Monticello

The new building includes a spacious warehouse for Emery Telcom to continue their expansion of fiber infastructure in San Juan County. Staff photo

Emery Telcom opens new building in Monticello as services expand

by David Boyle News Director Emery Telcom officially opened the doors to their new Monticello building at a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 14. The ceremony marked the opening of their new office warehouse in Monticello where the company has been hard at work on a plan to bring fiber-to-the-home of...

Pioneer Day Grand Marshal Martha Johnson. Courtesy photo

2023 Pioneer Day grand marshal Martha Johnson

Martha Johnson is the grand marshal for the 2023 Pioneer Day Parade. Martha has lived in Monticello for over 30 years and is friends with just about everyone in town. Reflecting on the news of her appointment to be grand marshal, Martha shared that Monticello is a community of wonderful people. “My...

Monticello talks speed shift, approve banners with provision

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council approved their annual budget and adopted final tax rates as part of their latest meeting. Council members also approved banners on city highways with stipulations and talked about speed enforcement in the city. At the June 27...

A bronze statue of an eagle donated by Parks & Beautification has been placed at Veterans Park. Staff photo

Veterans honored at Monticello Flag Day

Monticello citizens gathered on June 14 for a Flag Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. The evening featured a presentation of a new sculpture in the park and proper flag disposal provided by the Utah Army National Guard. The evening began with a presentation of the new sculpture near the corner...

Municipal Elections set for November 21

by David Boyle News Director Sixteen political candidates have declared for eight city council seats in Blanding, Bluff, and Monticello. The filing period for all three municipalities was open to eligible residents from June 1 to 7. Candidates for the three seats in Monticello and Blanding and the...

Monticello City Council talks water project request, Hideout, public noticing

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello city council heard a proposal to pipe water to Monticello College, approved an update to public noticing, and received an update from the Hideout golf pro at their latest meeting. At the May 23 meeting members of the Monticello city council...

Monticello High School Seniors 2023

Monticello High Class of 2023 Graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm

Monticello City approves fines for those without business license, talks water, Main St.

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello city council approved an ordinance with $500 fines for businesses operating without a license, talked water issues and discussed banners on Main Street at their latest meeting. At the May 9 meeting members of the Monticello City council...

Monticello City Council to seek pro-business policies

by Joe Boyle Staff Writer Monticello City Council discussed policies to enhance local businesses, received recreation updates, and discussed code enforcement for businesses operating without a license at their latest meeting. The City Council looked at and discussed different code enforcement...

Monticello city approves water rate, sets aiport FBO

By Joe Boyle Staff Writer The Monticello City Council lowered secondary water rates and entered a contract for a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the city airport at their April,11 meeting. The plentiful winter experienced in San Juan County has led the city to lower secondary water use rates to a...