Carbon County is teaming up with federal agencies to co-manage the San Rafael Swell, hoping to slash bureaucracy and give locals more say. While officials are celebrating the partnership, environmentalists are raising red flags about the state potentially having too much power over our public lands.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 9 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
The state has invested significantly in fire suppression resources, including exclusive-use helicopters.
All residents of Carbon County.
Conservation groups are worried that the environment might suffer if the state prioritizes development over protection.
Division of Oil Gas & Mining press release SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining announced that updated oil and gas bonding requirements took effect on July 8, 2026, modernizing the state’s financial assurance program to reflect ...
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The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (TLA) has received an application on the following property near Wellington in Carbon County and is seeking competitive bids: Township 14 South, Range 11 East, SLB&M Section 16: Al...