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Cross-country drive to help Wounded Warrior Project
Part-time San Juan County resident David Bieber passed through the county on June 3 on a cross-country drive on his restored World War II Harley Davidson DWA 45 Solo motorcycle. The trip is design...
Jun 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Veterans Memorial kiosk dedicated in Blanding
The Blanding Veterans Memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 27. The kiosk provides a simple and fitting memorial to those who have served.
May 29, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 29 29 recommendations | email to a friend
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Value of county properties set to drop $125 million
The taxable value of properties in San Juan County are expected to plummet by more than $125 million when the annual assessed valuation is released this week by San Juan County Assessor Howard Rand...
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Registration begins for area municipal offices
Candidates interested in pursuing elected office in Monticello and Blanding can begin filing for office during a registration period that begins on June 3 and continues through June 7.
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Catherine B. Plummer and Bishop David Bailey. Courtesy photo
Bishop’s widow ordained priest in Navajoland
Amidst the historic beauty of Monument Valley, Catherine B. Plummer was ordained priest in the Episcopal Church on May 11.
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Elaine Rowley behind the counter at the new Bluff Co-op at Bluff Fort. Janet Wilcox photos
Ribbon cut for Bluff Co-op
“Co-operative” was the key word at the Bluff Fort ribbon cutting to open the Bluff Co-op/ Visitors Center on May 17. Not only was the early history of the Co-op celebrated, but Bluff Fort Director...
May 22, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Arrest made in Monticello
A male juvenile from Monticello has been arrested as a suspect in a number of nighttime prowling incidents in Monticello over the past several months.
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Woman killed in rock fall during camping trip
A 19-year-old woman was killed in San Juan County on May 7 when a rock she was sitting on broke away and fell.
May 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Goal to reduce water use 25 percent
A 25 percent reduction in water use is the goal as local municipalities attempt to deal with a prolonged drought in San Juan County.
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local National Guard members Montana, Ivan, and David Carr are reunited after an 11-month deployment in Afghanistan. Read their harrowing story beginning on page one. Courtesy photo
Guard unit returns from Afghanistan
On April 25, the 624th Engineer Company Utah National Guard Unit returned from an eleven month deployment to Afghanistan, bringing back at least five San Juan County natives: Jesse Barton, Derrick ...
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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