Grand County Commission Meeting & Budget Workshop (December 2, 2025)
Routine business approvals, a housing grant extension, and prep for a possible fire truck grant moved forward, while commissioners debated budget changes and statewide tax reform.
Gallery Moab showcases Charlotte Quigley’s plein air paintings from the Artist in the Parks program
Gallery Moab is featuring the work of Charlotte Quigley throughout December, presenting a special exhibition of plein air paintings she created as the 2025 Community Artist in the Parks for Southeast Utah’s national parks with an opening on Saturday, December 6.
Woman gets probation and ~$15,000 in fines for petroglyph vandalism on public lands
Daniela Ganassim Ericksen, 47, of Ivins, pleaded guilty to defacing the ancient rock art near the junction of Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. Federal prosecutors say Ericksen carved her name and other markings directly into the rock surface on November 23, 2024.
In Memory of Marjorie Behn Logan
Marjorie Behn Logan passed away at 101 in Moab, Utah, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, education, patriotism, and love for family, nature, and her country.
Cosmo’s Corner: Cozy Winter Movie Time at the Library!
Warm up this winter with free movie screenings, popcorn, and cozy vibes at Grand County Public Library! Family fun Fridays and classic films for grownups await!
Beloved Bluff artist Joe Pachak reported missing
Joe Pachak, a well-known artist, guide and cultural figure in Bluff, has been reported missing, prompting concern in San Juan County. Pachak, whose large natural-material sculptures and rock-art drawings are familiar to many Southeast Utah residents, was last heard from on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Storm drops 9 inches of snow in the La Sal Mountains, triggering daily avalanche forecasts
As winter ramps up in the La Sals, the Utah Avalanche Center is offering a free Know Before You Go avalanche safety talk this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. It’s a quick way for skiers, riders, and winter hikers to get up to speed before heading into the backcountry.
Proposal for Arches National Park in Moab to be discussed in meeting with Trump officials
A closed-door workshop of local and state officials with the Trump administration on Dec. 1 is raising concerns in Grand County, where the outcome could influence future management decisions at Arches National Park.
We talked to skydiver Becca Jordan about wingsuit flying, world records and how Moab “catapulted” her career
Becca Jordan of Moab just made history. Along with her teammates, Becca set an official world record for “most grips in a round,” performing 12 grips in a single round during a single wingsuit skydive. Check out the video!
“Winter won’t wait”: Navajo nonprofit Warm Elders keeps community warm despite federal funding freeze
Warm Elders, a family-run nonprofit founded by Moab’s Herbert Stash, gathers, cuts and delivers free firewood to Navajo families who rely on wood heat. Despite funding cuts, the group aims to match last year’s 250 cords distributed across the Nation.