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2022 Election preliminary results released

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

Preliminary election results from Grand County show the power of a vote in a small community, where every ballot can make a difference in races.

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Preliminary Election Results in

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

Election results from Grand County show the power of a vote in a small community, with just a few ballots making the difference in races. County Attorney: Stephen StocksIn an upset, challenger Stephen…

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USU Moab’s new building to open April 1

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

On April 1, Utah State University will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new Moab campus. The event will include a tour, an opportunity to contribute to a USU Moab Community Scholarship fund, and…

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County Commission notes: New commission chair

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Former Commission Chair Gabriel Woytek resigned from his position on the commission to take on the County Clerk/Auditor position on Mar. 4. The commission voted to announce a vacancy on the commission and…

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Book Cliffs Highway project canceled

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

On March 10, the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition—which includes Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Sevier, San Juan, and Uintah counties—voted to cancel planning for the controversial Book Cliffs Highway, a paved 35-mile road that…

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Conflicting perspectives on road, land management: Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges plans provoke strong reactions even in early stages

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

A Bureau of Land Management planning process to review the agency’s travel management plan in the Labyrinth Rims/Gemini Bridges area has again drawn out conflicting perspectives in Grand County on how public lands…

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

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 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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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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What do you love about Grand County?: Commissioners workshop strategic plan and vision for county

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 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 ago3 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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