December 2023

Transformations

Thu, 12/28/2023 - 2:39pm admin

Frozen foliage in Westwater Canyon serves as a reminder of the season. Merry Palmer photo

“Christmas is not as much about opening presents as opening our hearts.” Janice Maeditere

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Whitehorse girls win tournament in Chinle, boys finish in third place

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 4:21pm admin

The Whitehorse lady Raiders pose at half-court after winning the Southwest Food Excellence tournament in Chinle. The lady Raiders beat Chinle an Arizona 3A school in the championship 43-39. Pictured from left to right back row: Coach Dedrick Mitchell, Coach Melissa Bahe, Coach Shundean Begay, Kiera Chee, Kadence Lansing, Dakotah Cly, Laila Etsitty, Kayla Mitchell, Harmony Thomas, Coach Joni Dickson, Coach Derick Dickson. Middle Row L to R: Keiarra Martin, Alyssa Eltsosie, Shayla Miller, LaMyia Benally, Heid

by David Boyle
News Director
The Whitehorse Lady Raiders won the Southwest Food Excellence Championship tournament in Chinle over the weekend.

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Conceptual drawings released as planning continues for new elementary school to be builit by San Juan School District in Blanding

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 4:00pm admin

Rendering shows a possible look at the new Blanding Elementary School. The image is part of a presentation to the San Juan School Board provided by MHTN Architects. The district and design team plan will invite the public to see plans and provide feedback in the early part of 2024, most likely in January. See more images at the San Juan Record website at sjrnews.com. Courtesy MHTN Architects

by David Boyle
News Director

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Elayne Sonderegger White August 11, 1950 ~ December 15, 2023

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 3:25pm admin

Elayne Sonderegger White, completed her journey on Earth on December 15, 2023.

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Ruth Sloan Palmer January 29, 1925 ~ December 16, 2023

Tue, 12/26/2023 - 3:21pm admin

Ruth Sloan Palmer passed away on December 16, 2023 in St George, Utah at the age of 98.

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Monticello girls go 2-1 against Colorado teams

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:14pm admin

Monticello senior Kenlee Atwood draws contact while splitting Dolores defenders Keeley Clarke (#1) and Ashlyn Mikkelson Saturday, December 16 during the girls third-place game at the Bulldog Classic in Dove Creek. The Lady Buckaroos defeated the Lady Bears 39-31, with Atwood's 18 points pacing all players. Joel Priest photo

by David Boyle
News Director
The Monticello girls basketball team went 2-1 on the week defeating Dolores twice and falling to Nucla.

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Monticello boys go 1-2 against Colorado teams

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:09pm admin

Monticello senior Mason Atwood battles Dove Creek's Liam Hassell during the third-place game at the Bulldog Classic in Dove Creek December 16. The Buckaroos lost 53-52 in an overtime thriller. Joel Priest photo

by David Boyle
News Director
The Monticello boys basketball team opened their week with a 64-37 road victory over Dolores.

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Whitehorse Raiders boys and girls teams go combined 3-0 last week

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:03pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Bronco boys pull off improbable comeback at Enterprise tourney

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 4:01pm admin

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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San Juan wrestlers take fifth at annual Manti Holiday Classic

Tue, 12/19/2023 - 3:58pm admin

Bronco senior Parker Snyder takes down an opponent during the Manti Holiday Classic on December 16. Snyder was 8-1 on the weekend with six wins by fall, helping his squad to a fifth-place finish in the tournament. Tayia Bennett photo