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In Memoriam
Obituaries for these individuals were published in the San Juan Record in 2017.
Jan 02, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 646 646 recommendations | email to a friend
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Controversy, confusion over energy exploration in Bears Ears area
The possibility of energy exploration activities within the prior boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument is becoming a national issue, even while many local residents question if there are actu...
Dec 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 292 292 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sue and Daniel Anderson were named the Monticello Citizens of the Year on December 18. Staff photo
Daniel, Sue Anderson named Monticello Citizens of Year
Daniel and Sue Anderson were honored for their years of service to the community when they were named the Monticello Citizens of the Year by the Monticello City Council.
Dec 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 295 295 recommendations | email to a friend
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Attorney General appeals Sheriff ruling
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has appealed a ruling that dismissed charges against San Juan County Sheriff Rick Eldredge and Deputy Alan Freestone.
Dec 19, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 753 753 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 408 408 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 1083 1083 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Dec 12, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 174 174 recommendations | email to a friend
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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.
Dec 05, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 203 203 recommendations | email to a friend
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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...
Dec 05, 2017 | 0 0 comments | 154 154 recommendations | email to a friend
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