BLM removes land near Moab from oil and gas sale
On Aug. 11, the Bureau of Land Management announced that they would remove land located within Grand and San Juan counties from the oil and gas lease sale during the week of September…
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Legislation addresses Navajo water rights
According to the Centers for Disease Control, two of the best things to prevent catching COVID-19 are regular hand washing and staying home. But what if you have to drive miles down a…
San Juan County asks travelers to stay away this Easter
“Easter is typically a time for family gatherings, picnics, and outdoor fun,” a statement from the San Juan Public Health Department reads, before noting “this year will require all of us to do…
“It’s a ghost town”
The Moab Sun News needs your help. Show your support for independent community journalism and receive a digital edition emailed directly to you each week. Weeks ago, Shanna Yazzie knew something was wrong after…
Coronavirus arrives in Grand County
After weeks of suspecting the coronavirus was circulating in the Moab community, the Southeast Utah Health Department reported the first positive COVID-19 test for Grand County late the evening of March 27. “The…
Updated: Four positive for COVID-19 in Utah’s San Juan County
Update 3/28: this article was updated to reflect a second confirmed case in San Juan County, a clarification to the public health order issued the following day, as well as a statement issued…
Red Devils boys soccer look to build on last season with new region, new coach
After a decorated group of seniors helped lead the Grand County High School boys soccer team to a Region 15 crown and a No. 5 final ranking in 3A in 2019, the Red…
‘It looks like a trainwreck’: Utah tourism tax reform stalls, affecting Grand County budget
A promising piece of legislation that would impact Grand County and Moab’s finances has been derailed, at least temporarily, by the tourism industry. “In my head, it looks like a trainwreck,” said Grand…
Grazing for wildlife: Mule Deer Foundation hosts banquet on Sat. Feb 29
The Canyonlands Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation will hold their seventh annual fundraising banquet at the Hoodoo Moab on Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m., raising money for management projects that benefit deer…
San Juan County Commission Feb. 18, 2020 Vote Tally
Approving the Bluff Interlocal Agreement Item tabled, with instruction to staff to research other options. Approving TB Prevention and Control Agreement Item passed. Ordinance adopting the rules, procedures, and bylaws for the San…