What does the manager of the city’s Victim Assistance Unit do?
Nathaniel Clark is the city’s Victim Assistance Unit manager.
public health
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…
Lowered speed limits, Mill Creek infrastructure details and ARPA funding: Notes on the July 13 Moab City Council meeting
At their regular meeting on July 13, the Moab City Council discussed the city’s prima facie speed limit, details of the Mill Creek Drive Water Improvements Project and plans for incoming funding from…
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…