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The 25 new volunteers serving this year at Bluff Fort are ready to demonstrate multiple pioneer crafts and skills at the Founder’s day – Fry Bread Festival from April 6 to 8.  Jim and Vicki Orr are directors. They have enlisted the help of nearly 20 additional docents who will also serve in 2018. Courtesy photo
Founders Day and Frybread Festival this weekend
Southern Utahns can join Bluff residents in celebrating the community’s Native American and pioneer heritage at the second annual Founders Day and Frybread Festival. The festival takes place Friday...
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Conflicts in Blanding’s special events policy
Conflicts in the Blanding Special Events Policy were discussed at the March 27 meeting of the Blanding City Council. The policy was adopted by in October, 2016.
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Extreme drought in SJC
The arrival of Spring marks the close of an extremely dry winter in San Juan County.
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The cover for the 2018 issue of 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County is ready. Now all we need are suggestions on what we should list inside the 64-page visitors guide. Courtesy SJR
Looking for 101 suggestions for annual visitors guide
The San Juan Record and San Juan Chamber of Commerce need your help as they gear up to publish the 2018 version of 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County. The annual visitors guide lists scores of ...
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An estimated 250 people crowded a public meeting on March 26 to seek public input into the development of a management plan for Bears Ears National Monument. Staff photo
Meetings open process to develop Bears Ears plan
A management plan for Bears Ears National Monument was on the table at two public meetings held in San Juan County on March 26 and 27.
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Two months after “rush”, still few mineral filings
Nearly two months has passed since headlines around the country declared that a land grab was about to take place in San Juan County.
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Three winners, 14 runners-up in annual Sterling Scholar competition
A total of 17 local students received honors at the annual Sterling Scholar competition, including three local students who were named Sterling Scholar.
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Top 20 bull rider visits Aneth Community School
Keyshawn Whitehorse, one of the top 20 bull riders in the world, made a surprise appearance at Aneth Community School on March 21 as part of March Literacy Month.  He read “Oh, The Places You Will ...
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Job Fair is Thursday for employers and workers
Employers and job seekers are encouraged to attend a Job Fair this week.
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Forest Service is revisiting wilderness
For several decades, the wilderness debate in San Juan County has focused on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In contrast, many assumed that wilderness on Forest Service lands i...
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