Monticello

The Library Corner: New statue honors memory of Vee, RD Carroll

by Sally Jack Contributing writer A beautiful new statue has a permanent home in front of the library in Monticello. The sculpture was gifted to the library by the T.R Paul Family Foundation on behalf of Flight Services LLC in memory of R.D. and Vee Carroll of Monticello. Flight Services LLC built...

Monticello cuts five-member planning commission to three members after failing to make a quorum

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council made plans to shrink the size of the planning and zoning commission, abandoned plans for a not-developed dead end road and made a purchase of airplane fuel at their latest meeting. Members of the city council made plans to reduce...

The new Founders Pavillion at the Hideout Golf Club in Monticello. Staff photo

Golf Tournament raises $5,000 for the Hideout

Local golfers raised more than $5,000 at the second annual Founders Golf Tournament, held at the Hideout Golf Club in Monticello on August 31. Winners of the scramble tournament, for the second year in a row, are Manuel Torres, Rafe Saunders, Kristyon Saunders, and Javlen Pierce. Zac Martinez and...

Monticello City Council discusses the process of raising taxes

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City Council members spoke about tax rates, city owned streets and approved a contract to move donated solar panels to Bluff in their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council continued conversations about taxes and the process for raising them...

Monticello approves UDOT lease, talks landfill

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council heard a report on the landfill, and approved a seven year lease agreement and an equipment purchase for the parks department at their latest meeting. During the July 23 meeting, members of the council heard a landfill report from...

Stormy, Ashton and Ayslee Whipple pose for a photo after finding a real diamond as part of the Artisan Jewelers Treasure Hunt on Pioneer Day. Courtesy photo

Artisan Jewelers host Treasure Hunt

by Sally Jack Contributing writer Excitement filled the air on the morning of Friday, July 19, 2024 as between 120 and 150 people gathered at Artisan Jewelers to receive their first clue to a treasure hunt for a real treasure – a diamond worth $1,000! Stormy Whipple found the diamond, but at the...

Anna Fredericks was the Grand Marshall of the 2024 Pioneer Day Parade. Anna is consistenly busy volunteering including taking photographs of high school events and doing behind the scense work for the Monticello wrestling program. Anna also has been the county fair director for many years. Pictured with her family from left to right: Zac, Elise, Tyler, Anna and Danny. Courtesy photo

Anna Fredericks is Pioneer Day Grand Marshal

by Sally Jack Contributing writer The City of Monticello selected Anna Fredericks to serve as the Grand Marshall in the 2024 Pioneer Day Parade, which was held on Saturday, July 20. City and county officials were pleased to honor Anna as Grand Marshall for her many years of excellent service as...

Farmers ask San Juan weed control to match Dolores County

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission spent the first hour of their latest meeting discussing weed control in the county. Members of the commission heard from members of the public including farmers from throughout the county on the issue of noxious weeds in San...

Hideout Happenings

by Jeff Simon Hideout Golf Club PGA Professional The golf season is in full swing at the Hideout Golf Club in Monticello. Since its opening in 2002, the Hideout has been ranked among the nation’s best public golf courses, including being ranked No. 1 in Utah for many years. Over and over...

Monticello fire score equals insurance savings

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City Council members heard reports on a citizen’s academy, the return of utility deposits and a new score for the fire department that will mean lower home insurance rates for residents at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council received...