News Roundup
Non-party candidate throws a twist into Commission race
The announcement of an unaffiliated candidate for the San Juan County Commission has thrown an unexpected twist into the local political scene.
Mar 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 374 374 recommendations | email to a friend
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Road closure issue continues to draw attention
“As elected officials of San Juan County, I feel like our responsibility is first and foremost to safeguard and protect the rights of the citizens of the county,” said San Juan County Commission Ph...
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Photo provided by the BLM. See previous story and photos submitted by Monte Wells <a href=http://sjrnews.com/view/full_story/17692122/article-Sheriff-investigates-road-closure-near-Canyonlands?instance=1>here</a>
Road battle heats up
“The Sheriff’s office believes the BLM had every intent to close the road,” said San Juan County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Alan Freestone regarding the investigation of the closure of road D0570 in the ...
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Community Impact Board nears $1 billion in funding
The Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board is approacing $1 billion in funding granted or loaned to assist Utah communities in projects around the state.
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Family in need
A fund has been created at Zions Bank to assist a Monticello family that lost their home and many belongings in a fire.
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Voting district lawsuit still in federal system
Although the initial filing has been amended, a complaint against San Juan County regarding commission districts is still very much alive.
Mar 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 24 24 recommendations | email to a friend
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The newly-completed Administration Building sets the tone for the blossoming campus in Blanding. Courtesy photo
New admin building on campus in Blanding
The just-completed Utah State University – Eastern Administration Building in Blanding is the culmination of creative solutions and innovation that distinguishes this can-do campus of 400 students.
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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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