Monticello

EEA reports to Monticello, city waits for study

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council heard from Empire Electric, approved a bond for the city water project, and reviewed options for the future of the city justice court at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello council moved forward on a water rights bond...

Flag retirement in Monticello on June 16

Used United States flags from a variety of sources will be retired in Monticello on Monday, June 16. The solemn ceremony is set to begin at 6 p.m. at the Monticello Visitor Center. Jessie Barton, of the Utah National Guard, will lead the retirement ceremony. The City of Monticello is sponsoring...

Candidates declared for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello

16 candidates filed for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello last week. Candidates for mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters this year. Blanding is set to have the only primary race in the county. Five candidates are...

Monticello city hears from residents of unpaved 500 north

Monticello city council held an extensive conversation with residents of unpaved roads, reviewed budgets and election costs at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello city council heard from residents of unpaved streets on 500 North and 450 east at their May 27 meeting. Residents raised...

Candidate filings for Blanding, Bluff and Monticello this week

Candidate filings for municipal elections in Blanding, Bluff and Monticello are open through June 6. Candidates for Mayor and two council seats in all three towns will be seeking appointment to four-year terms by voters in November. Interested candidates must file a declaration of candidacy between...

Rendering of the Monticello accessible park.

Monticello approves ADA playground project

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City approved the construction of an ADA accessible playground, reported on conversations with Empire Electric and worked on the ATV code at their latest meeting. Members of the council received positive news from Assistant City Manager Megan Gallegos on the...

Members of the 2015 Monticello girl's state champion golf team and the boy's third place team pose with the girls state championship trophy. Pictured back row left to right: Coach Nathan Chamberlain, John Leber, Canyon Christensen, Kooper Nielson, Ryan Holt, Traken Lee, Jackson Keyes, Coach Shane Brewer, Coach Mike Holyoak. Front row: Cambree Chamberlain, Alise Lewis, Lilli Burton, Alli Young, LE Olson, Rebecca Chamberlain, Jane Burton. Haley Burton photo

Monticello girls golf team wins state title

The Monticello girls golf team won the 2025 1A state golf meet with the girls placing four golfers in the top six at the state tournament. The lady Buckaroos battled through less than ideal conditions at the Mountain View Golf Course in West Jordan on May 14. The afternoon rounds for the golfers...

Monticello Council hears feedback on study to explore possible purchase of electrical system

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council reviewed changes to the city ATV code, heard from residents in favor of continued service with Empire Electric Association and reviewed a first budget for the upcoming year. During public comment, Monticello residents who work for...

Monticello City passes golf code, talks annexation map

Monticello City Council passed a golf cart code, spoke about the update to the annexation map and heard from SJC-PAC at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council approved the golf cart code at their April 8 meeting after months of work. The code includes definitions of golf carts...

Monticello City nears finalization of golf cart code, approves secondary water rate

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City Council members prepared for finalizing the golf cart code, considered an inland port project, and approved secondary water rates and dump days at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council once again reviewed a proposed golf cart code...