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Remains of Jamey Holyoak, missing since 2022, identified in San Juan County

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

Authorities have not released the location within San Juan County where the remains were discovered. The cause and manner of death have also not been made public, and officials have not said whether foul play is suspected. The sheriff’s office stated that the investigation is ongoing and no further details are currently available. “The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our condolences to the Holyoak family at this time,” the agency said in a press release.

New allegations added to Grand County discrimination complaint, County Attorney named

Moab Sun News2 months ago2 months ago

The discrimination complaint filed against Grand County last week has grown significantly, with two more women joining the case and County Attorney Stephen Stocks named as a participant in alleged wrongdoing.

Candidates for Moab Election 2025 on an American flag backdrop.

Fact-checking this week’s Moab election debate

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

During the recent League of Women Voters candidate forum, mayoral and council candidates made a number of claims about city finances, taxes, housing, and local services. Here’s a closer look at some of the statements and the facts behind them.

Moab Festival of Science Celebrates 10 Years of Free Community Learning

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

The Moab Festival of Science will mark its 10th anniversary this year with five days of free programming running September 17-21, continuing a decade-long tradition of bringing research science to the community.

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10 women file discrimination claim against Grand County – first step toward potential lawsuit

Moab Sun News3 months ago2 months ago

Ten current and former female Grand County employees filed a formal Notice of Claim against the county today, alleging harassment and retaliation by county commissioners— specifically naming commissioners Bill Winfield and Brian Martinez. The notice represents the first formal step towards filing a lawsuit against the County.

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Tornado touches down in southern San Juan County, destroys at least two homes

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

“The families affected by today’s weather incident will be able to seek shelter at the Montezuma Creek Elementary School,” Navajo Police Department officials said.

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Local highlining guide Faith Dickey receives Southern Entrepreneur Award

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Faith Dickey, owner of Elevate Outdoors Guiding, has been recognized as the Southern Entrepreneur of the Year by the Women’s Business Center of Utah at the recent Exploring Possibilities Conference in Cedar City. The award honors her innovative approach to making highlining—the sport of walking on narrow webbing stretched between high points—accessible to people of all abilities in the Moab area.

League of Women Voters to host public election forum on Monday, September 15

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

All five Moab city council candidates confirmed for event at the Moab Arts Center. Event will be broadcast on KZMU Radio.

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Interior Department proposes end to BLM’s Public Lands rule

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

The Interior Department characterized the 2024 rule as having “made conservation (i.e., no use) an official use of public lands, putting it on the same level as BLM’s other uses of public lands.”

Under the proposed rollback, areas that could see increased energy development, mining, or grazing include BLM lands surrounding Moab’s recreation corridors, though specific management changes would be determined through future planning processes.

Dr Mike McFalls, Grand County Schools Superintendent

Grand County School District Superintendent Dr. Michael McFalls removed days before new school year (updated Sept. 12)

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Dr. Michael McFalls has been dismissed from his position as Superintendent of Grand County School District, with the school board accepting his “forced” resignation through a consent agenda vote during Tuesday evening’s meeting….