A home at the Big Indian mine
U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy opens soon—exploring the rush, the risk, and the reality of mining in Southeast Utah.
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Moab’s Uranium mill
The URECO Mill (Uranium Reduction Company) stood where “the pile” now lies– Moab’s Uranium tailings project currently undergoing remediation close to the entrance to Arches National Park. URECO’s mill, which processed none other…
Moab History: “Moab: Uranium Center of America”
We close out this year’s Moab History column with a nod toward Moab’s past and the Museum’s future. We’ll be closing our doors beginning this Sunday, December 22nd through February 10th to install…
Moab History: Radium King Mine
The Radium King Mine in Bears Ears National Monument was once a key site for uranium extraction, where miners pulled uraninite, pyrite, and chalcocite ores from the Chinle Formation. To learn more about Moab’s mining legacy, visit the Moab Museum’s collections and exhibits.
Moab History: What’s Hot Around Here?
Museum Curatorial and Collections Manager Tara Beresh has been working closely with miners, long-time local families, and consulting with uranium experts to share the incredible story of Moab’s boom and bust.
Moab History: Downtown on camera
The uranium mining boom of the 1950s changed Moab tremendously, transforming the sleepy, remote city into a bustling, affluent boomtown. While a lot changed overnight, other facets of the town’s growth took time….
Tex McClatchy: Colorado River outfitter extraordinaire
A legend among Colorado River outfitters and one of the fathers of Moab’s recreation industry, Warren Gordon “Tex” McClatchy (1927-2006) left a tangible impact on the Moab community.
‘A lot of hard conversations’ : Science Moab talks with Cultural Landscapes Manager Talia Boyd about advocating for Indigenous perspectives
For National Native American Heritage Month, this column will feature Indigenous inhabitants of the Colorado Plateau, celebrating and learning from their knowledge and perspectives. This week, we speak with Talia Boyd, the Grand…