Utah officials blame lack of logging for major wildfire
Others say getting rid of the dead trees probably wouldn’t have made much of a difference.
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Zinke lifts ATV ban in parts of Utah canyon that was home to 2014 protest
ATVs still won’t be allowed to travel the entire length of the canyon, including sensitive riparian areas on the canyon floor where some of the people rode in the protest ride.
Republicans in Maine, Utah want Trump to undo national monuments
But it appears he has limited options.
Utah governor to outdoor show: ‘We’re going to have to part ways’
According to newly released audio of conference call, Utah governor refused to acquiesce to demands from heavy hitters of the outdoor industry to abandon push to have Bears Ears National Monument rescinded.
In Utah, lawmaker pushes for state to buy sliver of Bears Ears land
Republican bill sponsor says that the resolution could help to protect about 1,000 acres of land that Native Americans consider spiritual.
Utah deer capture, relocation program aids homeowners, families in need
Some 35 deer were killed and 28 were reportedly relocated through the program in Provo, which ran from October to December.
Exodus of outdoor show from Utah criticized by beneficiaries
Small business owners join Democratic state leaders to speak out against Utah’s Republican leadership for what they called a stubborn stance on public lands that will leave the state without an estimated $45 million in direct spending the shows bring annually.
Report: Outdoor Retailer shows to leave Utah
After dispute over public-lands issue, two-decade run in the state will end, with Colorado a possibility to be new host.
Outdoor Retailer show again considers move from Utah
The announcement comes after two powerful outdoor recreation industry executives last month called for the show to move out of Utah because of the state’s top political leaders’ push to control federal public lands and their harsh criticism of the new Bears Ears National Monument on sacred tribal lands in southeastern Utah.
