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DNA in 51-year-old cold case shows bar owner was killed by patron at closing time, Moab Police say

Moab Sun News11 months ago11 months ago

This morning, the Moab City Police Department was able to confidently identify Douglas K. Chudomelka, a local mine worker who had been at the bar that night, as the man who attacked and murdered Ann.

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Chickens, cows, horses and more: Volunteers needed to revitalize the Grand County 4-H program for a new generation of young people

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

“I think that there’s a general misconception of what 4-H is,” said Ashley Durlach-Kondos. “Horses, agriculture—these are the foundation of 4-H but it’s much bigger than that. It’s really about engaging youth and…

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Moab’s Central School: 1898-1934

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

As the school year winds down for Grand County students, photos and stories from the Museum’s Collection remind us that numerous buildings and teachers have served local students over the generations. Central School…

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Uranium levels greatly reduced in groundwater under UMTRA site after experimental trial

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

The Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) site is testing out a new method for cleaning up contaminated groundwater underneath the old uranium mill, which is right next to the Colorado River….

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Spanish Valley Winery offers new music, industry nights to attract locals

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

A well-maintained grapevine can live and produce fruit for over one hundred years. All the plant needs to grow grapes each year is stored in its trunk, according to Russ Reali, the wine-maker…

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Up close and personal with heritage breeds: Moab Museum hosts Navajo-Churro sheep, Sulphur Herd mustangs, and Criollo cattle

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

Throughout his career as a history programs professional, Stephan Zacharias has celebrated International Heritage Breeds Week in the third week of May: the week is promoted by the Livestock Conservancy to bring recognition…

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Meeting at a Glance – Moab City Council, May 9, 2023

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

To better serve our civically-minded readers, we’re including the timestamps for different votes below. The agenda can be viewed here. Councilmember Tawny Knuteson-Boyd was unable to attend this meeting. Proclamations National Public Works…

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How does Moab’s code compliance department work?

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

Mona Pompili is the City of Moab’s code compliance specialist. During a city council meeting on May 10, she presented to the council how her department works and what her job entails. Scott…

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Opinion: “Democracy in an era of water scarcity”

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

Rani Derasary has been a resident of Moab since 1999, and a member of the Moab City Council since 2016. She can be reached at rderasary@moabcity.org, 435-210-1647. Any opinions expressed here are hers…

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Meeting at a Glance: Moab City Council, April 11, 2023

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

For details on any of the below items, look at the full agenda packet. Proclamations: International Dark Sky Week, Arbor Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The consent agenda also included approval of minutes…

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