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Melted hail from the freak storm that caused extensive damage to homes south of Blanding on September 17. Courtesy photo
Storm damages homes, property south of Blanding
Another week of wild weather left its mark on San Juan County. A sudden and unexpected storm caused thousands of dollars in damage to several homes south of Blanding on September 17. It arrived in ...
Sep 25, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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San Juan ATV Safari to take place this weekend
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts will explore the mountains, canyons and back country this week at the 2013 San Juan ATV Safari. The three-day event will take place September 12 to 14, with tr...
Sep 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
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A sheepherder receives medical assistance after he was gored by a startled bull elk in the La Sal Mountains. Courtesy photo
Sheepherder attacked by bull elk on La Sal Mtns
On the evening of Tuesday, September 3, a Peruvian sheepherder, Hugo Macha, was attacked by a bull elk on Taylor Flat in the La Sal Mountains.
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Utah grades the schools
The challenges which are faced by local schools are evident in grades issued to the schools by the Utah State Office of Education on September 3.
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 61 61 recommendations | email to a friend
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An emergency medical evacuation helicopter lands on Highway 191 near Wilson Arch after an August 16 vehicle crash. Three people were killed and three more were injured in the accident, which occurred when an aggressive driver attempted to pass a semi truck pulling a trailer on a double yellow line. Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol
Three killed in Highway 191 accident on Aug. 16
Three people were killed on August 16 in a multiple-car crash on US Highway 191 between Monticello and Moab.
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Four advance to general election after primary
Four Monticello residents advanced to the general election in a race for two spots on the Monticello City Council. An August 13 primary race pared the candidates from seven to four.
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Sisters face charges for armed robbery
Two sisters are facing serious charges after a July 2 robbery at gunpoint yielded just 30 cans of beer.
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Greater Canyonlands is “100% certain” says Sierra Club
The executive director of the Sierra Club recently caused a ruckus when he visited the area and claimed to be “100 percent certain” that President Barack Obama will unilaterally designate the Great...
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Smoke rises from the Lackey Fan Fire nothwest of La Sal on June 14. The lightning-caused fire had consumed nearly 1,000 acres and brought hundreds of fire fighters by the press deadline on June 17. Courtesy photo
Two wildfires burn out of control in SJ County
A dry-lightning storm on June 13 sparked a series of fires in San Juan County, two of which continue to burn out of control several days later.
Jun 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 169 169 recommendations | email to a friend
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County may cut $348,675 in taxes, expenditures
San Juan County may be looking to cut $348,675 in expenditures in the coming years in anticipation of a cut in property tax revenues.
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