Monticello

Monticello city talks annexations, ADA park and fee changes

A public hearing about annexations, an update on the ADA park upgrade and an update to fees were all part of the latest Monticello City Council meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council held a public hearing for the proposed annexation policy plan at the September 9 meeting. The annexation...

Monticello revisiting ZAP tax, reviews unpaved road plan

by David Boyle News Director ZAP tax reauthorization on the ballot, road plans and updated fees were all part of the August 26 meeting of the Monticello City Council. Council approved a resolution to ask voters about reauthorizing a ZAP tax. The move by the council will allow the city to ask an...

Repaving project on Center St in Monticello

Work started on August 25 to rejuvinate over two miles of pavement on U.S. Highway 491 from Monticello Main Street past the port of entry. Work by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) includes removing a top layer of asphalt and then repaving. Select pedestrian ramps on East Center Street...

Monticello proposes 10 percent increase in culinary water rates

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City moved forward discussions to increase water rates, approved the purchase of mower equipment for the Hideout, and heard concerns about the airport fuel system at their latest meeting. Members of the city council discussed proposed raises in culinary water...

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 (...