Welcome, baby Payton!
Proud parents Ben and Hannah Riley welcomed newborn daughter Payton Lee on December 11 at Moab Regional Hospital. Congratulations to the family!
Welcome, baby Kimble!
Meet one of Moab’s newest residents: baby Kimble Patterson was born on December 8 to proud parents Kade & Jazmine Patterson. Congrats to the family!
Why Grand County paused a public safety sales tax — and what’s at risk
As part of its 2026 budget deliberations, the Grand County Commission chose not to move forward — at least for now — with a proposed sales tax that could fund a new public safety building.
Grand County Commission Meeting, December 16, 2025 (Video & Transcript)
Grand County commissioners debated budget shortfalls and a proposed sales tax that would fund a new public safety building.
Yá’áh’tééh Keshmish! Navajo Highways releases holiday episode filmed in Moab
Check out the Navajo Highways holiday episode, filmed here in Moab, watching online or at Star Hall on Saturday, December 20 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Rize Training Studio expands to offer Pilates at second Moab location
Nearly two years after the first Rize Training Studio location opened, the new location will host Pilates reformer classes, which have seen rapid growth in popularity worldwide in recent years.
Grand County passes cautious 2026 budget, continuing hiring freeze
Grand County’s 2026 budget is smaller, tighter, and shaped by hard constraints rather than new ambitions. After a year marked by an audit payback, heavy use of savings, and the completion of several large capital projects, commissioners approved a budget designed to stabilize county finances.
Families head to the La Sal Mountains to find their Moab Christmas tree
Christmas tree permits for the Manti–La Sal National Forest are now available for the season. Jacque Gustafson The program allows cutting one tree per permit in designated areas of the forest, offering an opportunity to participate in a long-standing Moab tradition while also supporting forest health.
Local youth Chris Moreira presents original research at conference after Science Moab internships
Chris graduated last month and has received a full scholarship to attend a paleontology field camp this summer. This fall, he’ll begin studying geology and paleontology at Southern Utah University.
Cosmo’s Corner: Winter Tales and Treats at the Grand County Public Library
Join Cosmo the Library Cat for an enchanting evening of Navajo storytelling, warm tea, and community bonding at Grand County Public Library on Wednesday, December 17 at 6 p.m.!