Moab Area Real Estate Magazine / December 2021 – February 2022 by Moab Area Real Estate Magazine

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Volume 5, Issue 11

MOAB AREA

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DECEMBER 2021–FEBRUARY 2022

Season's Greetings Inside… CNHA: A friend to public lands | Meet the new city councilmembers | Lights of the holiday season

Watchman Estates MLS#1751923 | $789,000 Byrd & Co. Real Estate (See page 29)

Architectural artistry MLS#1706284 | $3,300,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (See page 5)

Great investment property MLS#1770176 | $1,198,000 Arches Real Estate Group (See page 39)

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Table of Contents

DECEMBER 2021–FEBRUARY 2022

Features:

14 CNHA: A friend to public lands 32 Meet Moab's new city councilmembers 44 Lights of the holiday season

Real Estate Listings:

4 Berkshire Hathaway Utah Properties 18 Byrd & Co. Real Estate 36 Moab Premier Properties 38 Arches Real Estate Group 40 Anasazi Real Estate, Inc. 48 Moab Realty 50 Moab Property Group MOAB AREA

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Moab Area Real Estate Magazine is published by AJM Media, LLC P.O. Box 1328, Moab, UT 84532 • 303-817-7569 andrewmirrington@gmail.com Magazine front cover: People view the Christmas lights and decorations at a Moab home in early December. [Photo by Murice D. Miller / Image editing by Andrew Mirrington]

This page top: Local children enjoy a field trip made possible by support from Canyonlands Natural History Association. [Photo courtesy Canyonlands Natural History Association]

Middle: From left to right, Moab Mayor-elect Joette Langianese, City councilmember-elect Jason Taylor and City councilmember-elect Luke Wojciechowski [Courtesy photos] Bottom: A float in Moab's Electric Light Parade. [Photo by Murice D. Miller]

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Moab, beautiful Moab, the small town we have chosen to call home.

NEW LISTING

MAJESTIC RETREAT 2950 Old City Park $3,330,000 6 BD | 6.5 BA | 4,100 SF | 6.34 Acres Angela Houghton 435.260.0700 Seclusion and views. Plentiful water. 5-star turnkey business. Organic gardens. Multiple dwellings. A special place requires special owners. The Red Moon Lodge, a successful Bed and Breakfast, has been lovingly nurtured and co-created with the land. An additional two bedroom home provides the benefit of income or flexibility in lifestyle. The location of this 6.34-acre property is perfectly placed for visual enjoyment. The topography has a flow of pasture, native landscape, cultivated gardens, and a rare spring and pond. Solar panels and water rights enhance a sustainable lifestyle. This is a unique sanctuary to find in the desert. Find connection through the gardens, Medicine Wheel, Sweat Lodge and Yoga Barn. A visionary is sought to carry forward stewardship of this desert oasis.

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ARCHITECTURAL ARTISTRY 388 Castle Creek Lane, Castle Valley $3,300,000 | 3 BD | 4 BA | 5,300 SF 5.76 Acres | MLS 1706284 Angela Houghton 435.260.0700 Exquisite home in Castle Valley. Peaceful and private, this property is an inspiring and comfortable haven. The exterior of this home is meant to blend in with the gorgeous surroundings while the inside delights with endless artistic touches. The spectacular setting affords a view from every room. The interior is a work of art as almost everything was made specific for this house. You’ll find custom stained glass and beautifully handcrafted doors throughout. Mature trees and native vegetation from local seed gathering enhance the private feel. Located on 5.76 acres in the remote and beautiful town of Castle Valley, this property provides peaceful living and privacy in a home that is a work of art.

POLISHED PERFECTION

MOUNTAIN LUXURY

4325 Zimmerman Lane | $1,545,000 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 4,394 SF | 0.50 Acre | MLS 1750593 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

699 Spotlight Hollow, Willow Basin | $1,490,000 4 BD | 4.5 BA | 2,799 SF | 10 Acres | MLS 1752247 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

The shining elegance of this magnificent house will call you home. The double iron front door welcomes you to experience the unique details throughout – teak wood and stone accent walls, crystal chandeliers, quartz counter tops, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances and an outdoor kitchen that is set to impress. This home was designed for entertaining! Three classy en-suites. Multiple home offices. Flawless landscaping. This one is full of joy!

Entice your senses with the sound of Castle Creek, the view of La Sal Peak, the smell of mountain fresh pine, and the comfort of this Willow Basin retreat. On 10 acres with grid power at nearly 8,000 feet of elevation, this mountain home is perfect for living year-round or your seasonal get-way. Extensive landscaping invites you to relax, enjoy the great outdoors, and steep in nature. Live and recreate here, in beautiful Willow Basin.

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NEW LISTING

SLEEK CONTEMPORARY DESIGN 2183 Salida del Sol | $1,100,000 3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,862 SF Rachel Moody 435.260.8245 Clean, crisp lines are the focus of this modern marvel that was meticulously designed to appease the sophisticated eye. Simple, yet elegant with seamless integration to the outdoor living spaces with generous overhangs. 12’ ceilings throughout help enhance the architecturally designed position of the home for maximum benefit of views. This newly constructed luxury home is offered with designer furnishings, 3 large bedrooms all with king sized beds and 3 full en-suite bathrooms. The gorgeous kitchen features custom welded metal work, quality stainless steel appliances, Olympia quarts countertops, with recessed under cabinet and upper cabinet lighting. An oversized 3-car garage is connected to the large mudroom. This beauty is within walking distance to hiking & golfing–as well as easy access OHV trails.

NEW PRICE

SUPER FINE

PERCHED RIM TO RIM

4242 E Lipizzan Jump | $1,370,000 3 BD | 4 BA | 2,530 SF | 0.53 Acre | MLS 1759372 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

4251 E Lipizzan Jump | $1,295,000 3 BD | 2 BA | 2,476 SF | 0.56 Acre | MLS 1765836 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

This all the super fine detail you expect in modern elegance. Live intimately in the convergence of indoor & outdoor spaces amongst the stellar red rock setting. The masterful kitchen & open living room with vaulted ceilings, wood beams, and walls of glass & wood sliding doors. With custom white leather granite counter tops, this kitchen has dual Asko dishwashers, Wolf cooking appliances, Subzero refrigerators & ice maker.

Situated above open space, this spectacularly designed home has guaranteed unobstructed views of the Moab Rim & Hidden Valley. Walk out your front door to hike up Moab’s East Rim, come home to enjoy sunsets over the West Rim from the gracious patio. 18 foot cathedral ceilings welcome you in the bright and airy great room with stone gas fireplace, maple hardwood floors & wood clad sliding glass doors. Luxurious bathrooms with rare Italian tile.

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WARM & CLASSY

SPANISH VALLEY BEAUTY

4123 Heather Lane, White Horse | $1,050,000 3 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,829 SF | 0.50 Acre | MLS 1771525 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

4283 Valle Del Sol Drive | $995,000 3 BD | 3 BA | 2,510 SF | 1.7 Acres | MLS 1770433 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

This large home has the space and setting you need. Offering three ensuites- all with patio access. The main en-suite will sooth your bones with the shower & soaking tub combo- and a sweet cedar lined sauna. Woodclad ceilings accent the vaulted great room. Concrete floors, stone gas fireplace, built-in entertainment center, and ample dining space- this open kitchen and living room design allows for ultimate get togethers.

Have it all in Spanish Valley! Accompanied by a classy 600 square foot studio, this spacious rambler sits on two .85-acre parcels on a cul-de-sac abutting open space. With protected views of the La Sal Mountains, the feeling of privacy and intimate connection with the setting will maintain along with the investment in the additional building parcel. This meticulous home offers a remote main suite floor plan with an additional 2 bedrooms, den & 2 flex rooms.

NEW LISTING

UNIQUE CASTLE VALLEY HOME 422 Castle Valley Drive | $849,900 3 BD | 2 BA | 3,340 SF | 4.71 Acres Angela Houghton 435.260.0700 Enjoy magnificent views of Castleton Tower, the La Sal Mountains, and the mesa. Irrigation water flows to support large trees that shelter the property from the road but not the views. Inside the home, the first floor has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a kitchen, a laundry room and plentiful storage. The first floor also provides an ease of living between inside and outside. A gas fireplace adds charm and a cozy feeling on the main floor near the kitchen. A spiral staircase leads you to a lofted master bedroom, master bathroom and office. Continue up the spiral staircase to the observatory for reading or star gazing. The partially finished basement with a workshop and large storage rooms can be accessed from the house, the garage, or a separate entrance. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to invest in one of the most beautiful valleys on Earth.

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STELLAR LOCATION

BIG BLUE – APARTMENT/SUPER SHOP

Tucked into the corner of White Horse subdivision on .79 acres, this home has amazing privacy, exceptional elbow room, far reaching Moab Rim and South Mountain peak views. Entrenched in the red rock, the exterior of this home is finished with rustic metal, gorgeous stone, beautiful wood trim, freshly painted stucco, and rainwater catchment. Enjoy outdoor living with four amazing patios, with access from every room in the home.

Turn key and ready for you! This amazing property has a 2,400 square foot structure with over 1,700 square feet of living space, plus 2 toy shops! Located on one full acre in San Juan County’s Highway Commercial Zone, this opportunity has potential for subdivision with nightly rental capability and light commercial use. This amazing, awesome, one-of-a-kind, unique, lifestyle opportunity created for any dream adventure does exist!

4218 E Lipizzan Jump | $950,000 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,919 SF | 0.79 Acre | MLS 1775098 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

NEW LISTING

RIM VILLAGE!

PEACEFUL LIVING

3686 Spanish Valley Drive, H1 | $695,000 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,573 SF | 0.18 Acre | MLS 1782766 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280 | Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

3427 Lemon Lane | $575,000 3 BD | 3 BA | 1,920 SF | 1.05 Acres | MLS 1775661 Rachel Moody Team 435-260-8240

This gorgeous, bright unit in Rim Village is located in a short term rental zone! It is currently a primary residence, but all the furnishings, dishware, and decor are included so you can start renting your nightly rental investment and land in the place you love to play. This unit offers an oversized patio with excellent views and potential for a private hot tub. Popular one level floor plan with a remote main bedroom suite with king size bed and jetted bathtub.

Set under the Moab Rim with vast views of the La Sal Mountains, you will enjoy this peaceful cul-de-sac setting in Spanish Valley. This home provides exceptional space with a large open concept with living, kitchen, and generous dining area. The over-sized bedrooms allow for all your needs- space for your workout equipment, office needs, and more. Two en-suites with enormous closets, as well as an additional bedroom next to the third bathroom.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

HOME SWEET HOME

457 East Walker Street | $569,000 4 BD | 3 BA | .24 Acre | 1,547 SF | MLS 1776649 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280

1164 Austin Drive | $535,000 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,533 SF | 0.25 Acre | MLS 1765287 Jessiqua Zufelt 435.210.1171

Don’t miss out on this great multi level home, in a convenient, desirable in-town location. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The updated kitchen has laminate countertops, knotty pine cabinets and tile flooring. Hardwood floors run throughout the bedrooms and living space. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, the en-suite features a tile shower. Downstairs has a separate entrance, and is complete with a kitchen, bedroom and bath.

This adorable home offers great single level living, and enjoys a convenient mid-valley location. New metal fencing offers great privacy to the back yard. The Main bedroom features an en suite bathroom complete with jetted tub and walk in closet. Three more spacious bedrooms offer plenty of room to have an in home office. The oversized attached garage and driveway provide ample off street parking and storage.

THIS ONE IS YOURS!

LOCATION, CONVENIENCE, LIFESTYLE

This sweet rambler is ready for you to move right in! Adorned with beautiful vinyl luxury tile through the living areas; this home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms- both with gorgeous new tile floors. The main bedroom en-suite has a great walk-in closet and back yard facing window. Located on a grassy .25-acre lot, the fully fenced private back yard has amazing Moab Rim views for you to enjoy from the pergola.

This home offers an open floor plan, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Located between down town and endless Moab adventures. Mature landscaping is warm and welcoming, and the fenced back yard needs little maintenance with its xeriscaped setting. Three bedrooms with fresh paint and carpet offer plenty of space to spread out. The attached garage offers storage space for your outdoor gear. The roof was just replaced in June of 2021.

1182 Austin Drive | $499,000 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,524 SF | 0.25 Acre | MLS 1775438 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

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1210 Van Buren Court | $499,000 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,276 SF | 0.21 Acre | MLS 1774841 Jessiqua Zufelt 435.210.1171

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NEW LISTING

HOME SWEET HOME

PRIVATE ABODE

622 West Hale Avenue | $397,000 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,185 SF | MLS 1777460 Lynda Diem 435.260.9244

1945 Shumway Lane | $365,000 2 BD | 2 BA | 1,680 SF | 0.61 Acre | MLS 1780231 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

A private courtyard is the first thing that greets you upon arrival. Step through the cheerful blue front door and notice vaulted ceilings and natural light. The spacious kitchen overlooks the dining and living spaces; which feature a sitting area at the kitchen bar; and fireplace in the living room. Sliding glass doors take you to an outdoor entertainment area for evening barbecues or end of the day relaxing. Attached double car garage.

This little private abode sits on .61 acres in a convenient mid-valley location. So comfy with a gas fireplace, bright windows, beautiful wood beam features, and formal dining area. Offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this charmer has been upgraded throughout with excellent move-in ready status. The living room has sliding glass doors to the sweet BBQ patio with pavers, a gazebo, Astro turf, garden beds, and lovely landscape.

NEW LISTING

COMMERCIAL

EXCELLENT CITY LOCATION!

MOAB SPANISH TRAILS SHELL STATION

Enjoy the convenience of being in town near Moab’s Main Street, Swanny City Park, Moab Aquatic & Recreation Center, close proximity to hiking/ biking trails, & the Colorado River. This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located in a great neighborhood and has lots of space for storage including an oversized detached garage and root cellar. Due to the age of this manufactured home, this home is a cash only purchase.

This fuel center features a large convenience store, above ground fuel tanks and an oval layout with a gravel drive circling the back of the structure. Turn-key, including retail inventory, and has been professionally operated with a reputation for pleasant service. Excellent revenue and fabulous potential for expansion. This station is the only fuel station and convenience store within 5 miles to the north, 55 miles to the south and the first upon the south entrance of the Moab Valley.

524 N Cliffview Drive | $335,000 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,248 SF | 0.18 Acre | MLS 1781759 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280 | Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

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2420 Spanish Trail Road | $4,500,000 | MLS 1719240 Highway Commercial Zone | Large Convenience Store Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

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COMMERCIAL ACREAGE

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT LOT

2446 Spanish Trail Road, Moab | $1,500,000 | MLS1719225 1.35 Acres | Highway Commercial Zone Rachel Moody 435.260.8245

132 Walnut Lane | $850,000 Commercial/Vacant Land | 0.28 Acres | MLS 1775119 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280 | Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

Subject to the sale of the Moab Spanish Trails Shell station. Excellent opportunity to expand upon the services offered at the gateway to the Moab Golf Club, Spanish Valley residential areas, Ken’s Lake recreation area and hundreds of vacation rental units and RV sites. This abutting parcel allows for an expansion of the Moab Spanish Trails Shell; should the opportunity not be captured by the fuel center’s potential buyer, this opportunity will be available for the open market.

DEVELOPER’S SPECIAL! Downtown development lot, located off of ‘up and coming’ 100 West Street. Close to it all, with retail, storage, restaurants, and multiple hotels in close proximity. The C3 commercial zoning allows for multiple great uses with lot line to lot line development potential up to 40’ high. Dreaming of building a cafe with apartments above? Want to build a professional office building? Here is your site!

VACANT LAND

HIGH DESERT TOPOGRAPHY

RARE ACREAGE & RECREATION HAVEN

240 Acres of High Desert topography available for your private ownership. A recreationalists dream with multiple sites for camping- plug in and explore onsite! To accommodate the off-grid nature of this area, the property includes a 20 foot Conex shipping container with a 10,000 kilowatt solar system, an additional 20 foot Conex and two 40 foot Conex containers for toy/vehicle storage. Two 1,650 gallon cisterns, one placed into the rock with gravity feed.

Newly approved subdivision offering two lots, each over one acre. Size, location, amenities and opportunities for building your own haven make these properties a rare find. Lot 1 and 2 have been improved with access to utilities off the street, and are flat and ready to build with no HOA or CCR limitations! Lot 1 comes with a well pumping 10 gallons a minute to maintain your oasis, Water Right 05-1025, .25 acres irrigation.

Hatch Wash | $999,000 240 Acres | MLS 1732547 Rachel Moody 435.260.8245 | Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280

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PACK CREEK ESTATE SITE

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! 1650 Vertigo Drive | $270,000

1261 N Main Street #22 | $255,000

Stunning 11.18 acres in the gorgeous Pack Creek area, tucked into the foothills of the La Sals and features beautiful mountain and red rock views. MLS 1657922 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

3.66 acre site at the top of Kayenta Heights with sweeping red rock, sandstone, and mountain views. Perfect mid-valley location, just minutes to town. MLS 1745464 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

Capture a pool-side home-base for your Motorcoach in a gorgeous, resort setting! This full-sized RV pad features charming landscaping and full hookups. MLS 1745453 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

525 E Pack Creek Road | $349,000

BIG MOUNTAIN AND CLIFF VIEWS

BRUMLEY RIDGE RANCH

PORTAL RV RESORT LOT

UNIQUE RETREAT

4144 Valle Del Sol Drive | $249,000

Brumley Ridge Ranch Road | $235,000 per lot

448 Pack Creek | $225,000

Horse Property with Stunning Mountain and Cliff Views! This one acre lot sits at the entrance to one of Spanish Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods. MLS 1758013 Reina Every 435.260.1542

Lot 2, 6.28 Acres | Lot 3, 5.43 Acres | Lot 4, 3.59 Acres Water, power & fiber. MLS 1732547 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280

Build your getaway in gorgeous Pack Creek. Views are extraordinary! One full acre plus property also includes 1/8 interest in 23.09 acres of deeded open space MLS 1777243 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

NEW PRICE

CUSTOM CABIN LOT–PEAK VIEWS

TWO 80 ACRE PARCELS

BIG ABAJO VIEWS – 13 LOTS

10 N Hoolihan Road 2 | $168,000

186 County Road SW 1/4 | $125,000 Per Lot

Elk Meadows Lots | $64,000-$79,000

7 acres at Buried Hatchet Ranch, in the Brumley Ridge section of the La Sal Mountains. Services stubbed to the lot. Only 25 minutes from Moab. MLS 1702713 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240

Vast desert landscape with far reaching views, privacy and open skies. MLS 1669814/1669887 Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240 Jessiqua Zufelt 435.210.1171

6 - 8 acre lots located 15 minutes to downtown Monticello, and 48 miles from Moab city center. Rachel Moody Team 435.260.8240 Nikole Andersen 801.750.5280

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A FRIEND TO PUBLIC LANDS Canyonlands Natural History Association is a nonprofit partner for southeastern Utah’s special places and the people who love them Written by Sharon Sullivan

HEN YOU BUY A SOUVENIR, T-SHIRT, GUIDEBOOK OR ANY OTHER ITEM FROM A NATIONAL PARK STORE OR PUBLIC LANDS INFORMATION CENTER, YOU’RE NOT ONLY ACQUIRING A MEMENTO. YOU’RE ALSO SUPPORTING FREE PROGRAMS AND BROCHURES FOR THE

PUBLIC, OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR LOCAL YOUTH, THE PURCHASE OF TELESCOPES TO VIEW PARKS’ NIGHTTIME SKIES, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND MORE. “We donate back to public lands over a million dollars a year,” says Sam Wainer, operations manager for Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA) – one of 70 “cooperating associations” that serve as nonprofit partners for public land agencies. These nonprofit partners are called by different names – for example, there’s Grand Canyon Conservancy, Yellowstone Forever, and Zion National Park Forever Project. Cooperating associations support

parks, and the public’s enjoyment of public lands by funding educational, scientific, and interpretive efforts. CNHA serves not only Arches and Canyonlands national parks; it also supports Hovenweep, Natural Bridges, and Bears Ears national monuments; Cedar Mesa and Grand Gulch Primitive Area; the Manti-La Sal National Forest; and the information centers in Blanding and Moab. “The bulk (of funds) goes to the (parks), where most

of the money is generated,” Wainer says. Tourism to the region has exploded since Wainer began working for CNHA 25 years ago. There were 700,000 annual visitors in the late 1990s, compared to well over 2 million people these days. Wainer continually develops new designs for products, as well as educational gifts like kids’ puzzles. His intention is to foster an emotional, lasting connection between people and their public lands.

Top: The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. [Colin D. Young/shutterstock.com] Opposite page, top: The Arches National Park bookstore. [Courtesy CNHA] Middle: Moab Information Center's Amy Mayer assists visitors Vicki and Dan Shaw of Montrose, Colorado. [Photo by Murice D. Miller] Bottom: A Student Conservation Intern talks with a young visitor. [NPS/Andrew Kuhn]

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The MIC

The Moab Information Center (MIC) – an essential stop for visitors to Moab – also serves local community members by offering free lectures for the public from April through November. Operated by CNHA, the MIC is located on the corner of Center and Main streets, and is a one-stop-shop for information about Arches and Canyonlands, and all southeast Utah public lands – including Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service property. Staff will point you in the right direction regarding camping, hiking trails, tours, river rafting, jet boating, mountain biking trails, plus rules associated with public land usage. Visitors can also learn about local restaurants, hotels and downtown businesses. Prior to the pandemic, the MIC averaged 900-1,000 visitors per day during the busy tourist season. While the number of visitors slowed during 2020, it increased gradually in 2021 to an average of 600-700 per day, says Sharon Kienzle, MIC manager for the past 10 years. Travelers often come in for advice on vacation-planning in the region, including tips for visiting places as far away as the Grand Canyon. “People will come in and say ‘I have five days’ and want to know how best to use it,” Kienzle says. “We give information on how to do things in the correct order (to avoid unnecessary backtracking) – we get that a lot.” The MIC also provides information on road conditions and weather. And, you’ll find postcards, guidebooks, maps and other high-quality gifts and souvenirs for sale – proceeds of which go to support public lands in southeast Utah. The MIC’s free lecture series is attended by both visitors and locals alike. Park rangers, visiting scientists, and other experts present a range of topics including wildflowers of the area, rock art, dinosaurs, bats, the night sky, Native American archaeological sites, and the history of how the national parks were created.

Outdoor Education

Children in Grand and San Juan counties are fortunate to attend school near national parks and CNHA, which funds field trips for students in kindergarten through sixth grades. At Arches and Canyonlands, kids learn core science curriculum in the real world. Students learn subjects like geology

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Bierman worked for the Grand Teton Association for 25 years, before coming to Moab five years ago to direct CNHA. “Canyonlands Natural History Association allows me to combine a passion for our unique public lands in southeast Utah with an opportunity to work closely with our visitors to ensure they have a quality visit, leaving with fond memories of this beautiful area and a desire to support public lands and open spaces,” Bierman says.

and desert ecology first-hand, and become aware of air quality issues after visiting an air monitoring station at Island in the Sky in Canyonlands. And, they gain confidence in their physical abilities by hiking in the parks. CNHA pays for supplies, transportation to the parks, and the stipends of Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns who help with the field trips. “We’re teaching science in the parks,” Wainer says. “Every ten days there’s a new field trip.” High school students also benefit from living near public lands and an active cooperating association. Teenagers from both counties can earn money and valuable experience by working in CNHA’s main office or warehouse, updating social media, writing blogs about MIC’s free lectures, or helping with the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger program. In addition to earning an hourly wage, student interns receive a $1,500 scholarship for each year of internship. Some students work with CNHA for two or three years. “We couldn’t do what we do with local school kids without CNHA – we’re really lucky to have them as a partner,” says Angie Richman, chief of interpretation for Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Education and Visitor Services. Richman credits CNHA executive director Roxanne Bierman for much of the ongoing success of these programs. “[She] is really forward thinking.”

Dark Skies Richman is the official liaison between CNHA and each of the four parks in the Southeast Utah Group. She coordinates and presents aid requests from each of the four national park units to the CNHA board of directors. For example, CNHA, in partnership with the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks helped Arches to achieve and celebrate its International Dark Sky Park status in 2019 – the final national park in the Southeast Group to do so. To mark the occasion, around that year’s autumn equinox, Arches hosted a special astronomy program. Hundreds of community members and out-of-town visitors attended the event. CNHA provided telescopes and rangers gave presentations

on the constellations during the three-hour event, held on both a Friday and Saturday night. CNHA also paid to bring International Dark Sky Association Executive Director Ruskin Hartley to Arches, where he presented the then-superintendent Kate Cannon with a special plaque designating Dark Sky Park status. “It was a big deal for him to come out; CNHA paid for his travel,” Richman recalls. Afterward, shuttle buses (paid for by CNHA) transported attendees to Panorama Point for some star-gazing. CNHA provided some of the telescopes and gave out free red lights – superior to regular white lights for preserving night vision. Astronomy books and special T-shirts were for sale at the event – proceeds of which went back to the parks. In 2021, CNHA replaced broken water fountains in the Needles District of Canyonlands – a task that would have taken years to accomplish if tackled internally, Richman says. National parks are in “dire need” of funding, says Cathy Bonde, chairwoman of the 10-member CNHA board of directors. Thanks to CNHA, campground water fountains were fixed, and a non-freezing water filling station was installed at the Visitor Center, making drinking water available there during the wintertime.

Top: Canyonlands Natural History Association's Executive Director Roxanne Bierman. [Courtesy CNHA] Bottom: Local children enjoy a field trip made possible by support from Canyonlands Natural History Association. [NPS/Kirsten Kearse] Opposite page: A ranger adjusts a telescope during Arches' international dark sky park celebration. [NPS/William Pedro]

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Scientific Research Tim Graham is an ecologist and independent researcher in Moab who studies insects and pollinators in the La Sal Mountains. Graham painstakingly collects samples from areas where nonnative mountain goats have denuded large areas of vegetation, dislodged rocks and disturbed soils – destroying plant and bug habitat. He also studies the impact of climate change and its effect on insects and pollinators. “Having this information can help guide (land) management,” he says. Another researcher, Brian Davis, teaches anatomy to medical students at the University of Louisville in Kentucky during the school year, while in the summertime he chisels out fossils of ancient “tiny critters” from rocks in the Moab area. He’s hoping to bring local schoolchildren out in the field to help search for the 150-million-year-old fossils. His collections are housed together in a public trust and are available for research purposes, he says. These resources are “another rationale for preserving public lands,” he notes. Both of these scientific endeavors are just two of several projects funded by CNHA’s Discovery Pool research grants given each year (except during 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down visitation to the region, resulting in fewer purchases at park stores, thus, less money for research projects). Cooperating associations like CNHA developed early in National Park Service history in response to visitor needs for inexpensive guide leaflets, pictures, maps and other interpretive literature. The first such organization was the Yosemite Museum Association, founded in 1920 to develop a museum and visitor contact station in Yosemite Valley. By 1931, cooperating associations were established in Zion, and Rocky Mountain national parks, and in Yellowstone in 1933. Canyonlands Natural History Association was founded in 1967. In addition to sales from its retail outlets and online, CNHA funding comes from memberships and private donations. Since its inception the organization has donated more than $18.5 million to its public land partners’ educational and research efforts. In 2020, CNHA’s contributions totaled more than $1.5 million. For more information or to sign up for the CNHA monthly E-newsletter visit: cnha.org. n

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MEET JOETTE, JASON AND LUKE Get to know Moab’s newest city council members Written by Rachel Fixsen

OAB IS A SMALL, RURAL TOWN FACED WITH SOME BIG, REAL-WORLD ISSUES. ALTHOUGH THE CITY HAS ONLY ABOUT 5,500 RESIDENTS AND ABOUT 9,000 IN THE COUNTY, THE MOAB AREA HOSTS NEARLY THREE MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY.

MOAB LEADERS ARE TASKED WITH INCREASINGLY COMPLEX CHALLENGES RELATED TO THE SURGING POPULARITY OF THE AREA.

Three recently elected officials — Mayor-elect Joette Langianese, and city councilmembers-elect Jason Taylor and Luke Wojciechowski — say they are ready to face these challenges when their terms begin in January: Among the sentiments that the incoming officials say they heard most often from residents on the campaign trail were: a desire for a strong sense of community and livability; a concern about the lack of

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affordable housing; needed infrastructure upgrades; the importance of economic opportunity and diversification. All three say they are committed to making sure community members feel engaged and valued in local decision-making. Here’s a closer look at each councilmember, what brought each of them to Moab, and what they hope to contribute in their new role serving local residents.

MAYOR-ELECT

JOETTE LANGIANESE

oette Langianese grew up “in a little Italian village in Pennsylvania,” surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains. “My dad used to take us hiking every weekend,” she recalls, adding with a laugh, “We’d hike up this hill and I’d start crying because I was tired and he’d have to carry me down.” In spite of those childhood protests, Langianese developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. “When I discovered Utah, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is the place!’ When I first got here, I just fell in love with it. It just felt like this is where my heart belongs.” She’s now the executive director of the nonprofit Friends of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, which focuses on encouraging connection with, and stewardship of, the landscape. Langianese said she was always independent and loved exploring, and that’s how she ended up in Utah. After high school she attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and often visited Moab on breaks and weekends. During that time, she exchanged letters with her grandmother in Pennsylvania, who lamented that Langianese was so far away. “She would always say, ‘I wish you would move back here so you could take care of me!’” Langianese recalls. She got inspired to study gerontology, which looks at the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. She told her grandmother that while she had a large family with many relatives who could help care for her, there were people in the West who were alone and needed care, too. “I wanted to be able take care of people as they age,” Langianese says. After college she lived in San Francisco and began a career in the field, and continued to visit Moab every year. She eventually got a job at the Allen Memorial Hospital, which served Moab before Moab Regional Hospital was built. She also went on a San Juan River trip where she made a happy acquaintance: Steve Russell, the man who would later help her buy property in Castle Valley, and later still become her husband. Russell, an attorney, has owned and operated the Grand County Law and Justice Center in Moab since 1993. Langianese sold her property in Castle Valley a few years ago and moved to Moab. She continues to advocate for care for the elderly. She was a main driver behind the establishment of the Canyonlands Care Center and the

“We live in the most beautiful place on earth, (but we need to prioritize) getting the community to feel good about where they live.” Mayor-elect JOETTE LANGIANESE

Moab Area Partnership for Seniors apartment building that opened in 2020. She’s also been involved in other causes for the community, such as lobbying lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to help Moab get the uranium tailings moved more quickly from a site left by the former mining and milling operation located next to Highway 191 and the Colorado River. She served for eight years on the Grand County Council (which is now the Grand County Commission.) She’s watched the town evolve over the years. “Probably the most significant change is what we’ve all seen—the increase in visitation,” she says. “I’ve been here going on 25 years; When I came here, we’d go up to [the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park] and we’d be the only ones there.” She says she understands the growth in tourism.

“There’s nothing we can do about that, there’s just more people in the world. And we live in the most beautiful place on earth—why wouldn’t they want to be here?” However, she said many residents she spoke with have a sense of losing their community in the crowds, especially in the wake of the pandemic shutdowns, when locals were faced with isolation and economic insecurity. “Every single person I talked to had that feeling of, ‘We’re lost’ and, ‘Are we really a part of this community anymore?’” Langianese said of her conversations with residents during her campaign. “Getting the community to feel good about where they live,” she says, is one of her goals. As Moab’s new mayor, Langianese has a substantial list of issues she’d like to tackle, starting with filling open staff positions at City Hall. “People are not very confident in City Hall, and we have an opportunity to change that,” she says. Other issues include housing, protection of public lands, and drought and water security. She’ll continue to advocate for elderly care and serve on the board of the Canyonlands Health Care Special Service District. She also hopes to strengthen Moab’s voice at the state legislature. “I’m going to have to prioritize a lot of things,” she acknowledges, but adds, “A lot of things I was already doing anyway.” She says problems won’t get solved overnight, but that diligence and collaboration will improve things piece by piece. “We have to get creative, look at the resources we have, come together as a community and figure out how to solve problems together,” she says.

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CITY COUNCILMEMBER-ELECT

JASON TAYLOR

ason Taylor grew up in the Utah Valley and first began visiting Moab as a kid in the 1980s. His father worked for a bank and had the difficult job of placing repossessed homes back on the market, something that was happening a lot at that time in Moab, as the uranium industry and the local economy cratered. “He would usually drop me off at the Slickrock Bike Trail and I’d go ride all day,” Taylor remembers of those early trips to Moab with his dad. For the first hour of the drive home, he says, his dad would be in a low mood after the day’s dispiriting work. “No one had jobs,” Taylor says. “It was rough.” As a high school student, Taylor continued coming down to Moab with friends to ride the mountain bike trails, and in the mid-1990s took a summer job as a local rafting guide. “Eventually it was like, ‘I should just live here!’” Taylor says. The access to outdoor recreation was unparalleled, and he knew he had fun and fulfilling employment in the area. He and his wife moved to Moab full-time in the late 1990s and tried to make ends meet. It was difficult at first, Taylor says. As soon as the summer guiding season ended in September, he would stress about making it through the winter until tourists returned in March. He noticed a shift after 2002, when Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Olympics. Tourism in the state seemed to pick up after that. These days he says people in the tourism industry in Moab have much more confidence that they can sustain themselves. “We used to shut down in September. Now we’re busy through Thanksgiving, which is good,” Taylor says. Around 2010, after years of working in the tourism industry, he decided to join the Moab Area Travel Council to learn more about what was happening in the industry beyond Moab, and to try to encourage the council to promote rafting more. “At the time, the travel council was a lifeline for a lot of businesses and a lot of economic growth,” Taylor says. He still works in the tourism industry: he’s an owner at Canyonlands Jeep and Car Rentals and also works for Western River Expeditions, a raft guiding company. After joining the travel council Taylor got involved in other community boards and organizations. He joined the Chamber of Commerce and served its president, and also served on the board of the Canyonlands

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Field Airport. He continues to serve on the board of the Grand County Emergency Medical Services Special Service District, after having served as a volunteer EMT for 12 years. He put himself through an EMT course in 2004 to be able to volunteer. “It was a cool thing to be a part of,” Taylor says. “I learned a lot about medicine—rural medicine, emergency medicine and outdoor medicine.”

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Taylor says the volume and complexity of calls the district receives means that it’s no longer practical to have volunteers filling the role of first responders. The district was established as its own entity separate from the county in 2018 and pays its EMTs. It’s one indicator of how much Moab has grown since the days when Taylor rode his bike on a deserted Slickrock Bike Trail in the 1980s. “When I had been in Moab for ten or fifteen years, my dad was still saying, ‘It’s such a risk,’” Taylor says. But the local economy grew, and years later he said, “Moab has really changed.” “My big focus on the city council is, where are we going, and what are we going to do to sustain the growth that makes it so that it’s a great place for locals to live?” Taylor said of his leadership goals. Taylor is married and has three children, and while he says he understands the importance of tourism to the local economy, as part of the industry himself — he also recognizes the need to provide services, amenities, and protections for local residents. “We need to figure out how to take care of the locals,” he says. “To establish a good way of life and wellbeing in Moab.”

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LUKE WOJCIECHOWSKI

uke Wojciechowski was born in Poland, and his family moved to the United States when he was five years old. Communism had collapsed in Poland a few years earlier, and his parents were drawn to the promise of the American Dream. They won a visa lottery and moved to Chicago, where they had relatives. “My parents worked their butts off,” Wojciechowski says, reaching the upper middle-class and moving to an excellent school district to make sure their children had the best opportunities to thrive. A sense of obligation to live up to the opportunities he was given is one reason Wojciechowski ran for city council. “I want make sure I don’t close the door behind me after it’s been opened for me so many times,” he says. A decade ago Wojciechowski had family members who moved to Moab to pursue job opportunities, and he started visiting the area regularly. He decided to move to Moab full time in 2016, drawn by a variety of influences. He had developed an appreciation for the outdoors, camping with his father in Michigan and Tennessee, but there wasn’t a lot of opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Great Plains region of the country. “In Chicago, whenever I wanted to do something I enjoyed, I had to leave the city,” he says. Wojciechowski also got an Australian shepherd dog, which he quickly realized was not an ideal breed to have in a city. In Moab, there were places to exercise his dog, Sherlock, offleash, and so many special outdoor places to enjoy. He says he quickly felt a closeness with people in Moab that he had found lacking in a city of three million people. In 2016, he secured a position as the shelter manager for local nonprofit Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center, which advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. He had worked in a similar position at a drop-in center in Chicago for people recovering from mental health issues. Working with nonprofits has given him insight into different communities, he says, and as an elected official he hopes to be able to represent voices in Moab who have felt “left out of the conversation.” Wojciechowski originally thought he would live in Moab for a year while he figured out where he wanted to establish a career and a permanent home. Five years later, he has a fulltime job with Moab Regional Hospital managTop: Luke Wojciechowski with his Australian shepherd Sherlock [Courtesy photo]

ing a grant budget for a future Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic; a home that he purchased through a sweat-equity program offered through a local nonprofit; and he’s been elected to the city council. Wojciechowski says the message he heard often from Moab residents while campaigning is that many feel their sense of community and ability to live in Moab have been compromised by rapid growth in tourism and by outside mar-

ket forces that have raising the cost of living to an unattainable level. As an example of an indicator of growth, Wojciechowski pointed to the Power Dam Trailhead at Mill Creek Canyon. Even in the last few years, he says, he’s seen a dramatic change in the number of people using that parking lot to access the canyon. Wojciechowski doesn’t think there’s a catchall solution, but rather that the city should use a case-by-case approach, creating a network of niche solutions to protect locals’ quality of life. Making sure workers can find stable housing, businesses can find employees, and government and nonprofits are able to provide services to residents are all important, he says, and it’s going to take collaboration and inclusion to find solutions. He also hopes that Moab can form relationships with other resort towns and entities with aligned interests to draw more attention to those shared concerns from state legislators and national representatives. Wojciechowski says he has faith in the Moab community. While some issues are divisive in the town, he says he’s encouraged that “people drop their affiliations in coming to the aid of a neighbor.” He says he’s seen this while working in the nonprofit sector. And he remembers seeing Moabites flock to the scene of the Cinema Court Fire -- a 2018 blaze that destroyed several homes -- with tools and supplies and a desire to help each other. “It’s everywhere and always,” he says of Moab caring for its own. n

“I want make sure I don’t close the door behind me, after it’s been opened for me so many times.” Councilmember-elect LUKE WOJCIECHOWSKI

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Custom Home at the Heart of Moab This beautiful home is built in R-3 zoning. This beautiful 3 bed 2 bath home has a custom chefs kitchen and a large landscaped yard. MLS#1775501. $865,000. Call Preston 435-260-1701 or Miranda 435-260-1407

Live the Good Life Affordably The Cabins on Deer Creek Rd offer you two homes in one with potential for income or room for extended family. Each side of the cabins has 3 bedrooms and one bath, great room, laundry and separate entrance with covered deck. $449,000. Two cabins available, 6 beds/2 baths each. MLS #1759315 and #1759324. Call Kevin 435-260-9890

Downtown Moab C-3 Central Commercial Building Lot – 141 E. 100 S. with frontage of 91 ft. and depth of 115.5 ft.. Will accommodate building of 9 possible rentals for which I have schematics available upon request. $600,000. MLS #1499132. Call Janie 435-260-1572

Off-Grid Paradise 54 acres of majestic high desert slick rock, juniper, and sage along historic Hatch Wash with spectacular mountain views. 3 livable rock caves, 2 wells, small manufactured home wired for 5,000 kw solar. $999,000. MLS #1759550. Call Kevin 435-260-9890

212.5 acres at Tin Cup Mesa in San Juan County If you like artifacts and searching for history on your own private property (212.5 acres), then you will really dig this 212.5 acres at Tin Cup Mesa in San Juan County. About 10 miles North of Hovenweep National Monument. You have far reaching views of several mountain ranges, Navajo Mts., Abajo Mts., and really close to Squaw and Papoosa Canyon Wilderness Study area. Approximately 75 % of the land has been dry land farmed. $450,000.00. MLS #1719040. Call Janie 435-260-1572

Majestic Mountain Property 6.98 acres high above the Moab valley. Buried Hatchet Ranch Lot #1 on Brumley Ridge, accessed from the LaSal Loop road and just twenty minutes from downtown Moab. Snowcapped LaSal Mountain views to the east and vast Canyonlands views to the west. Peaceful setting and clean air for your mountain getaway home. Secluded and wooded with juniper, piñon, and sage. Internet, water, power stubbed to the lot. Adjacent to 40 acres of common open area. $220,000. MLS #1746051. Call Kevin 435-260-9890

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Nancy Fitzgerald 1.04 Acres Half zoned Rural Residential (RR) half Highway Commercial (HC). HC allows 18 units per acre, 10 housing units with existing zones, or owner could apply for the High Density Overlay zone. Plenty of room for a business and residence. Located close to town. $690,000. MLS #1744967. Call Preston 435-260-1701

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Get away from the crowds, and enjoy the calm and quiet at this 83.43 acres at Sunrise Country in San Juan County. County maintained roads get you to this area, and the school bus even runs by here. The views of several surrounding mountain ranges are visible from this awesome vantage point. Off the grid! Portions of this property have been dry land farmed by neighbor. $111,000. MLS #1736262. Call Janie at 260-1572 for a showing or info.

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Trevor Walston Agent tbwalston@gmail.com 435-833-7005 Woodland Ridge in Old LaSal 18 acres, $134,000, MLS#1697268 77 S. Wray Mesa Rd. $127,000, MLS#1749433 79 S. Wray Mesa Rd. $125,000, MLS#1748447 Your won't believe the views. Additional lots available soon. Call Billy 812-360-3302

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#1723104 /$1,750,000 Eklectica— one of the locals & tourists favorite places to eat in Moab. Main St., 0.50 AC, zoned C3.

#1750683 / $985,000 2.19 Acre Hwy. Commercial Available. Allows 18 units per acre. All utilities available. Bring your plans and build your dream property.

#1771818 / $380,000 20 Acres of beautiful land located up Thompson Canyon. Hike, bike, jeep, & ATV from this property.

#1766340 / $36,000 20 Acre Parcel Near Cisco, surrounded by public land. Excellent base camp for your adventure.

#1760982 / $75,000 Lots 4,5,6 & 7 on Old Hwy 6&50 Thompson Springs. Great views of the Book Cliffs.

#1766341 / $34,000 20 Acre Parcel near the railroad tracks & close to the Kokopelli Trail North of Cisco. Unique property.

#1575311 / $52,500 / UNDER CONTRACT 0.76 acre lot in Bluff. Walk right up to the nearby ancient rock art panels, & cliff dwellings from this lot.

#1770577 / $70,000 Affordable land in Thompson Springs. Lots 1,2,3 on Old Hwy 6&50. Old out-bldg. needs TLC.

#1444620 / $69,000 Build your dreams here! 6.28 AC, minutes from Blanding City. Water, electricity stubbed to lot.

#1419830 / $67,000 Clean, country air & wide open spaces! Mountain views encircle the property. Lot 8 Avikan Hills Dr., Blanding. 6.00 acres.

#1777880 / $288,000 / UNDER CONTRACT 320 Gorgeous Acres near Eastland, UT. Easy access from hwy 491, views of the LaSals & Abajo mountains. Land has been farmed & cared for.

#1445212 / $67,000 Enjoy Blanding’s clean country air & wide open spaces. 6.00 AC, room for horses. CC&Rs allow modular homes. Lot 17 Avikan Hills Dr.

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#1743656 / $489,000 and #1743658 / $495,000 Rancho Verde—New Development! Manufactured Homes with Double Garages for your toys. Cavco 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths with large spacious rooms. One level 1,500 sqft. Nice open floor plan, a kitchen with an island. Lots of space. Utility Room goes out to the Garage. 2 plans on the Garages that have plenty of room for everything. R.V. Pad. Views, privacy and quiet area. Sits on the banks of Pack Creek with large lots.

#1770176 / $1,198,000 — Located in the heart of Spanish Valley. INVESTORS BONANZA! Two plus acres dressed with mature trees and vegetation. Spectacular panoramic views of Hidden Valley and Johnson’s Up-on-Top. Large Pole Barn. Two Stick Built Homes and vintage 1957 trailer home on concrete and rock foundation. Comprise existing structures. Allows for ADU (mother-in-law). 5 acre ft. of Spanish Valley irrigation water included. Metal roofs on 2 homes approximately 1 year old. GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Potential for making more bedrooms in houses.

#1747200 / $1,150,000 La Sal—Peace & Tranquility. Easy access to this nice 3 bedroom 2 full bath log cabin. 20 acres of nice wooded area. With views of Mt. Peale right out your picture view windows. Oversized garage. Bunkhouse, outbuildings, hookups for RV. Property is surrounded by US Forest Service.

#1781970 / $899,000 Very Nice Brick Home! Single level, 3 bedroom 2 bath. Large master bedroom with attached greenhouse. 1.60 acres with irrigation/water right.

#1779676 / $365,000 / UNDER CONTRACT Move right in to this modern, clean and bright, 4 bedroom 2 bath gem of a house in Blanding. Laundry room, 2 car attached garage.

#1725862 / $1,650,000 Two homes on 4.13 acres across the road from the Golf Course. 2 bed 2 bath home plus 520 sqft studio apartment.

#1745594 / $285,000 Peace & serenity in Thompson. Clean & tidy 2 bed 2 bath manufactured home on 5.5 acres. Completely remodeled & very well insulated. 30x40 Quonset hut.

#1757715 / $425,000 / UNDER CONTRACT Fixer Upper—4 bed 2 bath home on 0.17 acre lot. Close to City Park, Aquatic Center, school, hospital, & churches.

#1524620 / $275,000 1926 Italian Brick bldg., has 2-car garage, shed with basement, septic tanks, propane heat, built needs TLC.

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MOVE IN READY! This amazing, remodeled home has premium upgrades & a great location. 3B/2B, 1603 sq.ft., huge walk-in closet, beautiful floors & more. Covered patio, RV parking. $537,000.(#1777672) CALL SUE

MOAB POPULAR NIGHTLY RENTAL next to pool & open space. 3B/2B, 1608 sq.ft.. Turnkey remodeled unit & includes an amazing outdoor living space. Accommodates 10 guests. $680,000.(#1774057) CALL SUE

CASTLE VALLEY LIVING! This 2B/2B home & lot are perfect for the person that wants to build a dream home & live on the property while building. This lot is truly one of the best lots in the valley. $695,000. (#1770732) CALL RANDY

HWY COMMERCIAL ZONED with a 4B/2B home on .89 of an acre with 248 ft of HWY frontage. Excellent location for your business with plenty of Parking & good exposure. $885,000. (#1765949) CALL SUE

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PRIVATE MOUTAIN PROPERTY (Monticello) 300 acres / MLS#1779158 / $859,000 CALL KRISTIE 435-260-1020

GREEN RIVER FRONTAGE (Green River) 5.02 acres / MLS#1779028 / $340,000 CALL RANDY 435-260-1388

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION .39 ACRE / MLS#1777076 / $209,000 CALL RANDY 435-260-1388

PHASE 2 LEGACY FIELDS in La Sal 14 lots /MLS#1774924-37 / $48,500 CALL GAIL 435-259-7488

NO CC&Rs on 1 acre in La Sal MLS#1772924 / $45,000 CALL SUE 435-260-8090

1 acre In La SAL with NO CC&R’s MLS#1772913 / $45,000 CALL SUE 435-260-8090

1.55 ACRES HWY COMMERCIAL in Monticello MLS#1766176 / $199,000 CALL KRISTIE 435-260-1020

BASE CAMP OPPORTUNITY in BLUFF .53 acres / MLS#1756432 / $240,000 CALL ANNA 801-509-5139

DEVLEOPMENT PROPERTY in Green River 2.83 acres / MLS#1748577 / $425,000 CALL AARON 435-260-5139

HWY 491 WITH COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE 4.80 ACRES / MLS#1742651 / $40,000 CALL KRISTIE 435-260-1020

RIVER FRONT PROPERTY Green River 10 acres / MLS#1730185 / $425,000 CALL SUE 435-260-8090

160 Acres S. of Crescent Junction MLS#1695510 / $800,000 CALL RANDY 435-260-1388

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LEGACY FIELDS SUBDIVISION an affordable subdivision in La Sal. Only 30 minutes from Moab. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are now available, and each lot is 1acre or more. New vinyl fence installed on east side of lots 1-4. Each lot offers a ¼ interest in a shared well. Power & fiber internet available. ONLY $48,500. each. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS. 435-259-7488

HISTORIC RANCH and CABIN just 30 minutes from Moab with incredible views in every direction. From the majestic La Sal Mountains to view of Arches National Park, this is truly a spectacular location. Culinary water flows from a spring that dates back over 100 years to the rustic cabin where you will find modern luxuries such as power, running water & septic system. $6,500,000. (#1741081) CALL SUE

Spacious Home in HWY COMMERCIAL ZONE IN MOAB. Don’t miss this approx. 2700 sq. ft., 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home located on .89 acre lot with 248 ft Hwy frontage. This would be an excellent location for your business with plenty of parking and good exposure. You could utilize the yard facing the highway for more parking or add another structure. $885,000. (MLS#1765949) CALL SUE 435-260-8090

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1.98 ACRES HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY just 3 miles from downtown Moab. This is an excellent location for your business ventures, multiple housing units, apartment complex, storage units, etc. Great exposure, with great views. $1,600,000.(#1778216) Call Sue 435-260-8090

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PREMIER MAIN STREET PROPERTY IN GREEN RIVER. The commercial building has a kitchen, bathroom, shower and other rooms. Central location on .45 acres. $400,000. (#1748563) CALL AARON

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN 1.38 acres of HWY Commercial property with a great location on South end of Moab. Fully fenced and offers a large 1,600 sq.ft. building. $1,000,000. (#1694374) CALL RANDY

WELCOME TO THE RIDGES! This is an amazing apartment complex just south of Price UT. 3 buildings all completely remodeled & fully rented. A club house that was remodeled into a very nice home that also is rented. The location of this complex is great for the area. There is a play ground for the children to use, & the grounds are very well maintained. Covered parking for each unit & open parking as well. All this sets on 3.13 acres . This could be a great investment for the right group. $3,700,000. (#1756805)

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME IN PEACEFUL, QUIET LA SAL. This large 1 acre lot will be the perfect place to build your dreams. The lot has a shared well. Take in the beautiful views and fresh air. Priced to sell at $42,000 | MLS#1746853 | Stephanie 435-260-8023

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RIM CONDOS! Home included furnishings and reservations on the books. This home is near pool and Tennis Courts. Great views. Beautifully furnished. Other units available also. MLS#1751815 | $615,000 | Dave 435-260-1968

Kane Creek Canyon Estates, scenic, beautiful large lot residential subdivision south of Moab across Hwy 191from Bridger Jack Mesa. Only17 minutes from Moab. Bordered on two sides by BLM public land. All of southeastern Utah recreation is at your door step. County maintained roads, underground power installed, Buyer is responsible for well and septic, Kane Creek Canyon Estates have covenant protection but no HOA fees, Owner financing available. Available: 1756554 & 1756549. Prices range from $145,000 to $195,000 | Rick 435-260-2599

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EXCELLENT in-town location - close to downtown, Moab Arts and Recreation Center, ballfields, library and more! Updated, open kitchen, newer flooring, double pane windows throughout and a large walkout deck are just some of the fabulous features of this home. Add to that raised garden beds, a large workshop and additional storage space, along with plenty of living space and you have the perfect place to call home. MLS#1769608 $469,000 | Danette 435-260-0130 CT TRAUPS N O C CK DER BA UN KING A T

Pole Canyon in Kane Creek Canyon Estates. Beautiful residential/recreational property just 18 minutes from Moab, that offers fabulous desert and mountain views. This lot located just off Kane Canyon Drive, offers striking views of the La Sal Mountains, the red fins of Behind the Rocks, Pole Canyon and Kane Creek Canyon. Power is conveniently located on the lot frontage. New owner will install well and septic. County maintained roads throughout the subdivision. There are no HOA dues. Sensible covenants are in place for the protection of property values. Owner financing is available. Available: 1756551 & 1756557. Prices range from $145,000 to $195,000 | Rick 435-260-2599

NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE RIGHT IN! This very well maintained Monticello home features a large open kitchen with plenty of counter space and a large pantry. The dining area opens to a bonus family room with bay windows and lots of light that walks directly outside to the large patio area. The main floor also boasts a formal living room, half guest bathroom, large master with ensuite bath and guest room. Downstairs offers an additional bedroom with bath, den area and other spaces to make your own! The front and back yards are lush and green with an automatic sprinkler system. Large garden area, mature fruit trees, and a storage shed. Covered parking and additional storage, and RV parking. MLS#1754434 | $299,900 | Danette 435-260-0130

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HORSE PROPERTY. 2,011 Sq ft, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home on 1.88 acres. This great home is located on the west side of Moab Valley. There are 360 degree views of mountains and Red Rocks. This home is well-built with in-floor radiant heat which is economical to heat and cool. Must see to appreciate. Price $729,900. Call Dave for an appointment. MLS#1754849

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CREEKSIDE DREAM LOT! Find yourself building your DREAM home here! Close proximity to downtown with access to walking trails, Mill Creek Canyon and more. MLS#1751815 $225,000 | Danette 435-260-0130

TO BE BUILT TOWNHOMES AT RIM VISTA: New design with patios in front and back, 2 Master Bedrooms with en suite bathrooms upstairs and a ½ bath on main level, 1274 sq. ft. Amenities include Pool, Hot Tub, Playground and Pavilion. Zoned for overnight rentals. Dave 435-260-1968

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RESIDENTIAL LAND LISTINGS This lot has all the views of the red rock monuments that have made Castle Valley famous and in addition you have great views towards the Colorado River corridor. Choose from a number of different potential building sites and enjoy the peace and quiet of Castle Valley. Come check out this great property! $135,000 UNDER CONTRACT | MLS#1606451 Rick 435-260-2599

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Duplex - two 1 bed, 1 bath units - updated throughout. Private, fenced back yard, ample parking and an ideal downtown location. MLS#1739419 $575,000 | Danette 435-260-0130

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Nightly rental opportunity! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath is the perfect place to enjoy what Moab is about. The location is quiet and serene. You can enjoy a dip in the community pool or use it as an investment property. This has good rental history and is furnished and ready for a new owner. MLS#1690830 $375,000 | Stephanie 435-260-8023

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GREAT PROPERTY IN LA SAL .56-ACRE LOT IN LA SAL. Power at lot and phone nearby. Can be purchased with deed restricted pond parcel. MLS#1215877 | $38,400 Owner/Agent | Dave 435-260-1968 BRUMLEY RIDGE LOTS, LA SAL MOUNTAINS OVER MOAB WITH POWER AND WATER INCLUDED. At an elevation of 7500 ft, 3 lots ranging from 3.5 to 6.2 acres in the La Sal Mountains above the city of Moab, offering sweeping views of mountain ranges, red rock, lush valleys, and canyons-including Canyonlands National Park. Directly accessible from La Sal Mtn Loop Rd, site is bordered by undeveloped BLM land and includes access to over 50 acres held in common with other property owners. Beautiful and Build Ready. MLS#1520062 | $225,000 each Rick 435-260-2599

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MAGAZINE

DECEMBER 2021–FEBRUARY 2022

GRAND COUNTY NUMBERS Sheriff: 259-8115 Grand County School District: 259-5317 County Clerk (Voter Reg.): 259-1321 County Assessor: 259-1327 County Administrator’s Office: 259-1346 County Recorder: 259-1332 County Treasurer: 259-1338 Building/Development Permits: 259-1343 Building Inspector: 259-1344 Economic Development: 259-1248 Travel Council: 259-1370 Recycling Center: 259-8640 UTILITY CONTACTS City of Moab: 259-5121 Dominion Gas: 719-2491 or 719-2490 Rocky Mountain Power: 888-221-7070 Grand Water & Sewer: 259-8121 Moab City Public Works: 259-7485 Monument Waste Services: 259-6314 / 7585 Frontier (Phone): 800-921-8101 Emery Telcom: 259-8521 Green Solutions: 259-1088 Amerigas Propane: 259-6756 MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONTACTS Moab Regional Hospital: 719-3500 Moab Dental Health Center: 259-5378 Merrill Hugentobler, DDS: 259-7418 Arches Dental: 259-4333 Red Rock Dental: 259-4059 Moab Regional Health Center: 719-5500

Season's Greetings Inside… CNHA: A friend to public lands | Meet the new city councilmembers | Lights of the holiday season

Watchman Estates MLS#1751923 | $789,000 Byrd & Co. Real Estate (See page 29)

Architectural artistry MLS#1706284 | $3,300,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (See page 5)

Great investment property MLS#1770176 | $1,198,000 Arches Real Estate Group (See page 39)

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MOAB AREA REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE December 2021–February 2022

TRANSPORTATION Canyonlands Field Airport: 435-259-4849 United Airlines: www.united.com Grand Junction Regional Airport: www.gjairport.com Amtrak/Green River: 800-872-7245 Greyhound Bus/Green River: 435-564-3421 Canyonlands Shuttle: 435-210-4757 Red Rock Express: 800-259-2869 Moab Taxi: 435-210-4297 Enterprise Car Rental: 435-259-8505 Arches Car Rental: 435-259-4959 UTAH STATE NUMBERS Motor Vehicle Div: 259-3743 Drivers License Div: 259-3743 Hwy Patrol: 259-5441 Health Dept: 259-5602 Moab Employment Center: 719-2600 District Court: 259-1349

NAT’L & STATE PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS Arches Nat’l Park: 719-2299 Canyonlands Nat’l Park: 719-2100 Dead Horse Point State Park: 259-2614 Bureau of Land Management: 259-2100 U.S Forest Service: 259-7155 To Report a Wildfire: 259-1850 Poaching Hotline: 800-662-3337 CITY INFO: Moab City: 259-5121 www.moabcity.org Monticello: 587-2271 www.monticelloutah.org Blanding: 678-2791 www.blandingutah.org GRAND COUNTY Building Inspector: 259-1344 Economic Development: 259-1248 Water and Sewer: 259-8121 Sanitarian: 259-5602 Assessor: 259-1327 www.grandcountyutah.net SAN JUAN COUNTY Building Inspector: 587-3225 Economic Development: 587-3235 x5006 Water and Sewer: 587-3221 Sanitarian: 587-2021 Assessor: 587-3221 INSURANCE COMPANIES Farmers Insurance: 259-6192 Central Utah Insurance: 259-5981 Markle Insurance: 259-5241 State Farm Insurance: 259-5161 LENDERS Fidelity Mortgage: 719-4100 www.fidelitymortgage.com Primary Residential Mortgage: 259-0259 www.primaryresidentialmortgage.com Eastern Utah Comm. Credit Union: 259-8200 www.euccu.com Mountain America Credit Union: 259-1500 www.macu.com Zion’s Bank: 259-5961 www.zionsbank.com Wells Fargo Bank: 435-2708 www.wellsfargo.com CONTRACTORS Ben Byrd: 259-0224 Chuck Garlett: 259-5014 Henderson Builders: 259-4111 Craig Haren: 259-1537 Jared Ehlers: 259-9499 Jim Keogh: 260-8127 Joe Sorensen: 260-5948 Triple J: 259-9988 Moab Construction: 259-8529 Lawson: 259-4079 Eco Logic: 259-6264 Jude Tuft, General Contractor: 719-5082

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Moab Area Real Estate Magazine / December 2021 – February 2022

Articles inside

Arches Real Estate Group

Anasazi Real Estate, Inc

Moab Property Group

Meet Moab's new city councilmembers

Berkshire Hathaway Utah Properties

CNHA: A friend to public lands