News Roundup
A house fire on January 25 claimed the life of a Blanding man. The home was subsequently looted, with a host of items taken. Kara Laws photo
House fire in Blanding claims man’s life, looters take what remains
On the morning of Wednesday, January 24, an explosion took place in the home of James Kensley in Blanding.
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Attorneys seek more than $3 million in legal fees for voting rights cases
Attorneys representing the Navajo Nation in its successful voting rights lawsuits against San Juan County are seeking more than $3 million in legal fees from the county.
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Officials participate in the groundbreaking for a new Family Dollar store in Montezuma Creek. Courtesy photo
Montezuma Creek celebrates the groundbreaking of new Family Dollar
The Montezuma Creek community came together on January 25 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Family Dollar.
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UNHS facility making progress
Construction crews are making progress on the new headquarters for Utah Navajo Health Systems in Montezuma Creek.  The facility is set to open in the summer. Staff photo
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Question about precincts
San Juan County and party officials are scratching their heads over setting up and managing new voting precincts in San Juan County.
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County asks for stay on full slate of 2018 elections
As part of an appeal of a federal judge’s ruling to restructure voting districts in the county, San Juan County filed a request on January 19 to delay the full slate of elections that were ordered ...
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Bears Ears bill moving slow
A federal government shutdown over the past weekend has slowed the already snail-like pace in the US House of Representatives, where a bill has been introduced to formalize changes to Bears Ears Na...
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Atty General withdraws Sheriff appeal
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has withdrawn his appeal of the dismissal of charges against the San Juan County Sheriff and two of his deputies.
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Ron Nielson is the new superintendent of the San Juan School District after serving in an interim position since July. Courtesy photo
School District extends two-year contract to new school superintendent
Ron Nielson has received an appointment as superintendent of the San Juan School District, where he served as interim superintendent for seven months.
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Voting districts approved
New voting districts were formally approved for the San Juan County Commission and School Board positions in a January 11, 2018 ruling by Federal Judge Robert Shelby.
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