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Celebrating the man Behind the camera: Fran Barnes, the chronicler of Canyon Country

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The Barnes Collection at the Moab Museum is a treasure trove with tens of thousands of photographs capturing the remote reaches of canyon country. The man behind the camera, Francis A. “Fran” Barnes…

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Science Moab talks to palentologist Josh Lively about ancient marine lizards

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

While dinosaur remains can be fragmented and hard to find, the remains of several reptile species from the Cretaceous Period (65-75 million years ago) are extremely abundant. Science Moab talked to Josh Lively,…

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Cosmo’s Corner: Meow for MOMU

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Cosmo the Library Cat here with some fantastic news. Everyone knows cats are curious creatures and, if you’re like me, you might find yourself wondering about the history of this town we call…

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Drill team heads to state championships

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Over the weekend, the GCHS Drill team took second place overall in regional competition, qualifying the team for the state championships. They also took second for military results, third for their show, and…

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State legislature debates bills with local relevance

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

The 2022 general session of the Utah state legislature began on Jan. 18, and state elected officials have already made headlines in passing a joint resolution that terminated mask mandates issued by health…

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City seeks new police chief

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

As of Monday, Jan. 24, Moab City Police Chief Bret Edge has returned to work after an extended period of leave, but he will likely not be back in the position for long….

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Council discusses new housing development, Walnut Lane, pickleball courts

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular Jan. 25 meeting, the Moab City Council passed a number of motions concerning a proposed development along Kane Creek Boulevard; returning funds dedicated to the Walnut Lane affordable housing project;…

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New info in La Sal murders: Family seeks answers in deaths of local couple

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating that they have identified persons of interest in the murders of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. The local couple was found murdered in…

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New water management plan in the works

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

In the latest push for water conservation, three public water systems in the Moab and Spanish Valley region are proposing to unite to develop a “Water Utility Resource Management Plan.” “Regardless of how…

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Edge out: Moab police chief returns from leave “in a transitional role”

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

After months on leave, Moab Police Chief Bret Edge returned to the job on Jan. 24 but will be in “a transitional role” while a new chief is found, city staff reported.  “The…

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