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 was a different aspect of the region’s geology that lured people to town: deposits of uranium ore. Uranium mining in the 1950s changed Moab forever […]
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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 Regional Hospital. A special thank you to the hospital staff who provided loving care for her. Daphen is survived by, and the loving mother of, […]
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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. A full obituary will be in the next edition of the paper. You may send condolences to the family at www.spanishvalleymortuary.com.
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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, March 25 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (475 W. 400 North, Moab). Burial services will be held on Saturday, […]
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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 plan for the future. Chris Baird, who previously served as the Commission Administrator, has moved into a newly-created Strategic Development Director position. Mallory Nassau, former […]
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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; and make the most of Moab’s booming tourist economy. Legal claims filed on behalf of 13 local ATV businesses and an ATV advocacy group are […]
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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 the tourism workforce. In an analysis of current job postings offered at local restaurants and cafés, jobs for seasonal employees offer $15-$20 per hour. If […]
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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 plan to create a shuttle program. The shuttle program, now named Moab Area Transit, has been in the works for a few years and was […]
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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 city will long-term lease the property to a developer who will manage, complete, and operate the project. The process will start with a request for […]
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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 collaboration of scientists and organizations doing research in Southeast Utah, put on a conference in Moab on Feb. 23 to address this question. The theme […]