Friday October 22, 2021

Over the next few months at the Moab Museum, Hopi artists will demonstrate carving katsintithu (also known as ‘kachina dolls’). The artist demonstrations are part of a temporary exhibition titled ‘Hopi Katsina: Evolving Styles, Enduring Meanings,’ aiming to explore the cultural significance and artistic tradition related to katsintithu. Staff at the Moab Museum say this exhibit is an opportunity to honor Indigenous culture today. And, our radio partners profile a racetrack establishment in Southwest Colorado helping create community.

Plus, the Weekly News Reel where we check in with reporters on their latest stories about the Moab area. Carter Pape of The Times-Independent talks election coverage, a reservation proposal for Arches National Park, and the future of Mill Creek Canyon’s management. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses voter registration, the Moab Valley Multicultural Center’s upcoming Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Festival, and a haunted house fundraiser for Community Rebuilds.

Show Notes:

Photo: Katsintithu made by Hongvi Marquez on exhibit at the Moab Museum. Hopi artists are demonstrating carving at the exhibit now through December. Courtesy Moab Museum

Hopi Katsina: Evolving Styles, Enduring Meanings
https://moabmuseum.org/hopi-katsina-evolving-styles-enduring-meanings/

Moab Museum
https://moabmuseum.org

KSJD: Montezuma County’s speedway is more than just a racetrack. It’s also a resource fo the community’s kids
https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2021-10-19/montezuma-countys-speedway-is-more-than-just-a-racetrack-its-also-become-a-resource-for-the-communitys-kids

Weekly News Reel Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Comprehensive guide to Moab’s 2021 election
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-to-moabs-2021-election/
The Times-Independent: Candidates make their closing statements
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/candidates-make-their-closing-statements/
The Times-Independent: NPS urges locals to offer feedback on Arches reservation proposal
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/nps-urges-locals-to-offer-feedback-on-arches-reservation-proposal/
The Times-Independent: County to consider Mill Creek Canyon’s future management
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-to-consider-mill-creek-canyons-future-management/

Moab Sun News: 10 days left to postmark your ballot – Moab mayoral, city council seats up for grabs
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/county-to-consider-mill-creek-canyons-future-management/
Moab Sun News: 2021 Election Candidate Profiles
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_53221654-2977-11ec-9498-d79634d85cc3.html
Moab Sun News: Multicultural Center hosts 11th annual Day of the Dead Festival – Free, family-friendly event will be on October 31
https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_bfc5e8c4-32de-11ec-9a9a-ef2f49b6b46d.html
Moab Sun News: Get spooky with Community Rebuilds ¬–Nonprofit hosts haunted house and Halloween activities fundraiser
https://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_56bff840-32c2-11ec-b8a5-4be68186a151.html