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Anne Howell (center) was honored for her years of service to students at San Juan High School when she was named Teacher of the Year by the San Juan School District Education Foundation. Howell now moves on to State Teacher of the Year competition. Staff photo
Special Ed teacher named teacher of year
Anne Howell, a Special Education teacher at San Juan High School in Blanding, is the 2010 San Juan School District Teacher of the Year. Howell, and a host of school district employees, were honored...
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“I Can Show You the World” was the theme of the 2010 Junior Prom at Monticello High School on March 26. The prom royalty includes Queen Ashley Moore and King Devin Wright (center), First attendants Mara Wells and Brandon Begay (left) and Second attendants Miriam Reay and Dallin Duncan (right). Crown bearers are Jalen and Shalee Bradford. Staff photo
MHS Prom royalty

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During this census season, the DWR encourages all local Gunnison prairie dogs to stand up and be counted. Courtesy photo
Local Gunnison prairie dogs will be surveyed
In early April, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) will once again survey the Gunnison’s prairie dog in San Juan County and a small area of Grand County.
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Just a few of those involved in a recent project to benefit Afghan orphans, organized by Boy Scout Rylan Goodwine. Courtesy photo
Eagle project donates to Afghan orphans
In only two weeks, Rylan Goodwine and fellow Boy Scouts from Monticello Troop 380 were able to pack over 170 boxes and $1,000 in cash for orphaned children in Afghanistan. The boxes contained 243 c...
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Candidates file for elected offices
A host of candidates have filed to seek elected office in the November general election. Races will be held for a number of federal, state and county positions.
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Monticello to have $2 million for roads
Monticello residents who have dealt with two years of road work should prepare for another summer of construction after the City of Monticello has secured $2 million for road construction.
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Career Day
At 3:30 a.m. on March 6, two buses pulled away from San Juan High School filled with students heading for “Expanding Your Horizons”, the annual girls’ career fair at Utah Valley University.  Headin...
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Blue Mountain Native Club
It was with great excitement that on January 27, 2010, the San Juan High School Blue Mountain Native Club traveled to Arizona to participate in the 37th Annual Rock Point Festival Annual Song and D...
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Input sought on San Juan County lands bill
At the request of San Juan County, Utah Senator Robert Bennett is initiating a process to develop a comprehensive land use bill for the county, and is seeking input from the public.
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Auto accident claims woman
A two-vehicle accident on icy roads claimed the life of a Blanding woman on March 11.
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