Grand County Administrator resigns
Grand County Administrator and Acting Zoning Director Mark Tyner resigned on Monday, Oct. 26, according to Melisa Jeffers, the county’s economic development and public information coordinator. Mark Tyner “I greatly appreciate the opportunity provided by the Grand County Commission to work in this unique and very special location,” wrote Tyner in his resignation letter, which Jeffers provided.
via Times-IndependentMoabOctober 27, 2026
Red Devil bikers place second at State
This past weekend the Moab Red Devil Mountain Bike team took second place in Division 2 at the Utah State NICA Championships in Saint George. Most of the team made the trip from Moab on Thursday in heavy rain, anticipating being able to set up the pit zone and pre-ride the brand new course, built specially for this championship.
via Times-IndependentMoabOctober 27, 2026
Iron County Establishes Strategic Economic Zone Overlay
The Iron County Commission adopted amendments to establish a Strategic Economic Zone overlay and update regulations for solar and data center projects. The new ordinance introduces specific requirements for large-scale developments, including air-quality standards and water-use monitoring.
Iron CountyOctober 27, 2026
Mountain lion found at Moab business tranquilized, relocated by wildlife officials
A mountain lion spotted at a Moab business was successfully tranquilized and will be relocated by wildlife officials. Biologists at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) responded to reports of the mountain lion on Monday.
via KJZZMoabOctober 27, 2026
Moab mountain lion sighting prompts wildlife safety reminders
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources relocated a mountain lion in Moab. DWR advises on mountain lion encounters: don't run, maintain eye contact, back away. Increased sightings are due to more security cameras and human activity in mountain habitats.
via KSLMoabOctober 26, 2026
County employees will get one-time payments amid morale concerns
Grand County employees will receive one-time payments of $1,500 for full-time staff and $750 for part-time and seasonal staff after going without a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Grand County finance officer Chantel Lindsay, left, and Personnel Services Director Tess Barger discuss proposed one-time employee payments at the Oct. 20 commission meeting.
via Times-IndependentMoabOctober 26, 2026