Southeast Utah’s abundant sunshine makes it an ideal place to turn that energy into electricity. “Western Texas, New Mexico, Arizona—and a little part of Utah—are some of the best places […]
Land use code updates: County commissioners consider objectives and priorities
At their Mar. 1 meeting, Grand County commissioners discussed updates to the county’s land use code. Planning and zoning staff presented a list of ideas that have been suggested and […]
Don’t sweat the cost for emergency transport: 2020 No Surprises Act protects patients from excessive billing
Emergency air transport is expensive, but federal legislation that recently went into effect aims to ensure that patients don’t have to weigh unknown costs against urgent medical needs when deciding […]
Moab Museum continues its evolution into modernity with its 2022 programming
“We look different, and we are different,” said Forrest Rodgers, executive director of the Moab Museum. “But we haven’t lost our commitment to telling local stories.” Rodgers is referring to […]
Q&A with Kelley McInerney, director of the MARC
The Moab Arts and Recreation Center is a cornerstone of the Moab community, putting on annual events such as the Moab Art Walks, Market on Center and Red Rock Arts […]
Middle school introduces new “adventure” after school group
Starting March 3, students at the Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School can go on outdoor adventures with their peers after school. The group meets on Thursdays, and each week they’ll […]
Scholarship announced in honor of Geoff and Sandy Freethey
The Geoff and Sandy Freethey Honorary High School Mountain Bike Scholarship will be awarded annually to a high school sophomore who has committed to racing as a freshman and is […]
Obituary: Ellesa Emer Jackson Day Ekker
Ellesa Emer Jackson Day Ekker passed away peacefully in the early hours of Feb. 21, 2022, at the age of 90. Ellesa was born in Moab on Feb. 20, 1932, […]
Cosmo’s Corner: Books about dogs!
Meow and woof, everyone, it’s Cosmo the Library Cat! Not long ago I recommended some good cat books available at the Grand County Public Library, so I thought it was […]
Margaret L. Hopkin students of the month!
Staff members at Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School say that seventh-grader Kaci Hamilton is an excellent student, athlete, and role model. She always brings an enthusiasm for learning and is […]