Visitor dies after fall in Arches National Park
A 77-year-old man died on Tuesday, May 6, after falling along the Windows Primitive Trail in Arches National Park, National Park Service sources say.
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Proposed DOGE cuts could threaten Moab biocrust and desert research
The Moab-based Southwest Biological Science Center has long been a cornerstone of desert science in the Colorado Plateau, pioneering research into ecology, land restoration, and the iconic biological soil crusts—known locally as “biocrusts”—that…
Meeting at a Glance – Grand County Commission, April 15, 2025
The Grand County Commission’s April 15 meeting covered progress on the uranium tailings removal project, approval of 2026 event applications, and a contract to hire new county leadership. Commissioners also discussed protecting federal agency offices in Moab and introducing a fair reimbursement system for public infrastructure investments.
Today: Arches National Park’s Fiery Furnace reopens to visitors
Permits for self-guided hikers reopen today, April 15, and ranger-guided tours will follow on May 4, according to the park’s website.
Move to prevent public land sell-offs fails Senate
51 senators—including Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis—rejected a short amendment aimed at blocking the sale of public lands. Conservation orgs condemned themove, while Lee called the amendment “false hype.”
Breaking: New bill would put Moab uranium site under local control
Senator Curtis and Representative Kennedy introduced legislation to transfer the nearly-remediated Moab uranium site to Grand County’s control, giving local authorities the opportunity to repurpose the 480-acre riverside property for community benefit.
Return of the Buffalo: An interview with conservationist Charlie Carpenter
Here, Charlie talks about the initiative to reintroduce buffalo—a keystone species—to their native habitats, benefiting Native communities and ecosystems through a holistic, restorative approach to conservation.
6 tribes seek voice in Utah public lands management
Six Indigenous tribes form the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Inter-Tribal Coalition to advocate for inclusion in Utah public lands management.
April fools? Moab sees rare April snowfall
Moab experienced a rare April snowfall on April 1, 2025, with snowflakes and hail. A Freeze Warning is in effect, urging residents to protect plants.
Photo Gallery: Protest at Arches National Park on March 22, 2025
Demonstrators gathered at the entrance to Arches National Park outside of Moab on March 22, 2025, holding signs supporting federal workers and public lands. This is the second protest in the area in response to recent federal job and funding cuts.