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Aerial view of the Babylon fire on July 6. Courtesy US Forest Service

Babylon Fire burns over 100,000 acres, largest active fire in the nation

The largest wildfire in the United States continues to burn in San Juan County with zero-percent containment. The Babylon Fire has burned 100,479 acres as of the San Juan Record print deadline. The fire has brought in resources from across the country with 30 crews made up of 1,204 personnel...

Zones Northwest of Monticello moved to SET status, while fire crews top 1,000

The Babylon fire has burned 96,594 acres at remains at zero-percent containment as of the morning of Monday July 6. The acreage burned puts it as the largest active fire in the US. 29 crews made up of 1,142 personnel are fighting the fire with 11 helicopters, 56 engines, four dozers and 15 water...

Monticello City Council reaffirms fireworks restriction, discusses water news, approves budgets

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council reaffirmed fireworks restrictions, discussed water news and approved annual budgets as part of their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council reaffirmed its commitment to fire safety at their June 23 meeting. A...

Loyds Lake trail to be closed for renovation

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council got updates on water, and air infrastructure upgrades, made plans for closure of the Loyds Lake trail and recognized national Karate champions at their latest meeting. At the June 9 meeting, members of the city council were...

Monticello City Council hears water reports

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council reviewed water concerns, looked at a final budget review, and talked about the future of the landfill at their latest meeting. During public comment at the May 26 meeting, members of the city council heard from resident Von Black...

Monticello relaxes water rates... for now

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City Council relaxed water rates, approved a liquor license, and discussed budget concerns at their May 12 meeting. The City Council decreased water rates after they had set secondary water rates at the highest Tier Four earlier in the year, members of the...

Monticello city to celebrate reopening of park

by David Boyle News Director The city of Monticello is celebrating the reopening of Veterans Park with an event on May 22 including dinner, a grand opening ceremony and pinewood derby racing. The grand opening reflects three years of work to replace the old playground equipment with new equipment...

Monticello talks water, fire restrictions

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council talked about water concerns at their April 28 meeting. The council received comments and discussed concerns about the city water system. City resident Von Black raised the concern challenging the council on why a leak in the city...

Monticello Council talks water, fire, and taxes

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council discussed water levels, fire concerns and truth in taxation as part of their latest meeting. In drought related news, members of the council again discussed but tabled a resolution that would direct operational limits for Loyds...

Monticello High Prom Court 2026

The Monticello High School Junior Prom Royalty includes: (left to right) First Attendants Zamian Lopez and Shaydin Freestone, Second attendants McKay Nielson and Amelia Henderson, Third attendants (Prince and Princess) Ajay Christiansen and Mabel Mack, and King and Queen Carter Francom and Shelby...