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Zion N.P. Reopens South Campground SPRINGDALE Zion National Park has reopened the South Campground as of Friday, May 29, with reservations required and now available through Recreation.gov. South Campground is located near Zion’s South Entrance, within walking distance of the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, the Zion Canyon Shuttle System, and the town of Springdale. The campground is one of three developed campgrounds in the park available for reservations, including Watchman and Lava Point Campgrounds. South Campground reservations are available up to fourteen days before arrival. The NPS expects reservations to fill quickly, especially during the busy summer season, so visitors should check availability before South Campground Cont'd on A3
Panguitch Liquor Store Reopens Under New Ownership, Rebranded as Boots & Booze by Jaynie Connor
Garfield County Commission by Kathryn Chamberlain
May 26, 2026
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Panguitch’s Liquor Store has been rebranded and is now under new ownership. Matt and Syd Lamas have launched Boots & Booze Liquor Store, which is located at the same location as the previous establishment at 24 East 100 North in Panguitch.
PANGUITCH - Panguitch’s Liquor Store has been rebranded and is now under new ownership. Matt and Syd Lamas have launched Boots & Booze
Entrada Institute Hosts a 'Classic Conversation' with Diena and Mike Riddle
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Entrada Institute will host a "Classic Conversation" with Diena and Mike Riddle today, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Robber’s Roost in Torrey. TORREY - When Diena and Mike Riddle moved from Salt Lake City to Wayne County in 2015, they never anticipated that their newly established alpaca ranch would evolve into a thriving destination for visitors. Initially, the focus was on exploring the craft of working with alpaca fleece to create handmade products for family and friends. However, word quickly spread about the ranch, and it became a
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local attraction where visitors could interact with the animals, learn about their care, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Today, June 4, at 7:00 p.m., Diena and Mike will discuss “Act Two” with Don Gomes, vice president of the Entrada Institute and an award-winning public broadcaster. This conversation will include attendees Classic Conversation Cont'd on A6
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Liquor Store, which is located at the same location as the previous establishment. The Lamas’s are excited to start this new venture, inspired by a desire
to continue providing an important service to both the local community and to the many visitors traveling through southern Utah. “We recognized how valuable
the store is to area residents, restaurants, and tourism, and we wanted to ensure Boots & Booze Cont'd on B4
GARFIELD CO. The Garfield County Commission met Tuesday, May 26, following the Memorial Day weekend. After approving the agenda and May 11 meeting minutes, commissioners moved into board reports. Commissioners David Tebbs and Jerry Taylor both reported on recent NRCS meetings in Cedar City, where water conservation districts discussed projects and concerns across southern Utah. The commissioners also raised concerns about possible consolidation of local conservation districts if boards continue struggling to meet quorum requirements. Taylor said Garfield County’s watersheds are “completely different animals” from neighboring regions and stressed the importance of local Garfield Commission Cont'd on A3
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Implemented Great Places in Wayne Co. Due to 'Exceptional Drought' to Go by Steve Lutz | Wayne County Fire District Fishing on Free Fishing Day on June 6 SALT LAKE CITY Free Fishing Day is just around the corner, and if you are itching to get outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, there are several great Utah fishing destinations that are worth checking out this time of year. Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6, and allows anyone to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license. It makes for a great family activity and offers an easy way to get outdoors and introduce your kids (or your neighbors and friends) to fishing. It’s an ideal day Free Fishing Day Cont'd on A7
Courtesy John Lee
Wayne County Fire District responds to a fire in Grover earlier this year. Stage 2 fire restrictions have been implemented in Wayne County as of May 19. WAYNE CO. - “Exceptional drought” is a term that we’ve heard a lot about lately. What that has meant to people trying to do controlled burns this year in Wayne County is that fires are not behaving as they have in previous
years. Light fuels never got enough snow on them to pack down to decompose against the ground. Heavy fuels, including barely surviving trees, are almost as dry as kiln dried lumber. Add wind to exceptional dryness, and we
have the worst early season fire conditions that I have seen in fifty-one years of fire experience. Numerous controlled burns this year quickly Fire Restrictions Cont'd on A6
UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival
June 10 - 13
'26 Torrey Apple Days
July 3 - 5
FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. JUNE 4 - WED. JUNE 10
Warm and sunny/mostly sunny this week. Highs from the high 70s to the mid 80s; lows in the 40s. Winds variable from 13 to 17 mph. **Weather is subject to Change
In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different. —John Steinbeck
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