Moab City Council Meeting – June 24, 2025
Councilmembers discussed a planned pickleball court, the 2025 city budget and other items.
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Mike Lee’s sweeping public lands sale blocked in Senate
Utah Senator Mike Lee’s ambitious plan to sell off vast tracts of public land has been blocked in the Senate. Learn why the Byrd Rule halted the proposal and what could happen next.
Grand County Budget Under Pressure: What It Means for Trails, Parks, and Public Services (Grand County Budget Meeting, June 23, 2025)
The Grand County Commission met Monday to talk about money — The bottom line? The county is facing a mid-year budget squeeze. Tax revenues are falling short, financial obligations are shifting, and commissioners are now considering changes that could affect everything from trail education programs and pickleball courts to law enforcement funding.
EXCLUSIVE: Moab National Parks office spared from federal lease cuts
Multiple sources confirmed to the Moab Sun News this week that the Moab lease will not be terminated after all— including Karen Henker, acting public affairs specialist for the NPS Southeast Utah Group.
Senate proposal could open some public lands to possible sale, including in Utah
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.
Rooftop sign for Elsie’s café turns heads on Moab’s Main Street
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.
Grand County Commission, June 17, 2025
The Commission approved tourism-related funding policies, voted to fund an economic impact study on Arches National Park’s timed entry system, made changes to TRT spending rules, and updated to the Tourism Advisory Board structure.
Moab’s Trail Mix committee looking for a new representative
Trail Mix is on the hunt for a passionate individual to represent Moab’s community on the committee. This is more than just a volunteer gig—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of how we get around town.
Moab City Planning Commission meeting, June 12, 2025
At its brief June 12 meeting, the Moab City Planning Commission approved changes to the city’s Master Fee Schedule, updating Chapter 3.50 of the Moab Municipal Code. The revised fees apply to various city services, including planning, permitting, and utilities.
Ean Ellis ‘runs a seven’, wins state title
At 18, he’s aiming for the pros—and already giving back to the next generation in Moab.