Today, visitors to Moab marvel at the region’s wondrous geology: imposing arches, towering canyon walls, and arresting natural beauty inspire millions of travelers to visit annually. However, decades ago, it […]
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Obituary: Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch
Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch, Jan. 24, 1949 – March 12, 2022 Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch, age 73, passed away with family by her side on March 12, 2022, at Moab […]
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Death notice: Valerie Hout
March 10, 1975 – March 15, 2022 Valerie Hout, 47, passed away on March 15, 2022, at her home in La Sal. Funeral service details are pending at this time. […]
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Death notice: Elizabeth Stocks
Elizabeth Stocks, July 24, 1939 – March 13, 2022 Elizabeth Stocks, 82, passed away on March 13, 2022, at Canyonlands Care Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, […]
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Shake-up at the county: County office staff and officials take on new roles, Woytek leaves commission
Several office staff at Grand County have taken on new roles over the last several months as the county strives to keep up with growth, update policies and strategies, and […]
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ATV advocates challenge county, city
Amicable compromise continues to elude local community leaders and ATV business owners as they attempt to address noise complaints from residents; protect the rights of residents, local governments and businesses; […]
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New developments will soon have to include housing for locals
Cities and towns nationwide are grappling with a lack of housing, and more specifically, a lack of affordable housing. In Moab, the lack of affordable housing is felt most by […]
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Pilot shuttle program will now have two vans
The City of Moab was recently awarded $1 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act through the Federal Transit Administration. The funds will go directly toward the city’s […]
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City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project
At their regular meeting on March 8, the Moab City Council decided to move forward with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project by pursuing a public-private partnership, in which the […]
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“RADical” conservation: Local conference examined how to adapt ecosystem restoration
As climate change affects the way ecosystems function and makes historical data less predictive of the future, how can land managers adapt their strategies? The Canyon Country Working Group, a […]