News Roundup
Empire Electric plans 6.3 percent rate increase
Empire Electric Association, an energy cooperative that provides power to portions of San Juan County, including Monticello and the Eastland area, plans a 6.3 percent rate increase for residential ...
Nov 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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PacifiCorp asks regulators to approve 79.5-MW wind power agreement north of Monticello
PacifiCorp has filed an application with the Utah Public Service Commission for approval of a 20-year power purchase agreement with Blue Mountain Wind 1 LLC for output from a proposed wind farm nea...
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Surveillance system helps stop La Sal burglary spree
A series of burglaries in the La Sal area have been solved, thanks to modern technology and the quick response of law enforcement officials.
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Goal surpassed for humanitarian quilts
More than 800 quilts tied in the Monticello area have been donated to humanitarian organizations, the culmination of a community-wide effort in Monticello. The quilts were gathered together and fi...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Interact Club at Monticello High School placed flags on the graves of veterans at the Monticello Cemetery. Club members include: (left to right) Martha Beh, Dallin Anderson, Allyson Anderson, Kelland Brewer, Clarissa Jack, Chase Doucet, Robin Randall, and Dave Fellmeth. Courtesy photo 
Interact Club honors veterans
The Monticello Rotary Club is sponsoring an Interact Club at Monticello High School. Members of the Interact Club joined with Rotary members to place crosses and flags near the graves of Monticell...
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The Business Spotlight is on Young’s Machine Company
A three-generation, family-owned and operated business, Young’s Machine has been custom designing and manufacturing mining equipment for 56 years. The company was originally founded by brothers Gar...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Elementary School Students of the Month
Students of the Month at Monticello Elementary School include: (back row, left to right) Jake Freestone, Lucas Hatch, Davi Bowring, Emily Tanner. Middle: Shelbie Musselman, Alejandra Carranza, Daw...
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County adjusts Commissioner voting district boundaries
San Juan County Commissioners have adjusted the boundaries of the Commission voting districts, but it certainly does not seem like the end of a redistricting process.
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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New port of entry opens
A newly remodeled Port of Entry opened in the past week in Monticello. A painting on the wall in the new Port shows a scene from the Monticello Port in 1965.
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Maverik opens
The new Maverik Convenience Store opened in Monticello on November 10 with a grand opening. An estimated 2,500 people showed up during the opening. Not bad for a town of 2,000 residents. Workers...
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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