Alysa Reeve, Kiley Tracy, Brooklyn Holt, Megan Black, Coach Kaitlyn Motes. Middle: Shania Begay, Ashley Adair, Tymbr Black, Journey Baird. Bottom: Ericka Hill, Tristen Esplin and Rianna Shumway. Courtesy photo
Buckaroo basketball is in full-swing
On December 5, the Monticello Lady Buckaroo basketball team headed north to face the Grand County Red Devils. Coming into the game, the Bucks sported a record of 1-3 with the Red Devils sitting at ...
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Boundaries of Bears Ears cut by more than 85 percent, now two units
There are significant management changes for more than one million acres of public land in San Juan County after a presidential proclamation by President Donald Trump on December 4.
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During the day, they met with Trevor and Tristen Tharp, twin brothers from Magna who impersonate Trump and VP Mike Pence.
President Trump cuts Bears Ears by more 85 percent
For the second time in less than a year, a presidential signature has made significant changes to San Juan County. On December 4, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that changed Be...
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San Juan County Commissioner Rebecca Benally shakes hands with President Donald Trump after Trump signs documents shrinking Bears Ears National Monument. Neaveh Netesosie is in traditional dress at left. Staff photo
Text of Commissioner Benally’s speech
Rebecca Benally was a featured speaker at the Utah State Capital Building when President Trump signed the executive order. Her speech follows:
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