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A new storage facility for treated water is under construction in Spanish Valley. Two projects, totaling $11 million, is bringing water and sewer infrastructure to the area in northern San Juan County. With the private land owners and 5,000 acres of SITLA land, the area may soon experience explosive growth. Courtesy photo
Projects set the stage for Spanish Valley growth
A massive infrastructure development project, totaling more than $11 million, is setting the stage for continued growth and development of Spanish Valley. The project is bringing water and sewer se...
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New County Commission signals change is coming
After decades of a Republican majority on the San Juan County Commission, a new Democrat-controlled Commission is signaling a number of changes in San Juan County.
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San Juan County Sheriff Jason Torgerson. Courtesy photo
New sheriff sets sights on partnership and trust
San Juan County Sheriff Jason Torgerson’s office in the public safety building is big and bright. A window on the west side lets in the afternoon sun, almost enough to make you forget the office is...
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Judge rules that Commissioner Willie Grayeyes is a resident of San Juan County
Seventh District Judge Don Torgerson has ruled that San Juan County Commissioner Willie Grayeyes is a resident of San Juan County and eligible to serve as Commissioner. The ruling states, "The Cour...
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Residency of Commissioner Grayeyes is the focus of lengthy hearing on January 22, ruling this week
The residency of San Juan County Commissioner Willie Grayeyes was the topic of a lengthy hearing on January 22 before Judge Don M. Torgerson in Seventh District Court in Monticello.
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In depth coverage of residency hearing
Judge Don Torgerson heard more than eight hours of testimony in a marathon hearing in Seventh District Court on January 22.
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School board declines CRA projects, awards bids for new school and gym
The San Juan School District will not participate in two Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) projects. In a unanimous vote at the January 22 board meeting, the school board declined participation i...
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Physician provides healthcare options for local veterans
For many years, military veterans in San Juan County haven’t had many options for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare for which they qualify.
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Monticello man killed in La Sal Mountain avalanche
Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a Monticello man who was caught in a massive avalanche in the La Sal Mountains on January 25. The body has been removed from the mountain.
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No charges for Grayeyes or Nielson
It appears there will be no criminal charges related to the initial March 2018 complaint which challenged the residency of Willie Grayeyes after County Attorneys declined to file charges.
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