News Roundup
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.
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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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Radiation fears still cloud the crash of Felon 22
From the time Felon 22 tore apart in the skies over Monticello, UT, in January, 1961, there were fears that atomic bombs on board the plane might have spilled radioactive debris.
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Wind energy firm declares bankruptcy
An anticipated multi-million dollar investment in wind energy infrastructure in northern San Juan County has been put on hold, possibly indefinitely.
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SJC is concerned about BLM Beef Basin project
“It always makes me leery when the BLM takes on a big project like this. It seems like what it will result in is some restricted access...” said San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman in response ...
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