News Roundup
Redd family files wrongful death suit
The family of Dr. James Redd has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing that government actions during the June 10, 2009 antiquities raids in Blanding led to Redd’s dea...
Jun 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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County loses Salt Creek suit
San Juan County has lost its bid to claim ownership of the road in Salt Creek Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. U.S. District Judge Bruce Jenkins ruled on May 27 that the National Park Service ...
Jun 01, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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City Council struggles to balance 2011-2012 budget despite many cuts in spending
The City of Monticello continues to try to tighten its belt related to spending from the general fund, but even with several changes and cuts in the current year, they find themselves with a $75,00...
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Diplomas this week for 221 graduates of San Juan County high schools
As May comes to a close, so does San Juan School District for the school year. A total of 211 graduates are scheduled to receive diplomas in ceremonies that began on May 23. Diplomas were presente...
May 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Thefts may total $40,000
Up to $40,000 in tools and equipment has been stolen in a series of break-ins at construction sites around San Juan County.
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Horse owners, don’t panic yet
Rumors and more rumors have been spreading through the horse-owning community like wildfire. I received calls to my office claiming that four horses had died at an activity in Ogden and that the e...
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18 car pile-up in Monticello
Make that 19. A semi truck carrying 18 smashed cars turned on its side at the intersection of Hwys 191 and 491 in Monticello on Friday, May 13. Officials report that the load shifted as the truck...
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Busy summer at schools
Crews will be busy through the summer months completing a number of projects at schools in the San Juan School District.
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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County Commissioners discuss ruling regarding livestock fencing
At the May 16 Commission meeting, San Juan County Commissioners discussed a new ruling that may adversely impact private land owners with land adjacent to U.S. Forest Service property.
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hiker dies on Cedar Mesa
Despite a heroic search and rescue effort in the San Juan County backcountry, a 72-year-old man from Grand Junction, CO died on May 9.
May 18, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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