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A quadcopter view of construction at Dry Wash Reservoir, north of Blanding. Crews have been increasing the height of the dam in order to significantly increase the capacity of the reservoir. Construction has taken place for more than one year, with completion expected soon. Kay Shumway photo
Dry Wash Reservoir dam progresses

Sep 09, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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San Juan County Surveyor Sam Cantrell. Courtesy photo
Cantrell selected County Surveyor of the Year
San Juan County Surveyor Sam Cantrell was recently recognized by his peers as the 2015 County Surveyor of the Year.
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Monument Valley schools without water on September 2
Monument Valley High School, Tse'bii'nidzisgai Elementary School and the adjacent housing units owned by the San Juan School District were without water on September 2, resulting in an early releas...
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Reps. Chaffetz, Bishop expect to release “discussion draft” for Public Lands Initiative
With recommendations from seven counties in eastern Utah and a host of other groups, local congressmen are preparing the final recommendations for the Public Lands Initiative.
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New motions on Recapture case
There were a host of motions and rulings in the case involving two San Juan County residents who were convicted for the May 10, 2014 Recapture Canyon protest.
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Local resident dies from case of the plague
A San Juan County resident died from plague earlier this month. This is the first Utah resident to be diagnosed with plague since 2009.
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Voting Rights issues focus of possible legal actions
The voting rights of the Native American residents of San Juan County is the topic of two separate legal claims. An ongoing legal action against the county claims that both the San Juan County Comm...
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Entrance and campground fees increase at area National Park sites
Entrance and campground fees at Canyonlands and Arches National Parks will increase on October 1, 2015, according to the Park Service, in order to fund important maintenance and improvement project...
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The Latigo wind farm as it would appear from the corner of 200 West and 400 North in Monticello, on the corner near the Monticello LDS Temple. Crews are working on the proposed $125 million wind farm, with an anticipated completion date in December. Photo courtesy sPower
Group appeals Latigo wind farm permit
While crews are busily working on the Latigo Wind Park northwest of Monticello, another group has filed a protest to the San Juan County Planning Commission.
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A representation of the proposed Latigo Wind Park project, as it may appear from the Monticello Airport. Art courtesy sPower
Proposed Latigo Wind Park expects July groundbreaking
A proposed wind farm adjacent to Monticello is moving forward aggressively, with plans to break ground and begin construction by the end of July. The 27-turbine wind farm, which could be valued at ...
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