Skip to content
Moab Sun NewsMoab Sun News

Moab Sun News

News, events and culture from Moab, Utah

Donate
  • About
    • Subscribe
    • Reader Submissions – Share your voice!
    • Moab Sun News Print Edition
  • News
  • Outdoors Stories
  • Community
  • Event calendar
  • Advertise with the Sun
  • Subscribe
Two side-by-side portraits of the same man: a vintage formal photo and a casual outdoor shot.
  • Obituaries

In Memory of Robert “Bob” Zufelt

Moab Sun News4 hours ago4 hours ago

Robert “Bob” Zufelt, a resilient adventurer and beloved father, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Moab. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Moab Utah Stake Center.

Starry night sky over a rugged mountain ridge with a few lights below, showcasing natural beauty and tranquility.
  • Regional
  • Science

Look up: the Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight!

Moab Sun News4 hours ago4 hours ago

If you’re going to look up this December, this is the weekend to do it. The Geminids — widely considered one of the most reliable meteor showers of the year — are expected to peak over Moab on the night of December 13 into the early hours of December 14.

Two people highlining across a canyon, one hanging upside down, showcasing extreme adventure and balance skills. Suspended above a Moab canyon, Faith Dickey with Elevate Outdoors helps veterans with 22 Jumps confront fear, trust their safety systems, and step into the void. Through patience, breath, and compassion, fear becomes a teacher—not an enemy—on the Skywalk.
  • First Person Stories
  • Outdoors Stories

Where fear becomes a teacher: A Moab highline guide reflects on helping veterans with 22 Jumps step onto the line

Moab Sun News13 hours ago7 hours ago

Suspended above a Moab canyon, a highline guide helps veterans with 22 Jumps confront fear, trust their safety systems, and step into the void. Through patience, breath, and compassion, fear becomes a teacher—not an enemy—on the Skywalk.

Moab City Council building entrance with brick exterior and greenery under a clear blue sky.
  • Local Government

Moab City Council Regular Meeting and CBDG meeting, December 9, 2025

Moab Sun News2 days ago2 days ago

Moab City Council unanimously approved a trails plan, water shortage rules and a letter of support for Arches timed entry. The council reviewed proposals for new bathrooms at Swanny Park and upgrades at the Moab Free Health Clinic.

  • Business

Synergy Company employees devoted 240 hours to volunteering this fall

Moab Sun News2 days ago2 days ago

Groups that received support included Can’d Aid, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, the Moab Free Health Clinic and the Veterans Community Project in Longmont, Colorado.

  • News
  • Outdoors Stories
  • Regional

Search for missing Bluff artist Joe Pachak ends in tragedy

Moab Sun News3 days ago3 days ago

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that the remains of Bluff artist and cultural figure Joseph Delmar Pachak were found on his property, ending a nearly two-week search that mobilized local officials, volunteers and friends.

Audience engaged in a Science on tap presentation.
  • Science Moab
  • Upcoming Events

Science on Tap research talks return tomorrow night!

Amanda3 days ago3 days ago

Head to Woody’s tomorrow night forDr. Larissa Yocom’s presentation on “The Mysterious Case of Tree Death in Ray Mesa”

  • Community
  • News

Red Rock 4-Wheelers donate $13,000 to Moab organizations

Moab Sun News5 days ago5 days ago

This year’s donations bring the club’s five-year total given to important organizations in Grand, San Juan and Emery counties to $135,750.

Elderly man with camera on tripod, smiling outdoors in blue shirt and hat, enjoying photography.
  • Obituaries

In Memory of Jeffrey Oliver Foott

Moab Sun News1 week ago1 week ago

Jeffrey Oliver Foott, an early Yosemite climber, filmmaker, and naturalist, enriched the world through his adventurous spirit, environmental advocacy, and storytelling, leaving a lasting legacy in wild places.

A joyful woman sells handmade jewelry at a bustling craft fair, surrounded by interested customers and vibrant displays.
  • Business
  • Community
  • Upcoming Events

A sneak peek at this year’s Moab Holiday Market vendors!

Moab Sun News1 week ago1 week ago

Take a look at what the 2025 Moab Holiday Market has to offer, with info on every vendor and daily schedule!

  • About
  • Write for us
  • Advertise with the Sun