Life in San Juan
USU Eastern is one of 21 local libraries.
USU Eastern is one of 21 local libraries
All told, there are 21 public libraries in San Juan County. Twelve belong to the San Juan School District, seven to the County library system (two of which partner with school district libraries), ...
Jan 22, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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Blue Mountain Hospital's 2014 New Year's baby
The New Year’s Baby at Blue Mountain Hospital is Isley Myles Jackson, the son of Yolanda Armstrong and Collin Jackson of Montezuma Creek. Isley was delivered at 7:02 a.m. on January 5 by Dr. Val Jo...
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Verdonia Atene arrived at 8:34 a.m. on New Years Day to claim the title as San Juan County’s 2014 New Year Baby. Verdonia is the daughter of Ophelia Cuthair and Verdon Atene of Monticello. Staff photo
New Years Baby arrives early on New Years Day
San Juan County welcomed a New Year baby when little Verdonia Atene was born on New Years Day. Atene was delivered at 8:34 a.m. on January 1, 2014 at the San Juan Hospital in Monticello.
Jan 08, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Paul and Diane Redd, Jerri Nielson and LeiMomi Sampson in front of the The Hole in the Rock painting by Farrell Collett that hangs at the Bluff Fort. Courtesy photo
Renowned painting finds a home at Bluff Fort
A spectacular painting by Farrell Collett, entitled “The Hole in the Rock”, is on display at the Bluff Fort. The story behind the painting is worth retelling.
Jan 01, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fundraising success at SJHS
Students at Blanding Elementary School recently raised well over $1,000 for needy families and all it cost was Principal Mark Burge’s hair (in addition to the hair of staff members Brian Bilbao and...
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The Messiah to be performed for 36th time beginning in Blanding on December 8
A San Juan County holiday tradition will continue this week as Handel’s The Messiah , featuring a choir and live orchestra, will be performed in Blanding on December 8. The performance is set to be...
Dec 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 recommendations | email to a friend
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Weather creates crystalline winter wonderland
Many areas of San Juan County have been enshrouded in fog for several days, resulting in a crystalline winter wonderland. The November 22 snowstorm caused extensive damage in portions of the area, ...
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SJR to begin library series
There have been a few historical fiction books written about the Hole-in-the-Rock pioneers in which their language is portrayed as being simple and unrefined.
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Students at the White Mesa library. Terri Winder photo
Impressive growth at White Mesa Library
Built in 2001, it has taken years for the White Mesa Education Center to arrive to the point where it is now. However, it has definitely arrived. The first room one comes to after entering the buil...
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Heartsongs – Melodies of Love is a spirited 90-minuted showcase that provides an entertaining evening for family members of all ages. The BYU Young Ambassadors will perform at Monticello High School on November 23 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo
BYU Young Ambassadors coming to Monticello
Blue Mountain Entertainment happily presents the Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors in a repeat performance on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. in the Monticello High School Auditorium.
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