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Body of missing Texas man found months after Moab flood

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

The body of a Texas man who went missing during heavy rainfall and flash flooding last summer near Moab has been located, authorities confirmed. Ray Ankofski, 58, disappeared on June 21, 2024, while…

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Grand County Commission Meeting-at-a-Glance, April 1, 2025

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

Voted on arena improvements, McKnight rezone, search for new airport director, resignation of planning commissioner. Discussion of High Density Housing Overlay.

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Grand County seeks resignation over comments calling Kane Springs development deal ‘corrupt’

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

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.

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6 tribes seek voice in Utah public lands management

Moab Sun News8 months ago5 months ago

Six Indigenous tribes form the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Inter-Tribal Coalition to advocate for inclusion in Utah public lands management.

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April fools? Moab sees rare April snowfall

Moab Sun News8 months ago5 months ago

Moab experienced a rare April snowfall on April 1, 2025, with snowflakes and hail. A Freeze Warning is in effect, urging residents to protect plants.

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New dashboard shows the human side of the housing situation in Moab

Amanda8 months ago8 months ago

Housing task force surveyed over 500 residents about their living conditions

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Moab City Council Meeting at a Glance, March 25, 2024

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

Moab City Council approved $83K for 18 local programs, including Youth Garden Project, Moab Music Festival, and Stoop Fest.

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Photo Gallery: Protest at Arches National Park on March 22, 2025

Ginger Cyan8 months ago8 months ago

Demonstrators gathered at the entrance to Arches National Park outside of Moab on March 22, 2025, holding signs supporting federal workers and public lands. This is the second protest in the area in response to recent federal job and funding cuts.

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Moab City Council tonight: $2M in flood control work, a strategic plan update, and potentially higher sewer fees for new developments

Moab Sun News8 months ago8 months ago

The Moab City Council will meet tonight, Tuesday, March 25, with an early start at 5:30 p.m. to review the city’s updated strategic plan and vote on several major infrastructure projects.

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Luxury train route adds Salt Lake stop to Denver-Moab trip

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

Rocky Mountaineer’s luxury train route now includes a Salt Lake City stop on its Denver-Moab trip, offering a three-day journey starting at $2,123.

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