News Roundup
Cyber thieves scam $48,620 from County
In a June, 2016 cybercrime, more than $48,000 was wired from San Juan County to a man posing as a county consultant. The scam is known as a “Spear Phishing” attack. It is a targeted e-mail scam whi...
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Local health care organizations work together on survey to assess health needs and concerns
Eight hundred residents from throughout San Juan County are being asked to participate in a critically important survey that will help determine the healthcare needs and concerns in their communities.
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House passes Chaffetz amendment to improve Navajo school bus routes
An amendment introduced by Congressman Jason Chaffetz was adopted into the House Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 5538).
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Astronaut, exhibits highlight Discovery Center opening
Approximately 600 local residents and visitors participated in a full day of activities to celebrate the grand opening of the Canyon Country Discovery Center on August 20 in Monticello.
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Grand opening of Discovery Center features the first astronaut with Native American heritage
The Canyon Country Discovery Center will celebrate a grand opening this weekend of the new facility in Monticello. The celebration will culminate a 15-year effort to develop the project, which beco...
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Meet Dr. Edward Lyman, the new superintendent of the San Juan School District
Scott Boyle recently sat down for an interview with Dr. Edward Lyman. Lyman became the superintendent of the San Juan School District on July 1.
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Local group organizes opposition to Bears Ears proposal
A group of San Juan County residents has assumed the daunting task of stopping the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. After just three weeks of intense work, they have some pretty impressive re...
Aug 09, 2016 | 0 0 comments | 234 234 recommendations | email to a friend
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Just how large is 1.9 million acres?
The proposed Bears Ears National Monument, at 1.9 million acres, would constitute 38 percent of the entire landmass of San Juan County. San Juan County is the largest county in Utah and one of the ...
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Governor's Native American Summit
Saylor Dandy of Monument Valley, with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, at the 11th Annual Governor’s Native American Summit held at Utah Valley University in Orem. Saylor sang the national anthem in Navaj...
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Senator Lee hosts standing-room only hearing on PLI
It was standing room only on July 27 as US Senator Mike Lee held a field hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The meeting focused on the Public Lands Initiative and the pro...
Aug 02, 2016 | 0 0 comments | 230 230 recommendations | email to a friend
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