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Moab, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Moab! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s next for Moab’s long-discussed Information Center bathroom overhaul?
  • Why Moab residents say OHV noise matters more than speed limits
  • Recent 115-acre grass fire near the Utah-Colorado line contained

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 100, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 96 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grand County approves airport repairs, wildfire agreement (moabtimes.com) — Grand County commissioners are weighing how to fund long-needed restroom repairs at the Moab Information Center, with the issue set to return in a future meeting. They also approved airport pavement work, renewed a wildfire cost-sharing agreement, and gave a stalled Thompson Springs cafe redevelopment one last extension with strict deadlines.
   

2. Moab's OHV survey: it's the noise, not the speed (moabsunnews.com) — Moab residents who answered a new city survey say OHV noise bothers them far more than speed, pushing the council to delay speed-limit changes until September. The report shows most respondents want tougher noise and muffler enforcement, incentives for quieter machines, and better rule enforcement while largely keeping 25 mph limits on key streets.
   

3. 115-acre grass fire ignites near Utah-Colorado border (kkco11news.com) — A 115-acre grass fire near the Utah-Colorado border in Grand County was largely stopped Wednesday afternoon, with full containment expected by evening, according to the Moab Interagency Fire Center. Fueled mainly by grass and burning south-southeast of I-70, the blaze showed minimal activity despite red flag conditions, with multiple engines responding.
   

4. 'Crusaders Con II: Adventurers Gathering' on 18th - 21st September 2026 (fanthatracks.com) — Fans of Indiana Jones will have a chance this September to gather in Moab for Crusaders Con II, a themed adventure convention set against the area’s famous filming backdrops. The multi-day event promises exploration-focused activities and community-building for franchise enthusiasts, all framed by Moab’s dramatic red-rock scenery.
   

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  • The Agate fire was discovered on June 10, 2026. In...
    The Agate fire was discovered on June 10, 2026. In the most recent update on June 10, 2026, the incident is reported at approximately 115 acres. The… (Nextdoor )
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moab

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moab

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.