Moab residents are officially the least happy in Utah, according to a new survey. This isn't great news for our town, and it raises questions about what the city will do to improve overall community wellbeing.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before.
No direct financial impacts are mentioned, but a less happy town might mean fewer tourists and less local spending.
Hopefully, everyone in Moab will benefit if the city takes action to make people happier.
Right now, it seems like everyone in Moab is feeling the negative effects of low community wellbeing.
Cox earlier this month quietly proclaimed June as “Fidelity Month” rather than Pride Month.
Grand County's fatal overdose rate has fallen over the past two years as the commission renewed opioid-settlement funding for three local recovery programs — though the county's small population means the figures swing on a handful of cases.
Woman found dead after 40-foot fall from tree at Swanny Park in Moab KUTV
The new location replaced the center’s long-term shared location and provides dedicated space with improved privacy, comfort and trauma-informed services for children and families.
“I’m watching, and this girl goes down and she doesn’t come back up."
Moab community advocate Char Mates urges residents of all ages to complete Grand County's Older Adults Needs Assessment survey before the window for grant funding closes.
Moab Regional Hospital handled in four hours what it normally handles in a month, activating a Code Orange after multiple serious emergencies hit the ED within hours on April 17.
Moab aims to beautify Old City Park pond The Times-Independent
Masks, Social Distancing Required In All Moab City Facilities KSL.com
Survey: Moab has lowest wellbeing score in Utah The Times-Independent
New bus route connects Moab with Salt Lake City The Times-Independent
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