Thanks to the community
As the 2021 Red Devil Mountain Bike season comes to a start, I would like to thank the community for their support of the team, and our riders. There are too many companies…
opinion
Letter to the Editor
I want to thank a young man named Joshua. On August 5th I was trying to get from my car to the sidewalk at 150 E Center, Moab. The gutter and parking area…
Letter to the Editor: Do the math
It is my belief that the tax structure the city of Moab is proposing disproportionately puts the financial burden on regular taxpayers. Those that make less than $60k/year and many who make as…
Letter to the Editor: Tax real value not inflated market
Aside from the city asking too much tax from city residents, I think property taxes, in general, are unfairly based on market value instead of ACTUAL value. It is unfair to base property…
The fight against COVID-19 continues
I take a deep breath this morning as I sit down to put these thoughts on paper. To be honest, the last thing I want to do right now is pick up a…
The Book Cliffs Highway is a boondoggle
Do Utahns want to spend taxpayer money to the tune of $150 million to construct a new highway whose only purpose is to save tourists a few minutes of driving time? Building a…
Pack Creek Fire – We are all responsible
Thank you to the men and women who have and continue to battle the raging fire in the La Sal Mountains. Your courage, relentless effort and coming together for a common goal to…
Suicide is NOT 100% Preventable
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…
Letter to the Editor: Fire and water
I am guessing that I’m not the only person who has become (even more) motivated to conserve water with this Pack Creek Fire. To watch helplessly as our beautiful mountains burned was an…
Letter to the editor: A lack of response to residents’ concerns is responsible for the Pack Creek Fire
Several years ago, I became very concerned about the Forest Service allowing fires in the picnic area above Pack Creek Ranch. The area was not maintained to forest service standards as the grass…