Life in San Juan
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New Year baby
Robert Hanson Laws is the 2016 New Year Baby at San Juan Hospital. The son of James and Kara Laws was born at 1:04 a.m. on January 19, 2016. He was delivered by Dr. Kelly Jeppeson and weighs in at ...
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School superintendent will retire
The San Juan School District is looking for a new superintendent after Dr. Douglas Wright announced his retirement on June 30, 2016. Wright told the school board on January 19 that he won’t seek an...
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UP! UP! and away!
In Pixar’s venerable adventure film UP!, retired balloon salesman Carl Fredrickson faces an age old problem. His beautiful wife has passed away and Carl finds himself faced with a lonely existence....
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Open House at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monticello
Despite frigid temperatures hovering near 10 degrees and two feet of snow on the ground, more than 700 people from Blanding, Monticello and surrounding communities in Southeastern Utah attended an ...
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Change in Kigalia event
Due to a scheduling mix-up, the BYU Women’s A Capella group, Noteworthy, will perform on Saturday, January 23, not the 22.  It will be still be at San Juan High School at 7 p.m.  It’s unfortunate t...
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BYU Living Legends to perform on Saturday
Performing a breathtaking showcase of song and dance 
in Native American, Polynesian and Latin American choreography,
 Brigham Young University’s Living Legends will present their show “Seasons”
 o...
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Groomed ski trails near Dalton Springs
The arrival of significant snow corresponds with the arrival of groomed Nordic skiing trails in the Abajo Mountains west of Monticello. A group of local enthusiasts, with the assistance of the City...
Jan 13, 2016 | 0 0 comments | 124 124 recommendations | email to a friend
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Atencio retires
Arnold Atencio is retiring from the San Juan County Road Department after 28 years of service. He also worked for Rio Algom for 16 years and was blessed to start work with the county the next week ...
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Canyon Country Discovery Center open house caters to all
On December 3, 2015, Canyon Country Discovery Center opened its doors to welcome all to a first time look see at this new learning facility.
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The Bar D Wranglers will perform in Monticello on December 14. Courtesy photo
Bar D Wranglers come to town Dec 14
The popular and inimitable Bar D Wranglers will present their Christmas Jubilee Program in Monticello on Monday, December 14, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.
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