Summary
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
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Impact analysis
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.
Mentions & discussions (20)
The home court advantage: Pickleballers await opening of permanent courts
Eight new courts at Old Spanish Trail Arena will be Moab’s first dedicated pickleball facility, ending years of players sharing space at the high school and Center Street Gym.
Community invited to open house for Center Street Ballpark redesign
“The ball fields are extremely popular with local residents and we want this project to reflect the community's vision."
Moab's wellbeing scores rebounded from a 2022 low but still lag behind other cities
The 2026 Utah Wellbeing Project survey puts personal wellbeing back at its 2021 mark after a sharp 2022 drop. Nearly every concern residents were asked about eased alongside it — except water supply, still at 90%.
Moab police search for aggravated assault suspect who fled on foot, 'may be hiding'
Moab police search for aggravated assault suspect who fled on foot, 'may be hiding' KUTV
Four bears relocated from Moab in 3 days as urban bear sightings mount across Utah
Four bears relocated from Moab in 3 days as urban bear sightings mount across Utah Gephardt Daily
City seeks public input on Center Street Ball Fields renovation
We encourage everyone who uses the ball fields — or would like to see them improved — to take a few minutes to complete the survey."
Moab Community Childcare opens new Infant Center, plans grand-opening party
Moab Community Childcare opens its new permanent infant center to the public August 1 — a 1,000-square-foot facility that marks a shift in the local childcare challenge from availability to affordability.
Grand County families lose local Medicaid dental care after statewide change
When Misty Sims’ two youngest children were scheduled for dental appointments July 1, she expected another routine visit with the Moab dentist her family had used for years. Instead, she canceled after learning the office would no longer be able to b...
Moab Community Childcare opens infant center
Since opening in 2022, Moab Community Childcare has grown from one staff member serving eight children to three licensed centers that currently serve about 60 children.
A free outdoor gym is coming to the 100 West parkway
The Moab Free Health Clinic won a $15,000 AARP grant to build a free outdoor gym on the 100 West parkway — and it's inviting residents to help pick the equipment.
Grand County overdose deaths drop as commission renews settlement-funded recovery programs
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.
Moab council honors LGBTQ+ community
Cox earlier this month quietly proclaimed June as “Fidelity Month” rather than Pride Month.
Woman found dead after 40-foot fall from tree at Swanny Park in Moab
Woman found dead after 40-foot fall from tree at Swanny Park in Moab KUTV
Our kids have somewhere safe to go. Thank you to county commission leadership.
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.
Girl saved from drowning at Moab’s pool
“I’m watching, and this girl goes down and she doesn’t come back up."
Letter: Take the Grand County aging Needs Assessment survey
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.
Five patients flown out of Moab in a single afternoon
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
Moab aims to beautify Old City Park pond The Times-Independent
Masks, Social Distancing Required In All Moab City Facilities
Masks, Social Distancing Required In All Moab City Facilities KSL.com
Survey: Moab has lowest wellbeing score in Utah
Survey: Moab has lowest wellbeing score in Utah The Times-Independent
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