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Rotary club sponsors Eagle Scout project
Bryson Chamberlain (center), with Rotary President Phil Lowe and Sergeant-at-Arms Rye Nielson, and an example of the crosses he proposes to produce. Monticello Rotary Club has agreed to sponsor an ...
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Braxton Jones personified the theme of Cowboy Boots and Country Roots as he took first place at the Farm Bureau Talent Find at the San Juan County Fair on August 10. Staff photo
County Fair a big hit, despite injuries
Cowboy Boots and Country Roots were celebrated for ten days as the San Juan County Fair wound to a close on August 14. A list of fair winners is found on pages 2, 8 and 9 of this newspaper. In addi...
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Wilds bill may include national park expansion
While the proposed San Juan County Wilderness Bill is on hold because of the January 1, 2011 departure of Robert Bennett from the U.S. Senate, there remains a strong interest in maintaining the mom...
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The students, who earned the privilege to go by consistent practicing, include (left to right): Erin Hurst, Lindsey Crowley, Clarissa Jack, Risha Price, Jared Crowley, Jerod Hanson, Millie Boyle, Dallin Redd, Ryan Crowley, and Easton Bowring. They were accompanied by Angela Crowley and Denise Frost. Courtesy photo
Local piano students hit the city
Ten piano students and two advisors loaded up in a 12-passenger van and went to see the final round of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on July 1.
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Fall sports are here!!!!
With school beginning and contests scheduled this week, local high schools begin play in volleyball, football, cross country and golf.
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The Monticello High School cheerleaders enjoyed themselves at the mudbog at the San Juan County Fair on August 7. Fair events run through the week. Tonya Curtis photo
Full week of Fair events
The next few days will be full of fun as the San Juan County Fair culminates through August 14 at the county fairgrounds in Monticello.
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The Kickin’ Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team is back in the saddle and have performed at the San Juan County Fair. The group is one of many highlights at the annual county fair, which will run throughout the week at the county fairgrounds in Monticello. The Kickin’ Cavalry consists of Colten and Matthew Benson; Angie Frost; Erika, Amanda, Krista, Brooklyn, and Megan Grover; Abigail, Melody, and Erin Hatcher; Parker Lee; Loren Randall; Kyson and Kash Shumway; Loren Randall; and Katie Veach. Courtesy photo
Kickin' Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team performs at fair
The Kickin' Cavalry Synchronized Riding Team is back in the saddle again! They will be performing during the San Juan Country PRCA Rodeo on August 6 and 7, as well as the Jr. Rodeo on Saturday, Aug...
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New plaza opens at Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument, which is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world, has reopened with a new plaza and interpretive panels.
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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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