Moab’s sewage, revealed
Scientists have devised a new way of tracking the spread of COVID-19 in our communities: examining the sewers. Researchers are sampling wastewater and testing for the coronavirus in areas around Utah, including Moab,…
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Guiding industry adapts to COVID-19
On a normal spring break morning in Moab, brightly colored rafts bob down the Colorado River with guide services’ logos emblazoned on their sides. A few miles away guided parties stack ropes in…
Gov. allows Moab to move to “low-risk” despite local requests
Governor Gary Herbert moved Moab to “low-risk” public health restrictions along with the majority of the state on May 29, rejecting requests from local government and public health officials for modifications and despite…
Gov. forces Moab to move to “Low-Risk” despite local requests
Governor Gary Herbert moved Moab to “Low Risk” public health restrictions along with the majority of the state, ignoring requests from local governments and public health departments for modifications and despite a growing…
Overcrowded Arches closes hours after opening; Timed entry system won’t be in place until mid-summer
Arches National Park reopened on May 29, with the parks opening the gates and letting in visitors at 6 a.m. By 9:10, the gates were closed due to overcrowding. That same day, the…
National Parks see increased visitation
Many eyes were on Zion National Park and other recreational areas during the Memorial Day weekend to see evidence of how limited park operations during the COVID-19 pandemic can address a busy holiday…
Grand County adds 3 new COVID-19 cases in 4 days
The Southeast Utah Health Department confirmed three positive tests for COVID-19 in Grand County from May 22 to May 25. “We are still working on the details and contacts of the case currently,”…
Additional COVID case in Grand County; two active cases each for Emery, Carbon
The Southeast Utah Health Department confirmed an additional confirmed case of COVID-19 in Grand County on May 22, while four previous positive cases were declared “recovered.” The department notes there are currently two…
Grand remains at “Medium Risk” for now
While the remainder of Utah was declared to be at “Low Risk” by Gov. Gary Herbert on May 16, Grand County was among a handful of counties and cities to remain with higher…
Graduating seniors help design new ceremony
After having their senior year in high school curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic, some Grand County High School students went to work with staff to design a graduation ceremony that would be memorable,…