Trump pardons Rep. Phil Lyman for UTV ride
On Dec. 22, the Trump Administration announced it would pardon Utah State Rep. Phil Lyman, who was convicted of federal charges for leading a 2014 procession of UTV riders through a San Juan…
Federal Government Issues
Federal judge removes Pendley as BLM head: Public lands boss in office “unlawfully,” ruling says
The acting head of the Bureau of Land Management has been serving unlawfully, a federal judge ruled on Friday, Sept. 25, calling into question the legitimacy of William Perry Pendley’s decisions while in…
Trump administration reportedly withdraws Pendley BLM nomination
The Trump Administration will reportedly withdraw William Perry Pendley from consideration by the U.S. Senate to officially be named head of the Bureau of Land Management, according to White House sources who spoke…
BLM removes controversial Sand Flats parcels from sale
Many Grand County residents and outdoor recreators from all over the world are likely relieved that the Utah State office of the Bureau of Land Management has removed two controversial parcels, located in…
Locals opposed to Sand Flats drilling, Trump ‘energy-first’ stance hold national call
Updated 2/20/20: In a statement, the Governor’s Office stated that “The Governor appreciates the unique beauty of the Slickrock area and wants to ensure that nothing is done that would be detrimental to the…
BLM moves ahead on Bears Ears, ignoring ongoing lawsuits
Despite ongoing litigation, the Bureau of Land Management has released management plans for the two units of the Bears Ears National Monument, along with plans for each unit of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National…
The View: Public Land Expansion Syndrome
There’s a disease, causing ongoing damage to public lands and nearby communities in rural Utah. I call it “Public Land Expansion Syndrome,” and its continual craving for more and more territory is never-ending….