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Mother of fallen Navy Seal attends State of the Union
Blanding resident Betty Lou Workman, the mother of fallen Navy Seal Jason Workman, attended the recent State of the Union address on February 5 in the United States Capitol.
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Commissioners consider seven new resolutions
The new San Juan County Commission continues the trend of considering a host of new resolutions. Commission Chairman Kenneth Maryboy read seven new possible resolutions at the February 19 Commissio...
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Oil and gas leases bring opportunity, challenge
On February 6, Friends of Cedar Mesa filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging federal oil and gas leases on lands in San Juan County managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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Legislature considers issues that might impact San Juan County
The Utah State Legislature is in full session in Salt Lake City, with a number of issues that may impact San Juan County. The 75 members of the Utah House of Representatives include the first San J...
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Appeal filed on Greyeyes residency
Attorneys representing Blanding resident Kelly Laws have filed a notice of appeal of the January 29 ruling by Seventh District Judge Don Torgerson.
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A new storage facility for treated water is under construction in Spanish Valley. Two projects, totaling $11 million, is bringing water and sewer infrastructure to the area in northern San Juan County. With the private land owners and 5,000 acres of SITLA land, the area may soon experience explosive growth. Courtesy photo
Projects set the stage for Spanish Valley growth
A massive infrastructure development project, totaling more than $11 million, is setting the stage for continued growth and development of Spanish Valley. The project is bringing water and sewer se...
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New County Commission signals change is coming
After decades of a Republican majority on the San Juan County Commission, a new Democrat-controlled Commission is signaling a number of changes in San Juan County.
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San Juan County Sheriff Jason Torgerson. Courtesy photo
New sheriff sets sights on partnership and trust
San Juan County Sheriff Jason Torgerson’s office in the public safety building is big and bright. A window on the west side lets in the afternoon sun, almost enough to make you forget the office is...
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Judge rules that Commissioner Willie Grayeyes is a resident of San Juan County
Seventh District Judge Don Torgerson has ruled that San Juan County Commissioner Willie Grayeyes is a resident of San Juan County and eligible to serve as Commissioner. The ruling states, "The Cour...
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Residency of Commissioner Grayeyes is the focus of lengthy hearing on January 22, ruling this week
The residency of San Juan County Commissioner Willie Grayeyes was the topic of a lengthy hearing on January 22 before Judge Don M. Torgerson in Seventh District Court in Monticello.
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