Monticello

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...

San Juan County offers support for Monticello ADA park, approves stock contractor for rodeo

by David Boyle News Director Members of the county commission gave support to Monticello’s ADA park, adjusted contracts for the public safety building remodel and approved stock providers for the Stampede Rodeo at their latest meeting. Members of the San Juan County Commission approved a memorandum...

Public input on Monticello Circle Park development

by David Boyle News Director Member of the Monticello City Council approved a 10 percent increase in sewer rates to fund sewer infrastructure improvements, and discussed the future of Circle Park at their February 25 meeting. The sewer project will include upgrades and replacement of sewer lines,...

Monticello council prepares for possible sewer rate increase

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council prepared for a possible 10-percent increase in sewer rates to cover infrastructure upgrades, moved closer on a golf cart ordinance and heard from the Utah Manufacturing Association at their latest meeting. At the February 11...

Monticello talks drought and fire concerns

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council spent a significant portion of their January 28 meeting discussing drought concerns, as well as fire risks in the Monticello area. Following discussions the council approved a letter to residents emphasizing the reduction of fire...