School board honors high school students
The students of the month for January are Jacob Francis and Becca Farnsworth. Jacob Francis, a junior is the son of Maralee Francis and the late Zeke Francis. Becca Farnsworth, a junior, is…
Bridge it
Ed Guerrero (left) and Kenny Lindsay show young wrestlers how to do a “bridge” at a Little Devils wrestling practice held at the Grand County High School. Guerrero has been working with Little…
Impact of flood in Grand Canyon has mixed results
A manmade flood through the Colorado River last fall created sandbars as intended, but scientists say the real test of success will be in whether the sandbars can be sustained over a long…
Creative, crazy and downright trashy
You don’t need to go to New York or Milan to see this year’s most creative fashion show. Nor do you have to spend years working as an apprentice to finally get your…
Turning 40
Alina Nackos Murdock is celebrating her 40th birthday at the Love Muffin Café on Saturday. She will also share her 4T Art Exhibit, representing Time, Topography, Transition and Transformation. “Turning forty was monumental,”…
Book by book
In conjunction with the 2012 Books for Tots campaign, Back of Beyond also collected books to help re-stock the San Juan High School library that was devastated by arson last year. Andy Nettell…
Governor unveils outdoor recreation plan
Gov. Gary Herbert’s long-awaited vision for outdoor recreation stands by the desire to take control of federal lands while laying out a broad-stroke plan to preserve the state’s natural jewels and cultivate outdoor…
Sand Flats: A hiker’s paradise
Located right in Moab’s backyard, the Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) is known as Utah’s premier mountain biking and off roading destination, attracting thousands of enthusiasts from around the world each year. The…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wanted to say “Thank you” to the Grand County Council for taking a firm stand against the proposal for the formation of Greater Canyonlands National Monument. I was grateful to…
‘Purple Bench’ program presents alternative mode of transport
Former Grand County councilwoman Audrey Graham believes in public transportation. But, she believes, it can occur organically as neighbors give one another a ride as necessary. It all starts with volunteers placing purple…