Sports/Outdoors
Lady Bucks start strong
Monticello’s young volleyball team has been hard at it already, with great results.
Aug 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Buckaroo safety Terek Esplin (16) closes quickly on the Grand running back during Monticello’s 34-13 win over Grand on August 26. Courtesy photos
Bucks defeat Devils 34-13
The Monticello Buckaroo football team earned their first win of the young season with a convincing 34-13 victory over the Grand Red Devils in Moab.
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A map and photos showing recent road closures on Elk Ridge.
More forest road closures
Many travelers face disruption because of road construction. In the back country of San Juan County in 2011, the major disruption is being caused by road closures, not road construction. As a resul...
Jul 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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What would you rather be: LeBron or a Mom?
Are you like me? As happy about the fact that LeBron lost as you are about Dirk winning? Happy that hard work triumphed over money and hype? Satisfied with the seemingly classic good guys over bad ...
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Goals explained for Little Baullie Mesa fuels treatment project
Due in part to concern expressed by some residents about a recent project, the Bureau of Land Management released the following statement.
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Caught on camera is a bear
Caught on wildlife candid camera
Remote wildlife cameras located in the Needles district of Canyonlands have recorded the obvious popularity of various area watering holes during the night.
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The Monticello 4x100 rely team celebrates a state championship. They include: (left to right) Miriam Reay, Mara Wells, Kaitlin Clark and Arianna Reay. Ron Nielson photo
Two more trophies for track teams
The 2011 track season ended with a bang for San Juan and Monticello high schools on May 21 as the San Juan girls and the Monticello boys both capturing second place trophies. Additionally, Monticel...
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Erika Grover
Rodeo royalty to be determined tonight at competition
The 2011 San Juan County Fair kicks off it’s first event of the year tonight as ten young women compete in the Blue Mountain Round-up Rodeo Queen contest. The competition begins May 18 at 5 p.m. at...
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The San Juan Bronco Softball team dominated from start to finish. Team members are: (back row, left to right) Coach Craig Swenson, Bree Hosler, Natalie Flavel, McKale Simpson, Juanita Royer, Kelsi Meyer, Coach Monty Lee, Abby Bayles, Justin Hutchins, Tasha Jacobson, L’Sha Eldredge, Kellie Palmer, Coach Ron Kirk. Front: Coach Bruce Royer, Brooke Lyman, Heidi Hiatt, Jolene Kirk, Presley Mainard, Lexus Latham, Bailey Meyer, Emily Royer. Courtesy photo
Lady Broncos claim title
We sometimes cuss the springtime weather here in San Juan County, but not even the weather could deter the Lady Broncos of San Juan High as they powered their way to the 2011 2A state championship ...
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Be tough: Huff to Bluff
Nothing shows determination and perseverance like a runner pushing through the long miles of a marathon.
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