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A refurbished statue of the Angel Moroni was recently placed on the Monticello Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, replacing a statue that had topped the building for the previous 16 years. Staff photo
Angel Moroni statue replaced on LDS Temple
A refurbished statue of the Angel Moroni was recently placed on the Monticello Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, replacing a statue that had topped the building for the pre...
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President Trump plans to announce Bears Ears changes from San Juan County, according to Senator Lee staff
United States President Donald Trump plans to visit San Juan County in early December to announce reductions in the boundaries of Bears Ears National Monument.
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Environmental activists set to face trial for livestock endangerment
A couple from Durango, CO will face trial in 2018 for charges related to livestock endangerment. Rose Chilcoat and her husband, Mark Kevin Franklin, were bound over for trial at a preliminary heari...
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Albert and Lell Lyman. Provided by Edith Lyman, from the Albert R. Lyman Collection, San Juan Historical
Albert R. Lyman’s Swallow’s Nest dedicated
On Sunday November 5, San Juan County, friends and family of Albert R. Lyman participated in the dedication of Lyman’s beloved Swallows Nest as an historical site by the International Daughters of ...
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President Trump may visit area to shrink Bears Ears boundary
San Juan County may be getting a Presidential visit in coming weeks. President Donald Trump plans to visit the state in early December, most likely to announce reductions in the boundaries of Bears...
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Park Service proposes 280 percent increase in entrance fees to 17 parks, including Canyonlands
An enormous increase in entrance fees is proposed for several of the most popular National Parks, including Canyonlands in San Juan County.
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Monticello explores ideas to cut fire suppression costs
The Monticello City Council had several important issues to discuss during a recent council meeting. After the regular issues of reviewing minutes and paying bills, the council set to consider new ...
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Blanding drops fees for home-based businessess
The Blanding City council, in accordance with new state laws, passed a resolution on October 24 that allows home-based businesses access to free business licenses.
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Company says feasibility study of Bluff is accurate
Bonneville Research has responded to questions regarding the study that looked at the feasibility of incorporating Bluff.
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Judges affirm Recapture protest rulings
The convictions of San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman and Monticello resident Monte Wells were upheld in an October 23 ruling by the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The two men were convi...
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