News Roundup
Endangered species status is proposed for Gunnison Sage Grouse
The Gunnison Sage Grouse, with an estimated 100 birds in San Juan County, has been proposed for endangered species status by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Annual International Balloon Festival is set to take place in Bluff from January 18 to 20
A new year, a new experience. Welcome to 2013. May it bring you happiness, health – and exciting new experiences!
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Local cattleman receives Legacy Award
Dean Robinson, long-time resident of Monticello, received the Legacy Award from the Utah Cattlemen’s Association.
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Artistist conception of the Veterans Memorial building, which will be adjacent to the Blanding Vistor Center. Courtesy art
Veterans Memorial in Blanding will be built for Memorial Day dedication
Construction will begin soon on a Veterans Memorial building that will be located adjacent to the Blanding Visitor Center.
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San Juan County's New Year baby born at Blue Mountain Hospital
San Juan County’s New Year Baby for 2013 is Alkira Vereesha Blackhorse of Bluff. Alkira was born on New Years Day, January 1, 2013, at 4:20 p.m. at Blue Mountain Hospital in Blanding. Alkira was ...
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Hard Twisted delves into local murders in 1935
A new book takes a fictional look at two very real murders in San Juan County history.
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The San Juan Record looks back on 2012
San Juan County politics dominated the headlines in 2012. The first controversy was a request by the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission (NNHRC) to restructure the voting districts for county co...
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Monticello residents pay highest property tax in San Juan County
Ten separate taxing entities contribute to the property tax bill paid by San Juan County residents.
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Bernie Christensen was named Monticello’s Citizen of the Year at the December 17 Monticello High School Holiday Music concert. Christensen has served the community as the mother of a successful family, on the Monticello City Council, as a respected voice in the religious community, and as a valuable employee of local businesses. Courtesy photo
Bernie Christensen is Monticello Citizen of Year
Bernie Christensen, a long time resident of Monticello, is the 2013 Citizen of the Year. The award is presented each year by the City of Monticello.
Dec 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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A mammoth fire expected
A mammoth fire is expected in Bluff on Friday, December 21, when a 16-foot effigy of a wooly mammoth is burned. The effigy was built in recent months by Bluff artist Joe Pachak. Pachak recently h...
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