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1 week ago | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen |Taun Beddes
Education The free, online school began operating in the 2011-12 school year. By Editor Moabtimes | on April 16, 2025 By Andrew Christiansen Now in its 15th year, the school serves more than 1,000 students throughout Utah and offers a full-time online curriculum with instruction from state-certified teachers.
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1 month ago | 
sltrib.com | Andrew Christiansen |Doug McMurdo
Carrying signs in support of National Park workers - or in opposition to President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE - and cheering at the myriad drivers honking in support, more than 225 protesters gathered near the entrance to Arches National Park on Saturday to oppose widespread layoffs within the National Park Service, part of a nationwide demonstration against federal cuts to public lands staff.
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2 months ago | 
moabtimes.com | Doug McMurdo |Andrew Christiansen
The sound of her children’s screams after the horses they were on were spooked by a low-flying motor-glider during a ride near Fisher Towers on Nov. 30 is something Shirin Bakhshay will never forget. She was the only rider of eight who wasn’t immediately thrown after the horses bolted and she nearly made it back to Hauer Ranch, home of Moab Horses, atop her mount before she fell from the saddle, injuring herself.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
sltrib.com | Andrew Christiansen
Canyonlands Regional Airport will resume daily non-stop flights between Moab and Denver International Airport starting April 1, according to a press release issued by the airport. The service, operated by Contour Airlines in partnership with United Airlines, restores an important connection that was lost when Contour replaced SkyWest Airlines as the airport's air service provider last February.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen
The BEACON Afterschool Program, which aims to provide vital resources for Moab’s families and students, is marking the start of its 20th year. Founded in September 2005 as part of a community effort to support youth, BEACON has grown into a program serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Each year, the program runs more than 160 enrichment clubs, ranging from climbing and outdoor education to cultural dance and newspaper writing.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen
The Grand County Commission has adopted a new policy for promotional advertising at its Jan. 7 meeting, marking the first update to its guidelines since 2020. The revised policy designates “promotion” — defined as actively encouraging and marketing tourism, recreation, film production and conventions to attract visitors — as the primary focus of all advertising activities.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen
The Moab Chamber of Commerce is undergoing a leadership transition following the resignation of Executive Director Cassie Oliver, who served in the role since April. Commissioner Jacques Hadler, who serves as the Grand County Commission liaison to the chamber, shared the news at the Dec. 3 meeting.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen
The Grand County Commission made progress on its 2025 funding plans on Monday, Dec. 9, tentatively approving a range of outstanding spending priorities during a public workshop. The final budget is set for discussion and a vote at the Dec. 17 commission meeting. A draft of the budget will continue to receive tweaks as needed this week. Grand County Clerk-Auditor Gabriel Woytek said a summary of any adjustments will be included in agenda materials for the Dec.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
moabtimes.com | Andrew Christiansen
In a Nov. 25 budget workshop, the majority of the Grand County Commission reached an unofficial consensus in a straw poll to allocate $95,000 toward Grand County Emergency Medical Service’s ambulance payments for 2025. While not finalized, the funding would address immediate financial challenges by helping the agency cover payments for two ambulances purchased for over $700,000 and financed over five years.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
sltrib.com | Andrew Christiansen
The Grand County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team responded to five challenging rescue incidents within a span of 36 hours on Oct. 25 and 26, mobilizing personnel, helicopters and extensive resources to aid injured hikers and climbers across the Moab area. Detailing the rescues in a Facebook post, Search and Rescue said the first call came early Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, when a motorcyclist fell 30 feet into a ravine on the Hell's Revenge Trail.
