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Dec. 7 recount planned for Moab City Council seats: Grand County voter turnout at 57.13%; candidates weigh in on ranked choice voting

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The official vote canvass for Moab’s general election occurred on Nov. 16. According to City Recorder Sommar Johnson, 1,856 ballots were counted out of the 3,249 eligible voters in the City of Moab,…

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Grand County declines settlement in opioid lawsuit: Utah eligible for 70 million from distributors, makers

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

After a closed session following its regular Nov. 16 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted 6-1 not to settle in a lawsuit against national opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson and opioid…

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Managing Mill Creek Potato Salad Hill: Primary access debated

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Mill Creek Canyon is a riparian natural area close to Moab, popular with hikers and for wading or soaking in the creek. In recent years, the area has seen significant increases in visitation,…

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County partners and departments: Notes from the Oct. 19 commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At its Oct. 19 meeting, the Grand County Commission heard several presentations from county departments, neighboring agencies, and community entities. Grand County Public Library update Grand County Public Library Director Carrie Valdes gave…

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County commission considers developments: In recent years, community tries to manage growth

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At its Oct. 5 meeting, the Grand County Commission considered two development proposals: an RV campground in the Willow Springs area, which the body declined to approve, and the final plat of the…

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Redistricting officials want to hear from you: Submit maps for local and state districts

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At the Oct. 5 Grand County Commission meeting, Commissioner Kevin Walker led a demonstration of how to use the county’s redistricting portal to submit district maps for the commission’s consideration in the up-coming,…

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Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members of Grand County School District:

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

As you know, we are living in unprecedented times and facing new challenges. I have watched these challenges divide us as a community and as a nation. I am writing this letter because…

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Soil building workshop on October 9: Moab Community Gardens ends its autumn workshops

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

The last of Moab Community Garden’s fall season garden workshop series will be held on October 9 with local gardener Gabe Woytek. Woytek, who serves on the Grand County Commission, has been farming…

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Commission approves funding for service districts

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

On Sept. 21, the Grand County Commission approved the allocation of tax revenues to several special service districts within the county, which include crucial services like healthcare and waste collection. Funds are drawn…

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Proposed RV campground at Willow Springs debated: Notes from the Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Local businessman Reed Pendleton has been working with county officials for years to try to get approval to create a developed RV campground north of town on the west side of Highway 191….

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