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Hospital treating record number of COVID-19 patients: High transmission puts MRH resources, staff under pressure

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

As of Sept. 28, the Moab Regional Hospital had six patients currently being treated for COVID-19—the most the hospital has ever had at one time. That’s in a facility that only has 17…

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Volunteer to help a child: Local nonprofit seeks mentors to support Grand County youth

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Thank you for doing activities with me to get over the bad things in my life. I really appreciate when you help me figure out what to do. Thank you for always being…

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Loving public lands while minimizing impact: Science Moab talks with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

From September 24 to 27, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will be holding a Leave No Trace Hotspot in Arches National Park, aiming to address the impact of increased visitation…

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Council talks road miles, mask mandates: Notes from the Sept. 14 Moab City Council Meeting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

At their regular meeting on Sept. 14, the Moab City Council heard updates from the Grand County School District, updated the number of road miles on record within the City, and made a…

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Mask-wearing required at city facilities: Moab follows county in re-instating COVID precautions

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

The City of Moab announced that mask-wearing would be required in all city facilities for both staff and members of the public, effective Aug. 9, to address the continued spread of COVID-19. Grand…

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The fight against COVID-19 continues

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

I take a deep breath this morning as I sit down to put these thoughts on paper. To be honest, the last thing I want to do right now is pick up a…

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Defining Moab’s image: Notes from the Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At their Aug. 3 meeting, the Grand County Commission discussed several items related to tourism promotion and events and Moab’s brand. In April, the commission approved a special events permit for the Parriott’s…

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Grand County returns to mask-wearing: When COVID-19 is “high,” even vaccinated must wear face coverings

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing in county facilities when the COVID-19 transmission level in Grand County, as determined by the state of Utah, is…

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Navajo Nation president rejects reopening: Nez vetos full reopening of tribal parks, citing COVID-19 concerns

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

During a special session on June 3, the Navajo Nation Council voted unanimously to reopen tribal parks to the public at full capacity, including popular destinations such as Monument Valley and Four Corners…

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Letter to the Editor: Thank you for your care

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

To the townspeople of the City of Moab, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who were involved in taking care of my mother, who recently passed. A…

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