News Roundup
School District lowers tax rates 3.6 percent
The San Juan School District Board became the fifth taxing entity in San Juan County to cut taxes below the state proposed certified tax rate at their June 19 meeting.
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A bear was shot and killed by wildlife officers near the St Christopher’s Mission in Bluff on June 20. Courtesy photo
Bear shot and killed near Bluff
A bear caused quite a ruckus in Bluff before being shot and killed by a wildlife resource officer on June 20 at St Christopher’s Mission.
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Changes in local schools
There will be changes in the administration of eight of the twelve schools in the San Juan School District, in addition to changes in the district office. A series of changes were announced on Jun...
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San Juan County approves tax cuts
San Juan County will be mostly “revenue neutral” for the coming tax year, resulting in a ten percent decrease in property tax rates. Commissioners adopted the rate at their June 18 meeting.
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Monticello to hold tax hearings
The Monticello City Council voted 3 to 1 in favor of moving forward with the Truth in Taxation process at the June 12 council meeting.
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Jon Fuller exhibit
Many San Juan County residents are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the summer monsoon season. Months of dryer than normal conditions is increasing the threat of an entrenched drought. Photograp...
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Dr. Joe Peterson, USU Eastern chancellor, congratulates USU Eastern graduate at the college’s April commencement. Courtesy photo
USU Eastern’s graduation and transfer rates ranked top three in the nation
Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah tied for third best in the nation in a success rating of nearly 800 community colleges.
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Total county property values exceed $1 billion
The total value of property in San Juan County grew by another $111 million in 2011, reaching more than one billion dollars for the first time in 30 years.
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San Juan County takes close look at tax rates
San Juan County taxpayers may find some relief in their tax bill according to preliminary discussions of San Juan County Commissioners regarding the recently released state certified tax rate.
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Miss San Juan named
Miss San Juan County royalty was named on June 8 following a pageant at San Juan High School in Blanding. Kelli Meyer (center) is Miss San Juan County with First Attendant Jolene Kirk (left) and Se...
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