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In Memory of John William “Johnny” Patterson

Maggie McGuire9 months ago9 months ago

John “Johnny” Patterson, 65, passed away March 4, 2025, in Grand Junction after an extended battle with cancer. A Moab native and skilled heavy equipment operator, he is remembered by a wide circle of family and friends. Services will be held April 7 at Spanish Valley Mortuary.

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Oppenheimer in Moab: Historian Clay Jenkinson tours the nation in search for America

Nath Kapoor9 months ago8 months ago

Historian, author, and performer Clay Jenkinson tours the nation in search for America

WabiSabi at 198 E. Center
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Welcome Home, Wabi! WabiSabi reopens at new location on Center Street

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

WabiSabi has a new home! 💜 Moab’s beloved thrift store is now open at 198 E. Center Street and accepting donations from 10–5 this week. The store’s still settling in, but the doors are open and the vibes are strong.

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  • Schools & Sports

Red Devil track team set multiple PRs at Pine View Invitational

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

The Red Devil track team made their mark this weekend at the Pine View Invitational, one of the state’s largest track and field meets, held March 21–23 in St. George.

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Luxury train route adds Salt Lake stop to Denver-Moab trip

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

Rocky Mountaineer’s luxury train route now includes a Salt Lake City stop on its Denver-Moab trip, offering a three-day journey starting at $2,123.

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  • Community

Moab Cyclery’s grand reopening: A new era with familiar faces

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

David Glover’s journey from living in the shop’s storage room to owning it is pure Moab magic. “It’s more than a bike shop—it’s a community,” he says.

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Grand County EMS faces funding crisis, receives emergency support

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Commissioners approved short-term funding while pushing for long-term solutions—like partnerships, tax strategies, and cross-county agreements—to ensure EMS stays strong in Grand County.

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Water, Land, and Identity

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Science Moab talks to Dr. Karletta Chief about finding water resiliency

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Congrats to Kalan Bowden and Tianna Lazaro, GCHS Students of the Month

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Congrats to Kalan Bowden and Tianna Lazaro, GCHS’s March 2025 Students of the Month!

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Cosmo’s Corner: What’s In for Spring?

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Head to the children’s room at the Grand County Library to see Spring 2025’s hottest decor trend—paper flowers, clouds, jellyfish, and more!

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