Monday May 11, 2020

When Governor Herbert re-opened many Utah businesses at the beginning of May, he also approved Grand County’s much stricter local regulations on overnight lodging and camping. As these statewide plans get crafted, how do our local officials communicate with the Governor’s office to ensure new health orders work for Grand County? We speak with Grand County Attorney Christina Sloan, who is involved in these negotiations. Plus, more on masks with Moab Sun News managing editor Maggie McGuire. In their latest edition, the paper devoted several column inches to clarifying recent policy on mask requirements and recommendations. And, our radio partners report that over 100,000 acres of public land may be considered for mineral leasing around Moab. Tune in.

Photo Collage - Moab community members wearing masks. Credit Moab Coronavirus Updates.

Show Notes:

Gov Herbert 4/29 Executive Order
https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-2.pdf
Utah Leads Together 2.0 Phased Plan
https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1-1.pdf
Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/30 Order for Grand County
https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-4.pdf

Moab City, ‘Pro Mask is Pro Business’
https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoab/videos/167681381291688/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD0yFoLIKlzIdXXu2ErPjYclUYo2HDyVkyuYRY_vkd4lWbn3oyG0q_RzZVsqm9EzS24bE-mHfAW6ARE
Moab Sun News, Employees must wear masks, Gov. says
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_68117f46-90ad-11ea-b572-db6c530c1f07.html
Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements
https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

KUER, The BLM Could Lease Over 100,000 Acres of Public Land Around Moab to Energy Companies
https://www.kuer.org/post/blm-could-lease-over-100000-acres-public-land-around-moab-energy-companies#stream/0