January 1 has a way of making people feel like they should be doing something big. New goals. New rou­tines. New versions of themselves. For many older adults, the start of a new year is less about reinven­tion and more about taking stock: what is working, what is not and what is worth car­rying forward. Starting the year strong does not neces­sarily mean starting over. It can simply mean paying attention. One place to start is health, but not in the all-or-nothing way Januar

The Raising Kane Business Summit re­turns to Kanab on Fri­day, January 9, 2026, bringing together local business owners, non­profit leaders, elected officials and regional partners for a full day focused on what lies ahead for Kane County’s economy. The annual event will be held at the Kanab Event Center and is designed to reflect the full geographic and economic diversity of the county. This year’s theme, “New Tricks for ’26,” centers on adapting to change, whether that mean

On December 9, a work party of Utah BLM and Old Span­ish Trail Association members from Kanab’s Red Pueblo Chapter installed these iron sil­houettes commemorat­ing Antonio Armijo’s journey through this area 196 years ago to the day. Photo courtesy of Jeff Frey. Armijo, 25 years of age, was tasked with leading a caravan of 60 men and a hun­dred mules laden with woolen goods from Abiquiu, New Mexico to trade for better quality horses and mules at the San Gabriel mission near Lo

The holidays are a time when everything feels a little more magical, sharing meals with family, sipping hot choco­late and curling up to watch favorite Christmas movies. But as wonderful as the season can be, it’s easy for that magic to fade when money is tight. Many of us feel pressure to find special gifts for loved ones, even when we’re trying to stick to a budget. The good news? You don’t have to spend a lot to show you care. With some creativity and thoughtfulness, you c