PBS Utah’s annual reading challenge for kids is here! This year’s “Paws and Read” theme invites kids to read daily in November for prizes, including an Adventure Passport to local attractions. Kids who complete the challenge can also join the Grand County Public Library’s Cosmo the cat for his January birthday bash, complete with games and a service project honoring storytime dog LeeRoy.
The Moab Museum hosted the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers, who performed traditional and semi-contemporary dances that celebrate the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Navajo Nation. Navajo tradition keeper Shawn Price also presented on General Sherman’s role in the 1868 Navajo Treaty, offering unique historical insights.
Community Rebuilds Haunted Bunkhouse returns for family friendly fun and fright
Experienced Leaders Join Hospital to Enhance Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Excellence
Grand County High’s cross-country teams placed second (girls) and fourth (boys) at the 2A State Championships, with three runners in the top ten.
Ray Mesa, near the La Sal mountains on the Colorado-Utah border is notable for its old-growth ponderosa pines (estimated to be several hundred years old) that are growing in cool drainages amongst pinyon-juniper woodlands. Recent ponderosa tree mortality raised concerns among land managers and Larissa Yocom, a fire ecologist at Utah State University, began exploring the potential causes of these deaths.
The Grand County School District’s Native American Club, led by Ricky Begaye, celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with 75–100 attendees at the Youth Garden Project, featuring traditional foods and a candlelight ceremony. The club aims to support Indigenous students through cultural education, with upcoming Family Nights and mentorship programs planned.
It’s been just a few weeks since Michael Black took on the role of city manager for Moab, transitioning from the position of community development director. In a conversation with the Moab Sun News, Black discussed his new job—he’ll stay connected to some of the projects he’s been working on, while passing some responsibilities off to other staff—as well as the city’s main priorities right now, including disaster resilience and housing stock.
Grand County High School announces students of the month
The Moab Museum explores local history, including the uranium tailings cleanup at the UMTRA site, managed by the Department of Energy. The site addresses waste from the Atlas Mill, which operated from 1956 to 1984.
