What does the manager of the city’s Victim Assistance Unit do?
Nathaniel Clark is the city’s Victim Assistance Unit manager.
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Free Health Clinic finds new home
After Utah State University Moab Extension moves to its new campus south of town, the clinic will begin remodeling and moving into the old USU campus on 200 South.
County Commission notes: New COVID-19 protocols
On Mar. 15 the Grand County Commission held its first “hybrid” virtual/in-person meeting since the pandemic began, with some members gathering in the county chambers and others attending by Zoom. The format allows…
Southeast Utah sees record COVID spread
According to the Southeast Utah Health Department, on Jan. 12, there were over 540 reported active COVID cases in Carbon, Emery and Grand counties, fueled in part by a record spike of 181…
Grand County declines settlement in opioid lawsuit: Utah eligible for 70 million from distributors, makers
After a closed session following its regular Nov. 16 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted 6-1 not to settle in a lawsuit against national opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson and opioid…
Mental health and suicide prevention resources available: Suicide is a leading cause of death, but help is available
In the early hours of Monday, Sept. 13, Moab City Police Officers responded to a report of a suicidal individual at Rotary Park. Officers arrived on scene, but were unable to prevent the…
Grand County returns to mask-wearing: When COVID-19 is “high,” even vaccinated must wear face coverings
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…
New housing regulation: Health department seeks to clarify tenant/landlord responsibilities
Public comment is open now through July 21 on a new housing regulation being proposed by the Southeast Utah Health Department. According to SEUHD Environmental Health Director Orion Rogers, the new regulation isn’t…
Health department warns of smoke dangers: As wildfires burn, air quality becomes an issue to monitor
With 8,000 acres of the La Sal Mountains ablaze, smoke inhalation has become a concern for Moab residents and visitors alike. “We’ve had people come in complaining of these symptoms and thinking they…
A stronger network: USU student partners with Moab police department to study emergency response
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…
Though landfill-safe, wag bags can’t be thrown in the garbage
Please, please don’t dispose of used wag bags in your regular trash can. That’s the message that the Solid Waste Special Service District # 1, newly renamed the Canyonlands Solid Waste Authority after…
Fentanyl use on the rise: Hospital hosts training on anti-overdose drug
The sun was scorching on the afternoon of May 6, when a small crowd gathered in the shade of an awning outside Moab Regional Hospital to learn more about naloxone, a drug that…
Letter to the Editor: Businesses shouldn’t control the conversation
For years, we have been allowing local UTV businesses to offload their negative externalities on the whole community. They get to profit off of noise pollution and we have to pay the price….
Masks aren’t going anywhere soon: Grand County mask mandate in place until mid-June
“Grand County, Utah Mask Mandate is STILL in effect until 6/15/21,” county government officials reminded the public in a press release this week. While the statewide mask mandate will be lifted on April…
Grand County COVID-19 vaccination effort continues; Residents 70 and over urged to call health department
According to the Southeast Utah Health Department, 1,273 residents throughout the tri-county region have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Feb. 10. Statewide, efforts to get people inoculated against the coronavirus continue,…
Vaccine rollout progresses in Grand County: Health department says available doses are limited
COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues in Grand County, with officials from the Southeast Utah Health Department working to vaccinate first responders, hospital staff, school staff and those over 70 years old first. SEUHD Director…