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Blanding celebrates Independence Day
Navy Seal Jason Workman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, was the honorary grand marshall at the July 4 parade in Blanding. Scores of motorcycle enthusiasts helped to ensure that everyone f...
Jul 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boy Scouts put out lightning fire
A group of Boy Scouts from Blanding found themselves in the right place at the right time when they came across a lightning-caused wildfire on June 29.
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The memorial stone at the Blanding cemetery in honor of Navy Seal Team Six member Jason Workman. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Courtesy photo
Freedom is forever only as long as…
In an effort to illustrate and clarify the price of freedom, the City of Blanding posthumously honored a fallen warrior—Special Ops Petty Officer 1st Class Jason R Workman—by naming him Blanding’s ...
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Drought tightens its grip
Drought tightened its grip on San Juan County during the month of June as no measurable precipitation fell in the area.
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Greater Canyonlands is “100% certain” says Sierra Club
The executive director of the Sierra Club recently caused a ruckus when he visited the area and claimed to be “100 percent certain” that President Barack Obama will unilaterally designate the Great...
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A little hint that it is going to be a bad day. Dan Davidson photo
Why?
Why? Maybe to get away from those vultures, a little hint that it is going to be a bad day. LaNell Stringham and Dan Davidson photos
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Dr. Bryce Peterson and Shonni Peterson have joined the medical team at San Juan Health Service District. Courtesy photo
Couple joins medical team at San Juan Health Service
Dr. Bryce Peterson is the newest member of the medical family to join the San Juan Health Service District. He begins his first shift in the clinics and San Juan Hospital on Friday, June 28 as a Fa...
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Smoke rises from the Lackey Fan Fire nothwest of La Sal on June 14. The lightning-caused fire had consumed nearly 1,000 acres and brought hundreds of fire fighters by the press deadline on June 17. Courtesy photo
Two wildfires burn out of control in SJ County
A dry-lightning storm on June 13 sparked a series of fires in San Juan County, two of which continue to burn out of control several days later.
Jun 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 74 74 recommendations | email to a friend
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County may cut $348,675 in taxes, expenditures
San Juan County may be looking to cut $348,675 in expenditures in the coming years in anticipation of a cut in property tax revenues.
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Full slate of candidates set for elections in Monticello and Blanding
Voters will be able to choose from a full slate of candidates when municipal elections are held on November 5 in Monticello and Blanding.
Jun 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 100 100 recommendations | email to a friend
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