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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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“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 […]