News Roundup
New Senior Center under consideration in Monticello
San Juan County is considering a new $2 million Senior Citizens Center in Monticello. The proposal was the subject of a public hearing before the San Juan County Commission on January 27.
Jan 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Next election to use mailed-in ballots exclusively
The 2014 election in San Juan County will be handled exclusively through mailed-in ballots. San Juan County Clerk Norman Johnson informed Commissioners of the decision on January 21.
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Drought fears grow in Blanding
With year-to-date precipitation dropping to 77 percent of average, Blanding officials are concerned about water storage.
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Monticello appoints fifth member of City Council
The first item on the January 14 agenda of the Monticello City Council was to swear in George Rice Jr, and Steve Duke as new members of the City Council. Then Tim Young took the oath as the Mayor o...
Jan 22, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 15 15 recommendations | email to a friend
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First Utah Tesla Supercharger station is in Blanding
The Blanding Visitor Center is home of Utah’s first Tesla Supercharger station, offering free charging of the all-electric Tesla car. The Blanding site is part of a cross-country series of stations...
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New CEO at Utah Navajo Health Systems
Donna Singer has stepped down as the CEO of Utah Navajo Health Systems. Her resignation will become effective on January 31, 2014.
Jan 15, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Council names new member
Rick Clark was appointed to the Monticello City Council on Tuesday, January 14. He replaces councilman Tim Young, who left an open position on the council when he was elected Mayor of Monticello.
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Stranded, injured hikers rescued in Canyonlands
Search and Rescue crews completed a rescue of stranded and injured hikers in Canyonlands National Park on January 7.
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Monticello Council to appoint council member
Monticello is accepting the names of city residents who are interested in filling the unexpired term of City Councilman Tim Young. Young will take the oath of office as the mayor of Monticello, lea...
Jan 08, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lawsuit by Navajo Nation alleges Indian voters are disenfranchised in San Juan County
A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court alleges that San Juan County has disenfranchised Indian voters through its apportionment of county commission and school board election districts.
Jan 01, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
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