Montezuma Creek / Aneth

In the Montezuma Creek community, Georgiana Simpson is providing learning opportunities in a supportive environment. In her Whitehorse High School art class, she emphasizes reflection on personal strengths as a tool for success. “I encourage my students to use their strengths and skills to help...
Adriana Johnson was the winner again in the San Juan School District Spelling Bee on February 5. Johnson, an eighth grade student at Albert R Lyman Middle School (ARL), is no stranger to the top of the spelling bee podium. Kaidence Mitchelle, a fifth grade student at Bluff Elementary, finished in...
Members of the Whitehorse High School football team include: (back row, left to right) Coach Brown, Alphonso Mike, Clayton Yazzie, James Vasku, DeOndre Benn, Malakai Sam, Mikel Benn, Rex Harvey Jr, Tyson Jones, Darren Yazzie, RaShawn Nocki, Lanedon Bob, TyJuandro Benally, Anthony...
by Rhett Sifford Utah Navajo Health System (UNHS) administrators, providers and staff completed their move to the new Montezuma Creek Community Health Center and were in operation on July 27. The 52,000 square-foot, two-story clinic was constructed by Korte Company at a cost of $18...
Whitehorse High School Principal Kim Schaefer was named the School Administrator of the Year in Utah on May 2 at the inaugural Utah’s Partner in Education gala. Governor Gary R. Herbert presented the award at the event which honors teachers, administrators, students, and advocates of...
Keyshawn Whitehorse, one of the top 20 bull riders in the world, made a surprise appearance at Aneth Community School on March 21 as part of March Literacy Month.  He read “Oh, The Places You Will Go” by Dr. Suess and shared an inspirational message to students about being a Warrior....
Marquez Hathale, a 182-pound wrestler from Whitehorse High School, made it to the championship match before claiming second place at the 1A state wrestling tournament on February 10. Hathale had a thrilling win in the semifinal, falling behind early before coming back to pin his...
The Montezuma Creek community came together on January 25 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Family Dollar. According to Utah State Treasurer David Damschen, who serves as chair of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund Board of Trustees, UNTF recently sold an acre of land to allow for the...
Construction crews are making progress on the new headquarters for Utah Navajo Health Systems in Montezuma Creek.  The facility is set to open in the summer. Staff photo
Jenny Atcitty, a renowned teacher from Montezuma Creek Elementary School, is the 2017 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District. Atcitty was presented the honor at a March 6 banquet sponsored by the San Juan School District Education Foundation. She has taught for the past...

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