News Roundup
Ballots set to be mailed
Ballots will be sent out in coming days for the November 4 general election. For the first time in a San Juan County general election, all of the voting will be by mailed ballot.
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A hike into Pole Canyon
Last Sunday afternoon, I took the opportunity to go on a short hike, starting my trek west of Monticello on the northeastern flank of what locals call Blue Mountain.
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Broncos notch another win, trample Parowan 44-7
From San Juan’s first play from scrimmage, you could tell it was going to be a long night for the visiting Rams of Parowan High.
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Protesters ride through Recapture Canyon as part of a protest led by San Juan County Commissioner Phil Lyman. See the story and more photos on pages two and three. Staff photo
Five local residents charged for Recapture Canyon ATV ride
Five San Juan County residents face federal charges related to the May 10 ATV protest ride into Recapture Canyon. The charges were announced on September 17 by the acting U.S. Attorney Carlie Chris...
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School District wrestles with Redskins donation
The San Juan School District continues to wrestle with a donation received from a charitable organization affiliated with the Washington Redskins NFL football team.
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Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley was the keynote speaker at the September 12 event to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Canyonlands National Park. Staff photo
Canyonlands marks 50 years with gala celebration
More than 400 people gathered in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park last week to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the park.
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Canyonlands National Park marks 50th anniversary
On September 12, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation creating Canyonlands National Park.
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Teacher of year loves tasks that aren’t easy
Life is a constant balancing act for most people, though one would naturally expect more from someone who can ride a unicycle and chew gum at the same time.
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New Monticello school to be dedicated September 9
The new building which houses Monticello Elementary School will be dedicated in a community-wide celebration on Tuesday, September 9.
Sep 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Council rescinds political sign ordinance
Campaign signs are sprouting up around Monticello after the City Council rescinded an ordinance that restricted signs to 45 days before an election.
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