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LaRue Barton trains volunteers at the historic Bluff Fort Visitors Center. More volunteers are needed. Courtesy photo
Looking for help at Bluff Fort
Last year, a strong team of couples helped at the Bluff Fort through the tourist season, but once again a shout out for volunteers is being sounded by Visitors Center Director LaRue Barton.
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The controversy continues to grow over who used heavy machinery and closed roads in the Indian Creek Canyon area northwest of Monticello. These berms were created, several months ago, in an apparent attempt to stop traffic in the ocassionally heavily-traveled area. There was no public process to close the roads on the public lands. Monte Wells photos
Sheriff investigates road closure near Canyonlands
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the unlawful closing of a county road on BLM public lands.
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Utah Navajos increasingly concerned about trust fund
“I think it’s outrageous on the part of Navajo Nation to selfishly block the opportunity for the Oljato Chapter, and the seven Utah chapters, to address the problems that they have,” said San Juan ...
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MHS remodel will cost $2.4 million
The remodeling of Monticello High School is officially underway, as the San Juan School Board awarded a bid to Hughes General Contractors, of Salt Lake City, at the February 22 board meeting.
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Heath Service District Board Meeting
Another strong month at San Juan Hospital was the report given to the Health Service District Board on February 23.
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<b>Brandon Crowley</b> Science • Monticello High School
Scholars honored at March 6 ceremony
Monticello High School will host the annual Southeastern Utah Sterling Scholar competition on March 6.
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County, Nation at odds over recordings
The Navajo Nation has accused San Juan County of withholding public information by delaying a request for recordings of Commission meetings.
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Buckaroo wrestlers claim runner-up trophy
It is a team filled with young talent and new recruits. The predictions throughout the season said they were a fourth place team, at best. Someone must have forgotten to tell them.
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
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An attractive new sign marks the entry to the Canyon Country Discovery Center just north of Monticello. Staff photo
Canyon Country Discovery Center – from a dream to reality
During the summer of 2011, I watched with interest the goings-on north of town as extensive utility installation took place, Highway 191 was widened to accommodate turning lanes, and a stunningly b...
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Bill may use water rights to develop on reservation
Culinary water for San Juan County’s Navajo residents on the reservation is on the minds of the San Juan County Commission and the Utah State Legislature during this legislative session.
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