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Mineral restrictions continue in Bears Ears country
While headlines across the county screamed about a land rush in the past week, the on-the-ground reality tells a much different story in San Juan County… at least for now.
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Vaqueras claim silver trophy
The Monticello High School Vaqueras Drill Team brought home the second-place trophy from the 1A state championship on February 2. It was oh, so close in the race for the state title with Piute.
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A house fire on January 25 claimed the life of a Blanding man. The home was subsequently looted, with a host of items taken. Kara Laws photo
House fire in Blanding claims man’s life, looters take what remains
On the morning of Wednesday, January 24, an explosion took place in the home of James Kensley in Blanding.
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Ryan Bird, son of Walter & Becky Bird. Replaced bridge boards at Loyds Lake trail.
2017 Eagle Scouts

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Monument Valley wrestling
The Monument Valley High School wrestling team qualified six wrestlers for the 1A state tournament by placing at the divisional tournament in the past week. Three Cougars wrestled for the divisiona...
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Attorneys seek more than $3 million in legal fees for voting rights cases
Attorneys representing the Navajo Nation in its successful voting rights lawsuits against San Juan County are seeking more than $3 million in legal fees from the county.
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Officials participate in the groundbreaking for a new Family Dollar store in Montezuma Creek. Courtesy photo
Montezuma Creek celebrates the groundbreaking of new Family Dollar
The Montezuma Creek community came together on January 25 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Family Dollar.
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UNHS facility making progress
Construction crews are making progress on the new headquarters for Utah Navajo Health Systems in Montezuma Creek.  The facility is set to open in the summer. Staff photo
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Eva Perkins (left) and Ashley Berrett (right) meet with author Jane Sutton at the world premier of Me and the Krinkles. The play was adapted by Perkins and Berrett from Sutton’s book Me and the Weirdos. Courtesy photos
Two thumbs up for world premier of adapted book
The world premiere of Me and the Krinkles was a terrific success. The show was performed to rave reviews on January 22-24 at San Juan High School by an ensemble cast of ARL Middle School students.
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Monticello wrestlers who participated in the Jr High State Tournament include: (left to right)Coach Gentry Ramsay, Zac Thayn, Oakley Adams, Tyler Thayn, Tate Ramsay, Shane Lewis, Josh Wheeler, Tyson Wheeler, Coach JJ Squires. Not pictured are Chandler Henderson, Javlin Robison, and Darren Westcott. Anna Fredericks photo
Monticello wrestlers at Jr High State
This weekend, ten Monticello Junior High wrestlers attended the 1-4A Junior High State Tournament in Richfield.  At the end the two-day tournament, they earned a second place finish as a team in th...
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