The Utah Division of Wildlife announced in a Nov. 30 press release that the agency is partnering with a private company to establish a “nursery” to raise a herd of desert bighorn sheep…
Joel Berger returned to Moab four years ago after being arrested in Russia. He was on Wrangel Island, the freezing northeast corner of Russia 400 miles off the coast of Alaska, studying musk…
A 5-foot, paper maché beaver named Chomps keeps watch outside the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, reminding passers-by of the importance of the keystone species and offering suggestions of small actions individuals can…
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued a press release reminding people that the daylight savings time change will likely mean lower visibility on roads during evening commutes, and that big game are…
Robert Tinsley Short II was born on Nov. 6, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri. Rob grew up in Fort Salonga on Long Island, New York, where he enjoyed Boy Scouts and Kings Park…
On Sept. 21, the Grand County Commission approved the allocation of tax revenues to several special service districts within the county, which include crucial services like healthcare and waste collection. Funds are drawn…
The Moab Festival of Science returns this year for a celebration and showcase of local science based on the Colorado Plateau. The five-day festival will feature multiple speakers, hikes, and activities, with a…
Moab Sun News reader Joanne Savoie made an unusual sighting on the morning of August 4: a badger prowling the City Market parking lot. “Every now and then we do see them in…
How is the drought affecting anglers in Utah this summer? In one sense, it’s giving them a bonus: the Division of Wildlife Resources announced on July 1 that it’s raising fishing limits in…
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is asking the public to report any river otter sightings to the agency, it announced in a July 12 press release. There is no current population estimate…
