“Get out and run, go greet the sun”
Their feet hit the ground before sunrise—whatever edge they could get to beat the heat. After being led in prayer by an elder, ten Indigenous runners began a five-day, 360-mile journey from Bears…
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Council discusses electric scooters in Moab
At the city council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, councilmembers heard a presentation and discussed the possibility of a partnership with Bird, a dockless electric scooter company, in Moab. No action was taken on…
City Council considers property tax
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Moab City Council discussed the possibility of a new property tax to fund law enforcement and infrastructure updates for the 2021 through 2022 fiscal year. “The…
Ranked-choice voting heads to Moab
Moab City will use a ranked choice voting ballot for city council elections later this year, the council voted unanimously on Tuesday, with help from the Utah County Elections Team as part of…
City strategizes on sustainability efforts: Water conservation, energy plans debated
Happy Earth Day! Moab City elected officials and staff continue ongoing efforts to improve sustainability and environmental quality and health in the Moab Valley. With the hire of Mila Dunbar-Irwin as the new…
Moab City passes long-awaited noise ordinance
The Moab City Council passed a long-awaited noise ordinance at their regular meeting on April 27 meant to address general noise complaints from residents across the city, specifically noise stemming from off-highway vehicles….
City council tries to hammer out a noise ordinance local businesses can accept
At their regular meeting on April 13, the Moab City Council discussed a proposed noise control ordinance draft for the city. The ordinance covers potential noise pollution from musical instruments to construction, but…
Burying the Moab bypass: City Council says current bypass options unacceptable
The Moab City Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, where discussion about Moab City’s stance on a Highway 191 bypass dominated the conversation. The council voted on a resolution sponsored by…
Sen. Hinkins discusses his vote against OHV curfew bill
Grand County residents have been eagerly watching the progress at the state capitol of Senate Bill 168, which would have allowed resort communities in Utah to impose a curfew on OHV use on…
Outgoing commissioner Curtis Wells to serve on governor-elect’s transition team
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….