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Peruvian teacher with expiring visa focus of campaign to keep him at Vernal school

Reported byksl.comBy Tim VandenackTim Vandenack's page at the publisher (opens in a new tab)Sep 24, 2026

Jose "Pepe" Mendoza, a Peruvian teacher with an expiring visa, is the focus of a campaign by supporters who want him to stay put at Uintah High School in Vernal, where he teaches. He is pictured in an undated photo in his classroom. — Image: ksl.comReport a problem with this photo

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