News Roundup
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Wet winter expected to turn into heavy spring runoff
After the third-wettest winter in the past 35 years, San Juan County is anxious to see area reservoirs begin to fill and possibly overflow.
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City of Blanding considering changes to water rates and impact fees
The City of Blanding is considering a change that may significantly alter the way that water rates are determined.
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Winners at the 2019 History Fair, held April 1 at the Utah State University campus in Blanding. Courtesy photo
History Fair honors triumph, tragedy
“Triumph and Tragedy” is the theme of the annual History Fair that was held on April 1 at the Utah State University Blanding campus.
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Concern about Spanish Valley planning efforts
A multi-year planning process to develop ordinances in Spanish Valley has been put on hold – at least for the short term – after a series of public hearings at the San Juan County Commission meetin...
Mar 26, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 787 787 recommendations | email to a friend
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A 28-year-old woman from Rockland Ranch was seriously injured on March 21 when she was hit broadside by a FedEx truck at the intersection of Highway 191 and Needles Overlook Road. Courtesy photo
Car/truck crash leaves one seriously injured
One woman was seriously injured, and her unborn child killed, in a two-car crash at the intersection of Highway 191 and the Needles Overlook road at milepost 93 on March 21.
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Petition opposes expansion of Bears Ears
Cheryl Bowers, a member of the Blanding City Council, is heading up a petition for county residents who oppose the expansion of Bears Ears National Monument.
Mar 26, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 757 757 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Navajo Nation Police Department in Shiprock, NM set up a command post at the Aneth Chapter House and helped coordinate a massive search and rescue effort for Anndine Jones, who has been missing since March 14. Courtesy photo
Search for missing girl ongoing despite challenges
Searchers are still hopeful that they will find Anndine Jones, age four of Aneth. Jones wandered away from her home on Thursday, March 14, setting off four days of intensive searching in the area.
Mar 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 157 157 recommendations | email to a friend
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Snowpack approaching 200 percent of normal
Many things are known as the wet and wild winter of 2019 draws to a close. However, one question remains: Will the mountain snowpack be more than double the normal levels?
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Rep. Curtis to lead meetings
Representative John Curtis (R-UT) will head two townhall meetings in San Juan County this week as part of a swing through the southern portion of the third Congressional District.
Mar 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 801 801 recommendations | email to a friend
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Readers – and Editor – concerned about lack of civility in our dialogue
I have received a number of comments from readers who are concerned about the lack of civility, in general, in public conversations. I share their concerns.
Mar 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 794 794 recommendations | email to a friend
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