News Roundup
Bluff interested in creating a municipality
San Juan County’s first community may become its newest city as another effort has begun to seek incorporation for Bluff.
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Monticello considers hospitality board
The June 28 Monticello City Council meeting was business as usual with approving minutes, approving bills, considering and approving regulations and receiving citizen feedback.
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Donation contributed to Blanding July 4 fireworks
The Blanding City Council Open Forum on June 28 began on a very positive note when Garth Wilson presented a check for $12,500 to the City of Blanding for the 4th of July fireworks display on behalf...
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The USU Extension Team in San Juan County includes (left to right): Jim Keyes, Margie Memmott, Dayna Young, Lou Mueller, and Karah Nay. Courtesy photo
Extension provides wide range of services
USU Extension personnel met with San Juan County Commissioners on July 5 to introduce team members who provide Extension programs for the citizens in San Juan.
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Local Primary Election results mirror state results
San Juan County voters followed the same trends as statewide voters at the June 28 primary election. There was one local race on the ballot. In a non-partisan race for a seat on the San Juan School...
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$40 million budget for San Juan School District
The annual budget for the San Juan School District will approach $40 million in the coming year. On June 21, the school board approved a $35.6 million general fund budget, and a $3.6 million capita...
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Dr. Douglas Wright is retiring on July 1 after serving for14 years as superintendent of the San Juan School District. Courtesy photo
Superintendent retires after 14 years at the helm of schools
June 21 was the final school board meeting for the superintendent, Dr. Douglas Wright, who will retire on July 1. The new superintendent, Dr. Ed Lyman, was in attendance at school board meeting.
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School District releases SAGE test results
SAGE testing results for 2016 have been released by the San Juan School District. The testing was discussed at the June 21 meeting of the San Juan School Board.
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New advisory board for economic development efforts
San Juan County is creating an economic development advisory board to help coordinate economic development efforts in the county.
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Stacy and Taylor Harrison and their children. Harrison, a member of the Blanding City Council, will manage the new office of Grand County Credit Union in Blanding. Courtesy photo
Grand County Credit Union expands into San Juan County
Samuel Crane, President and CEO of the Grand County Credit Union in Moab and Green River, Utah, announced the hiring of Taylor Harrison to open a Lending Center in Blanding. 
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