Lots to do at Pioneer Day celebration
San Juan Record
Pioneer Day, come and gone already. But with a huge influx of family and friends, it was one of the most memorable ever. ...

Mere wrist slaps
Salt Lake Tribune
The (non)sentences recently handed down to several San Juan County residents arrested in Blanding last year for theft and trafficking of Native American ...

New realtor at Countywide
San Juan Record
Countywide Realty is thrilled to welcome Shalena Black to their group. Successfully completing her education and passing her tests, she is ready to cover ...

Anticipation high for Pioneer Day activities in Monticello
San Juan Record
Crowds of people are expected to fill Monticello this week for the annual Pioneer Day celebration. In addition to a host of family and class reunions, ...

Hillman Triathlon lives up to name
San Juan Record
Warm conditions were the order of the day at the annual Hillman Triathlon, held July 17 at Recapture Reservoir north of Blanding. The overall winner is Chad ...

Great show at state tourneys
San Juan Record
“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, ...

Monticello swimming pool opens to rave reviews
San Juan Record
The new seasonal swimming pool in Monticello opened to rave reviews on Monday, July 12, if the volume inside the new building is any indication. ...

Huge electrical construction project beginning in Monticello
San Juan Record
One of the biggest construction projects in San Juan County in years has started just east of Monticello at what is known as Rocky Mountain Power Company's ...

New manager for City of Monticello
San Juan Record
Kelly Pehrson is excited about his new position as Monticello City Manager. The native son leaves a successful banking career in Arizona to tackle a ...

Road building in Monticello begins
San Juan Record
On Tuesday, July 6, crews from the LeGrand Johnson Construction Company of Logan and Moab began rebuilding ten streets within the City of ...

Monticello is the best place (in the world) to live (for me). Chapter 1
San Juan Record
As a kid, I heard people say things about Monticello like “the wind blows too much”, or “it's too cold in the winter” but I didn't think much about their ...

Blanding man sentenced in relics case
Salt Lake Tribune
A Blanding man who admitted trying to sell an ancient American Indian religious figurine to an agent of the federal government was sentenced ...

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National Guard group leads parade, deployed Wednesday
San Juan Record
Soldiers from the 118th Sapper Company, based in part in Blanding, begin a one year deployment to the Middle East today, Wednesday, July 7. ...

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New pool to open July 12, open house is July 10
San Juan Record
Monticello's brand new seasonal swimming pool will begin its service this week as workers put the final touches on the new $2.2 million facility. ...

National Guard group leads parade, set to deploy today
San Juan Record
Soldiers from the 118th Sapper Company, based in part in Blanding, begin a one year deployment to the Middle East today, Wednesday, July 7. ...

Canyon Country Youth Corps working with BLM plan
San Juan Record
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the Monticello Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has a cooperative agreement with ...

Blanding resident avoids prison in artifacts-trafficking case
Salt Lake Tribune
Dale Lyman, 76, of Blanding, was sentenced to 60 months probation for trafficking in stolen artifacts, a felony worth up to two years in ...

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New recreation director hits the ground running
San Juan Record
Greg Westfall faces a full plate as he assumes the job of Monticello Recreation director. In addition to filling the shoes of Eddie Allred, who recently ...

Big Independence Day celebrations in Blanding
San Juan Record
Residents from San Juan County and beyond will gather in Blanding this weekend for the annual Independence Day celebration. The major events will take place ...

November trip offers chance to handle ancient artifacts
Salt Lake Tribune
The Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding, Elderhostel and Southwest Ed-Venture are combining for a Nov. 8-13 learning adventure. ...