Emery Telcom expanding fiber service
The communications company Emery Telcom expanded into Grand County in 2009, and is working to broaden fiber infrastructure in the region.
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New General Plan directs more planning
Commissioners unanimously approved repealing the old general plan, which was written in 2012, and replacing it with the new plan, which is drafted to cover up to 2030.
County considers temporary, alternative workforce housing
Efforts to encourage the construction of affordable housing have been underway for years, by the county, the city, and nonprofits, but they’re not keeping up with the need.
County amends business licensing regulations to comply with state law
Last year, Grand County updated its Title 5 code, which deals with business licenses, adding new requirements for ATV businesses. The update was an attempt to address traffic noise complaints, which have been…
Public lands proposal in progress
The Grand County Commission is continuing to refine its vision for a public lands bill proposal, an effort begun in 2021.
Grand County Commission supports national “30×30” conservation initiative
At the April 19 Grand County Commission meeting, Commissioner Sarah Stock introduced letters of support for President Joe Biden’s “30×30” initiative, part of a larger policy called America the Beautiful, which aims to…
Grand County considers the sale of land located in San Juan County
At their April 19 meeting, Grand County commissioners voted to approve the disposition of four unimproved parcels, totaling about 66 acres, of Grand County property located in San Juan County. This allows for…
What’s next for northern San Juan County?
Concern over the future of Spanish Valley is front-and-center for residents of northern San Juan County. Political boundaries complicate an already fraught debate over what the future of the area will look like,…
Water conservation in Moab and Grand County
Grand County Commissioners touched on several water-related items at their April 5 meeting. Commissioner Sarah Stock reported that the county was awarded a grant from the National Ground-water Monitoring Network, a nationwide cooperative…
New helipad approved on SR 211
On March 10 the San Juan County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a development called Sky Pirate Ranch on a 320-acre property along State Route 211, the corridor that leads…