Historic Stories

Helium drilling going on in Monticello area

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:39am admin

Monticello City Council discussed their land lease that holds the water treatment plant, heard a report on Helium drilling potential in the area and decided to wait a week to decide on fireworks re

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Blanding City approves budget and receives an update on Westwater

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:33am admin

At their latest meeting, the Blanding City Council adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, gave input on the formation of the airport advisory committee, and received an update on the proj

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Federal and Tribal agencies sign comanagement agreement for Bears Ears

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:28am admin

Representatives from the BLM, Forest Service & the inter-tribal coalition pose after signing a co-managment agreement for the Bears Ears Monument. Pictured from left to right: Christopher Tabbee Representative Uncompahgre Ute, Malcolm Lehi, Councilman Ute Mountain Ute, Homer L. Wilkes Undersecretary Natural Resources and Environment, Tracy Stone-Manning BLM Director, Carleton Bowekaty Lt. Governor Zuni Tribe, Timothy Nuvangyaoma Hopi Tribe Chairman, Davis Filfred representing the Navajo Nation. DOI photo

Federal land agencies and tribal leadership formalized their co-management of the Bears Ears National Monument at a signing ceremony on June 18.

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Two Wheels, A Motor, And A Six Year Old Phenom

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:00am admin

Six-year-old motocross phenom Sierra Bull tearing up the track. Bull hails from La Sal and has a chance to compete in a championship event Aug. 6-10. Courtesy photo

A local La Salian, Sierra Bull, is ready set the world on fire. And she is only six years old. Here area of expertise – motocross.

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Brat vs. Sausage: Is there a weak link?

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:00am admin

Whether it’s a brat or sausage, the eater is the winner. Just add some sauteed peppers and onions to complete this summertime grilling staple. Mary Cokenour photo

Brats vs. Sausage, neither is the Weakest Link.
Disclaimer: No naughty children (brats) were grilled and eaten in the writing of this article.

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Red: Color of the high desert country

Wed, 06/22/2022 - 6:00am admin

A spectactular sunset over the Twin Rocks boldly proclaims the color red. In the Navajo tradition, red is the powerful and symbolic color of “The People.” Courtesy photo

Sunrises and sunsets over this high desert country are fabulous at this time of year. They often look as if someone took a match and fired up an entire bank of burners.

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Eight San Juan County student athletes earn All-State honors

Tue, 06/21/2022 - 4:02pm admin

Track and Field Javelin Runner-up Magnum Nielson San Juan Junior

Eight high school student athletes representing San Juan County were named to All-State teams for the 2022 spring sports season that recently came to a close.