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San Juan High class of 1963
The San Juan High graduating class of 1963 had their 50th year class reunion on July 3, 2013. They met at the Tuscan Gardens Restaurant to enjoy good company and good food.
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School loses beloved tenured teacher
The Monticello community was rocked this past week by the sudden passing of long time teacher at Monticello High School, Judy Barton. Ms Barton was the tenured teacher in San Juan School District a...
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Members of the Blanding community gather in an iconic photograph by Ken Hochfeld, taken on July 4, 1973. Hochfeld will return this week, on July 4, 2013, to take an updated photo. Everyone is invited to join in the updated photograph, which will take place at 10 a.m. at the same location, the corner of Main Street and 100 South. Ken Hochfeld photo
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the gala celebration in Blanding
We will be able to remember the past and look to the future as Blanding celebrates American Independence on the Fourth of July with the theme Freedom Lives Forever.
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Smoke rises from the Lackey Fan Fire nothwest of La Sal on June 14. The lightning-caused fire had consumed nearly 1,000 acres and brought hundreds of fire fighters by the press deadline on June 17. Courtesy photo
Two wildfires burn out of control in SJ County
A dry-lightning storm on June 13 sparked a series of fires in San Juan County, two of which continue to burn out of control several days later.
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County may cut $348,675 in taxes, expenditures
San Juan County may be looking to cut $348,675 in expenditures in the coming years in anticipation of a cut in property tax revenues.
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Monticello will move to mailed ballots for election
Say goodbye to ‘I voted’ stickers for the Monticello municipal elections. Ballots will be distributed by mail for the 2013 municipal election after a May 28 decision by the Monticello City Council.
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Registration begins for area municipal offices
Candidates interested in pursuing elected office in Monticello and Blanding can begin filing for office during a registration period that begins on June 3 and continues through June 7.
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Catherine B. Plummer and Bishop David Bailey. Courtesy photo
Bishop’s widow ordained priest in Navajoland
Amidst the historic beauty of Monument Valley, Catherine B. Plummer was ordained priest in the Episcopal Church on May 11.
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Elaine Rowley behind the counter at the new Bluff Co-op at Bluff Fort. Janet Wilcox photos
Ribbon cut for Bluff Co-op
“Co-operative” was the key word at the Bluff Fort ribbon cutting to open the Bluff Co-op/ Visitors Center on May 17. Not only was the early history of the Co-op celebrated, but Bluff Fort Director ...
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The Monticello Buckaroo golf team finished fifth at the 1A state tournament. Team members include: (front row, left to right) Coach Nathan Chamberlain, Bryson Chamberlain, Matt Benson, Ben Stonebrink. Back row: Coach Terry Eardley, Tanner Eardley, Jens Brewer, Tobyn Esplin, Coach Ben Crane. Des Esplin photo
Track stars bring home many awards
Monticello’s Kaitlyn Clark and San Juan’s Ammon Mitchell both ended their storied high school track careers as hurdling champions at the state track and field championships at BYU May 18.
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