News Roundup
ATV protest ride in Recapture Canyon is May 10 at 9 a.m.
The May 10 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ride into restricted Recapture Canyon is still moving forward, threatening a collision between local residents and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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County loses Salt Creek Canyon Road battle
A federal appeals court has rejected an attempt by San Juan County to claim access to the road in Salt Creek Canyon in Canyonlands National Park.
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Kevin Eubank discusses the latest weather forecasts on KSL Channel 5. Courtesy image
Forecasting a wet spring, early summer
The National Weather Service has released a 90-day weather forecast for temperatures and precipitation in the area.
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May 10 ride may be much bigger than anticipated
What was initially conceived as a ride involving a handful of Blanding residents in Recapture Canyon could grow into a massive statement against the federal government.
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Burr Ferry may be open only two months this summer
After an accident and extended repairs, the John Atlantic Burr Ferry may be open for only two months this summer.
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“Bringing Them Down from the Blues” by Floyd Brienholt. Canvas prints of Brienholt’s painting are available as part of a fundraiser for the “Flights of Learning” bronze statue at Monticello Elementary School. Kay Shumway photo
Work continues to progress on new school
Workers continue make progress on the construction of a new Monticello Elementary School. The existing school will be torn down as soon as the school year closes in May. The $10.5 million project w...
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Ntl Parks in San Juan help support 1,910 jobs
A new National Park Service (NPS) report states that in 2012, the 2,705,215 visitors to national park sites in San Juan County spent $150 million and supported 1,910 jobs.
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Candidates file for office
A host of candidates registered to run for elected office in a filing period that ended on March 20. There are a number of open positions, including local, state and federal offices.
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US love affair with chocolate started in San Juan
Utah’s love affair with chocolate may be much older than previously thought. San Juan County is where archaeologists have found the earliest traces of cocao in the United States. Cocao is the raw f...
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Health District addresses cash, personnel problems
The San Juan Health Service District board met in a marathon session on February 27, with the majority of the meeting held behind closed doors.
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