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Denise Perritt Klassen: Planning & Zoning in San Juan County must change

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

What I will say is that the worst example of repugnant behavior I witnessed was when Kristen Bushnell was physically threatened during a public planning meeting in front of a law enforcement official who did nothing. How can this behavior be condoned? Would it be allowed if Kristen were male and had a different last name?

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Melodie McCandless: Responsible recreation needs balance and a sustainable path forward (opinion)

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Maintaining trails, collaborating with land managers, and providing visitor support are appropriate county functions, and we should continue to fund them. But programs rooted in education, stewardship, and outreach thrive best and most sustainably when they’re carried by nonprofits with strong government and private partnerships.

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Recommended Holiday Shipping and Mailing Dates

Moab Sun News12 months ago12 months ago

Moab Postmaster Tammy McFadden assures the community that USPS is ready for the holiday rush, thanks to improvements under the Delivering for America plan. To ensure on-time delivery, she advises shipping early and highlights key dates: Dec. 18 for Ground and First-Class Mail, Dec. 19 for Priority Mail, and Dec. 21 for Priority Mail Express.

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A Neanderthal next door?

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

A Moab book club recently explored Kindred, a book revealing Neanderthals’ cultural depth and our genetic connection to them.

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Letter to the Editor: Requiem for 5th Whiskey House

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Faith Dickey reflects on the upcoming demolition of the “5th Whiskey” house and its cottonwood tree, recalling the sense of community and affordable housing it provided during her time there.

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Glen Canyon Dam faces dead pool

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Zak speaks out on Lake Powell’s water level, and Glen Canyon Dam getting closer to “dead pool,” where water can no longer flow downstream.

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Alyssa speaks about Film and it’s local impact 

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Alyssa DiMare shares her passion for the film industry, highlighting the positive economic impact of film productions in local communities like Moab. She urges support for film tax incentives, emphasizing the opportunities and revenue films bring to small towns and the importance of showcasing unique locations on the big screen.

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Dwight Johnston speaks out: The taxes are too high

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Her taxes went up $1,500 in 5 years or a 20% per year increase to the county and 11 other taxing entities and now, this year, the city.

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A first-hand inspection of the American elections process

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Local county clerk explores the American elections process here’s what he has to say…

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Letter to the editor: Deepest condolences from Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority

Moab Sun News1 year ago1 year ago

Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority (CSWA) would like to express its deepest condolences to the loved ones of Chad Harris following his untimely death. Chad was an exemplary Board Member as well as the…

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