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An Abajo sunset

Mar 10 10 - 10:06 AM
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Sunset on the Abajo Mountains. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We will pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. You can email your entries to sjrnews@frontiernet.net. Walt Lacy photo




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Another death clouds antiquity raid cases

There was another tragic turn in the BLM antiquities case with the March 1 suicide of the key witness in the entire investigation. The death of “The Source”, Ted Gardiner, leaves both the prosecution and the defense unsure of how to proceed in scores of legal cases.
Mar 10 10 - 10:04 AM |  Full story

Schools begin process to cut $1 million from budgets

Responding to indications that state appropriations will be cut, the San Juan School District has begun the process of cutting operating budgets by at least one million dollars for the coming school year.
Mar 10 10 - 10:03 AM |  Full story
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Nine claim Sterling Scholar honors

Nine students in the San Juan School District brought home honors at the March 2 Sterling Scholars awards, including two first place winners.
Mar 10 10 - 10:03 AM |  Full story
The Monticello Buckaroo basketball team finished their best season in more than a decade with a strong finish at the 1A state basketball tournament.  Fourth is the highest finish for a Buckaroo team at the 1A state tournament in decades.  The success of the year is tempered only by the fact that the 21-4 Buckaros were so close to finishing even higher.  Two heartbreaking losses closed the season, but Monticello is primed for another deep run in the state tournament next year.  Despite losing five seniors to graduation, the Buckaroos will return four members of the starting lineup.  Team members  include (front row left to right)- Terek Esplin, Kendal Maughan, Devin Wright, Sean Getter, Hendrick Benally, Adam Black.  Back row- Assistant Coaches Tony Esplin and Josh Keyes, Josh Anderson, Cory Young, Steven Redd, Dallin Duncan, Tyler Ketron, Colby Draper and Coach Rhett Maughan.  Courtesy photo

Bucks, Raiders finish high at 1A basketball tourney

The 1A boys basketball tournament proved once again to be the most compelling of all the classification tournaments last week, with both the Buckaroos, 4th, and the Raiders, 6th, placing.
Mar 10 10 - 09:59 AM |  Full story
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Monticello Elementary School Students of the Month

Monticello Elementary School has named the students of the month for the month of March. They include (top row, left to right): Jordan Pipkin, Talon Black, Jerrica Torres, Jose Carranza. Second row: Jake Freestone, Alyssa Reeve, Megan Black, Spencer Knudsen. Third row: Dillon Slack, AnnMarie Barton, Giovanna Alba, Skyler Cutler. Bottom row: Emilee Robinson, Logan Draper. Not pictured: Kaylyn Halls. Courtesy photo
Mar 10 10 - 09:48 AM |  Full story
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Triathlon marks 25 years

Triathletes have been testing themselves for 25 years in Monticello in the only triathlon in the nation that includes cross country skiing.
Mar 10 10 - 09:46 AM |  Full story
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Chilly relaxation

Lawn chairs set up to enjoy the view of the sunset over the La Sal mountains. Enter your photos in our Photo of the Week contest. We pay $10 for each photo that runs in the San Juan Record. Email your entries to sjrnews@frontiernet.net. Dave Berrie photo
Mar 03 10 - 10:57 AM |  Full story

Wythe U or without U? Monticello campus not in George Wythe plans

In a recent announcement that they are in effect abandoning their proposed campus in Monticello, officials of George Wythe University have formally announced what has been increasingly clear for months.
Mar 03 10 - 10:55 AM |  Full story

25th running of annual triathlon is Saturday

Athletes will strap on ski goggles, bicycle helmets and running shoes on March 6 for the 25th annual running of the Blue Mountain Triathlon. A winter of heavy snowfall necessitates a number of changes in this year’s event, which will take place in a new location.
Mar 03 10 - 10:54 AM |  Full story
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High paying traffic stop

On February 17, Utah Highway Patrol troopers stopped a 1999 black Honda Accord for speeding north of Monticello.  Occupants of the vehicle were traveling southbound on SR 191, en route back to Tucson coming from Denver.  Troopers were suspicious that the occupants were involved in criminal activity.  It was noticed that the front passenger air bag had been tampered with.  Troopers gained access behind the glove box and discovered two bricks of U.S. currency.  The air bag had been completely removed and altered into a make shift compartment.  A UHP canine made a positive drug indication on the make shift compartment with the currency still in the compartment.  Both subjects disclaimed ownership and knowledge of the currency. Total U.S. currency seized is $26,000.  Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol
Mar 03 10 - 10:52 AM |  Full story

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