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City offers reward after vandalism of public art sculptures

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Three art installations on Center Street were damaged by vandals late Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, or early Thursday morning, Feb. 11, Moab City Manager Joel Linares said in a press release on Thursday. …

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SITLA plans future high-end housing development near Arches, north of Moab

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

Thousands of acres of land along the largely undeveloped Highway 191 corridor north of Moab are owned by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, a state entity tasked with generating revenue…

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Working out the details: City staff, council work on code regulating new UTV rental businesses

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

The Moab City Council met for their regular meeting on Jan. 12, where they agreed to pursue a temporary land use ordinance restricting off-road vehicle services. The council also approved letters urging President-elect…

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Every Grand County home to get 5 to spend locally

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Beginning this week, each household in Grand County will receive a postcard with $45 worth of coupons that can be spent like cash at local businesses. A list of participating businesses is available…

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Moab City facilities close due to COVID-19 spike; Pool to remain open

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

In a statement released on Oct. 22, Moab City officials announced that City Hall, the Moab Arts and Recreation Center, the Moab Public Works office and the Center Street Gym will be closed…

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Judge rules Grand County’s amendments can be on 2020 ballot

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Judge Don Torgerson of Utah’s Seventh District Court heard a case brought by three Grand County residents against Grand County, opposing the former County Council’s amendments to the county’s…

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Proposed Moab recreation tax headed to ballot

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

In a press release, the Moab City Council announced a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to discuss Proposition 8, a proposed tax that will appear on the general election ballot for Moab…

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Legal, financial and repair issues plague city project

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

The purchase of the $1.8 million Walnut Lane property was the City of Moab’s first foray into directly creating and owning an affordable housing project, with a plan to create up to 80…

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Moab cancels Fourth of July events; fireworks still on

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

The City of Moab announced that planned Independence Day events would be canceled “due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the state and out of an abundance of caution,” a statement…

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Hotspot funding, round two

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

Before the global coronavirus pandemic took center stage, a proposed parking structure in downtown Moab was the hot local topic. $10 million was awarded to the Arches National Park/Moab area by the Utah…

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