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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 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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The Book Cliffs Highway is a boondoggle

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Do Utahns want to spend taxpayer money to the tune of $150 million to construct a new highway whose only purpose is to save tourists a few minutes of driving time? Building a…

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Agencies coordinate to fight homelessness: Council focuses on those with severe needs amidst housing crisis

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

“Homelessness is a very real situation in Moab, even though we don’t always see it,” said Liz Donkersloot. She’s the housing resource coordinator for the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, one of several social…

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Ordinance bars slacklining from structures, ‘encouragement’ of code violations: County Commission makes two changes to public lands code

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At their July 6 meeting, Grand County Commission voted to make two changes to code regarding the use of public lands. One makes it easier for the Grand County Sheriff’s Department to cite…

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Grand County Commission discusses renewable energy, tourism promotion, and housing ordinance

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Notes from the Grand County Commission’s June 15 meeting The Grand County Commissioners unanimously approved a move to put eight of the county’s 37 power meters onto a subscriber solar program offered by…

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Rise of the e-bike: Local government consider e-bike regulations as popularity grows

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its June 1 meeting, the Grand County Commission passed a resolution permitting the use of Class 1 e-bikes on the county’s paved trail system on the north end of town, but fans…

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Law enforcement begins collecting UTV noise data: Voluntary event at Sand Flats tested 35 vehicles

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Grand County held a voluntary vehicle noise-testing event at the entrance to the Sand Flats Recreation Area on May 27 to train officers on noise monitoring, collect data on off-road vehicle noise levels,…

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Notes on the May 18 Grand County Commission meeting: Mask regulations, Rally on the Rocks discussed

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its May 18 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted unanimously to ratify a policy requiring the continued use of face coverings on county property to protect against the spread of COVID-19. A…

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