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Senate proposal could open some public lands to possible sale, including in Utah

Moab Sun News19 hours ago19 hours ago

Want more information on the potential sale of public lands? We’ve got the full text of the bill, our summary of the process, and multiple videos from different perspectives.

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Rooftop sign for Elsie’s café turns heads on Moab’s Main Street

Moab Sun News2 days ago2 days ago

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.

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Grand County Planning Commission, June 9, 2025

Moab Sun News2 weeks ago1 week 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 City Planning Commission recommends annexation for National Ability Center project

Moab Sun News2 weeks ago2 weeks 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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Independent testing of Moab uranium cleanup begins

Moab Sun News4 weeks ago3 days ago

A team from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education made its first visit to the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project this month to independently verify that the federal government’s cleanup is working as intended.

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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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AmeriCorps gutted: At least 12 Moab public servants canned after DOGE cuts

Nath Kapoor2 months ago2 months ago

The most affected organization, local affordable housing organization Community Rebuilds, was informed of lost grants for nine staff members—over 50% of the organization’s total crew.

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Meeting at a Glance – Grand County Commission, April 15, 2025

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

The Grand County Commission’s April 15 meeting covered progress on the uranium tailings removal project, approval of 2026 event applications, and a contract to hire new county leadership. Commissioners also discussed protecting federal agency offices in Moab and introducing a fair reimbursement system for public infrastructure investments.

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Opinion: “What kind of message is the Grand County Commission sending?”

Opinion2 months ago2 months ago

“Laura Long is a citizen and a Planning Commissioner that cares about Moab and has done exactly what we should want from public servants: she’s informed, she’s engaged, and she speaks up. And I believe the Commission voted to request her resignation because of those qualities.”

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Breaking: New bill would put Moab uranium site under local control

Moab Sun News3 months ago2 months ago

Senator Curtis and Representative Kennedy introduced legislation to transfer the nearly-remediated Moab uranium site to Grand County’s control, giving local authorities the opportunity to repurpose the 480-acre riverside property for community benefit.

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