Sports/Outdoors
Scattered spruce trees give some indication of the power of the 2004-05 avalanche. Buckley Jensen photos
The awesome power of Mother Nature
In the spring of 2005 on a trip over the mountain to Blanding, I was amazed to see a huge chunk of the south slope of Indian Creek swept clean. It was as if a gargantuan vacuum cleaner had simply ...
Sep 08, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Wilds bill may include national park expansion
While the proposed San Juan County Wilderness Bill is on hold because of the January 1, 2011 departure of Robert Bennett from the U.S. Senate, there remains a strong interest in maintaining the mom...
Aug 18, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fall sports are here!!!!
With school beginning and contests scheduled this week, local high schools begin play in volleyball, football, cross country and golf.
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Trout limit removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County
The trout limit has been removed at Oowah Lake in Grand County. This means that a fisherman may take as many trout as he or she can. There is no bag or possession limit. This provision will remain ...
Aug 04, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Boxing was just one of many activities that were held during the Pioneer Day celebration. Staff photo
Lots to do at Pioneer Day celebration
Pioneer Day, come and gone already. But with a huge influx of family and friends, it was one of the most memorable ever. And lots of fun activities to participate in or observe as a homemade roo...
Jul 28, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Monticello Cubs (sponsored by Anderson-Oliver Title) and coached by Brad Young, Reed Young, and Randy LaRose performed very well during the regular season and at the State Tournament in Provo. Team members include: (back row, left to right) Braxton Atwood, Race Young, Wyatt Fullmer, Baylr Eldridge, Brayson Wilcox, Keldon LaRose, Weston Nebeker,  Jaden Torgerson, and Ryan Bird. Front row: Cole Patterson, Bronson Young, Kyle Patterson. Courtesy photo
Great show at state tourneys
“They played the best baseball I have ever seen them play and I’ve seen them play ‘em all!” crowed Monticello Red Sox coach RT Nielson, after his Pony league team won the state championship in Utah...
Jul 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hillman Triathlon lives up to name
Warm conditions were the order of the day at the annual Hillman Triathlon, held July 17 at Recapture Reservoir north of Blanding.
Jul 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Youth golf camp
The Hideout Golf Club in Monticello was the scene of a successful youth golf camp from June 6-8. Nearly 40 kids filled the course with the sounds of fun. The camp culminated with a tournament and...
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The Orange TBall team in Monticello, under the direction of Coach Carol Turnbow (back) had a wonderful season. Team members include: (front row left to right) Abigail Christensen, Jalen Bradford, Emma Petterson, Rosalyn Beh, Donoven Atwood, Logan Draper. Back row: Mahala Hunter, Jennette & Elizabeth Turnbow, Mason Atwood, Ken Lee Atwood, Quinn Nebeker. Courtesy photo
Up to bat

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Macee Nielson (2nd from left) on the stand at the Great Southwest Track meet. Courtesy photo
Third at regional meet
Two Monticello High School athletes had their day in the hot sun recently when Macee Nielson and Devin Wright competed in the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic in Albuquerque, NM.
Jun 23, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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