Monticello

Monticello council hears from public on proposed zone change and hotel

By Joe Boyle Monticello city council heard from the public regarding a proposed zone change and plans for a new hotel in the city as part of their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello city council opened their February 28 meeting with a public discussion regarding the proposed zone change from...

A massive winter blizzard resulted in closures on Highway 491 east of Monticello on February 22 and 23. While the weather created discomfort and even upset an apple cart (the truck was full of apples), there were no injuries. Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol

Blizzard impacts roads, schools and electricity

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor A massive three-day winter storm knocked out electricity, closed highways, and impacted schools in the past week as the winter of 2023 continues to wreak havoc in San Juan County. The forecast suggests that even more storms will hit the county, which looks to...

New hotel in Monticello focus of ongoing discussion

by Joe Boyle Staff writer Discussions revolving around the possible new hotel dominated the February 13 Monticello City Council meeting. The Monticello City Council continued their discussion started at the prior meeting concerning a new hotel proposed by county resident Jared Berrett. It was...

Monticello city hears proposal for a new hotel / restaurant

by Joe Boyle Staff writer At the latest Monticello City Council meeting, council members heard pitches for a potential new hotel within the city, received updates on funding for the city airport, and recognized February 8 as a day of hope. At the January 24 meeting, county resident Jared Berrett...

Monticello city discusses rezoning, capital list, and swimming pool boiler

by David Boyle New Director Members of the Monticello city council talked about rezoning, approved the city manager contract, and got an update on their capital asset list at their January 10 meeting. Members of the city council spent most of their latest meeting discussing proposed and potential...

Kate Goble named Monticello's citizen of the year

Kate Goble was named Citizen of the Year by the City of Monticello. The award was presented on December 13 at the annual holiday music concert at Monticello High School. Goble was named for serving the community as president of the Monticello Elementary School PTA and as chairman of the Monticello...

Monticello City sets priorities for repairs

By David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council made plans for a new garbage truck, appointed new members a city committee and celebrated the city Christmas festivities at their latest meeting. Members of the council discussed their capital asset/general maintenance list at the December 13...

New Monticello City Manager Kaeden Kulow and his family. Courtesy photo

Monticello City hires new manager, purchases equipment for Hideout

by David Boyle News Director At their latest meeting members of the Monticello City Council talked future planning with their new city manager, and approved purchases of equipment for the Hideout golf course. At the November 29 meeting it was announced that acting city manager Kaeden Kulow had been...

Monticello City talks golf, park fence

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council heard a season-end report from the Hideout Golf Club and approved a new fence at Pioneer Park after a generous donation offer at their latest meeting At the November 8 meeting, the Council heard from Golf Superintendent Caleb Bailey as well...

Monticello Council talks new fence, end of water year and possible rezoning

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council heard a request for help with a new fence and an end-of-year water report. They also discussed possible rezoning along 100 West at their latest meeting. During their October 25 meeting members of the Monticello City Council heard...