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Community
of Moab Moab, the only Utah community located on the Colorado River, is nestled in a valley with scenic red rock cliffs on both sides. Moab is surrounded by an extremely rugged and beautiful desert terrain. The La Sal Mountains, just 18 miles to the east, reach elevations of over 12,000 feet. Mt. Peale, at nearly 13,000 feet, is the third-highest peak in Utah. Meadows, lakes and streams abound in the pine, spruce, fir and aspen forests. The lush mountain valleys and alpine beauty provide striking contrast to the panoramic view of the deserts and canyons below. This varied topography offers excellent and practically unlimited recreational opportunities throughout the year. Some folks are discovering that a recreation destination can also make a wonderful site for business and industry. Today's high-tech communications have made it possible for literally hundreds of companies to operate in this refreshing country environment. Moab's unique setting is guaranteed to foster creative inspiration and intellectual productivity. The community of Moab offers a wholesome way of life with very little crime and plenty of activities for all ages, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by such an abundance of beauty. Moab's trend toward arts and culture, coupled with the magnificent scenery and recreational opportunities, creates an irresistible atmosphere for retirement. Should you decide to move to Moab, you will be WELCOME! For Additional Relocation Information & Tourist Information, please click on our Community Guide PDF File on our Home Page. Activities Arts
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Parks Chamber of Commerce Picnic Area 805 N. Main St. BMX and Skate Park, is located off 500 West includes a series of ramps and jumps for expert bikers. Bullick Crosscreeks Park, accessed off of 200 South, is over eight acres of park consisting of a natural wetlands area at the confluence of Mill Creek and Pack Creek. Lions Park, located at Highway 191 & Highway 128, on the south side of the Colorado River, has picnic areas, historic site markers, a bike and pedestrian paths extending north to Arches and south into Moab. Mill Creek Parkway follows over two miles of paved path along Mill Creek from Rotary Park, through town and almost to the Matheson Wetlands Preserve, allowing access to residential areas, schools parks, and downtown businesses. Old City Park, located south of town on Old City Park Rd. between Murphy Dr. and Spanish Valley Dr., is a 21 acre park with open green, a duck pond, a covered gazebo, trees, boulders, picnic tables, horseshoe and barbeque pits. Rotary Park, 680 Millcreek Drive, is a shady 3 acre glen with picnic tables, shelters, grills and a children's playground. Uniquely featuring gigantic xylophones and other musical toys, the park acts interactively with its visitors. The gazebo is perfect for events and the tree deck offers a new twist on the old tree house jungle gym. Swanny City Park, located at 181 West 400 North, is a 7 acre park with a large playground, Moab Swim Center (181 West 400 North, 259-8226), a BMX & Skate Park, covered picnic tables and gazebo, green grass and old Shade Trees. The park is named after resident Swanny Kirby, who originally owned the land which used to be a rodeo and fair grounds. Climate Average Annual Temperatures: Highs and Lows Clubs
and Organizations Grand Center - 182 N. 500 West - 435-259-6623 - The new Grand Center is a bright, beautiful facility representing the culmination of community and government efforts. It features a cafeteria, a big dining area, a large conference room, the main recreation room, a sewing area, a computer area, and an exercise room. The Grand Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 4:00 and serves lunch every day except Thursday. Many social activities are offered, and the facility is available for rent. Several programs operate from the Center such as Meals On Wheels, shuttle transport services and the Active Re-Entry Program. Moab Arts & Recreation Center - 111 E. 100 North - 435-259-6272 Teen Center - 203 E. Center Street - 435-259-9991 Elevation Getting
to Moab Bus Service from Green River - Greyhound, 800-231-2222, 525 E. Main Street, Green River Railroad: AMTRAK (from Green River depot) 800-872-7245, 250 S. Broadway, Green River Air: Great Lakes Airlines (1-800-554-5111 or 307-433-2899) offers daily scheduled service from the Moab Canyonlands Airport (located 16 miles from downtown Moab) to Denver, Colorado. Thrifty Car Rental (435-259-7317; 800-THRIFTY) provides service from the Moab Canyonlands Airport. Additional passenger and air freight service is offered at the airport, Walker Field, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, 120 miles northeast of Moab. The airport has several major airlines and commuter services, including Skywest Airlines (Delta interconnect), United Express, and America West Airlines Air Charter Service: Redtail Aviation - 800-872-7245 Miles to Moab
County Library Castle Valley Branch
Recreation For a free full-color brochure on all that Moab has to offer, call the Moab Area Travel Council at 435-259-8825 or 800-635-6622. National Park Visitation: Having two national parks easy driving distance from Moab provides visitors outstanding recreational opportunities. The number of visitors to Arches National Park (4 miles from downtown Moab) from January through October, 2006 was 791,412, up 6.3% during the same period for 2005. The number of visitors to Canyonlands National Park from January through October, 2006 was 373,397, down .6% during the same period for 2005. Moab is a wonderful base from which to explore other nearby recreational areas.
Over 90 percent of Grand County is "public land" administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the State of Utah, and the National Park Service. These lands have diverse uses, including recreation, woodland products, wildlife management, livestock grazing, and mineral resources. Different recreational activities are permitted in these areas, depending on which government agency administers the land. Many of these public areas may be reached with a standard automobile. Paved roads provide access to much of the "front country." Trailheads, visitor centers, overlooks and other sights are generally easily accessible. Off-highway Vehicles (OHV) - Any OHV being operated or transported on public lands, roads or trails in the state of Utah must display a current OHV registration sticker. Dual sport off-highway motorcycles may be registered as street legal vehicles if they possess the proper safety equipment, have passed a state safety inspection, and carry the proper insurance, or they may be registered as off-highway vehicles. For registration, contact the Grand County Assessors Office: 125 E. Center Street, Moab UT 84532; 435-259-1327. Non-resident OHV operators are required to purchase ($30) a Non-resident OHV Permit for each ATV, OHM and snowmobile they bring into the state. In Moab these may be obtained from the following vendors: Maverick Country Stores: 435 N. Main Street, 435-259-8718; 985 S. Hwy 191, 435-259-0775 & Utah State Parks. The following states offer reciprocity, meaning there is a mutual agreement between states not to charge non resident fees:
OHV Safety: Utah law requires all riders 17 and younger to wear a DOT approved motorcycle/ATV helmet with a locking chin strap while riding and it is recommended that everyone wear a helmet. Operators eight through fifteen must possess an OHV education certificate issued by Utah State Parks. Operators 16 and older must have a valid driver license or an OHV education certificate. No one under eight may operate an OHV on public lands. ATV's are made to be ridden on dirt and gravel roads, not asphalt. Where to Ride: Registered OHVs may only be operated on public lands, roads and trails that are signed or designated open to OHV use. Trailers are needed to transport OHVs to these designated areas. Congressionally designated wilderness areas are off limits to all mechanized travel. ATV riding is not allowed within Arches or Canyonlands National Park. For more information on regulations and designated areas for OHV riding contact: OHV Education Office, Utah State Parks & Recreation: USDOI Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office: Manti-LaSal National Forest - Moab Ranger District - 435-259-7155 Questar Gas, 259-7137 Business and Economic Development Executive Summary: Economic Development Goals Goal 1. We will work with entrepreneurs and small businesses to increase long-term employment opportunities. We will pursue providing more business counseling and education, easier access to capital, and more employee training programs. We will also work to provide new and expanding businesses with incentives, improved physical infrastructure and streamlined rules and regulations to permit businesses to grow. Goal 2. We will work with businesses on the facilitation of infrastructure needed to grow through the development of public projects, health care, airport service, adequate housing, and transportation planning. Goal 3. We will support the development of natural resources and the protection of resources important to the ongoing health of tourist businesses. This includes working with energy exploration companies to provide employee training resources. Goal 4. We will work to protect and enhance the scenic assets and quality community life of Grand County. This includes community clean-up campaigns, downtown improvements and efforts to promote the preservation of agricultural land use. Goal 5. We will work to help local residents develop new job skills and career opportunities, which in turn will attract business investment. Goal 6. We will work to improve local higher education, both to provide educational options for local residents and to develop destination-oriented higher education programs. Goal 7. We will work to enhance tourism-related economic development, including efforts to expand convention and conference activities and film and video projects. Goal 8. We will work to expand and promote cultural and recreational activities. Goal 9. We will work to better inform local elected officials, local businesses, and local residents of economic development activities, trends, and opportunities, and we will present for approval to Grand County and Moab City an annual work plan.
Small Business Development Center (U.S. Small Business Administration) The SBA has management assistance centers where personal consulting services and skill based training are provided to owners and managers of small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs. Consulting services are available at no charge and training is available at low cost. A representative from the Blanding Business Development Center, Buddy Redd, comes to Utah State University in Moab every Tuesday to work with businesses. Contact: Buddy Redd
Moab Population 4,825
2004 and 2005 Preliminary 6 month Jan - June Averages
Education Moab Community School - Charter School Private
Schools Utah
State University:
435-259-7432; Fax: 435-259-8423 Utah Department of Workforce Services Grand
County's Largest Employers Taxes Corporate Tax - Corporations with a tax liability of $3,000 or more in the current tax year, or with a tax liability of $3,000 or more in the previous tax year, must make make estimated tax payments. Contact Taxpayer Services 801-297-7705. Sales & Use Tax - The combined Utah and City of Moab tax is 7.75 percent on retail sales, 8.75 percent on restaurant food and beverage sales, 12.25 percent on overnight accommodations, and 10.75 percent on car rentals. Purchases of certain equipment by manufacturing companies may be exempt. Also exempt are purchases of approved water and air pollution equipment. At the end of June, 2006, collection of sales tax for Grand County increased 13% and 11% for the City of Moab compared to the same time frame in 2005. Transient room tax collections (rent of rooms in hotels, motels, inns, trailer courts, campgrounds, and similar accomodations for stays of less than 30 consecutive days) were up 12 percent for the City of Moab at the end of June, 2006 compared to the same time frame in 2005. Property Tax - The Grand County Assessors Office, located in the County Courthouse, 125 E. Center Street, determines market value every five years, or when the property is sold. A primary residence is taxed at 45% of market value in Grand County and San Juan County. A second home, or nightly rental is taxed at 100% of market value, unless the renter is a primary resident. Mobile homes not on a foundation are considered personal property, and will be assessed as such. Property taxes are due November 30th of each year; when a property is purchased, the title company will pro-rate the amount due, with the buyer only paying the portion of taxes starting after their closing date. Moab Regional Hospital
- 450 W Williams Way - Moab UT 84532 For more than 50 years, Moab Regional Hospital (formerly Allen Memorial Hospital) has served the Moab community. Currently Moab Regional Hospital has 14 Board Certified physicians here in Moab and 6 specialists who visit from urban medical facilities on a regular basis. The existing facility has 2 birthing suites, 14 long-term care beds and a full compliment of wellness services and medical treatment options. Moab Regional Hospital, currently housed in an older building, is planning a new facility, the Moab Regional Medical Center. The medical staff offers the following services: Anesthesiology ( Pain Management, Acupuncture) Health
Department of Southeastern Utah Mental
Health Drivers License
Division - 1165 S. Hwy 191, Ste. 8, Moab UT 84532;
435-259-3740 Motor Vehicle
Registration - Grand County Assessors Office Real Estate
and Housing
With a strong real estate market and the ever increasing interest in Southeastern Utah, Moab should continue to see appreciation in prices in the fourth quarter of 2006 and beyond. Real estate rental and purchasing information is available through any of the real estate companies listed in this directory. Information on rent-subsidized housing for low-income, senior, or disabled persons is available from the Grand County Housing Authority, 259-5891. |
