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Moab-based groups file lawsuit to stop uranium exploration near La Sal
Three Moab-based conservation groups have filed a lawsuit to halt uranium exploration and the construction of radon vent holes in Manti-La Sal National Forest near La Sal.
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Troop 928 in front of Independence Hall. Courtesy photo
Scouts close Jamboree trip
Troop 928 departed the Jamboree on August 4, 2010. In order to facilitate an early departure, all troops from the Utah National Parks Council dropped their tents on Tuesday, August 3. They slept un...
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Full schedule of events set for San Juan County Fair
A summer of activities culminates in coming days at the San Juan County Fair, which runs August 6 through 14 at the county fairgrounds in Monticello.
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This picture, taken July 4, 2010, shows part of the steel skeleton of the new Blanding wellness center. City officials hope to have the complex up and running by late September. Buckley Jensen photo
Blanding’s new wellness center to open in September
A ten-year dream of the people of Blanding is about to come to fruition. In late September, it is hoped the new $3,500,000 wellness center in Blanding will be open to the public.
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San Juan County Clerk elected to national position
Norman Johnson, the San Juan County Clerk was elected treasurer of the National Association of County Recorders, Election Officials and Clerks at its annual conference in July in Reno, NV.
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Trout limit removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County
The trout limit has been removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County. This means that a fisherman may take as many trout as he or she can. There is no bag or possession limit. This provision will remain ...
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Large and enthusiastic crowds dodged a few construction sites and filled Monticello for the annual Pioneer Day celebration. Staff photo
Pioneer Day celebrated
Large crowds, loads of activities, school and family reunions and wonderful weather marked the annual Pioneer Day celebration in Monticello.
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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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