As winter ramps up in the La Sals, the Utah Avalanche Center is offering a free Know Before You Go avalanche safety talk this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. It’s a quick way for skiers, riders, and winter hikers to get up to speed before heading into the backcountry.
Late fall through early spring is the best time to thin out or remove fire fuels that will become a big risk in the summer. Moab’s FireBREAK campaign is doing the work now to prevent fires next year.
Burns from Monday, November 17 through Sunday, November 23, are part of efforts to eliminate invasive Russian olive trees.
Residents are advised to take basic precautions to prevent mosquito bites through the remainder of September, especially vulnerable populations including people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems.
FireBREAK is funded by a $5.2 million national Community Wildfire Defense Grant and targets dense thickets of Russian olive, tamarisk, Siberian elm, and Ravenna grass that create high fire risks, prioritizing vegetation along Mill and Pack creeks and in the Matheson Wetlands. Properties within these waterway corridors and those adjacent to structures receive priority for grant-funded removal work.
Grand County’s first measles case was reported Saturday – an unvaccinated youth who was exposed to the infection from someone outside the county. Health officials are working to prevent further spread.
The fire started July 10 near La Sal in San Juan County and remains under investigation for cause. Crews continue repair work on dozer and hand lines, removal of hazardous trees, and securing containment lines as the incident moves toward full containment.
While firefighters gained control of the fire, San Juan County Sheriff Lehi Lacy announced that a suspect has been identified in connection with the start of the fire, following a investigation.
Firefighters battling the Deer Creek Fire southeast of Moab achieved a major breakthrough Friday, increasing containment from 11% to 17% as rain and cooler temperatures provided the most favorable conditions since the blaze began nine days ago.
While fire grows, containment improves to 11% aided by cooler weather; some Utah evacuated residents return home The Deer Creek Fire has grown to 15,819 acres but firefighters made significant progress yesterday, increasing…
