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Bronco Dallin Jacobsen (second from right) closed out his high school wrestling career with a third place finish at 138 pounds at the 2A state wrestling tournament. Courtesy photo
Four podium finishes for Bronco wrestlers
Dallin Jacobsen capped off a successful high school wrestling career with a third place finish at the 2A state wrestling tournament on February 16.
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Monticello secures funds for community center
The long held dream of a community center in Monticello is one step closer to reality after the Utah Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) approved a $1,040,000 loan to the City of Monticello.
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The Monticello Buckaroo wrestling team, under the direction of Head Coach Kent Adair, claimed the second place trophy at the 1A State Wrestling Tournament. Eight Buckaroos earned medals and five claimed the state championship in their weight class, including Hunter Bowring, Brian Robinson, Cole Eldredge, Austin Wilcox and Nephi Barlow. Anna Adair photo
Five Bucks claim title on way to second-place team finish
High on the wall in the wrestling room at Monticello High School are two large boards. On them the names of every wrestler who has earned a State Championship medal are immortalized.
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Team members are: front Emily Cafferty, Tiara Cordasco, Kamrie Langston, Millie Boyle, Morgan Redd, Sydney Redd, Mikel Everett, Loren Nielson, Mollie Anderson. Back row: Tara Frost, Haylee Holyoak, Shaylnn Black, Sara Bradford, Kerby McDougall, Kaisha Lowe, Jessica Ewert, Toni Torres, Ashley Ewert, Denae Carter, and Averi Christiansen. Courtesy photo
Monticello HIgh School Drill team
This year has been a great second year for the Monticello High School drill team. The Vaqueras placed first in the hip hop category at two competitions. They received a “most inspirational team” aw...
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Members of the Buckaroo junior high team with individual and team trophies. Courtesy photo
Success at state wrestling tourney
The 1A, 2A, and 3A Junior High State Wrestling Tournament was a big success for the Buckaroos from Monticello.
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Two initiatives may have a significant impact on land use in large portions of San Juan County. The proposed Greater Canyonlands National Monument (red) would increase protction of 1.4 million acres of public land, while proposed critical habitat for the Gunnison sage grouse (blue) would restrict use on 145,000 acres of mostly private land.
Large group grouses at sage grouse hearing
More than 200 people crowded into the Monticello High School auditorium on February 7 for a public hearing on the proposed designation of endangered species status for the small population of Gunni...
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New Secretary of Interior has business background
Sally Jewell has been nominated to serve as the US Secretary of the Interior. If approved, Jewell would replace outgoing Secretary Ken Salazar.
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Seventh divisional title for Buckaroos
The Monticello High School wrestlers came into the South Division wrestling tournament on Saturday feeling pressure.
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Meeting to address endangered species designation for Gunnison sage grouse
San Juan County officials urge local residents to attend a hearing on February 7 on the possible designation of the Gunnison Sage Grouse as an endangered species. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. a...
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SJHS Royal places in elite solo competition
Samantha Walker, a student at San Juan High School, recently competed in the Southern Utah Elite Solo Competition, representing the San Juan Royals. Among all the 2A contests, Sam placed fourth wit...
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