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The Monticello High School girls basketball team is moving into region play with a full head of steam. The Lady Bucks have earned a string of recent wins while fighting through injury and challenge. Team members include: (top row, left to right) Coach Kaitlyn Motes, Kari Schmidt, Alyssa Reeve, Kiley Tracy, Amy Rogers, Isabell Slade, Coach Kraig Black, Head Coach Ben Wolford. Middle: Tymber Black, Ashley Adair, Davi Bowring, Michaela Wolford, Journey Baird, Atlanta Black. Bottom: Shania Begay, Shaelyn Hart, Allie Maughan, Tristen Esplin and Ellie Thayn. Courtesy photo
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Lower property values, increased expenses puts 2016 county budget $741,300 out-of-balance
The San Juan County Commission has approved a 2016 budget in which expenditures exceed revenues by $741,300. In addition to making attempts to keep the 2016 expenditures in check, the county will r...
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As 2016 begins, deadline nears for Public Lands Bill
With less than one year remaining in the Barack Obama presidency, time is beginning to run short for the Public Lands Initiative sponsored by Utah Congressmen Jason Chaffetz and Rob Bishop.
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New Catholic Church open house
Come and see the new St. Joseph Catholic Church. Monday, January 11, 2016 • 6:30-8 p.m. We invite everyone to experience this beautiful new addition to our Monticello community. Desserts and bevera...
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Resolve to go coconuts for the new year
One of the most widely promised resolutions for the New Year is to become healthier. It could come about through change of diet, more exercise, being proactive on a disease/illness, lifestyle chang...
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Sentencing complete for Recapture Canyon protest
Two San Juan County men stood before a federal judge on December 18 to be sentenced for their role in the May, 2014 protest in Recapture Canyon.
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Wet weather after a massive February, 2015 storm in the Monument Valley area closed schools for more than a week and caused significant problems on area roads. Lorenz Holiday photo
Road issues continue to vex San Juan County
San Juan County (and many of the nearly 3,000 students in the San Juan School District) are left holding the bag after the federal government decreased funding for the maintenance of bus routes on ...
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Drug task force makes arrests in Spanish Valley
Two Spanish Valley residents face a host of felony charges after they were arrested on December 17 with nearly three pounds of methamphetamine.
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Bucks win Manti duals tournament
The Monticello Buckaroo wrestlers brought home an early Christmas present this weekend, winning top honors and the Championship trophy over the weekend at the Manti Tournament. 
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San Juan High School wrestling team
The San Juan Bronco wrestling team is getting in shape for a new season. Under first year head coach Steve Simpson, the Broncos include: (front row left to right) Martene Lee, Shadin Sherrow, Lymir...
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