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Letter from the Editor – December 

December 11, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

We find ourselves in the best of times and the worst of times in Utah. Droves of people are moving here and want to experience the same quality of life we have enjoyed here for decades: mountain access, diverse ecosystems still intact, and peace and tranquility with many access points to direct connections with nature. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible. For every measure … [Read more...]

“Agriculture is my passion” — Benjamin Stutman

December 10, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

"Agriculture is my passion." This statement encompasses a wide-ranging interview with Benjamin Stutman, owner of Paizlee's Grass Fed Beef in Southern Utah. The national meat industry is currently dominated by four major packing companies that provide their products at low cost to consumers because hamburger is just hamburger.  Stutman's response is to sell a healthier … [Read more...]

Wasatch Blossom Receives International Spirits Competition Medal

December 2, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

NEW WORLD DISTILLERY Wasatch Blossom Utah Tart Cherry Liqueur AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Sunset Magazine International Spirits Competition EDEN, UT, November 2019 — On the heels of being awarded a Bronze Medal by the American Craft Spirits Association in 2018, New World Distillery’s Wasatch Blossom Utah Tart Cherry Liqueur brings home a Silver Medal from the prestigious Sunset … [Read more...]

“There isn’t any poop fairy”—Bekee Hotze

November 30, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

"There isn't any poop fairy." This observation comes from Bekee Hotze, of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.  She was referring to the necessity of dog owners to clean up after their pets AND bring the plastic bags back to trailhead trash sites. But it is also part of the larger interactions between humans and forests. Civilizations depend on forests and deforestation … [Read more...]

Made in Utah Winter Fest 2019

November 25, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Made in Utah Winter Fest and Winter Walk Dec. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22 SALT LAKE CITY, UT — (November 20, 2019) -- Utah Stories has partnered with The Gateway to present the second annual Made in Utah Winter Fest in collaboration with the Gateway’s unique Winter Walk holiday light experience. With distinctive holiday light displays created by local artists, specialty art and … [Read more...]

Danny Stewart — The truth is out there…but where?

November 21, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The truth is out there...but where? This question has intrigued Danny Stewart since childhood.  Danny is a Utah County folklorist and cryptozoologist.  Many know him from the Provo Ghost Tour.  He has been collecting journal entries, diaries and interviews for 20 years to construct this nighttime walk through Provo.  "It has gotten a lot bigger than I ever thought it would," … [Read more...]

Mormons in Mexico

November 20, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Mormons in Mexico The horrific attack killing members of the Langford family near the Arizona border is suspected to be perpetrated by the Mexican drug cartel. Three mothers and six children, including twin infants, were shot and burned. Four more wounded. A wounded fourteen-year-old boy walked fourteen miles to safety after telling his brothers and sisters to hide in the … [Read more...]

True Lies About The Inland Port

November 18, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Is the Inland Port an example of governmental overreach? Will the Inland Port open a floodgate of corruption? Will the Inland Port be an ecological disaster for the Great Salt Lake and ruinous to valley air quality? Deeda Seed's Side of the Story Questions.  So many questions.  Deeda Seed, former city council person who is currently with the Center for Biological … [Read more...]

LGBTQ+ Sports Festival coming to Utah

November 8, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

SALT LAKE CITY (November 2019) – The Salt Lake Unity Fest will be held December 12-15, 2019 at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Fest is a multi-day event uniting the LGBTQ+ community and our allies, through sports and exclusive events. This annual festival will feature sports competitions and fun nightly events that will showcase … [Read more...]

Dr. Brian Moench Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment

November 7, 2019 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

In this episode, we discuss Utah’s most important environmental issues with Dr. Brian Moench who operates a non-profit called Utah Physicians for A Healthy Environment. Development and growth threaten the quality of life we enjoy in Utah.  Recent medical studies demonstrate that poor air quality causes greater harm to the human body—cardiovascular system, immune and … [Read more...]

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