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Largest phase-shifting transformer takes up residence in Monticello
With the arrival of a second shipment from China, the Rocky Mountain Power Pinto substation outside Monticello just became home to the largest phase-shifting power transformer in the United States,...
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Local soldiers deployed with the National Guard meet with their employers at Ft Bliss, TX. From left to right: Mike Francom of Mountainland Supply, SPC Derrik Ramsey, SGT Kris Starkey, Staff SGT Daniel Brandt, SPC Jacob Regalado, and Ben Musselman of San Juan County. Courtesy photo
Commissioners hear a report about local employers with soldiers in Ntl Guard
Several months ago, San Juan County Surveyor Sam Cantrell came to the commission meeting stating that one of his employees, Jacob Regalado, was being deployed as part of his service with the Utah N...
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Seventy turbines needed to match this one well
Thanks for publishing my letter and fitting it all in (see the November 18 SJR). I’ve received a few ‘positive’ comments so far, but also asking for how I got my numbers, so I have provided a Table...
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Has Thanksgiving been gobbled up by Christmas?
My second youngest daughter currently works at a Joann fabric and crafts store. She told me that a few weeks ago that a customer demanded to know, “Where’s Thanksgiving? You’ve gone right from Hall...
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Corey Spillman is the new Blanding City Fire Chief. Courtesy photo
Blanding has new police and fire chiefs
Blanding has a new police chief and a new fire chief after the November 10 meeting of the Blanding City Council. The appointments were made by Mayor Calvin Balch.
Nov 18, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 96 96 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local quilts to new mothers in Africa
Members of the Grayson Country Quilters Guild from Blanding and surrounding area recently donated baby quilts and receiving blankets for delivery to the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital Birthing W...
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Members of the Blue Mountain Rodeo Club include Krista Grover, Race Young, Davi Bowring, Shalyn Hart, Kendall Harris and Shelly Lewis. Courtesy photo
Rodeo matches mascots
SportShorts has always had a fascination with mascots, as evidenced by the favorite fictional Workin’ LaVerkins.  Isn’t it interesting that Monticello and San Juan High schools are the Buckaroos an...
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Shopko announces opening of Blanding store
Shopko has announced that it will open a new Shopko Hometown store at 860 South Main Street in Blanding. The store is expected to open in January in the building previously occupied by Alco.
Nov 11, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 84 84 recommendations | email to a friend
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Today Show visits San Juan County
NBC’s The Today Show briefly visited San Juan County this week as part of weatherman Al Roker’s cross country trip. Roker stopped at the Four Corners Monument on November 9 in a race to visit all 5...
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Arlow Freestone (above) along with Gerald (Jack) Young, recently completed a Honor Flight to the war memorials in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
Honor Flight for local men
“Ladies and Gentleman,” the airport worker shouted, “May I have your attention, we have heroes in our midst!” Those were the words welcoming Honor Flight recipients Arlo Freestone and Gerold (Jack)...
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