Gary was surrendered to Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab by a shelter in Flagstaff several months ago. Gary is a handsome guy who is around 10 years old and weighs about 70 pounds. At the ranch, Gary keeps to himself. He is friendly but likes his space and enjoys resting and lounging outside…
James Paul Rumpsa was born on February 4, 1943, to Paul and Ruth Rumpsa in New Jersey and left this earth on July 24, 2021, of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Jim was raised in Michigan, earned degrees from Michigan State and University of California-Berkeley’s Haas School of …
Knowledge comes in various forms, from laboratory science to place-based community knowledge and everything in between. This week, Science Moab talks about science media and multiple ways of knowing with Dr. Sabah Ul-Hasan.
On July 31, the Youth Garden Project will host their first Garden Dinner of the season featuring guest chef Brian Sward, director of operations at the Moab Brewery. Sward will provide a meal using the fruits and vegetables grown in the garden and sourced from other local farms.
In collaboration with Emery County and the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, the City of Green River will host the first annual Swell River Fest, a weeklong celebration of Green River’s history, culture and unique environment. The fest will be held Friday, July 30 through Saturday, August 7.
Girls and boys ages 5 to 14 are invited to the third annual Zeke Francis Youth Invitational Track Meet, which is back after a year off during the pandemic. The event is named after the late Grand County community member, Zeke Francis.
Hey Friends! It’s me, Cosmo, your favorite library cat! It’s cool to see how many of you joined the Grand County Public Library Summer Reading Challenges and are logging reading minutes to help with the Paws to Read Challenge! You’re all doing great! Now it’s time to start picking up your re…
Students at Utah State University Moab can now earn a community healthcare worker certificate, which comes with certification from the Utah Department of Health Environment, Policy & Improved Clinic Care program.
Hi everyone! Cosmo the Library Cat here. Have you heard? The Grand County Public Library building is open to the public again and the humans are flocking in to visit me! ...That’s the real reason you folks come to the library, right? As you know, we cats have a certain standard of aloofness …
Spirit Week began on Monday, July 19 as the Grand County High School football team began practice drills and team building for the year ahead. The Red Devils are welcoming new coaching staff this year including Rye Adams, Josh Bisco, Derrick Cook, Ty Shumway, Jimmy Walling, Clint York and ne…
Roadside stands selling Palisade peaches are a summer staple in Moab.
As kids, many of us may have tried digging holes to China — without much success. This week, we speak with someone who digs holes on a larger (though not deeper) scale: soil scientist Kristi Mingus, who’s mapping soils in the San Rafael Swell and Emery County for the Natural Resources Conser…
Meet Purple Heart! Purple Heart was surrendered with his siblings at a spay and neuter clinic at Red Mesa in May. He is 4 months old and weighs around 20 pounds. He is the only one of his litter remaining and is currently being fostered by a family with two kids. He does great with just abou…
Elizabeth Clark was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1928 to Myron and Elizabeth Hamer. Elizabeth was married at age 19 and stepped away from college to bear three sons over six years and then was divorced. Facing adversity, she scrapped her way to a college degree in teaching from Wheelock…
Norma Beeman, 89, passed away on July 15, 2021, at Castleview Hospital in Price, Utah. Norma was born April 21, 1932, in Moab, Utah to Orson and Margaret (Loveridge) Dalton. She grew up in Moab, graduating from Grand County High School.
On May 10, 1869, the Golden Spike was driven into the railroad at Promontory Summit, Utah, completing the once-unimaginable rail line that crossed the continent and dramatically shaping America’s history. The Transcontinental Railroad, crossing formidable terrain to link the coasts, was a tr…
The Moab Information Center will continue its Free Lecture Series in collaboration with the Canyonlands Natural History Association with a virtual question-and-answer session led by Dr. Jeffrey Moore on “Vibration and the Lifecycle of Natural Arches: Decoding the Language of Stone.”
Dianne Kerby Smith was born on February 7, 1936, to Edgar and Ireta Kerby in Moab and passed away surrounded by family at the age of 85 on May 18, 2021, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dianne was preceded in death by her father, Ed Kerby; her mother, Ireta Kerby; and her siblings Dixie Kerby Ch…
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 some water bodies to reduce potential fish die-off due to anticipated low water levels caused by drought.
The Utah American Legion Post 54 in Moab, represented by Ron Irvin, presented a flag to Michael Paul, Jeremy White, Esther Paul and Skylin White in honor of their father and grandfather, World War II Purple Heart recipient LeRoy Myers Paul. Paul’s burial flag was lost in the Pack Creek Fire.
Meet Brillo! This sweet dog was a stray found in Monument Valley and brought to Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab by Bluff Animal Rescue. Someone must have shaved him shortly before he was picked up, as his hair seems to still be growing back in spots - hence the name: Brillo!
In a region of the world rich in dinosaur history, fossils of ferocious Mesozoic predators often get most of the limelight. While the rocks around Moab contain abundant, unique, and awe-inspiring dinosaur fossils, fossilized plants are also present in the cliffs and canyons of southeastern U…
The Moab Museum will host its 41st annual ice cream social to celebrate Pioneer Day on July 24 from 7 until 9 p.m. With live music, ice cream and a bit of history, it's an event members and locals will not want to miss.
The Moab Golf Club is again offering golf lessons for youth between the ages of 6 to 15 years of age. The club’s head golf professional, Robbie Jones, said the program was started back in the 1960s to teach kids the basics of golf.
On Saturday, July 10, join Moab Community Gardens for an Irrigation Basics Workshop with Wildland Scapes’ Blair Topahe. The event will be held at Wildland Scapes (1471 South Mill Creek Drive) at 3 p.m.
On March 8, 1935, a beautiful black-haired boy was born to Anthon Edson Black and Fay Porter Black in Cortez, Colorado. He was named Neil Anthon Black. Neil was the oldest child and became a great big brother to Sharlet, Nicky and Albert, who was born prematurely and went back to his Heavenl…
In 2018, Michael and Jenny Fiebig embarked on a six-month, 1800-mile excursion down the entire length of the Green and Colorado rivers via packraft, canoe, and dory. This week, Science Moab talks to Michael, a river conservationist, and Jenny, a mental-health counselor, about their journey. …
Meet Alex Honnold a.k.a. Alex! He was found wandering near Monument Valley and brought to the Underdog ranch a little over a week ago. At the ranch, we quickly noticed how much he enjoys climbing and he was named after the rock climbing legend, Alex Honnold. Alex is incredibly affectionate, …
Main Street in Moab today is abuzz with activity as visitors to the region enjoy a bite to eat or purchase mementos to commemorate their trip to Utah. During most of the twentieth century, however, the town’s streets have been far sleepier, lined with businesses and shops serving a mostly lo…
The Moab Chamber of Commerce awarded its 2021 scholarships to Macray Ellis, Kyla Jackman, Neelie Relph and Lexi Butterfield. Local businesses Western Spirit Cycling and Lisbon Valley Mine both donated $1000, doubling the number of students to receive scholarships.
The Youth Garden Project will host its first YGPizza Night on July 9 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to support the organization’s year-round, garden-based youth education programming. The event will be held at the garden: 530 South 400 East, which can be accessed from the Mill Creek Bike Path or f…
This week, Science Moab speaks with a scientist whose head is in the clouds: Tony Merriman, the warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, Arizona. We cover the science behind how weather develops in the Southwest, how severe weather forms, and relation…
Ellie Burton, a rising sophomore at Grand County High School, spent countless hours in Golda Pflugrad’s classroom during the school year. A student of interior design, Burton designed, cut, pasted and drew floor plans for a hypothetical family — one that wanted individual workspaces and an u…
Jacob Wade White was born on September 26, 1983, in Houston, Texas, and passed away on June 1, 2021, in Moab, Utah.
Jeff Gutierrez bought five acres in the foothills of the La Sals about five years ago and built an off-grid yurt where he often stays during some parts of the year. The risk of fire was one initial consideration in the project, but as the worsening drought made itself apparent about a year a…
Meet Banana Bread, also known as “Nanner!” Banana Bread was found roaming the streets of Kayenta, Arizona, alone and scared. A tourist in the area picked her up and called Underdog for help. Luckily, we had a means of transport in the area, and Nanner was able to hitch a ride to Moab.
Dewey Bridge brings travelers driving on Utah State Route 128 across the Colorado River, as the road climbs out of the confines of the steep canyon walls. Today, Dewey is the site of a campground, boat ramp, and a few homes on the north side of the river. Over a hundred years ago, however, a…
Miray Diner worked as a server when she first came to Moab 10 years ago with a desire to eventually become an entrepreneur. Kelly Walker decided to start her own business as a health coach after she retired from nursing. Both women found assistance in reaching those dreams via the Women’s Bu…
Moab’s Fourth of July holiday weekend celebrations kick off Saturday night with a “Brewvie” in Swanny City Park, followed by a full day of fun activities in the park on Sunday, July 4.
June Morley Stilson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 22, 2021, at the age of 99 years and 9 months old. June is survived by her six children, Richard Stilson (Patti), Lonnie Stilson, Karen Buchanan, Joy Faust, Mont Stilson (Rebbeca) and Terry Stilson; her 14 grandc…
Far from an impediment, the humpback chub’s namesake above-forehead knob actually acts as a stabilizer in the turbulent waters the fish calls home. This week, we discuss the humpback chub with Brian Healy, a native fish ecologist at Grand Canyon National Park and a Ph.D. candidate at Utah St…
The Grand County School District Board of Education honored JoLynn Torgerson and Mary Frothingham at their annual End of the Year Awards on June 11.
Florence Emma Monniere (Wells) passed away at the age of 91 on June 18, 2021, at Lewiston Transitional Care of Cascadia in Lewiston, Idaho.
Rod Krist, age 69, passed away June 19, 2021, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the San Juan Hospital in Monticello, Utah. Rod was a resident of Moab for over 50 years.
Timothy Mark Hilliard was born on Nov. 8, 1943, to Donald Ray "Shorty" and Doris (Goodwin) Hilliard in Seminole, Oklahoma. Tim died on June 12, 2021, at his home of natural causes.
Max was found on a backcountry road in Mexican Hat on the Navajo Nation where a woman who was visiting her grandmother almost hit him when he darted in front of her car. She opened her door to go catch him but instead he jumped right into her lap. She called Underdog and Max arrived in mid-M…
After closing to normal traffic for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grand County Public Library in Moab is open to the public again, no appointment needed. The Moab building has resumed normal hours of operation. Both the Moab and the Castle Valley Branch will continue to provi…
Many Moab residents and visitors have watched the progress of the Pack Creek Fire with a sense of sorrow and loss, wondering how their favorite trails and natural refuges in the mountains will look when the fire is over. Laura Borichevsky has lived in Moab for three years, and for her, the m…
Visitors will find a brighter, more spacious exhibit space at Moab Museum, which reopened to the public on June 1 after being closed for nearly three years – first for renovations, then because of the pandemic.
Local affordable housing nonprofit Community Rebuilds has been combining sustainable building practices, education, and affordable housing since its founding by now-mayor Emily Niehaus in 2010. Community Rebuilds interns and volunteers are currently working on a fence and sound barrier at th…
In April, Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab received our resident big friendly giant: Topher. Topher is a good sheep dog whose family moved away from the Navajo Nation and left their dogs behind. Neighbors cared for Topher and she protected their sheep until Underdog could come help.
