Monticello

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...

Monticello City looks at electric grid analysis

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council approved a request for proposal for an electrical grid analysis at their January 14 meeting. The city lease with Empire Electric is coming up for review in July of 2025. City staff recommended a professional analysis to explore the city’s...

Brad Bunker named Monticello Citizen of the Year

Brad Bunker was named Citizen of the Year by the Monticello City Council on December 16. The anonymous nomination letter stated, “I can’t think of anyone, short of city staff and council members, who serves the people of Monticello more than he does.” One example is giving students rides to school...