August 2024

Three deadly crashes on San Juan highways

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:35pm admin

by Bill Boyle
San Juan Record Editor
A series of crashes resulted in the deaths of three people on the highways in San Juan County.

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$152 million project to rebuild Hwys 162, 262

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:32pm admin

Road crews will rebuild Hwys 162 and 262 over the next 18 months, with a round about and new bridge over the San Juan River at McElmo Creek. Art courtesy UDOT

by Bill Boyle
San Juan Record Editor

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Blanding talks food truck park, EV police fleet

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:31pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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San Juan football team suffers first loss in three years in season opener at Grantsville

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:29pm admin

San Juan linebacker JD Palmer (#40) returns an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 2024 season opener in Grantsville on Friday, August 16 flanked by Cole Duke (left) and Josiah LaPalmer (right). The pick-six capped an improbable comeback for the Broncos and tied the game temporarily at 30-30. But Grantsville drove down the field on their ensuing posession to score a touchdown and regain the lead for good. Terry Cullop photo, courtesy MaxPreps

by Rhett Sifford
Sports Editor

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Monticello football team set to open season

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:27pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director
The Monticello football team is ready to begin their third season of 8-player football this Friday, August 23.

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Ask an Expert – Back-to-School pointers for parents

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:23pm admin

A San Juan School District bus was once featured in an episode of Doctor Who. Students in the district are back in school and there are several things for parents to keep in mind as they try to help their kids succeed. Courtesy photo

by Dave Schramm,
Utah State University Extension family life specialist

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Legend of the Last Library by Frank L. Cole

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:16pm admin

Frank L. Cole’s The Legend of the Last Library is an engaging read with no lack of real-life themes. Courtesy photo

Book review
by Jill Pearson

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Lynda Walker Bean March 7, 1943 ~ August 5, 2024

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:15pm admin

Lynda Walker Bean, age 81, of Little Rock, AR, passed away August 5, 2024. She was born March 7, 1943 in Blanding, UT to Jesse Lorenzo and Annetta Eaton Walker.

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Monticello City Council discusses the process of raising taxes

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 4:11pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director

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USU to host weaving conference

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 3:59pm admin

By Marcus Jensen

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