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Science Moab talks with the Shannon Amsberry about Moab’s mosquito abatement program

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Since most mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, droughts might seem to reduce mosquito populations, since less water means fewer chances for them to reproduce. But in Moab, that isn’t the case….

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Biologists try to determine kit fox distribution across Utah

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Wildlife Conservation Biologist Scott Gibson boot-crunched across rocky desert soil a short distance from a dirt road buzzing with recreationists, scanning a series of sparsely vegetated washes for the unobtrusive wildlife camera he’d…

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Red Devils soccer on a hot streak: Team is unbeaten seven games into the season

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

The Grand County Red Devils soccer team shut out the San Juan Broncos on April 9, with a final score of 8-0. Goals were scored by team members Brett Reed, Samuel Camey, Richard…

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Climber damages rock art panel north of Arches

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Rock climbers who use and care about the Moab area are outraged that someone bolted new routes across a panel of petroglyphs at an area known as the Sunshine Wall, located north of…

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Seeing both the forest and the trees: Science Moab talks to Dr. Andrew Sanchez-Meador about restoring forests

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Ever known someone who can’t see the forest for the trees? This week, we hear from a scientist who sees both: Dr. Andrew Sanchez-Meador, an assistant professor in the School of Forestry at…

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Student Athlete of the week: Pat Pakkarato takes a victory lap

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Senior Pat Pakkarato has been a huge contributor to the Grand County High School swim team for the past three years, coaches say. Last week, Pakkarato set a new school record in the…

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Helen M. Knight Elementary Students of the Month

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Congratulations to the HMK students of the month! Pictured, from left to right, are HMK Principal Jill Tatton, sixth-grader Jovi Henderson, fifth-grader Lynndie Smith, fourth-grader Elizabeth Redd, third-grader Ripley Lamkins, second-grader Andi Melton,…

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Student Athlete of the Week: Zoe Warren heats up the lanes

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

A sophomore with a 4.0 GPA, Red Devil Swim Team’s Zoe Warren swims the 200 freestyle, 200 individual medley, 100 backstroke, 200 and 400 freestyle relays, and is steadily moving up the ranks….

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Student Athlete Profiles: Josalyn Murphy leads the pack

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

A straight-A student, Josalyn Murphy continues to be leader of the pack on the Grand County High School girls basketball team. She commands respect on the floor and took third place in the…

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Student Athlete Profiles: Ty Bohannon shoots to score

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Grand County High School senior Ty Bohannon has had a huge role in the strong 9-0 start by this year’s GCHS boys basketball team. Through the first nine games, Ty is averaging 9.3…

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