Monticello

Construction contines as $40 million new San Juan Health Hospital rises in Monticello

by David Boyle News Director Construction is underway in Monticello for the new San Juan Health hospital. The $40 million project includes upgrades and new amenities for patients with a completion date at the end of 2026. San Juan Health Chief Executive Officer Clayton Holt speaking with the Red...

Monticello moving secondary water rates from stage 2 to 3 starting August

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council approved higher secondary water restriction rates, held public hearings on water bonds and annexation policy and approved an agreement with Kigalia Fine Arts at their latest meeting. With increased concerns regarding severe drought...

Monticello Pioneer Day Celebration is July 25-6 with two days of fun

by David Boyle News Director “Pioneering the Future” is the theme of the 2025 Monticello Pioneer Days celebration. The two-day celebration runs Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26. The weekend features a community-wide celebration, along with a number of family and class reunions and other...

Grand marshals at the 2025 Pioneer Day Parade in Monticello are: (left to right) Robert Anderson, Daniel Anderson, Reed Anderson and Clark Anderson. Courtesy photo

Four Generations of the Anderson Family will be Grand Marshals of Pioneer Day Parade

By Sally Jack Contribting Writer Four generations – all in one family – will serve as Grand Marshals in the 2025 Pioneer Day Parade on Saturday, July 26. Robert, Daniel, Reed, and Clark Anderson are honored to be invited to lead the parade as Grand Marshals but reply, “We’re just ordinary people....

Monticello City approves plans to renew contract with Empire Electric

Members of the Monticello City Council approved renewing a contract with Empire Electric, talked about annexation boundaries and heard an update on the public safety building at their latest meeting. The Monticello City Council voted to move forward to renew their contract with Empire Electric...

Monticello city talks ATV's, fire restrictions and rec reports

by David Boyle News Director Monticello city council members held a public hearing for ATV rules, approved the annual budget and reviewed recreation reports at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello city council held a public hearing regarding updates to all-terrain recreational vehicles (...

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...