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…
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…
“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…
Recently the Moab Sun News featured a front-page article entitled “Noticing the signs of those in need.” The article focused on increasing awareness of mental health, substance abuse and suicide risk in the…
Grand County Emergency Services responded to a call on June 24 for two individuals who were struck by lightning in Dead Horse Point State Park. Bystanders called 911 before Park Manager Aaron Farmer…
Amanda McIntosh has worked at the Southeast Utah Health Department since 2018, where she has worked to raise awareness of mental health care and the high suicide risk in the area. She also…
The new Spanish Valley Clinic is under construction on Spanish Valley Drive, currently on budget and scheduled to open on Nov. 1, according to San Juan Health CEO Clayton Holt. San Juan Health…
Moab resident Katie Creighton studied natural resources and joined the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources because she was interested in natural science. She now supervises other employees in her role as the native…
Alfred Wendell “Buster” Christensen passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by his family’s love. Buster was born in Monticello, Utah, on Dec. 23, 1935, to Alfred and Margaret (Atherton). He lived…
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…
