Life in San Juan
Cole Barton built Nizhoni campground tent sites. He is the son of Britt and Nan Barton.
2018 Eagle Scouts

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The San Juan School District recently honored the employees and teachers of the year at a March 4 banquet. Those honored include: (back row, left to right) Jenna Olsen, Sheri Montella, Chandra Hart, Christopher Reeves, Tara Cly, Tim Harrison, Tony Anderson and Jared Brown. Middle: Shanna Black, Jeri Montella, Sara Monson, Jody Lee-Chadde, Camie McPherson, Tiffany Blackgoat, Raynard Cowboy, Ryan Carlson, and Jodilyn Blake. Front: Melissa Palmer, Jamie Carling, Eva Ewald, Marion Filfred, Elisa Rogers, Tiffany Chamberlain, Amanda Shupe, and Amber Beshoner. Not pictured: Dawn Nakai. Courtesy photo
San Juan School District Employee Appreciation Banquet (2019)
Jeri Montella Classified, Blanding Elementary School Jeri Montella is an excellent employee who is always willing to do what it takes to get the job done. She is very efficient in working with our ...
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San Juan High School science teacher Jamie Carling (left) was honored as the 2019 San Juan School District Teacher of the Year at a banquet March 4. She now moves on to compete for Utah State Teacher of the Year. Courtesy photo
San Juan High School science teacher is 2019 Teacher of the Year
Jamie Carling, a Science teacher at San Juan High School, is the 2019 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District. Carling was honored for her work at a March 4 banquet.
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San Juan High School Prom Royalty
The 2019 San Juan High School Junior Prom was held on Saturday, March 2. Royalty includes: King Kade Francom and Queen Tyler Shumway, First Attendants Staten Perkins and Hayley Shumway, Second Atte...
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The Argentinian Tango Trio Extasis performs in the Monticello High School auditorium on March 19. Courtesy photo
Blue Mtn Entertainment presents Extasis March 19
Extasis Argentinean Tango Trio is sure to thrill the local audience with exotic and gorgeous music on Tuesday, March 19 at the Monticello High School auditorium.
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Extended Fridays will make up school snow days
Extended Friday schedules will be used to make up the two days lost to bad weather in the San Juan School District.
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The newest issue of Blue Mountain Shadows features stories exploring cultural food patterns. Courtesy photo
New Blue Mountain Shadows explores food
When it comes to “What’s Cookin’?” both necessity and available ingredients have always dictated the end results of human consumption.  The new winter issue of Blue Mountain Shadows explores cultur...
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Whitehorse High School freshman Leyonah Endischee (center) won third place in the Utah State Senate Visual Arts Scholarship Competition. Todd Anderson photo
Opening doors through art
In the Montezuma Creek community, Georgiana Simpson is providing learning opportunities in a supportive environment. In her Whitehorse High School art class, she emphasizes reflection on personal s...
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Dr. Kent Lyman, San Juan High School graduate and Steinway Artist, returns to Blanding for a performance on Friday, March 8. Courtesy photo
Blanding native returns to musical roots
Dr. Kent Lyman will perform Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the San Juan High School (SJHS) auditorium as part of the Kigalia Fine Arts concert season. He is a Steinway Artist.
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Winners of the San Juan School District Spelling Bee include (left to right) Adriana Johnson (first), Kaidence Mitchell (second), Luke Jeppesen (third). Courtesy photo
Spelling bee winners ready for region
Adriana Johnson was the winner again in the San Juan School District Spelling Bee on February 5.
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