News Roundup
Still eagerly awaiting the Bears Ears recommendation
Despite a wave of leaks and guesses, and allegations and denials, the U.S. government has not announced the next step in the Bears Ears National Monument.
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School testing shows student growth over four years
Final SAGE testing results for 2017 have been released by the State of Utah Board of Education. While the scores are generally down across the board in 2017, the testing over time shows gains in th...
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DeLorme inducted in Utah Tourism Hall of Fame
Charlie DeLorme was inducted in the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame Thursday September 14 at the state’s annual Tourism Conference in Vernal, Utah. Charlie worked for more than a decade as the director o...
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Dr. Chris Giangreco of Four Corners School. Courtesy photo
New Executive Director of Four Corners School
Dr. Chris Giangreco has been named as the Executive Director of Four Corners School by the the school Board of Directors.
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Hospitals, county team up for new MRI equipment
San Juan County is teaming up with San Juan Hospital and Blue Mountain Hospital to provide magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service based in San Juan County. The county approved a $900,000 loan for...
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A crowd estimated at more than 1,500 people enjoyed a dramatic outdoor concert by the Utah Symphony on August 31 just outside of Bluff. The concert was part of the Utah Symphony Great American Road Trip, which brings performances of the Salt Lake City-based orchestra to spectacular areas off of the Wasatch Front. Photo courtesy Marc Estabrook, Utah Symphony
Utah Symphony performs at spectacular site near Bluff
The Utah Symphony performed near Bluff on August 31 to a crowd estimated at exceeding 1,500 people.
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Governor Herbert visits White Mesa
Utah Governor Gary Herbert was in White Mesa on September 5 for a public meeting regarding the White Mesa Mill. Tribal officials are concerned about the risk of ground water contamination near the ...
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Artist's photos featured in documentary
Netflix is featuring a new television series that includes the photography of Monticello native Jeff Frost. The Fire Chasers documentary series follows fire fighters as they battle flames throughou...
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Wind farm has paid $2.2 million in property tax
The Latigo Wind Farm, located just north of Monticello city limits, continues to be a source of controversy among some in San Juan County.
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Local groups to join Tim Gates at 2017 Freedom Fest
Local performers Grayson Girls and Magnetic Pull will be opening for Tim Gates at the San Juan Freedom Fest September 9, at 6 p.m. at the San Juan High School practice football field.
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