Firefighters battling the Deer Creek Fire southeast of Moab achieved a major breakthrough Friday, increasing containment from 11% to 17% as rain and cooler temperatures provided the most favorable conditions since the blaze began nine days ago.
September 7, 1949 – July 2, 2025 Charlotte was born on September 7, 1949 in Seattle, Washington, to parents Robert and Elinor Dent. She left this world on July 2, 2025 at her…
While fire grows, containment improves to 11% aided by cooler weather; some Utah evacuated residents return home The Deer Creek Fire has grown to 15,819 acres but firefighters made significant progress yesterday, increasing…
“While rainfall will not fully extinguish the heat on a fire of this size, it will help moderate fire behavior and give firefighters a better opportunity to make progress on containment,” officials said.
The Returning Rapids Project documents San Juan River recovery with first comprehensive survey since 1921
Moab Museum launches exhibition exploring Utah uranium mining’s lasting impacts with free opening event The Moab Museum opens the second phase of its U92: Moab’s Uranium Legacy exhibition on July 19, shifting focus…
Residents packed public comment to speak out on budget cuts that hit the Trail Ambassador program as Commissioners wrestled with a nearly $2 million budget shortfall. This year’s funding for the program survived extreme cuts- but eliminate the climbing and mountain biking ambassador programs. Other discussions touched on just what local trails e-bikes should be permitted on, special event permitting, and funding for emergency services.
The Deer Creek Fire burning near La Sal in San Juan County has grown to 11,044 acres, with fire officials warning that conditions are likely to worsen the blaze in coming days.
Drivers heading into the La Sals this summer should plan ahead: major construction is continuing on the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, and closures are in effect on multiple sections. Paving work resumes…
Tom Gini, age 79, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. After leaving Moab, Tom worked as a self-proclaimed “hair surgeon,” a.k.a. barber, in Las Vegas for several decades and had a large clientele.
