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Moab City Planning Commission meeting, June 12, 2025

Moab Sun News1 day ago20 hours ago

At its brief June 12 meeting, the Moab City Planning Commission approved changes to the city’s Master Fee Schedule, updating Chapter 3.50 of the Moab Municipal Code. The revised fees apply to various city services, including planning, permitting, and utilities.

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Moab City Council Meeting – June 10, 2025

Moab Sun News3 days ago20 hours ago

The council voted 5-0 to approve the annexation of property for the National Ability Center. The 2025 budget was discussed but tabled.

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Grand County Planning Commission, June 9, 2025

Moab Sun News4 days ago19 hours ago

The Grand County Planning Commission voted 4–3 on June 9 to recommend changes to the county’s High Density Housing Overlay (HDHO) ordinance—despite ethical concerns and confusion about the policy’s reach. The changes would only apply to ~350 housing units approved under the expired ordinance.

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Moab Election 2025: Mayoral and City Council contenders announced

Moab Sun News5 days ago5 days ago

The ballot is now set for Moab’s 2025 municipal election. Voters will choose between two candidates for mayor and three candidates for two open city council seats.

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Moab City Planning Commission recommends annexation for National Ability Center project

Moab Sun News1 week ago1 week ago

At a special meeting on June 4, the Moab City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend annexing two properties on Cermak Road into city limits. The vote supports a proposal by the National Ability Center to offer expanded adaptive recreation programming and overnight accommodations for people with disabilities.

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They walk the line: Grand County Commission struggles with budget amid uncertainty (Meeting notes June 3, 2025)

Moab Sun News1 week ago20 hours ago

At a June 3 budget workshop, Grand County commissioners confronted mounting exhaustion and persistent uncertainty as they worked to amend the 2025 budget and address ongoing scrutiny from the State Auditor.

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100 East, behind Moab City Market, slated for road reconstruction

Moab Sun News2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The planned work includes full roadway reconstruction including a new curb and gutter, a 10-foot shared-use path on one side and sidewalk on the other, high-visibility crosswalks and ADA-compliant ramps, upgraded street lighting and limited landscaping, and the replacement of an aging 6-inch cast iron water main with a new 8-inch PVC line.

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Kane Creek Boulevard road paving completed

Moab Sun News1 month ago1 month ago

Moab drivers and cyclists will have a smoother ride this week: the City of Moab announced that paving on Kane Creek Boulevard is now complete, marking a major milestone in the city’s $8 million overhaul of a short but busy section of roadway.

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Kane Springs incorporation rejected by state over technicality, rebranded as “Echo Canyon”

Moab Sun News1 month ago1 month ago

The controversial development formerly known as Kane Springs—now rebranded as “Echo Canyon”—has been dealt a setback in its efforts to incorporate as a new municipality just outside of Moab. On May 5, the…

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What Is a Skinny Budget—And What Could It Mean for Moab?

Maggie McGuire1 month ago1 month ago

White House budget proposals don’t often make front page news in communities like ours, but the latest White House “skinny budget” for 2026 includes suggested cuts to infrastructure, housing, public lands and health funding that could significantly impact Moab and Grand County.

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