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County Commissioner Evan Clapper arrested in Silverton, Colorado

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Grand County Commissioner Evan Clapper was arrested in Silverton, Colorado on March 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to an arrest report obtained by the Moab Sun News from the…

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City offers reward after vandalism of public art sculptures

Moab Sun News5 years ago4 years ago

Three art installations on Center Street were damaged by vandals late Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, or early Thursday morning, Feb. 11, Moab City Manager Joel Linares said in a press release on Thursday. …

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Funds raised for victim of attack: Moab woman severely burned, alleged attacker in custody

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Carol Gilmore of Moab remains hospitalized with severe burns after being set on fire, allegedly by Andrew Todd Curtis, also of Moab. Curtis was arrested and charged with attempted aggravated murder for the…

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Moab LDS chapel vandalized

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

The Church of Latter-Day Saints Chapel at 701 Locust Lane, Moab, experienced a break-in and vandalism late Saturday night, Moab City Police reported. A member of the church reported the damage to the…

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Addressing ‘rape culture’

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

A Moab-based nonprofit is branching out after a public official in San Juan County raised the specter of a “rape culture” in the region’s public schools. On Sept. 18, Seekhaven Family Crisis and…

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Fatal collision, crash after police pursuit on Main Street

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

Local emergency services were praised for their quick and expert response after two violent automobile crashes took place on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. The incidents both took place on Moab’s Main Street,…

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Couple wanted for murder escapes custody in Blanding (UPDATED 9/12)

Moab Sun News6 years ago4 years ago

Update 9/12/19: Blane and Susan Barksdale have been recaptured in Arizona after almost three weeks on the run, reports say. The Navajo County Sheriff’s Department reports that Blane and Susan Barksdale were taken…

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Social media: Friend or foe of public lands?

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

As more and more visitors document their Moab-area adventures on social media sites, federal land managers are reporting that acts of vandalism at Arches and Canyonlands national parks continue to rise. According to…

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