Volunteers step up to watch archaeological sites during federal shutdown
In Grand County, the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program is concentrating on popular trailheads, trying to reduce any accidental damage or vandalism.
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Grand County discrimination complaint expands to 13 women, adds sexual orientation and whistleblower claims
Commissioners Brian Martinez and Bill Winfield as well as County Attorney Stephen Stocks now face 36 allegations of misconduct
Grand County Commission Meeting, October 7, 2025 (Video & Transcript)
The Grand County Commission discussed the fate of the Trail Ambassador program, approved a streetlight replacement program and accepted a grant that could cost the county up to 450K to net a 9 million grant.
Moab Election 2025: Watch the debate hosted by the Moab Chamber of Commerce
Watch candidates speak at the Moab City Debate hosted by the Moab Chamber of Commerce. Video & full transcript of statements.
BLM reconsiders Labyrinth Canyon off-road vehicle restrictions amid political pressure
The BLM cites Executive Order 14313, “Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission,” as justification for reconsidering the restrictions.
BLM selects maximum access plan for class one e-bikes on 211 miles of Moab trails
The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday that 211.2 miles of popular mountain bike trails around Moab will open to class 1 e-bikes beginning March 1, 2026, selecting the most expansive option from their environmental analysis. The decision caps nearly a year of public input and continues the sometimes-contentious local debate over e-bike use on trails.
City planning commission grants parking exceptions, site approval for new Moab apartment project (Moab Planning Commission meeting, Sept. 26, 2025)
Reduced parking requirements were granted for a downtown businesses, while a major new affordable housing project with retail space received site plan approval following detailed discussion about community impacts and project conditions.
Moab City Council Meeting, Sept. 23, 2025
The Moab City Council approved $484,735 for sidewalk repairs and improvements, moved forward on annexing land that will hold at least 50 apartments (at least 50% for locally employed tenants), and talked about other ongoing capital improvement projects.
Grand County Planning Commission, Sept. 22, 2025
No votes were taken at this meeting, though commissioners discussed upcoming ordinances and needed revisions to land use code.
Grand County Budget Advisory Committee, Sept. 19, 2025
Read the official agenda here: Grand County Meeting Agendas Meeting Summary County Clerk/Auditor Gabe Woytek told the Budget Advisory Board that 2025 is trending to about $20.5 million in revenue against roughly $22.1…