Historic Stories

Sports and Spurs, the Legacy of Richard Perkins

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 3:18pm admin

Richard and Evelynn Perkins. Courtesy photo

By Janet Wilcox
Contributing writer

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Free and Clean Recovery Day in Monticello

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 3:12pm admin

Gordon Kelley addresses the crowd at the Free and Clean Recovery Day event at Veterans Memorial Park in Monticello on July 10. It was the second annual event to celebrate those on the path to recovery. Courtesy photo

By Sally Jack
Contributing Writer
The second annual Free and Clean Recovery Day took place at Veterans Memorial Park in Monticello on Thursday July 10.

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Deer Creek Fire at 15,819 acres and 11-percent containment as mild weather aids efforts

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 12:56pm admin

Dozer line along the Peaceful Valley Ranch. photo courtesy Great Basin Team 4

The Deer Creek Fire in old La Sal is now at 15,819 acres burned but has seen containment rise to 11-percent.

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Deer Creek Fire over 15,655 acres and growing.

Wed, 07/16/2025 - 3:47pm admin

An army of firefighters and resources is being directed at fighting the Deer Creek fire, which started on July 10 near Old La Sal and has consumed more than 14,000 acres of private and public land. Photo courtesy Utah Fire Info network

The Deer Creek Fire in old La Sal grew to 14,760 acres on July 16 and is seven-percent contained, as the fire is moving into Colorado.

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Photo of the week July 16, 2025

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:26pm admin

An army of firefighters and resources is being directed at fighting the Deer Creek fire, which started on July 10 near Old La Sal and has consumed more than 13,000 acres of private and public land.

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Tensions run high at Planning Commission

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:24pm admin

by David Boyle
News Director
Tensions ran high during a nearly five-hour meeting of the San Juan County Planning Commission.

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Describing the land we love with maps

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:22pm admin

Topographical map of the Salt Creek area of Canyonlands National Park. Courtesy photo

When I was a Boy Scout, still wet behind my ears, I got my first look at a topographic map.

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James Carl Osborn 90th Birthday Celebration

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:16pm admin

Happy 90th birthday to James Carl Osborn.
Carl has met his goal which he set with his doctors to reach his 90th birthday. He is now bargaining with them for an additional five years.

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Steve & Maxine Deeter 60th Wedding Anniversary

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:14pm admin

Steve and Maxine Deeter will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 15, 2025.
They were married in 1965 in Pomerene, AZ.

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Traditional British pub food

Tue, 07/15/2025 - 4:09pm admin

Though there are many varieties and substitutions, when it comes to pure comfort food, the mixture of baked potatoes, meat, and vegetables that make up a traditional Shepherd’s Pie is definitely a must-have. Mary Cokenour photo

The title of this article isn’t 100 percent correct. The word “traditional” is geared to the foods that are well known for that part of the United Kingdom.

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