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Moab Toddler Time hosts free dance party for local kids

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Thumping beats, black lights….baby shark?

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Lawsuit filed over San Rafael Swell access

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

A lawsuit challenges the BLM’s San Rafael Swell Travel Plan, which closes 665 miles of routes. Plaintiffs argue it ignores public input and legal protocols.

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Sweethearts of the rodeo

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

Meet the 2025 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo Queen Koda Nielsen and attendants Delanie Davis and Tesni Maughan, crowned after a fierce competition.

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March students of the month for Helen M. Knight Elementary School

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

Helen M. Knight Elementary honors its March students of the month, celebrating achievements from 1st to 6th grade, with a special mention for Aiden Burriola-Ponce.

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Reading challenge

Moab Sun News9 months ago5 months ago

Moab Charter School students surpassed their February reading goal, logging 22,900 minutes. Celebrations include pajama day, read-aloud, and scavenger hunt.

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Cosmo the Elephantophile

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Cosmo the Library Cat is ready to welcome Miss Linda the Zoo Lady for a wild and wonderful elephant talk! Join the fun on March 18 at Grand County Public Library.

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An open letter as Community Wildfire Defense Grant funds pause

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

A state funding pause threatens Moab’s wildfire prevention work, impacting local jobs and fire safety efforts. Community partners remain committed to mitigation, but support is needed to keep progress moving.

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Birth notice

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Welcome Moab’s newest resident, Stetson Boone McCandless!

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Birth notice

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Welcome Moab’s newest resident, Joshua Curran!

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In memory of Roxie Johnson Day Mallon Arthur Brady

Moab Sun News9 months ago9 months ago

Roxie Johnson Day Mallon Arthur Brady was born October 21, 1955 to Jerry Day Sr. and Peggy Harper. She was raised by Peggy Harper and her honorary father Fred Johnson. She spent her life devoted to Grand County Sheriff’s Office and the Moab City Police Department working as a 911 dispatcher and then as administrative assistant. She retired in 2019 after 39 years. 

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