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Thursday, October 2, 2025
21 Waterbodies Still Under Watch/ Warning Advisories for Harmful Algae UTAH - As of Monday, Sept. 15, there were twenty-one waterbodies under watch and warning advisories across Utah. On Oct. 31, the Utah Division of Water Quality will stop monitoring for harmful algae as temperatures continue to decrease and weather conditions worsen during the fall and winter. However, despite some misconceptions that harmful algal blooms only occur during hot summer weather, they can persist throughout the fall and winter and continue to pose a potential threat to humans and pets. “By the end of October, many active advisories will be lifted, warning signs posted at waterbodies will start to come down, and website updates on HABs. utah.gov will stop,'' Utah Division of Water Quality Environmental Scientist Dr. Hannah Bonner said.
Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathon Event Hosted
on Lucky 7 Ranch in Hatch
Bryce Canyon Ultras challenge runners amidst the beautiful landscapes of the Paunsaugunt Plateau
Utah DOR Launches Survey to Shape Central Utah’s Future Outdoor Rec
Courtesy Entrada Institute
Author and master weaver Clotilde Barrett will be the subject of today's "Classic Conversation" hosted by the Entrada Institute at Robber's Roost in Torrey. TORREY - Today, October 2, at 7:00 p.m., Don Gomes will engage in a "Classic Conversation" with Clotilde Barrett at Robber’s Roost, 200 West and Main Street in Torrey. During the hour-long
scapes in the West. Organized by Vacation Races— an organization founded in 2012 with the goal of creat-
GARFIELD CO. All three commissioners were present for the September 22 Garfield County Commission meeting. Regardless of a government closure or not, Powell District Forest Ranger Chris Wehrli said the Red Canyon Visitor Center will close Oct. 4, due to DOGE cutbacks. In addition, assuming agency work can continue past Sept. 30, firewood and Christmas tree permits will only be available once a week at the agency offices in Escalante and Panguitch, schedule TBD. Wehrli said the Forest Service is developing an online option for obtaining permits, although, it likely will not be available this year. Commissioner Jerry Taylor said he had twelve permits he could distribute, particularly to older residents who depend on wood for heating.
Bryce Canyon Ultras
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Courtesy Vacation Races
Entrada Institute Hosts 'Classic Conversation' Today with Clotilde Barrett
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Sept. 22, 2025
On September 19th, Hatch, Utah, hosted the Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathons, a series of high-altitude trail races, which took place at Lucky 7 Ranch near Bryce Canyon National Park. Organized by Vacation Races, the event offered multiple distances ranging from a 30K to a 50k, 60k, 50 miles and even 100 miles. Park’s borders, just outside park boundaries. The races feature steep climbs, technical terrain, and elevations that soar between 7,000 and 9,000 feet, and participants are treated to stunning
conversation, an in-person audience, as well as viewers on Facebook Live, will be able to direct questions to Clotilde. Clotilde Barrett Cont'd on B3
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
CENTRAL UTAH The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is inviting residents and visitors to help shape the future of outdoor recreation in Central Utah through a new community survey. The survey is part of the state’s first-ever regional recreation planning effort and will bring local community input to guide future investments in trails, parks, open space and recreation facilities across the region. “We want to grow outSurvey Cont'd on B3
and expansive views of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Celebrated for its challenging nature and stunning vistas, it stands as a genuine test of endurance amidst some of the most beautiful land-
Boulder Tree City to Hold Arbor Day Celebration at Town Park, Oct. 7
Planting workshop participants will take home a free tree by Tessa Barkan
Courtesy Cheryl Cox
Participants planting trees in Boulder Town Park at the 2024 Arbor Day Celebration. This year, Boulder Tree City will again be holding an Arbor Day Celebration at the town park on Tuesday, October 7. BOULDER - As the day and nighttime temperatures begin to cool in these first days of fall, it’s time to start planting trees, giving them enough time
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to establish over the winter. Boulder Tree City will be holding an Arbor Day Celebration at the Boulder Town Park on Tuesday, October 7, to help you get
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UPCOMING EVENTS... Panguitch Lantern Festival
October 4 "Give Light"
THURS. OCT. 2 - WED. OCT. 8
Sunny/mostly sunny and cool. Highs ranging from the 60s to the mid 70s, lows ranging from the low 30s to the low 40s. Low chances of precipitation all week.
Garfield County Commission by Peg Smith
by Jaynie Connor
HATCH - On September 19th, Hatch, Utah, hosted the Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathons, a series of high-altitude trail races. The course sits on the edge of Bryce Canyon National
Algae Blooms
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Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. —Jim Bishop
Bicknell Theater Grand Re-opening
October 4
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