Life in San Juan
by Sally Jack
If you want to create a little magic and put a smile on the face of a child experiencing medical baldness, come to the South Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints in Blanding on Saturday, October 25 to participate in the Magic Yarn Project.
Men, women, boys and...
The year 2025 will mark the 47th performance of Handel’s Messiah in San Juan County.
Since 1975, there have been many iterations, featuring hundreds of performers and several conductors, including Pete Henderson, Francis Lyman, Derryl Jack, Duane Lyman, Wayne Erickson, Jake Palmer, and now Tim...
By Janet Wilcox
Contributing writer
With temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints dotting the earth in these days, it’s hard to imagine the sacrifice that early members in foreign countries had as they traveled to a temple in the 1990’s.
Blanding dentist Andrea Twitchell recalls...
by Janet Wilcox
It may seem that life at the Four Corners Regional Care Center might be so-so, but for Becca Ivy, it’s sew, sew!
Becca has been happily residing there for several months and uses her sewing talents to make pillow cases for other residents.
She began sewing in 2007 when she lived...
By Courtney Tanner
SLC Tribune
Chasity Light was lost in thought, watching her clothes spin quiet circles at the laundromat during her regular Saturday errand in Montezuma Creek when a panicked woman’s voice broke through.
“Who lives to the north? Does anyone live to the north?”
Light thought the...
Monticello native Kirk Hoggard’s earliest memories of music date back to when he sung the Unicorn Song by the Irish Rovers and won accordion lessons at the age of seven.
During high school Hoggard was involved in music programs, was twice awarded all-state tuba player, and received jazz band honors...
by Sally Jack
Recently we were enjoying a breakfast buffet in the sunroom of a motel in New Mexico, when a truck pulled into the parking lot and backed up near the window. “Orkin,’ it said. ‘Pests, mosquitoes, termites, and cockroaches,’ followed by the ominous ‘and more,’ (meaning bedbugs, which...
For the past two years, Gordon has been the driving force behind Recovery Day in Monticello, dedicating his time and heart to creating a celebration of healing, hope and second chances.
His commitment to individuals in recovery goes far beyond a single event – he works year-round to ensure that no...
Ann has served in her community, in various aspects, for many years.
Helping many as the President of the San Juan Credit Union.
She was instrumental in starting “Bountiful Baskets” so families could have access to fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
She and her husband, Clark, run the...
ATV’s will be all over San Juan County this weekend as the annual San Juan ATV Safari is back.
Rides throughout all of San Juan County will give visitors and locals alike an opportunity to enjoy great views in perfect weather.
The 23rd annual safari starts on Wednesday September 17 concluding on...
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