The Times-Independent

07/12/2025

The Grand County Commission approved a package of changes to its High Density Housing Overlay ordinance, aiming to revive a program that has struggled for years to deliver homes for local workers.

The Grand County Commission on July 1 approved a package of changes to its High Density Housing Overlay ordinance, aiming to revive a program that has struggled for years to deliver homes for local workers.

07/11/2025

The Deer Creek Fire burning near Old La Sal in San Juan County is at 4,000 acres with zero containment, one day after it broke out between Upper and Lower Two Mile Road near Highway 46.

The Deer Creek Fire burning near Old La Sal in San Juan County is at 4,000 acres with zero containment, one day after it broke out Thursday afternoon between Upper and Lower Two Mile Road near Highway 46.

07/11/2025

The Grand County Commission approved five items at its July 1 meeting, including endorsing a proposed medical cannabis pharmacy and advancing funding for airport and search and rescue equipment.

07/10/2025

Trump’s “Make America Beautiful Again” executive order provides clear direction, writes the vice chair of the Grand County Republican Party.

I wanted to write in to share my take on the recent Executive Order (EO) to Make America Beautiful Again, a lot of which focuses on revitalizing our national parks and ensuring they remain both accessible and enjoyable for all Americans.

07/10/2025

The agenda for the July 15 Grand County Commission meeting has been published. Action items include a resolution to amend the 2025 budget following several discussions, consideration of a response to the BLM draft environmental assessment on Class 1 e-Bikes and discussion and approval of letter To Secretary Doug Burgum regarding Arches National Park timed entry and infrastructure investments.

Call To Order
Pledge Of Allegiance
Citizens To Be Heard At 4:00 PM And 6:00 PM
We are receiving public comments by phone and online through Zoom. Dial: (669) 900 - 6833 Meeting ID: 420 993 8173 Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4209938173?omn=82376353676 When joining the meeting, you will be placed in a waiting room and be added to the meeting by the moderator. Your comments will be recorded and on YouTube. (Unmute for public comment: *6)
Presentations (15 Min)
Department Reports (15 Min)
Economic Development / PR Coordinator - Melisa Jeffers
Agency Reports (15 Min)
General Reports
- Commission Member Disclosures
- General Commission Reports And Future Considerations
- Elected Official Reports
- Commission Administrator Report
Public Hearings After 6:00 PM
1. Meador Drive Townhomes Rezone For Overnight Accommodations Overlay (OAO) -
Residential
Cristin Hofhine
General Business - Action Items - Discussion And Consideration Of Approval
2. Approval Of Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
b. Ratification Of Payment Of Bills
c. Ratification Of Mud Springs Contract Extension Of Time And Additional Monies Provided By The State Of Utah
d. Ratification Of Contractor Agreement With TSJ Construction For Airport Taxi Lane Project
e. Ratification Of Local Consent For Various Event Locations Of The Moab Music Festival
f. Letter Of Support For Ride With Respect OHVR Grant Application To Do Maintenance On Motorized Singletrack
g. Award Bid For Hydroexcavator Trailer For County Roads
h. ICA Reelcreative: 'Who Is Moab' Media Production Project
3. Approval Of Thank You Letter To CIB For Funding ARFF Truck
Commission Chair Winfield
4. Consideration Of 2026 Quarter 1 High Impact Special Event Intent To Apply Submissions
Jenibeth Jones, Deputy Clerk
5. OHVR Grant Application For OHV Trail Coordinator
Maddie Logowitz, Trails
6. SEUHD MOU For Healthy Trails Initiative
Maddie Logowitz, Trails, SE Utah Health Department representative
7. Resolution To Amend The 2025 Budget
Gabriel Woytek, Clerk/Auditor
8. Consideration Of Response To BLM Draft Environmental Assessment On Class 1 E-Bikes
Commissioner Martinez
9. Discussion And Approval Of Letter To Secretary Burgum Regarding Arches National Park Timed Entry And Infrastructure Investments
Commissioner Martinez
Discussion Items
10. Discussion Of Moab City Services
Commission Chair Winfield
11. Billboard Relocation
Cristin Hofhine
12. Discussion Of Changes To The Governing Policy - Topic: Intro Statement And Conduct
Closed Session(S) (If Necessary)
https://grandcountyut.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2702/overview

07/10/2025

A wildfire near the town of La Sal in San Juan County has prompted authorities to order evacuation of part of the community, including Deer Creek and Deer Haven roads.

A wildfire near the town of La Sal in San Juan County has prompted authorities to order evacuation of part of the community, including Deer Creek and Deer Haven roads, according to a dispatcher in Monticello.

07/10/2025

The National Park Service has detected the presence of cyanotoxins in Antelope Canyon in Lake Powell in concentrations that are at the high end of safe exposure levels.

The National Park Service has detected the presence of cyanotoxins in Antelope Canyon in Lake Powell in concentrations that are at the high end of safe exposure levels. Cyanotoxins are produced by certain types of algae blooms and can be harmful to humans and animals.

07/10/2025

Opinion: You only have to spend a short time in and around Moab to understand why the public can have such a negative perception of OHV users: the sight and sound of these vehicles dominates the landscape at all hours of the day.

The Feb. 6 edition of the Times-Independent included an article with the line “It’s painful to be discriminated against … because people have a stereotype of what off-roaders are or do.”

07/09/2025

Moab was a busy place on Independence Day. The Old Spanish Trail Arena was home to the Grand County Fair, one of the largest Fourth of July parades in recent years, in terms both of entries and spectators, went off without a hitch and the annual fireworks show was as thrilling as ever.

07/08/2025

Roadwork has led to the full closure of 100 East from 300 South to Uranium Avenue, which is also closed. Access to City Market is from Main Street or Grand Avenue.

07/08/2025

GCATT presented its 2025 annual report at a recent county commission meeting, outlining the department’s trail maintenance projects, visitor engagement efforts and long-term planning initiatives.

Grand County’s Active Transportation and Trails department — known as GCATT — presented its 2025 annual report at a recent county commission meeting, outlining the department’s trail maintenance projects, visitor engagement efforts and long-term planning initiatives.

07/08/2025

Last year it seemed that grasshoppers were everywhere in Utah, specifically in urban and residential areas. This year, populations will be high in some areas and lower in others, depending on spring weather conditions.