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Planned multi-use pathway through Spanish Valley moves ahead

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission unanimously approved the preconstruction and design of the Spanish Valley Drive multiuse pathway, a project that’s been in discussion at the county for several years. “I’m super excited about…

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Grand County considers the sale of land located in San Juan County

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

At their April 19 meeting, Grand County commissioners voted to approve the disposition of four unimproved parcels, totaling about 66 acres, of Grand County property located in San Juan County. This allows for…

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What’s next for northern San Juan County?

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

Concern over the future of Spanish Valley is front-and-center for residents of northern San Juan County. Political boundaries complicate an already fraught debate over what the future of the area will look like,…

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Spanish Valley farm keeps wool traditions alive

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

“We had a good year this year,” said Sam Cunningham, owner of Cunnington Farms in Moab, as she loosely combed her fingers through the first bundle of wool at last Saturday’s sheep shearing….

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County Commission notes: Farm stand stirs discussion on conditional-use permits

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Easy Bee Farm, located in Spanish Valley, produces and sells fruits, vegetables, eggs and other goods to local markets and directly to consumers through a community supported agriculture program. The owner, Rhonda Gotway-Clyde,…

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Neighbors thumbs-down proposed zone change in rural residential

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

Several Spanish Valley residents attended a public hearing held at the Mar. 15 Grand County Commission meeting on a request for a zone change on an 11-acre parcel on Spanish Valley Drive. The…

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Sixty-five bird species spotted in Moab

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The annual Christmas Bird Count, administered by the National Audubon Society, is the longest-running citizen science survey in the world—it began in 1900 as an alternative to then-popular bird-hunting contests. It’s a census…

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Moab History: The Rise of River Outfitters

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

Commercial river outfitters have long shaped Moab: from the economy to the local culture to the tourist experience. Today, guided trips on the Colorado River are a popular part of a Moab vacation,…

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Commission meeting notes: Housing, Mill Creek and a Spanish Valley bike path

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

The Grand County Commission approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding plans for future management of Mill Creek Canyon, after tabling the issue at its last two meetings. The commission…

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Shovels hit the dirt at Arroyo Crossing: After months of delay, construction begins in affordable housing development

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago3 years ago

The Moab Area Community Land Trust announced this week that crews are breaking ground on the first homes at Arroyo Crossing, a new subdivision in Spanish Valley that will have homes to own…

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