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Tuesday October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021 21:31 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBLocals living along Kane Creek road are facing eviction while developers make new plans for the area. Longtime residents say they’ve already had trouble with limited housing options in Moab. Now forced out of their homes, they worry they will have nowhere else to go. Plus, a previously denied proposal to put a highway through the Book Cliffs has returned. Show Notes: Photo: Ross High and his daughter Kate High. Ross has lived in his unique home – built into a cave along Kane Creek – for 10...
Monday October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021 19:44 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBMoab is split down the middle into two different state House districts. At a recent public hearing hosted by the Legislative Redistricting Committee, local residents told lawmakers the district split dilutes their voice in the state Legislature. They asked the committee to put the city into one district as it redraws the lines. And, Charles Sams is on track to become the first Indigenous person to lead the agency. Plus, a Utah program incentivizes hunting with non-lead ammunition to help pro...
Friday October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 19:51 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOver 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 So...
Thursday October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021 19:03 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBA private investigator working the double homicide cases of two Moab locals is proposing a novel technology to help find a suspect – satellite imaging. Today on the news, we explore whether or not satellite imaging can actually help fight crime in rural communities. Plus, if you’re a skier or snowboarder, there’s a good chance the artist you are most familiar with is James Niehues. Our radio partners have a profile on the famed trail map painter. Show Notes: Photo: The Manti-La Sal National...
Wednesday October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 19:23 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBAs peak-season congestion diminishes the visitor experience at Arches National Park, staff is drafting plans for a pilot timed entry system for launch in 2022. Although the framework is still being developed, they are considering requiring reservations from 6AM to 6PM, April through October. Plus, the crew at Moab’s UMTRA project is celebrating the removal of 12 million tons of uranium waste from the banks of the Colorado River. And, our radio partners report on drought conditions as well as ...
Tuesday October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021 19:02 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIt’s been over two months since the double homicide of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. And according to the Grand County Sheriff’s department, forensics analysis may take several months or more. Today on the news, we speak with Utah-based experts about the forensics process. Plus, wild horse roundups are continuing across the West. Our partners have a report from a roundup in northwest Colorado held earlier this year. Show Notes: Photo: Mourners gathered in a candlelight vigil for Kylen ...
Monday October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021 18:39 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBFor years, members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of White Mesa have voiced concerns about a nearby uranium mill polluting their water and air. During a recent spiritual walk from White Mesa to the mill, marchers demanded its closure. But the Canadian company that owns the mill has plans for expansion. Plus, water experts from across the West testified before Congress about drought conditions and the Colorado River basin. And, a new report aims to bring hunters and anglers into discussions abo...
Friday October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 20:23 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBEvery radiothon, we look back at the work we’ve done at KZMU News. It’s been a difficult past few months for our community at large, but throughout it all our newscast has been there. If you’ve appreciated our approach and all the local and regional stories Monday through Friday on the airwaves, consider supporting KZMU News and your grassroots, community radio station. And thank you to all our listeners who have shown their support so far! Plus, the Weekly News Reel where we check in with r...
Thursday October 14, 2021
October 14, 2021 22:50 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBAfter a recent discussion about possible failures in the sewer system, the city council indicated that they will raise sanitary sewer rates before the end of the year. They need money for necessary infrastructure maintenance after several revenue projections fell short. According to one of their advisors, Moab City is facing a ‘double whammy’ of higher costs and lower revenues. Plus, our radio partners report on a new program trying to capitalize on a high-end real estate market through inves...
Wednesday October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021 20:25 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBThe self-described ‘special ops' of conservation work, the organization Adventure Scientists recruits and trains volunteers with outdoor skills to collect important data. River runners have looked for microplastics, climbers have sampled glaciers and bicyclists have researched roadkill. Today on the news, we hear from an ‘adventure scientist’ volunteering at Swasey’s Beach on the Green River. Plus, registered voters in Moab City should expect their municipal ballot in the mail this week. And,...
KZMU's 2021 Candidate Roundtable - Mayoral Candidates
October 12, 2021 23:33 - 1 hour - 69 MBAnother special newscast alert! On Monday evening, KZMU hosted a live radio event with all of the candidates running for mayor of Moab City: Sherri Costanza, Aaron Davies, Kent Green, Joette Langianese, Stephen Stocks, and Bill Winfield. We are now releasing this special program on our newscast! During this candidate event, they answer questions on their experience facilitating meetings and working collaboratively, restoring citizen confidence in Moab City, lobbying at the Utah Legislature, w...
KZMU's 2021 Candidate Roundtable - City Council Candidates
October 12, 2021 23:32 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBSpecial newscast alert! On Monday evening, KZMU hosted a live radio event with all of the candidates running for city council: Anthony Charles, Josie Kovash, Mike McCurdy, Jason Taylor, and Luke Wojciechowski. We are now releasing this special program on our newscast! During this candidate event, they answer questions on property taxes, the police department, noise, housing, workforce shortages and more! Tune in. Big thanks to the Grand County League of Women Voters for sponsoring this even...
Tuesday October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 18:58 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBWriter Jonathan Thompson’s new book, Sagebrush Empire, details the fight over public lands in Southeastern Utah. Today on the news, we speak with Thompson about the roots of this conflict, and what to expect after a restoration of Bears Ears National Monument. Plus, our radio partners highlight the beavers helping a watershed survive after wildfire. Show Notes: Photo: The Valley of the Gods area lost monument status in 2017 under the Trump Administration. After President Biden’s proclamati...
Monday October 11, 2021
October 11, 2021 16:52 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBToday on the news - President Joe Biden signed proclamations last week to officially restore Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. After their restoration, Indigenous advocates in our region are hoping to keep up the momentum for other sacred sites in need of protection. And, a provocative new art show exploring what American democracy means for Indigenous people is open in Montrose, Colorado. Show Notes: Photo: Bears Ears National Monument in 2019, Courtesy Bruce Ri...
Friday October 8, 2021
October 08, 2021 19:58 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBToday we conclude our first Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility series with two storytellers, Sylvia Bentley and Matthew A. Jonassaint! KZMU is truly grateful to all the local storytellers who have shared their vulnerability, emotional truths, and resiliency on our airwaves throughout this project. We hope Lift Up has helped deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforced a sense of belonging. (And yes, we do plan to have a second Lift Up series in the future!) Sylvia Bentley wa...
Thursday October 7, 2021
October 07, 2021 19:10 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBIn Moab, your state representative might be different than your neighbor's representative. That’s because the town is split into two state house districts. At a public hearing last night, some Moab residents told the Legislative Redistricting Committee this split dilutes Moab’s voice and makes it harder to advocate for local issues at a state level. Plus, several western water experts spoke before the US Senate about ongoing drought conditions. And, how one nonprofit in Southwest Colorado is ...
Wednesday October 6, 2021
October 06, 2021 20:17 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBThere’s a noticeable lack of Native-owned outfitters in this corner of Utah. But that’s now changing. Today on the news, we hit the trail with a new Navajo owned company to hear their take on outdoor recreation. Plus, Utah organizations are working together to find affordable housing for Afghan refugees. And, one mammal in our region is making its way toward an exciting recovery. Show Notes: Photo: Louis Williams is the guide and owner behind Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures, a N...
Tuesday October 5, 2021
October 05, 2021 18:05 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBIn the small resort community of Big Sky, Montana, 78 percent of workers commute from outside the area. But a new program is trying to reverse that trend by paying property owners to rent to locals. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for a complicated water battle. And, roads and fences – as well as a changing climate - threaten the future of the pronghorn. Show Notes: Photo: The unincorporated town of Big Sky, Montana, has just 3,000 full-time residents but can host 10,000 ...
Monday October 4, 2021
October 04, 2021 19:02 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBThe Moab valley gets much of its water from aquifers fed by snow and precipitation in the La Sal Mountains. Today on the news, we head to the mountains to learn more about a device gathering critical information for drought times. Plus, climate change is making it easier for invasive trout species to drive native trout to extinction in northeast Montana. Our radio partners report on how tribal and non-tribal agencies are researching the issue together to preserve one lake as it has been for c...
Friday October 1, 2021
October 01, 2021 18:57 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBToday we continue Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. KZMU recognizes the need to share voices and stories from our local LGBTQ+ community members on the airwaves. We hope this project helps deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforces a sense of belonging. Sallie Hodges moved to Moab in 2004, from Los Angeles, California. Born in Bristol, England, they gained a Communications BA honors degree in Film, Video and Photographic Arts, which ultimately led to the film industry. Sa...
Thursday September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021 18:59 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBMoab City has started the hiring process for the next city manager. But with city hall in the local and national spotlight, council members said they don’t want to rush the recruitment. Plus, today Canada acknowledges the impacts of residential boarding schools on Indigenous people. And, a new program in our region provides affordable housing for youth aging out of the foster care system – along with support and guidance.
Wednesday September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 19:35 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBAuthorities have offered little information in the six weeks since the double homicide of Moab locals Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. Today on the news, KZMU’s Justin Higginbottom reports on the people turning to social media for answers. Plus, a new five-year forecast from the Bureau of Reclamation shows already-historic low levels in Lakes Powell and Mead are on track to keep dropping. And, our radio partners tell the story of one Utah town’s history with racial discrimination. Show Note...
Tuesday September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021 19:27 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBMoab City Police Chief Bret Edge has taken a leave of absence. The confirmation of his leave comes days after Moab City announced they would investigate any breach of police department policy during their August 12th interaction with Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie outside of Arches National Park. In recent weeks, the local police department has faced scrutiny on a local and national scale. And, volunteers from Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps floated the river to clean up trash on Nati...
Monday September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 18:33 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBAs Moab’s weather cools, more people are getting out to enjoy the desert landscape. Over a dozen conservation groups have asked the Bureau of Land Management to form a working group to look more closely at the impacts of increased recreation. Plus, new sculptures created by artists across the region are now dotting the downtown corridor in Moab. And, our radio partners report on the intersection of wildfire and water in northern Colorado. Show Notes: Photo: Awareness by Nathan Brimhall is ...
Friday September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 18:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBToday we continue Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. KZMU recognizes the need to share voices and stories from our local LGBTQ+ community members on the airwaves. We hope Lift Up helps deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforces a sense of belonging. Our third LGBTQ+ storyteller is Sam Van Wetter, an organizer, writer, and outdoorsman based in southern Utah. His work seeks the connection and coincidence of progressive leadership, rural autonomy, and community resilience. H...
Thursday September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 19:13 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBAs one of the volunteer trail stewards at Arches National Park, Sue Baril acts as ‘the eyes and ears’ for the park’s important natural and cultural resources. During a typical volunteer shift, Baril does a little bit of everything – from graffiti and off-trail mitigation to making sure visitors carry enough water. Today on the news, we hit the trail to learn more about the importance of volunteers at our local national parks. Show Notes: Photo: After encountering a hiker suffering from de...
Wednesday September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 20:39 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBGrand County commissioners want more funding and safeguards for area public lands. They’re working on a federal bill proposal which currently includes five National Conservation Areas and an expansion to Arches National Park. Now, they’re looking for public input on this draft proposal. Plus, a report on a ‘vacant homes tax’ that means to return homes to the local rental market and raise revenue for affordable housing projects. And, our radio partners speak to a leader in Wyoming’s efforts to...
Tuesday September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 21:05 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBSome Moab locals hoped that the recent search for missing-person Gabby Petito could bring more national attention to the still-unsolved double homicide of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. Petito and her boyfriend visited the Moab area in August, around the same time Schulte and Turner were last seen in town. But law enforcement has determined the two cases are not related. That means locals are still left grappling with their questions – and grief – around the Moab couple’s death. Plus, air ...
Monday September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021 20:13 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBNearly 70 percent of American households have a pet, and many of them are dogs. In Moab, both residents and visitors are not just enjoying their dogs in their homes, but also outdoors on local trails. And just like other recreation enthusiasts, dogs can have an impact on the environment - especially when it comes to leaving paw-prints and waste on the desert soils. Today on the news, reporter Ashley Bunton explores these impacts and what local experts think we can do about them. Show Notes:...
Friday September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 19:53 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBKZMU’s new project – Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility – continues today, bringing another storyteller to share their personal experience and reflections on our airwaves. We are hopeful Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility helps deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforces a sense of belonging. Our second LGBTQ+ storyteller is Nicole Croke, a lover of art and the outdoors who has called Moab home for the past four years. Nicole uses she/they pronouns. They currently work in environme...
Thursday September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021 19:03 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MBA federal infrastructure bill making its way through Congress may allocate billions of dollars to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells. KZMU’s Justin Higginbottom reports on what that could mean for Utah. And, most people want to build their way out of America’s affordable housing crisis. But as our radio partners report, there may be ways to make existing homes more affordable. Show Notes: Photo: Abandoned pumpjack in southeastern New Mexico. Credit JN Stuart/Creative Commons
Wednesday September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021 18:23 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBOn Saturday, Niagara Rockbridge was crowned as the 69th Miss Navajo Nation. Large in-person gatherings in the Navajo Nation are currently prohibited due to the ongoing pandemic, so the event was streamed live online. As Miss Navajo Nation, Rockbridge will speak as a leader, teacher, and counselor. Plus, a report on what Estonia has to do with uranium processing in San Juan County. And, state officials say they need millions more federal dollars for water infrastructure issues. Show Notes: ...
Tuesday September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021 21:21 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBBallooning visitation to Arches National Park in recent years is causing parking congestion and crowding. Staff says the situation is negatively impacting public safety, visitor experiences, and the natural resources that they are there to protect. Now, Arches National Park is considering piloting a timed entry system for spring 2022. Plus, our radio partners report on the complexities of affordable housing inventory in southwest Colorado. Show Notes: Photo: A still from the ‘Arches Traffi...
Monday September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021 21:25 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBThe first annual Red Sand Powwow was held over the weekend at the Old Spanish Trail Arena grounds, bringing dance, music, and community to the Moab valley. Organizers hoped the powwow would promote healing while strengthening relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. And later, our radio partners report on the Great Salt Lake’s lowered water levels affecting wildlife in the region. Show Notes: Photo: Jingle Dress dancers at the 2021 Red Sand Powwow. Credit SLC Air Pr...
Friday September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 17:55 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn light of the recent double homicide of a queer couple in our area, KZMU recognizes the need for voices and stories from LGBTQ+ community members to be featured and shared over our airwaves. We are launching a new project called ‘Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility.’ Interviews with LGBTQ+ locals will appear in the newscast, and we will soon have a dedicated page on our website to their stories and this project. We hope Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility helps deepen understanding and empathy within our com...
Thursday September 9, 2021
September 09, 2021 19:01 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBMasks are now a requirement for all students, faculty, and staff at Grand County’s schools. The 30-day mandate was enacted after Grand County High School was temporarily closed when an outbreak of COVID-19 affected teaching staff. Plus, August Granath is new economic development director for Grand County. He replaces his former manager Elaine Gizler, who left the position in August to serve in a similar role in San Juan County. And, the Bureau of Land Management is once again leasing public l...
Wednesday September 8, 2021
September 08, 2021 19:33 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBDuring the news last week, we spent some time with actor George Takei and composer Kenji Bunch on their new performance 'Lost Freedom: A Memory.' Debuting at the Moab Music Festival last weekend, the piece chronicles Takei’s early childhood spent in Japanese American confinement. Today we have a feature story on their performance, Takei’s visit to the former Moab Isolation Center site, and his lifelong activism to prevent racism through art. Photo: George Takei onsite at the former Moab Iso...
Tuesday September 7, 2021
September 07, 2021 20:46 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBKylen Schulte and her wife Crystal Turner were found murdered three weeks ago outside of Moab. As the community grieves, authorities search for clues to their deaths. Kylen’s father recently arrived in Moab hoping to gather tips and attend his daughter’s memorial. Today on the news, an interview with Sean-Paul Schulte. Show Notes: If you have information that may be relevant to the double homicide, please call the Grand County Sheriff’s Office at 435-259-8115. According to GCSO, there is c...
Monday September 6, 2021
September 06, 2021 18:41 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBA mosquito that can transmit diseases like Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever has once again been detected in the Moab area. The local mosquito abatement district is planning an ultra-low volume fogging for the downtown corridor on Tuesday night. The district manager says they hope this aggressive action prevents the mosquito from becoming established. Plus, the Bureau of Land Management offered as much land as possible for lease to the oil and gas industry under the former president...
Friday September 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 19:49 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAt five years old, George Takei was classified as an ‘enemy alien’ and sent to live in confinement with 120,000 other Japanese civilians for the duration of WWII. Since that time, Takei has made it his life’s mission to speak out about this personal experience so it will never happen again in our American democracy. This mission brings him to the Moab Music Festival, where he will perform ‘Lost Freedom: A Memory’ based on his personal writings. Today on the news, Takei speaks about the import...
Thursday September 2, 2021
September 02, 2021 19:32 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAlmost 80 years ago, in the midst of racist wartime hysteria, the US government rounded up Japanese Americans and unjustly imprisoned them for the duration of WWII. Japanese American composer Kenji Bunch points out that if he was alive back then, he would have been one of the 120,000 people forcibly confined. Bunch is the composer of ‘Lost Freedom: A Memory,’ a highly anticipated new work that debuts at the Moab Music Festival on Saturday. It features the memories of actor George Takei, who w...
Wednesday September 1, 2021
September 01, 2021 18:30 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBThe author of ‘Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West,’ spent five years researching the ultra-wealthy of Teton County, Wyoming. Our partners at KHOL Jackson attended a recent author lecture. Today on the news, they report on mind-boggling wealth, and its impacts on the Mountain West. Plus, Governor Spencer Cox has pledged that Utah will accept refugees fleeing Afghanistan. Our partners at UPR report on the Governor’s recent visit to a refugee and immi...
Tuesday August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021 18:24 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBFriends and co-workers of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner are still grieving their deaths. Reporter Ashley Bunton takes us to a memorial that was held at McDonalds on Sunday, where Crystal was employed. And, the Department of Energy is launching a new research lab in Colorado to build a better understanding of drought. Plus, the federal government is trying to save wild horses from drought by rounding up thousands and sending them to new homes. But as our radio partners report, some wild hor...
Monday August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021 19:40 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSalt Lake Tribune journalists Alastair Lee Bitsóí and Courtney Tanner broke a story last week when they reported that bodies of Paiute children are likely buried at the site of a former Indigenous boarding school those children were forced to attend in Panguitch, Utah. Today on the news, we speak with Bitsóí, who is Diné, on how they approached this reporting. He says it’s vital to work slowly, while putting the needs of tribal communities first. Show Notes: Photo: Panguitch, Utah. Althou...
Friday August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 19:01 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMany Moabites are experiencing grief, fear, and anger in the wake of the double homicide of two local women. Today on the news, we speak with Abigail Taylor, executive director of Seekhaven Family Crisis & Resource Center. She offers several tools the community can use right now to help with grief and move towards healing. And later, our Weekly News Reel where we highlight local stories with the reporters who covered them. The Times-Independent’s Doug McMurdo (16:00) discusses discontent at...
Thursday August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 18:55 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBThe powerhouse outdoor retailer Patagonia is pulling its products from the world-renowned Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The move comes after one of the owners of the resort co-hosted a fundraiser for the far-right House Freedom Fund earlier this month. Our partners at KHOL spoke with the reporter who broke the story. And, Utah is one of 19 states designated to receive Afghan refugees in the coming weeks and months. Show Notes: Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was Patagonia's largest cust...
Wednesday August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021 19:14 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBIn a press conference outside the Grand County Sheriff’s Office yesterday, law enforcement said they have not yet identified a suspect in the double homicide of two local women. Agents from the State Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting Grand County with the case. Sheriff Steve White says they have stepped up patrols in the La Sal Mountains in response to community safety concerns. Plus, Moab City will not institute a property tax increase after elected of...
Tuesday August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021 20:45 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBThe U.S. Interior Department recently announced oil and gas leasing will resume on federal lands. As our radio partners report, many advocates across the West say the entire system of federal energy development is in desperate need of reform. Plus, the Biden administration has nominated Chuck Sams to become the nation’s next National Park Service director. If confirmed, he would be the first Indigenous person to run the agency. And, The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the bodies of Paiute chil...
Monday August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021 20:14 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBLast night, dozens of people spilled into the street in front of Moonflower Community Co-op, lighting candles and sharing memories of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner. After friends and family reported them missing last week, the couple was eventually found deceased in the La Sal Mountains, their cause of death from gunshot wounds. As law enforcement investigate the double homicide, community members recounted how kind Kylen and Crystal were – and how in love they were with each other. Show...
Friday August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 20:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBToday on the news, we wait for the train. The luxury passenger train, to be specific. Canadian-based rail tour company Rocky Mountaineer launched their new ‘Rockies to the Red Rocks’ route this week, bringing hundreds of passengers to Moab. As one of the fellow onlookers put it – Moab is officially on the list of ‘gotta go see it.’ Plus, our Weekly News Reel where we check in with reporters on their latest stories of the Moab area. The Times-Independent’s Doug McMurdo (7:00) previews city p...