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Mud Springs trail system begins soft opening today

Moab Sun News1 month ago1 month ago

The long-awaited Mud Springs Non-Motorized Trail System opened on November 6, giving riders their first official chance to experience roughly 6 miles of new singletrack before a seasonal wildlife closure begins in December.

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  • Local Government

Langianese reelected as Mayor; Taylor, Loftin take council seats in Moab election

Moab Sun News1 month ago1 month ago

Incumbent Mayor Joette Langianese has won reelection with a decisive victory over Curtis Wells, while Jason Taylor and Miles Loftin secured the two open city council seats, according to preliminary results from Tuesday’s municipal election.

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Moab food banks support families and federal workers during shutdown

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Nearly 600 Grand County families risk a SNAP lapse as unpaid federal workers turn to local pantries; here’s how to get and give help.

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  • Outdoors Stories

During federal shutdown, Utah senators push bills to open national parks to off-road vehicles

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. John Curtis introduced legislation that would allow OHVs in national parks located in states that license such vehicles as street-legal.

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  • Local Government

Grand County Commission Meeting at a Glance (October 21, 2025)

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Commissioners met to decide on employee health insurance, special service district bylaws, and a letter urging the BLM to reconsider Labyrinth Rims route closures also passed narrowly after debate.

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Volunteers step up to watch archaeological sites during federal shutdown

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

In Grand County, the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program is concentrating on popular trailheads, trying to reduce any accidental damage or vandalism.

  • Local Government

Grand County discrimination complaint expands to 13 women, adds sexual orientation and whistleblower claims

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Commissioners Brian Martinez and Bill Winfield as well as County Attorney Stephen Stocks now face 36 allegations of misconduct

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  • Local Government

Grand County Commission Meeting, October 7, 2025 (Video & Transcript)

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

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.

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Moab Election 2025: Watch the debate hosted by the Moab Chamber of Commerce

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Watch candidates speak at the Moab City Debate hosted by the Moab Chamber of Commerce. Video & full transcript of statements.

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  • Outdoors Stories

BLM reconsiders Labyrinth Canyon off-road vehicle restrictions amid political pressure

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

The BLM cites Executive Order 14313, “Establishing the President’s Make America Beautiful Again Commission,” as justification for reconsidering the restrictions.

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