Utah Stories: Letters from the Editor

Utah Stories—Letters from the Editor

Retractions and corrections In the Moab story, we (I) incorrectly noted that I-70 heads out of Moab into San Juan County, etc. It doesn’t. This should have read “US highway I-191 heading out of Moab into San Juan County.” Also, we didn’t label the first photo from the story as Castle Valley, which it…

Richard Markosian

May 6, 2019

Retractions and corrections

In the Moab story, we (I) incorrectly noted that I-70 heads out of Moab into San Juan County, etc. It doesn’t. This should have read “US highway I-191 heading out of Moab into San Juan County.” Also, we didn’t label the first photo from the story as Castle Valley, which it was. Thanks to a reader for pointing out these errors.

From Skinworks School story

Our March story stated that students do not work on the public until after 300 hours of training. According to owner Natalie Parkin, “That is not true, and I would hate for a student to sign up thinking that, then realize we start them just after three weeks. I’m sure that would never happen, but the Department of Education is very strict on misrepresentation.”

She went on to say, “The second thing is similar for the same reasons. The article said we are starting a web design class. While we are in the works of trying to get one started, it is not being taught yet.”

Cover Credit

Last month we didn’t have enough time to give proper credit for the cover. Very special thanks to model Bella Morgan. We used her likeness in the cutout and the original photo is stunning. Follow her on Instagram. While we are at it, we will give credit to the other Utah artists who produced the image: Hair: Sabrina Parrish, Make Up: Myke Huncharek Dy, Wardrobe: Illusions Lab @illusionslab, Photographer: Tawny Horton @tawnyhorton.

We are working on a story on Tawny and Bella. Subscribe to the Utah Stories newsletter to be made aware when our exclusive online content and podcasts are available.

Thank You, Readers:

We love corrections and criticism from our readers. Please don’t hesitate to tell us where we missed the mark, dropped the ball, or completely struck out on stories. How are we to ever grow, learn, and develop without criticism?

Final Word

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Richard Markosian

I am a story teller and journalist. I have a passion for farmers, local craftspeople, and folks who aspire to create, build and grow their business in the local marketplace. Why local? By supporting locally-owned businesses we create more opportunity for entrepreneurs, and we claim our sovereignty to shape our communities how we want to see them. I aspire to build Utah Stories Magazine into a household Utah name, and assist Utah businesses and makers with marketing. On the journalism side of things my passion is investigative journalism that offers true insight into issues. I believe strongly in the forth estate: strong, meaningful, insightful journalism is essential to a free market Democracy.