Monticello

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...

Monticello City considers bond for sewer lines

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council authorized issuance of a sewer bond, got an update on the Spring Creek water project and received a grant for ADA playground equipment at their latest meeting. The council authorized the issuance of sewer revenue bonds on December 10. City...

Monticello discusses annexation area, fees

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello city council reviewed the city expansion area, the fee schedule and approved repairs to the old pro shop at their latest meeting. At their November 26 meeting members of the Monticello City Council reviewed the annexation expansion area. City...

County receives Housing Study report

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission heard the results of a recent housing study, approved a new deputy county attorney and approved election canvass results at their latest meeting. At their November 19 meeting members of the San Juan County commission heard the...

Hideout reports banner year, city talks golf carts

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council heard an end-of-year report on the Hideout Golf Course, approved a purchase for the city garbage truck and discussed the driving of golf carts on city streets at their latest meeting. Members of the city council heard an end of...

Monticello may develop housing at Circle Park

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council heard a presentation about developing Circle Park into affordable housing, approved a grant letter to address the visitor center roof, and made progress on the agreement with the new hospital at their latest meeting. Monticello...

Turning the shovel on a new San Juan Hospital in Monticello are: (left to right) Clayton Holt, Allen Barry, Ashley Reynolds, Steve Simpson, Doug Christensen, Representative Carl Albrecht, Senator David Hinkins, Paul Sonderegger, Laurie Schafer, Steph Williams, Dr. Jeanne Wigant, Alicia Begaye, Alisa Nielson, and Bruce Adams. Crews will begin moving dirt this week and construction is expected to be complete on the $40 million project in two years. Staff photo

Construction begins on new $40 million San Juan Hospital in Monticello

by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor A new hospital is under construction in Monticello after a groundbreaking ceremony took place on October 10. More than 100 people participated in the event, including health care workers, hospital administrators, health board members, state healthcare officials...

Monticello plans to annex hospital property

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council received a report on the new hospital, including plans for annexation and water agreements, and received flood mitigation funds for city properties at their latest meeting. At the October 8 meeting, the city council heard from...

Erosion control, water storage on tap for Monticello City project

by David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council spoke about funding for projects related to water at their special meeting held on September 30. Members of the city council approved an application to the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) for a grant for flood mitigation. The...

Monticello supports Highway 191 grant

By David Boyle News Director The Monticello City Council tabled a water application and approved support for a highway 191 project at their latest meeting. At their September 24 meeting, members of the city council approved a letter to support a grant application to widen lanes on highway 191 north...