Community helps La Sal residents recover from fire
Three months ago, La Sal residents Rob Wood and his mom, Amber Henson, lost their home to a fire. They had only minor injuries, but their dog, Rosco, was killed, and they lost…
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Business license regulations under review, business owners frustrated by repeated changes
Over the past year, the Grand County Commission has been working on updating Title Five of the county code, which defines business licensing regulations. One goal of the update is to make the…
“Luxury eco-retreat” proposed near 191 and 313 junction
On Feb. 1 the Grand County Commission hosted a public hearing on a proposed “glampground” to be located near the junction of Highway 191 and State Route 313. The project is called Entrada…
Thompson Springs seeks to develop new water source
Updated on March 4 Over the past year, needed improvements in Thompson Springs have drawn the attention of county officials: a frightening house fire last winter prompted officials to support the creation of…
Bureau of Land Management damages dinosaur tracks
The paleontological world was dismayed by the Bureau of Land Management’s handling of a construction project at a renowned dinosaur tracksite last weekend. Paleontology and conservation groups have expressed outrage and disappointment with…
William Grandstaff: Where was this early Moab settler from?
The story of William Grandstaff, a Black frontiersman who once called Moab home, has long held a prominent place in the Moab region’s history, and the incomplete record of his life has long…
Giant ants, mutants and futuristic utopias: SYFY Movie Nights returns with three films from the 1950s
The elements of this year’s three “SYFY Movie Nights” films include giant ants, mutants and the consequences of communicating with Mars—each film is from the 1950s, and in addition to the classic sci-fi…
Presenting KZMU’s annual radio play, starring: you!
Have you ever wanted to produce a play? What about a radio play? Now’s your chance: this year, KZMU’s annual radio play will take the form of a festival. Instead of producing one…
Winter art classes include painting, paper making, jewelry
Moabites can learn something new this winter, or perfect their skills, at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center’s winter class series run by local artists. “We’re excited to grow the art community in…
BEACON serves local students: Org looking for additional staff and community support
The Moab BEACON Afterschool program offers a safe, structured space for elementary and middle school students between the end of the school day and 5 p.m—not just good for kids, but a boon…