Friday April 28, 2023

KZMU is saying goodbye to an unforgettable staff member…Serah Mead. She leaves her post as leader of our small but mighty station to work for the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, where she’ll support community radio stations across the country. Today on the news, we hear from Serah about her life changing journey at KZMU. “Part of what makes KZMU so special is the people,” says Serah. “…all of the people involved have helped put a little extra brick on the pile to bring me to where I am.”

// Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Doug McMurdo of The Times-Independent discusses the ongoing mystery of how much water is in Moab’s aquifers. He also tells us how the city plans to spend its Recreation, Arts & Parks tax. And, we discuss the Moab Police Chief’s response to a recent stabbing in town. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News also talks to us about Moab’s water supply and explains one city council member’s frustration with the planning committee. She also tells us about the new public art installations around town and an incoming visit by former NASCAR driver, Kyle Petty, and his entourage of motorcyclists, who will be rolling through Moab on Thursday.

Show Notes:

Photo: Serah Mead, celebrating with staff during her last week as general manager/executive director of KZMU. Serah has spent nearly a decade at the station, from volunteer DJ to music director and then leader of the station.

// Moab Sun News: Serah Mead leaves KZMU
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/13/serah-mead-leaves-kzmu/

// The Times-Independent: Rakos takes the Reins at KZMU
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/rakos-takes-the-reins-at-kzmu-radio/

// The Times-Independent: Aquifer uncertainties vex Moab City Council
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/aquifer-uncertainties-vex-moab-city-council/
// The Times-Independent: City approves $93k in RAP tax grants
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/city-approves-93k-in-rap-tax-grants/
// The Times-Independent: Moab woman stabbed in parkway attack
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-woman-stabbed-in-parkway-attack/
// Moab Sun News: A snapshot of Moab’s water issue
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/27/a-snapshot-of-moabs-water-issues/
// Moab Sun News: Local art by local artists
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/27/local-art-by-local-artists/
// Moab Sun News: NASCAR icons head to Moab
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/27/nascar-icons-head-to-moab/