News Roundup
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.
Mar 26, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 867 867 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 828 828 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 | 234 234 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?
Mar 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 876 876 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 874 874 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 | 870 870 recommendations | email to a friend
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A two-vehicle crash on Peter’s Hill killed one woman and injured three others on March 14. Courtesy photo
Peter’s Hill accident claims life of one, injures three
One woman was killed and three others were injured in a two-car crash on March 14 on Highway 191 at the top of Peter’s Hill, north of Monticello.
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Making progress on visitors guide
The San Juan Record and San Juan Chamber of Commerce need your help as they gear up to publish the 2019 version of 101 Ways to Experience San Juan County. The annual visitors guide lists scores of ...
Mar 19, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 236 236 recommendations | email to a friend
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Commission approves four new policy resolutions
In a continuation of the trend of setting policy through resolutions, the San Juan County Commission approved four new resolutions at their March 5 meeting.
Mar 12, 2019 | 0 0 comments | 290 290 recommendations | email to a friend
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Bluff students, staff, and community members participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bluff Elementary School on February 26. Courtesy photo
Construction of Bluff school is underway
Construction of the long-anticipated, $10 million elementary school in Bluff is finally underway. On February 26, students, teachers, district staff, and community members gathered on a dirt lot ju...
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