Grand County Commission Chair Mary McGann recognized outgoing commissioners at the Dec. 15 meeting, offering personalized praise as well as commemorative plaques. McGann commended Commissioner Greg Halliday’s commitment to the many boards on…
Grand County Commissioner Curtis Wells is ending his term this winter, having chosen not to seek reelection this fall. However, his farewell to the county commission is not a goodbye to public service….
After what Southeast Utah Health Department Health Director Bradon Bradford described as a “mini-outbreak” of COVID-19 infections in Grand County about a month ago, new case counts have remained low, he told the…
In Grand County, masks will be required in public places where physical distancing is impossible, including businesses and government buildings. The Grand County Council approved the ordinance at their meeting on July 7…
As the Grand County Council moves towards creating a budget in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis, the prospect of deep cuts and a lean future led to a brief conversation…
Before the global coronavirus pandemic took center stage, a proposed parking structure in downtown Moab was the hot local topic. $10 million was awarded to the Arches National Park/Moab area by the Utah…
Though many Grand County buildings and operations are closed, the County Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 17, discussing government operations during the current state of emergency, how the county and…
Tears and anger were on display at an emergency meeting of the Grand County Council on the morning of March 11, as a proposed 30-day restriction on public gatherings in an attempt to…
A promising piece of legislation that would impact Grand County and Moab’s finances has been derailed, at least temporarily, by the tourism industry. “In my head, it looks like a trainwreck,” said Grand…
Approving the updated job descriptions and grade reclassifications for the Active Transportation and Trails Division of Community and Economic Development Item passed 4-1 with Curtis Wells in opposition and Greg Halliday absent. Approving the…
