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New trail ambassador program launches: Info tables at popular trailheads address impact, safety

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Standing under a shade tent at the Powerdam Trailhead at Mill Creek on Saturday morning, Anna Sprout explained a “wag bag”—or portable human waste disposal system—to a group of inquisitive kids. The wag…

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To The Editor:

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

I am sending this copy of my public comment to the Grand County Commission since it is also relevant as part of the current larger social dialogue (or possibly “duel-logue” at some levels):…

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Grand County High cancels class due to COVID outbreak

Moab Sun News4 years ago4 years ago

Classes and activities at Grand County Public High School are canceled from Sept. 7-10 after 10 staff members and 8 students tested positive for COVID-19.   Local authorities have approved a 30-day mask…

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New housing project progresses…slowly: Challenges push Arroyo Crossing timeline back

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

The Arroyo Crossing subdivision on Spanish Valley Drive has new streets with new street signs, utilities stubbed out to lots, and attractive landscaping. What it doesn’t yet have are any of the nearly…

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Temporary indoor mask order issued for K-6 schools: Grand County had the only school mask mandate in Utah

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Just days before Grand County School District schools are scheduled to open, the district announced a 30-day indoor mask mandate for students and staff in K-6 schools. In a pivot from the district’s…

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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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Walnut Lane, Highway 191, transportation discussed at July 27 City Council meeting

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The City of Moab’s Walnut Lane affordable housing project has hit a major snag that could send the project back to square one. According to an update from Moab Senior Projects Manager Kaitlin…

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What do you love about Grand County?: Commissioners workshop strategic plan and vision for county

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

“Without vision, the people perish” said new Grand County Planning and Zoning Director John Guenther at a July 20 Grand County Commission Workshop. Guenther led the commission in an exercise to brainstorm ideas…

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Hello? Can you hear me?: Commissioners vote ‘no’ on cell tower

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

In 2018, a company called Insite Development approached the Old Spanish Trail Arena with a proposal to lease a 2500 square-foot parcel on the arena property to erect a 130-foot tower that would…

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