Voter list grows nearly 10 percent since 2016
San Juan County Clerk John David Nielson says that as of September 29, the county has 7,730 people registered to vote in the 2020 general election. This is already a record high, with …
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Voters make choices in Monticello and Blanding
by David Boyle News Director Results are in from the November 4 municipal elections in Monticello and Blanding. 1,306 ballots were cast by registered voters in the towns making a 55-pe…
Wade Allen Hancock September 17, 1959 ~ March 28, 2026
Wade Allen Hancock passed from this life on March 28, 2026, and now watches over those he loves. He was born on September 17, 1959. Wade was the kind of man you do not come across ofte…Walk a portion of the Spanish Trail on May 16
A group of local residents will walk an isolated portion of the Spanish Trail on Saturday, May 16 as a part of the local America’s 250 celebration. Meet at 8 a.m. at the San Juan Count…
Walking on water – be kind to our pollinators
In March, we began to see the return of the honeybees. Even though spring had sprung, winter didn’t want to release her hold fully. During the day, the sun warmed the water at the wate…
Walmart and Native American art
As one might easily guess, there are no theaters in this town of approximately 265 people. Consequently, when Jana and I want to see a movie we get into the car and steer towards Corte…
Walter Edward Pipkin February 16, 1957 ~ October 19, 2025
Walter Edward Pipkin, 68, of Billings, MT was born on February 16, 1957 and died at home on the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025. Walt was born and raised in Monticello, UT. In 1977…
Want to gather shed antlers? Take the free, mandatory ethics course
Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next fe…
Want to see bats in the wild? Attend a viewing event in Moab
Utah is home to 18 confirmed bat species, and an upcoming Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) event will give you the opportunity to learn more about them and to possibly see bat…
Warm memories of skiing on Blue Mountain
I grew up spending my winter weekends at “the ski lift,” later christened “The Blue Mountain Ski Area” by the Forest Service. It was a 15-minute drive from my front door, and my dad fo…
Warming up
Splitting wood on a cold winter day. Adriann Crater photoWarrant issued for Aneth man in connection to shooting at law enforcement officials
A federal warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Aneth man after gunshots were fired at law enforcement officials on April 30. Cecil Vijil Jr faces a host of federal charges, inc…