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Moab on top! Red Devils mountain bike team wins state championship yet again

Moab Sun News2 hours ago2 hours ago

The team will celebrate their victory with a fire truck ride down Main Street on Tuesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.

  • Obituaries

In Memory of Fred Powell

Moab Sun News7 hours ago7 hours ago

Fred Powell, a devoted family man and proud veteran, leaves behind a legacy of service, leadership, and integrity that touched all who knew him.

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In Memory of James Everett Jones

Moab Sun News8 hours ago8 hours ago

World War II veteran, park ranger, and loving father James Everett Jones lived life with kindness, music, and adventure—passing peacefully at 103, surrounded by family in Canyonlands Care Center.

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Science Moab: Lichens as guardians of air quality

Moab Sun News9 hours ago9 hours ago

Lichens, resilient enough to survive space, are under threat from climate change. Steve Leavitt discusses their role as biodiversity hotspots, ecological indicators, and unexpected tools in air quality research.

  • Cosmo's Corner

Cosmo’s Corner: Paws and Progress at the Grand County Public Library

Moab Sun News3 days ago4 days ago

Cosmo the Library Cat announces the Grand County Public Library will be closed for repairs from Saturday, October 18th, reopening on Monday, November 3rd and shares how to stay connected, even while he enjoys a well-deserved spa getaway!

  • Local Government

Grand County discrimination complaint expands to 13 women, adds sexual orientation and whistleblower claims

Moab Sun News4 days ago4 days ago

Commissioners Brian Martinez and Bill Winfield as well as County Attorney Stephen Stocks now face 36 allegations of misconduct

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  • Opinion

Stand up for Labyrinth Canyon (an opinion from Matthew Williams)

Opinion6 days ago3 days ago

“Make no mistake, the decision to reassess this Travel Management Plan is not just about where you can take an OHV, or whether or not non-motorized recreationists should be able to enjoy spectacular silence and wilderness characteristics in and around Labyrinth Canyon. It’s about who we are going to let dictate the future of Utah’s land management.”

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Cosmo’s Corner: What’s in and what’s out for Fall

Moab Sun News6 days ago6 days ago

Cosmo, your trusted Library Cat and trend forecaster, is here to brief you on the hottest styles of Fall 2025, for Grand County Public Library and beyond.

  • Cosmo's Corner

Cosmo’s Corner: Adventures in Library Outreach

Moab Sun News1 week ago2 weeks ago

Cosmo the Library Cat reports on busy October events at Grand County Public Library — from the beloved Book Bike to bilingual storytime and some seriously groovy ukulele tunes.

  • Schools & Sports

Student of the Month: Celebrating Oakley Ricks and Kelvin Rawson

Moab Sun News1 week ago1 week ago

Meet Oakley Ricks and Kelvin Rawson, our October Students of the Month, who exemplify excellence at Grand County High School through their dedication, creativity, and leadership.

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