Monticello
Containment reaches half-way on Babylon Fire as signs of monsoonal season arrival on the horizon.
As of July 13, the Babylon Fire has reached 50-percent containment with the amount of acres up to 106,610 acres burned. That increase from Sunday to Monday was around just 300 acres, a relatively small...
As of July 10, the Babylon Fire has reached 103,633 acres with containment rising to 25%. While crews held the fire to just a 700-acre increase over the previous 24 hours it was not without a lot of effort. Fire officials reported that while the fire was active overnight, crews "held their ground"...
San Juan County Sheriff's office has placed additional zones in the "Set" status, though no evacuation "GO" orders have been given as of Noon on Thursday July 9.
Most areas West of Highway 191 from the Dude Ranch road up to Church Rock are in the "Set" zone.
Six zones to the north and west of...
The Babylon fire grew to the east overnight with crews continuing to focus on primary objectives of public safety and protecting high-value assets.
The fire is up to 102,932 acres and was active late Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday. Relative humidity levels were in the single digits...
Fire crews celebrate an 11-percent containment on the perimeter of the Babylon Fire while also recognizing a lot of work ahead in efforts to battle the wildfire now 101,073 acres in size.
Additional crew are on scene with 1,353 personnel made up of 34 crews including 68 engines, 22 helicopters, 21...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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