Letter to the editor, “We can do better than just surviving.”
By now, most of us have paid our city and county property taxes and are sitting down, trying to figure out our budgets for next year. Increasing expenses like taxes on businesses…
Opinion
Recommended Holiday Shipping and Mailing Dates
Moab Postmaster Tammy McFadden assures the community that USPS is ready for the holiday rush, thanks to improvements under the Delivering for America plan. To ensure on-time delivery, she advises shipping early and highlights key dates: Dec. 18 for Ground and First-Class Mail, Dec. 19 for Priority Mail, and Dec. 21 for Priority Mail Express.
A Neanderthal next door?
A Moab book club recently explored Kindred, a book revealing Neanderthals’ cultural depth and our genetic connection to them.
Getting Around
Did Moab’s police chief fully disclose his leaving multiple departments while under investigation for misconduct?
The Forest Service is cutting its seasonal workforce and public lands will suffer
Employees warn that important work will go undone all over the country
Re-thinking the Rural Ambulance Service
As volunteer EMS struggles to keep up, a rural counties working group looks for a new solution
Letter to the Editor: Requiem for 5th Whiskey House
Faith Dickey reflects on the upcoming demolition of the “5th Whiskey” house and its cottonwood tree, recalling the sense of community and affordable housing it provided during her time there.
Glen Canyon Dam faces dead pool
Zak speaks out on Lake Powell’s water level, and Glen Canyon Dam getting closer to “dead pool,” where water can no longer flow downstream.
Alyssa speaks about Film and it’s local impact
Alyssa DiMare shares her passion for the film industry, highlighting the positive economic impact of film productions in local communities like Moab. She urges support for film tax incentives, emphasizing the opportunities and revenue films bring to small towns and the importance of showcasing unique locations on the big screen.
Dwight Johnston speaks out: The taxes are too high
Her taxes went up $1,500 in 5 years or a 20% per year increase to the county and 11 other taxing entities and now, this year, the city.
A first-hand inspection of the American elections process
Local county clerk explores the American elections process here’s what he has to say…
“We need to talk about flooding”
Dear Moab: We need to have a talk about water and flood flows.
Elected officials need to show more respect
I am so disheartened by the attitude of the City Council, which I would describe as “callous and uncaring.” I do not understand why you cannot compromise on this issue and listen to the people who live here day in and day out. – Barb Crossan
Letter to the editor: Many concerns about the city property tax
Begging the City not to implement the new City property tax. This tax, combined with the horrible assessment standards, will result in myself and others not being able to make their house payments.
Letter to the editor, cleaning up your garbage may save you money!
Few of us give much thought to our garbage. The following discussion is one of several of which I hope will encourage you to ask questions and learn about all the options. Maybe save yourself some cash.
Letter to the editor: Deepest condolences from Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority
Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority (CSWA) would like to express its deepest condolences to the loved ones of Chad Harris following his untimely death. Chad was an exemplary Board Member as well as the…