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Entrance and campground fees increase at area National Park sites
Entrance and campground fees at Canyonlands and Arches National Parks will increase on October 1, 2015, according to the Park Service, in order to fund important maintenance and improvement project...
Aug 26, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 82 82 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Latigo wind farm as it would appear from the corner of 200 West and 400 North in Monticello, on the corner near the Monticello LDS Temple. Crews are working on the proposed $125 million wind farm, with an anticipated completion date in December. Photo courtesy sPower
Group appeals Latigo wind farm permit
While crews are busily working on the Latigo Wind Park northwest of Monticello, another group has filed a protest to the San Juan County Planning Commission.
Aug 26, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 83 83 recommendations | email to a friend
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A representation of the proposed Latigo Wind Park project, as it may appear from the Monticello Airport. Art courtesy sPower
Proposed Latigo Wind Park expects July groundbreaking
A proposed wind farm adjacent to Monticello is moving forward aggressively, with plans to break ground and begin construction by the end of July. The 27-turbine wind farm, which could be valued at ...
Jul 15, 2015 | 1 1 comments | 129 129 recommendations | email to a friend
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A map provided by sPower shows the location of wind turbines at the proposed wind park north and west of Monticello City limits. The 80-acre “island” in the project can be seen at the center of the project. Courtesy art
Wind park moving ahead
sPower is moving ahead with plans to install a 27-turbine wind park north of Monticello. sPower officials state that construction is set to begin this month (July), with at least partial completion...
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Wind project blows back in
The proposed Wasatch Wind project, a 62.1 megawatt wind facility set to be located just north of Monticello, has been purchased by sPower, a renewable energy provider based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Jun 24, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 80 80 recommendations | email to a friend
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Trophy deer and elk poaching case adjudicated in San Juan County
During the spring of 2014, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Officers began investigating the unlawful taking of a trophy buck in San Juan County.
Jun 17, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 337 337 recommendations | email to a friend
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Eagle Air Med is opening a new helicopter base in Kayenta, AZ this week. Courtesy photo
Eagle Air Med opens new helicopter base in area
Eagle Air Med is pleased to announce the opening of a new helicopter base in Kayenta, AZ. The Airbus AS350 B3e, will provide emergency 911, interfacility patient transport and search and assist ser...
Apr 29, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 95 95 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atlanta Black, a sophomore, earned third team honors.
Student athletes earn All-State basketball honors
A number of hardworking student athletes were honored when All-State basketball teams were named.
Apr 22, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 312 312 recommendations | email to a friend
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PGA golf pro Tyler Ivins (right) and Monticello City Manager Ty Bailey (left) at the counter of the new home for the Hideout Golf Club in Monticello. The new clubhouse opens this week. Staff photos
New Hideout Community Center opens this week
The new Hideout Community Center in Monticello is open for business. Tuesday, April 14 was the big day as the Monticello Senior Center began serving meals, the Hideout Golf Club sent out golfers fr...
Apr 15, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 118 118 recommendations | email to a friend
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“Piece on Recapture does a disservice to readers”
I can’t spend the day in explanation, (those who are interested in the truth know where to find it), but last week’s piece on Recapture does a disservice to the readers of the San Juan Record, as d...
Apr 14, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 123 123 recommendations | email to a friend
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