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Rodeo cowboy performing a lasso trick on horseback during a calf roping event at a lively outdoor arena.
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Ean Ellis ‘runs a seven’, wins state title

Heather Daigle6 months ago6 months ago

At 18, he’s aiming for the pros—and already giving back to the next generation in Moab.

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Red Canyon Powwow Returns to Moab This Saturday

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

The Red Canyon Powwow returns to the Old Spanish Trail Arena, showcasing traditional dance, singing, and Indigenous cuisine this weekend.

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Saddle up! Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo returns to Moab from June 3 to June 5

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Another annual event is returning this year after a two-year hiatus: the Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo will run from Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5 at the Old Spanish Trail Arena. 

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Parriott’s Garage hosts fall auto show: 200 hotrods, classics, imports, 4x4s and more on display

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

On Saturday, Oct. 16, Parriott’s Garage will host its first-ever auto show at the Old Spanish Trail Arena. “We’re trying to get more broad, and make an action-based show,” said Brenner Parriott, the…

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Red Sand Powwow will be Moab’s first: SLC Air Protectors and Full Circle Intertribal Center hold event Sept. 11-12

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Moab hasn’t had a powwow—a Native American cultural heritage celebration and ceremonial gathering—in as long as Jacob Crane, executive director for the Salt Lake Air Protectors, can remember. This September, the SLC Air…

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Youth soccer tryouts: Moab Futbol Club gearing up for the fall season

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

Tryouts for the Moab Futbol Club competitive and developmental teams will be held at the Old Spanish Trail Arena from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23. The club is open to…

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Defining Moab’s image: Notes from the Grand County Commission meeting

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At their Aug. 3 meeting, the Grand County Commission discussed several items related to tourism promotion and events and Moab’s brand. In April, the commission approved a special events permit for the Parriott’s…

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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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Good news on the budget: Grand County revenues are significantly higher than expected

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

At its July 6 meeting, the Grand County Commission held a public hearing on a mid-year budget amendment. Due to increased revenues from transient room, sales, and use taxes, and federal grants from…

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Oakdale Drive In to host two showings in Moab

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

If you’ve seen Cars’ Tow Mater parked in the Eastern Utah Community Credit Union parking lot this week, it’s because the bank will be sponsoring Oakdale Drive In next weekend. The California drive…

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