Amendment allows for grants, expanded tourism promotion
County Strategic Development Director and Chair of the Budget Advisory Board Chris Baird explained that the amendment pulls $311,624 from Fund 23 to maintain budgeted line items.
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Enticing the snowbirds: New advertising agreement to target Canadian visitors
The contract is for $7,000, and will allow Grand County to develop messaging that will be promoted through travel publications and platforms Expedia Media and Travelweek Canada.
Downtown over time: Storefronts from Moab’s past
Thousands of businesses have come and gone.
A note from the Chamber of Commerce
The Moab Chamber of Commerce would like to publicly celebrate a few great things that have been happening around us! We’ll start off with a huge shout-out to the Moab Area Travel Council…
Moab takes a breather after record-breaking spring: 2021 shaping up to be busiest year on record for parks, businesses
While business in Moab is by no means slow this July, hotels, restaurants and store owners have noticed a dip in their sales and occupancy — a summer slump that occurs annually. “It’s…
Proposed development near Looking Glass Arch sparks online outrage: Under Canvas, SITLA say plans will not affect access to popular arch
Twenty-five miles south of Moab, Looking Glass Arch overlooks a sprawling desert landscape from a shaded alcove, from which outdoor enthusiasts can see all the way to the Abajo Mountains and beyond. The…
Overcrowded U.S. national parks need a reservation system
If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go. For the second consecutive year, reservations are required to visit Yosemite,…
Notes on the May 18 Grand County Commission meeting: Mask regulations, Rally on the Rocks discussed
At its May 18 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted unanimously to ratify a policy requiring the continued use of face coverings on county property to protect against the spread of COVID-19. A…
Letter to the Editor
Hello, I just drove through Moab last week. I was in a traffic backup for 6 miles. I get into town and all I see is tourism and way too many people. We…
Matheson Preserve closes gates due to overcrowding
The Scott and Norma Matheson Wetlands Preserve announced that it would indefinitely close its gates to the public due to overuse and “people not following guidelines,” according to a statement released by The…