Friday March 31, 2023

The Diné Household Water Survey is examining water quality and access on tribal lands. This study aims to learn more about water from the Navajo Nation to Rio Grande pueblos. Plus, the latest in adaptive sports equipment was in use at the recent National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in our region. And, New Mexico has started the annual spring ritual of cleaning ancient irrigation ditches, known as acequias.

Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent talks spring flood preparedness, rising utility rates at Moab City, alternative dwelling overlay projects, and a Veteran’s group using the outdoors for healing. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses new leadership at Science Moab, a long-running Moab magic show, and senior happenings at the Grand Center. And, the Moab Sun News tells us ‘what happened’ at this week’s city council meeting.

Show Notes:

//Aspen Public Radio: National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic brings adaptive sports technology to Snowmass
https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/local-news/2023-03-28/national-disabled-veterans-winter-sports-clinic-brings-adaptive-sports-technology-to-snowmass

Weekly News Reel Mentions:

//The Times-Independent: ‘It could be pretty ugly’ - Officials warn of spring flooding
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/it-could-be-pretty-ugly-officials-warn-of-spring-flooding/

//The Times-Independent: City stormwater fee to double
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/city-stormwater-fee-to-double/

//The Times-Independent: Culinary water impact fees increase
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/culinary-water-impact-fees-increase/

//The Times-Independent: Planning Commission forwards support of 4 ADO apps
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/planning-commission-forwards-support-of-4-ado-apps/

//The Times-Independent: Using Moab’s night sky to heal
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/using-moabs-night-sky-to-heal/

//Moab Sun News: Science Moab puts down roots
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/science-moab-puts-down-roots/

//Moab Sun News: Rick Boretti’s magic show isn’t only for kids
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/rick-boretti-magic-show/

//Moab Sun News: Grand Center offers a gathering place for seniors
https://moabsunnews.com/2023/03/30/grand-center-offers-a-gathering-place-for-seniors/