Friday September 11, 2020

Today on the news, stories from our regional partners. First, the Bureau of Land Management released a new travel management plan for the San Rafael desert – and environmentalists are concerned. And later, a proposed set of reservoirs in northern Colorado has stirred up a familiar debate over how the West grows, and whether water should be a limiting factor. Plus, people are growing food not only to feed their families but also to help their communities. It’s an old idea reborn to meet the moment.

Also today, we hear highlights from The Times-Independent’s weekly coverage. Editor Doug McMurdo reviews the form of government issue, a town hall with Rep. John Curtis, and student eligibility for free lunch during the pandemic.

Show Notes:

Photo: The Poudre River near Bellvue, Colorado. KUNC/Luke Runyon

UPR: Environmentalists Voice Concerns Over New Travel Management Plan In The San Rafael Desert
https://www.upr.org/post/environmentalists-voice-concern-over-new-travel-management-plan-san-rafael-desert

KUNC: Population Growth Looms Large In Debates Over Proposed Colorado Water Project
https://www.kunc.org/api-only/2020-09-09/population-growth-looms-large-in-debates-over-proposed-colorado-water-project

H20 Radio: The Sweet Smell of Victory – How Gardeners Are Drawing on History to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
http://h2oradio.org/GrowandGive.html

The Times-Independent Mentions:

All students eligible for free lunch amid pandemic
https://moabtimes.com/2020/09/10/all-students-eligible-for-free-lunch-amid-pandemic/
Form of government hearing set for Sept. 29
https://moabtimes.com/2020/09/10/form-of-government-hearing-set-for-sept-29/
Curtis addresses Trump persona, other issues at Moab town hall
https://moabtimes.com/2020/09/10/curtis-addresses-trump-persona-other-issues-at-moab-town-hall/
Mallum charged in Price case
https://moabtimes.com/2020/09/10/mallum-charged-in-price-case/