Petty described plan for Elsie’s as a “European/American-retro-style restaurant serving coffee, treats and light meals” with outdoor seating right on one of Moab’s busiest downtown corners. According to sign painter Nick Garrett, the project took about 13 months in the design and planning phases.
The Last Page Book Shop & Juice Bar quietly opened in early May and celebrated its official ribbon-cutting with the Moab Chamber of Commerce this week. Owner Jasmin Atwood said opening a bookstore and sharing “how magical books can be with other people” had been a dream for years. The restored 112-year-old building at 55 E. 100 South spoke to her when she saw it listed as a commercial property.
Should appointed officials be held to different speech standards than ordinary citizens? Grand County Planning Commissioner Laura Long faces a request for her resignation for comments opposing the Kane Springs development that she made as a private citizen.
Contour Airlines, which has served Moab with flights to Phoenix since early 2024, is adding the connection as a new partnership with United Airlines.
WabiSabi has a new home! 💜 Moab’s beloved thrift store is now open at 198 E. Center Street and accepting donations from 10–5 this week. The store’s still settling in, but the doors are open and the vibes are strong.
The luxury train company Rocky Mountaineer is venturing further into Utah with an extended version of its ‘Rockies to the Red Rocks’ route. The route, which launched in 2021, brings travelers from Denver…
Moab-based creator Daniel McNeil has combined his passion for climbing with spiritual insight in The Skybound Traveler, a beautifully illustrated oracle deck. Dan talked to us about the challenges of launching a Kickstarter campaign and the joy of sharing this project. Read more about The Skybound Traveler in our latest feature at Moab Sun News. [Video interview included]
WabiSabi, Moab’s popular thrift store and nonprofit, has seen a few homes in its more than 20 years. Now, as its current space on 100 South is for sale, we sat down with WabiSabi Executive Director Leah Bear to find out what the future holds for the organization, plans for a move, and to hear details about Wabi’s new forever home.
Natali Zollinger has been an athlete all her life. Growing up as the youngest of 11 kids, she’s always loved being on a team, with coaches and mentors pushing her to be the best she can be. Whether she was playing water polo, soccer, or rugby, the power of movement was instilled in her from a young age and continues to this day — and now she’s bringing that mindset to the Moab community.
“It’s hugely exciting for us to represent Moab in the airport,” said Scott Davis, Moab Brewery vice president of sales.
