News Roundup
Goal surpassed for humanitarian quilts
More than 800 quilts tied in the Monticello area have been donated to humanitarian organizations, the culmination of a community-wide effort in Monticello. The quilts were gathered together and fil...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 32 32 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Interact Club at Monticello High School placed flags on the graves of veterans at the Monticello Cemetery. Club members include: (left to right) Martha Beh, Dallin Anderson, Allyson Anderson, Kelland Brewer, Clarissa Jack, Chase Doucet, Robin Randall, and Dave Fellmeth. Courtesy photo 
Interact Club honors veterans
The Monticello Rotary Club is sponsoring an Interact Club at Monticello High School. Members of the Interact Club joined with Rotary members to place crosses and flags near the graves of Monticello...
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The Business Spotlight is on Young’s Machine Company
A three-generation, family-owned and operated business, Young’s Machine has been custom designing and manufacturing mining equipment for 56 years. The company was originally founded by brothers Gar...
Nov 23, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Monticello Elementary School Students of the Month
Students of the Month at Monticello Elementary School include: (back row, left to right) Jake Freestone, Lucas Hatch, Davi Bowring, Emily Tanner. Middle: Shelbie Musselman, Alejandra Carranza, Daws...
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County adjusts Commissioner voting district boundaries
San Juan County Commissioners have adjusted the boundaries of the Commission voting districts, but it certainly does not seem like the end of a redistricting process.
Nov 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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New port of entry opens
A newly remodeled Port of Entry opened in the past week in Monticello. A painting on the wall in the new Port shows a scene from the Monticello Port in 1965.
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Maverik opens
The new Maverik Convenience Store opened in Monticello on November 10 with a grand opening. An estimated 2,500 people showed up during the opening. Not bad for a town of 2,000 residents. Workers at...
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Election results
The November 8 election results are good for the incumbents as all five on the ballot were re-elected in Monticello and Blanding.
Nov 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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The names of two veterans. James Earl Thode and Jason Ray Workman, have been added to the Veterans Memorial in Monticello. Both were killed in action in afghanistan in the past year. A sunrise service beginning at 7 a.m. on Veterans Day, November 11, will honor those who have served and those who gave their lives for the country. Staff photo
Sunrise service to honor veterans November 11
Veterans will be honored at a memorial service on November 11 at 7 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Monticello. The program will feature military honors and a guest speaker and will include Vetera...
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San Juan County taking close look at Census data
San Juan County continues to move forward on a redistricting request that was presented to the county by representatives of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Office.
Nov 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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