March 2025

Monticello City nears finalization of golf cart code, approves secondary water rate

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 7:07pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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Boyd John Laws April 27, 1953 ~ March 24, 2025

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 11:07am admin

Boyd John Laws passed away peacefully at his family ranch on Mustang on March 24, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on April 27, 1953, in Monticello, UT to Harry and Marva Laws.

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San Juan boys, Monticello girls finish second in SJC Invite

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 4:42pm admin

Monticello senior Aubrey Black (left) and Whitehorse freshman Laylah Benally stroke the track in a neck-and-neck battle in the girls 100-meter dash at the San Juan County Invitational in Blanding on March 21. The Lady Buckaroos finished second to Carbon at the annual track and field meet. Richard Kaer photo

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Local basketball players earn All-State honors

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 4:32pm admin

Keiarra Martin Whitehorse sophomore forward 1A first Team 16.8 Points per game

Five high school student athletes representing San Juan County were named to All-State teams for the 2024-2025 winter sports season that recently came to a close.

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Wild cows and wild cowboys of long ago

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 4:13pm admin

DeReese Nielson, one of the wild cowboys of long ago, showcasing his skills in the corral at Muley Point. Photo courtesy San Juan County Historical Commission and the Nielson Family

DeReese Nielson was the first real cowboy I ever spent significant time with, and from him, I learned many life lessons.

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Photo of the week March 26, 2025

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 2:55pm admin

Bobcats are a common, but rarely seen resident of San Juan County. This cat was spotted near Comb Wash. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest.

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Republican Party Convention is April 10

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 2:54pm admin

The San Juan County Republican Party is holding its organizing convention on Thursday, April 10 at the Monticello Library.

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An Italian Influence on New Orleans

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 2:48pm admin

All the makings of a Muffuletto, a classic New Orleans sandwich. Mary Cokenour photo

When it comes to the cuisines of New Orleans, most are familiar with those of French Creole or Cajun descent.

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A tribute to Sandra Skouson

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 2:45pm admin

Soon
by Sandra Skouson

I will travel
slower than the dune
and let the blue-black beetle
leave her lacy tracks
in cool still
waves across my skin.

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Buckaroos Tee Off with Grit in Moab: Girls Outscore Boys as Both Teams Shine in Season Opener

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 11:52am admin

The Monticello High School golf teams putted around in Moab, learning a few rules while playing their first official tournament of the season with both the boys' and girls' squads showcasing strong

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