Life in San Juan
The Zero Suicide Coalition held their first “Hope Walk” at Monticello High School on September 7. The walks aim to provide education about and help prevent suicide. Courtesy photo
“Hope Walks” aim to prevent suicide
Teen suicide is an extremely painful issue, and the tragedy has impacted local communities in recent years. Last year, 44 youth ages ten to 17 died by suicide in Utah. Utah ranks fifth in the natio...
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Another successful Jr Livestock show
The San Juan Junior Livestock program had great success in 2018, culminating with the annual livestock auction at the San Juan County Fair on August 11.
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The Granary Bar and Grill is located inside the Grist Mill Inn in Monticello. Staff photo
Options expand with Granary Bar & Grill
Ben and Crystal Breedlove say they love Monticello and want to help it flourish.  They put their money where their mouth is. 
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Training exercises for firefighters
Local fire fighters were playing basketball in full gear during training exercises on August 23 in Blanding. It was a learning experience to work hard while using oxygen masks. Lacey Ivins photo
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Scholarships awarded
San Juan Health Service District and Blue Mountain Hospital recently teamed up to award $7,500 in scholarships to local residents who are pursuing higher education degrees in healthcare-related fie...
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Guy Wallace is the winner of the last Beautiful Yard Award. Courtesy photo
Last beautiful yard awards of season
Guy Wallace and Kasey and Joe Harris are awarded the final beautiful yard awards for the season.
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Greetings parents and students
It seems like just yesterday it was May 25 and students were rushing out school doors ready for a fun-filled summer break. Now it’s August 15 and school starts tomorrow.
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2018 San Juan County Fair Results
The San Juan County Fair was, indeed, Jam Packed with Fun! Results from various events and competitions are...
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County Fair opens Saturday
“Jam Packed with Fun” is the theme of the 2018 San Juan County Fair, which runs August 4 to 11 at the County Fairgrounds in Monticello.
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The Monticello High School class of 1958 had a 60th Reunion in Monticello on July 21. They met at Sue Gerstner’s house on Main and 200 South to watch the parade. Sue graciously provided a buffet luncheon which the group worked on as they listened to old time rock and roll music and reminisced about where they had been and what they had done since graduation. In the evening they had dinner at the Walkabout (formerly the Lamplight and before that the bowling alley). Here they are gathered for dinner. Back row: (left to right) Don Blake from Seattle, WA; Phyllis Bailey Casement from Tucson, AZ; Sandra Robinson Black from Monticello; Ron Turner from West Valley, UT; Mareen Thompson Black from Fruita, CO; and Peggy Schafer Humphries from Monticello. Front row: Jan Slavin Gillit from Toole, UT; Jackie Bailey Steele from Monticello; Clyda Neilson Carpenter from Burley, ID; and Christine Soltau Bailey from Queen Creek, AZ. Courtesy photo
Pioneer Day celebration
The annual Pioneer Day Celebration brightened Monticello July 19 to 21. Thousands of guests attended from around the country, making it one of the many highlights of the summer.
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