News Roundup
New school budget approved
Construction is set to begin this summer on a new Monticello Elementary School. At the February 12 meeting, the school board approved a construction budget. The total bid for the project is $10.7 ...
Feb 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello secures funds for community center
The long held dream of a community center in Monticello is one step closer to reality after the Utah Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $1,040,000 loan to the City of Monticello.
Feb 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Two initiatives may have a significant impact on land use in large portions of San Juan County. The proposed Greater Canyonlands National Monument (red) would increase protction of 1.4 million acres of public land, while proposed critical habitat for the Gunnison sage grouse (blue) would restrict use on 145,000 acres of mostly private land.
Large group grouses at sage grouse hearing
More than 200 people crowded into the Monticello High School auditorium on February 7 for a public hearing on the proposed designation of endangered species status for the small population of Gunni...
Feb 13, 2013 | 2 2 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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New Secretary of Interior has business background
Sally Jewell has been nominated to serve as the US Secretary of the Interior. If approved, Jewell would replace outgoing Secretary Ken Salazar.
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Meeting to address endangered species designation for Gunnison sage grouse
San Juan County officials urge local residents to attend a hearing on February 7 on the possible designation of the Gunnison Sage Grouse as an endangered species. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. ...
Feb 06, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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SJHS Royal places in elite solo competition
Samantha Walker, a student at San Juan High School, recently competed in the Southern Utah Elite Solo Competition, representing the San Juan Royals. Among all the 2A contests, Sam placed fourth wi...
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New judge sworn in
On January 29, Blanding Mayor Toni Turk (left) administered the oath of office to Will Walker, Blanding's new Justice Court Judge. Walker replaces long time Judge James Harris, who has retired. C...
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Blanding community Wildland Fire Planning
Are you a landowner in or around the Blanding Community? Are you concerned about fire hazards on or around your property?
Jan 31, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Daily bus service coming to area
Twice daily bus service from the Wasatch Front to San Juan County will begin in April. Salt Lake Express Bus Service will offer transportation that initiates in Blanding and terminates at the Salt...
Jan 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Some amazing proprietors from Grand County have stepped up to help San Juan High School rebuild its library collection after a fire destroyed the high school library in November.  Andy Nettle of Back of Beyond Books and of Kerry Lang of Desert West Office Supply made a few inquiries and purchased the entire wishlist for the school.  The donation consisted of both fiction and non-fiction, including books that will be a great start to replacing the San Juan Special Collection and Native American Special Collection that were destroyed in the fire. Pictured are Nettle, Lang and librarian Jeanna Grover. Courtesy photo
SJHS Library update
Generous donations continue to come in and work progresses on the new library at San Juan High School.
Jan 30, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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