News Roundup
9L40_9_4_SJSD.jpg
Utah grades the schools
The challenges which are faced by local schools are evident in grades issued to the schools by the Utah State Office of Education on September 3.
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Flea Market and more
The Monticello Rotary Club is starting what they hope to be an annual event this weekend with a Flea Market extravaganza. A Dutch oven cook off will be held on Friday, September 6 at Pioneer Park o...
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
A map of the proposed expansion of Dry Wash Reservoir. Map courtesy US Forest Service
Plans to expand Dry Wash Reservoir
The San Juan Water Conservancy District is planning a project to expand Dry Wash Reservoir, which is approximately 12 miles northwest of Blanding in the Manti La Sal National Forest.
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Z9A_9_4_dead_run.gif
Dead Run tackles the 1998 fugitive hunt that captivated the nation
A new book tackles the 1998 killing of a police officer that grew into the largest manhunt in the modern American West.
Sep 04, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Group of Monticello residents tired of deer problems
A group of Monticello residents are fed up with the damage caused by deer in the community. They approached the Monticello City Council on August 13 to deal with the issue.
Aug 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
$1.59 million investment for Discovery Center
The U.S. Commerce Department has made a $1.59 million investment to support the Canyon Country Discovery Center in Monticello.
Aug 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
An emergency medical evacuation helicopter lands on Highway 191 near Wilson Arch after an August 16 vehicle crash. Three people were killed and three more were injured in the accident, which occurred when an aggressive driver attempted to pass a semi truck pulling a trailer on a double yellow line. Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol
Three killed in Highway 191 accident on Aug. 16
Three people were killed on August 16 in a multiple-car crash on US Highway 191 between Monticello and Moab.
Aug 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Blanding wants a voice in Public Lands Bill process
“Blanding needs to be at the table and have its interests represented,” said Blanding Mayor Toni Turk at the August 13 meeting of the City Council. “If we are not there, we are going to be run over.”
Aug 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Four advance to general election after primary
Four Monticello residents advanced to the general election in a race for two spots on the Monticello City Council. An August 13 primary race pared the candidates from seven to four.
Aug 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Congressmen investigate options for public lands bill
Republican Congressmen Jason Chaffetz and Rob Bishop were in San Juan County in the past week as part of a fact-finding tour related to a possible Public Lands Bill in the US Congress.
Aug 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
full story