Since the early 2000s, the Uinta Basin oil boom has relied on hubs like the one in Helper to connect wells with rail networks. The Helper site will help speed Uinta Basin crude onto trains bound for Gulf Coast refineries.
The July 8 Moab City Council meeting began with public comments expressing concerns about excessive OHV noise, followed by updates on recent flood prevention efforts and a police department report. The council also received a comprehensive water infrastructure presentation, which concluded that current water supply and infrastructure are adequate…for now. Additional business included approving a new Planning Commission member and endorsing a letter of support for a medical cannabis pharmacy in the city.
The partnership preserves the Moab Charter School’s local character while tapping into Athenian’s resources in special education, human resources and finance, new administrator Kate Aiken said.
November 11, 1939 – July 3, 2025Paul Drake—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend—passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Moab, Utah. He was 85 years old. Paul was born on November 11,…
Just after 8:15 p.m. on July 6, two eastbound semi trucks collided on I-70 near milepost 181 north of Moab after one driver attempted a prohibited re-entry, killing the other driver instantly. According…
From Thursday, July 10th through Saturday, July 12th, the Friends of the Library are unleashing a dollar-a-bag book sale during regular library hours! We’re not just talking books, folks. We’re talking music CDs, DVD movies (remember those?), jigsaw puzzles, kid stuff, and more! For a measly dollar, you can fill an entire bag with these glorious treasures!
Commissioners disagreed on Grand County’s financial prospects at the July 1 County Commission meeting. Debate included the 2025 budget and a revision to the HDHO ordinance, which ultimately passed.
Murray Earl Hanway passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at his home and surrounded by love. He was 77. A memorial will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the Moab Community Church (544 MiVida Drive, Moab).
Trudy Anne Flemming passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Canyonlands Care Center in Moab in the presence of family and her dogs. She will be forever remembered for her sweet disposition, her perseverance through adversity, and her ability to make a beautiful impression on everyone she met.
The proposal proved unpopular with the public, environmental groups and even with the senator’s Republican colleagues from Western states, some who pledged to vote against any bill including the public land sale provisions
