News Roundup
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.
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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...
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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.
Feb 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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.
Feb 08, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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.
Feb 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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 ...
Jan 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Ongoing effort to increase news coverage
The letter to the Editor from John K. Black may raise a number of questions. I have run John Black’s letters for nearly 20 years. He generally writes an incendiary letter that includes a number of ...
Jan 18, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 556 556 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
New Year Baby Devondrek Jimmy Kinlacheeny with his mother, Valterra Sayetfitty. Staff photo
San Juan County welcomes 2012 New Years babies
San Juan County’s New Year Baby for 2012 arrived at the Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding on January 1.
Jan 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1107 1107 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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 Monticello...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
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 | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story