News Roundup
Braxton Jones personified the theme of Cowboy Boots and Country Roots as he took first place at the Farm Bureau Talent Find at the San Juan County Fair on August 10. Staff photo
County Fair a big hit, despite injuries
Cowboy Boots and Country Roots were celebrated for ten days as the San Juan County Fair wound to a close on August 14. A list of fair winners is found on pages 2, 8 and 9 of this newspaper. In addi...
Aug 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 243 243 recommendations | email to a friend
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New plaza opens at Four Corners Monument
The Four Corners Monument, which is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world, has reopened with a new plaza and interpretive panels.
Aug 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 89 89 recommendations | email to a friend
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Anticipation high for Pioneer Day activities in Monticello
Download a schedule of events here Crowds of people are expected to fill Monticello this week for the annual Pioneer Day celebration. In addition to a host of family and class reunions, the City of...
Jul 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 50 50 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kelly Pehrson, new Monticello City Manager. Staff photo
New manager for City of Monticello
Kelly Pehrson is excited about his new position as Monticello City Manager. The native son leaves a successful banking career in Arizona to tackle a challenge in Monticello.
Jul 14, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local piano students of Denise Frost participated in AIM tests on May 7. They include: (front row, left to right) McKenzie Redd, Level 1; Millie Boyle, Level 3. Back::  Wheeler Heck, Level 5; Clarissa Jack, Level 7; Brielle Francom, Level 5; Erin Hurst, Level 7; Brooke Bowring, Level 10; Ryan Crowley, Level 5. Courtesy photo
Local pianists complete AIM tests
On May 7, 14 piano students from San Juan County participated in the Utah Music Teacher’s annual AIM evaluations. “AIM” stands for “Achievement In Music.”
Jun 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 73 73 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello adjusts rates for culinary, secondary systems
Monticello residents who are not connected to the secondary water system will see a change to their allocation of water during the growing season as a result of action at the April 27 meeting of th...
May 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 88 88 recommendations | email to a friend
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Last of the Robbers Rost Outlaws is the latest book published by the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Courtesy art
New book retells local story
Amy and Bill were building their dream at La Sal, Utah in 1902 when Bill was murdered. Their oldest son, Bill Jr, was then 4 years old and the loss of his father forever colored his attitude toward...
Apr 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 91 91 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello to open secondary water system on April 26
City of Monticello Public Works Department will begin charging the secondary water system on April 26, 2010 (weather permitting). On or before that date, residents should check to ensure that secon...
Apr 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 93 93 recommendations | email to a friend
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County may implement new 1% restaurant tax
San Juan County is considering a new tax that could help generate up to $250,000 a year in sales tax revenue. The proposed Tourism, Recreation, Convention and Cultural (TRCC) tax would impose a one...
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Weight-loss group therapy classes offered
America is one of the richest, most progressive countries in the world. So why would CBS News release the following statement earlier this year describing our current American population: “This cou...
Apr 14, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 234 234 recommendations | email to a friend
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