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Thursday January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021 20:11 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBClimate scientists at Utah State University are using ocean memory to forecast drought and water flow in the Colorado River. Researchers say this tool could help predict the river’s water supply years in advance, and assist water managers to make better decisions. Plus, calls for newly elected Congressmember Lauren Boebert to resign are increasing across Colorado’s third district, which includes Grand Junction. And later, Tri-State electrical utility provides power to many rural areas in the ...
Wednesday January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021 22:49 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBAs COVID-19 vaccination continues rolling out in Grand County, the Southeast Utah Health Department is receiving calls from ‘an ever widening group of people’ about eligibility. Plus, residents have spent nearly $40,000 through Moab City’s ‘Buy Local Bucks’ program. So far, locals are mostly spending their ‘bucks’ at grocers, including City Market, Moonflower Community Co-op, and Walker Drug. And later, new rules around oil and gas development in Colorado go into effect this month, giving loc...
Tuesday January 12, 2021
January 12, 2021 21:30 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBPolice reform is slated for discussion during Utah’s 2021 legislative session, which begins next week. Dozens of reform bills have already been filed, and a panel hosted by the League of Women Voters of Salt Lake, ACLU Utah and others outlined several last night. Policy makers say more bills are slated to go public soon, including legislation revising use of force policies and qualified immunity in Utah. Plus, a 'Remove Trump Now' car rally and parade took place in Denver this weekend. Show...
Monday January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021 19:14 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MBUtah Governor Spencer Cox issued an executive order regarding vaccine distribution on Friday, in an effort to speed up the state's process. By the end of February, Cox anticipates everyone over 70 and all teachers and staff who want a vaccine will have received one. Plus, our radio partners profile Moab’s Full Circle Intertribal Center. And, the most severe drought in years continues to take hold of our region. Show Notes: Photo: Miyoshi Lee (Left) and Leslie Goldtooth (Right) are on the F...
Friday January 8, 2021
January 08, 2021 19:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThe newly seated Grand County Commission might have some fresh faces, but all have worked for years in various capacities across our community. That’s certainly true for Sarah Stock, who was appointed on Tuesday to fill the vacant District 3 seat. Stock grew up in Castle Valley, and has worked largely in community service, especially on issues surrounding environmental justice. Today on the news, her thoughts as she begins her role as Grand County Commissioner. Plus, our Weekly News Reel! w...
Thursday January 7, 2021
January 07, 2021 21:10 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBPresident-elect Joe Biden’s win was finally confirmed by Congress early Thursday morning, hours after rioters stormed the Capitol Building and prompted an evacuation. Utah’s congressional leadership condemned yesterday’s riot, but perhaps none were more direct than Senator Mitt Romney, who called the events “an insurrection incited by the President of the United States” and demanded his colleagues respect voters by telling the truth. Plus, our radio partners look at the role lawmakers in our ...
Wednesday January 6, 2021
January 06, 2021 20:37 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBSan Juan County denied Rally on the Rocks a permit to stage their spring ATV event at the Old Airport Road in Spanish Valley. Although chair Willie Grayeyes said he would welcome the event in Blanding or Monticello, approving the event’s headquarters in Spanish Valley – just a few miles from the border of Grand County – might cause a loss of trust between the two governing bodies. Plus, Grand’s newly seated commission unanimously approved a letter to President Elect Joe Biden requesting that ...
Tuesday January 5, 2021
January 05, 2021 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBWith changing commodity prices as well as speculation, oil and gas wells on public lands aren’t always pumping. KZMU’s Justin Higginbottom investigates the lost zones in Utah, where wells are holding land from wilderness management, if not polluting. Plus, our radio partners report on the inauguration ceremony for Utah’s new governor. And, new research suggests that wildfire fuel treatment projects are much more likely to happen in wealthy and white neighborhoods. Photo: A view from Hatch P...
Monday January 4, 2021
January 04, 2021 20:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWith COVID-19 vaccinations rolling out in Grand County, local frontline healthcare workers and first responders are breathing easier as we enter the ‘beginning of the end’ of the pandemic. But there’s still a long way to go. Although those classified as top priority are receiving vaccinations now, Utahans in the general population may not receive the vaccine until July. Today on the news, more on this timeline, the Moderna vaccine, and how it works in the body. Plus, record-breaking wildfires...
Best of 2020 – Feeding Grand County's Kids (and more!)
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite feature stories of 2020 - the best of KZMU News. Today we return to a time when schools were shuttered to in-person learning. This story first aired on Monday, April 20th, when many people were first adjusting to being almost entirely at home. The school district knew that a lot of students rely on schools for lunch and breakfast, so they had to figure out how to...
Best of 2020 – Fiery Furnace Marching Band
December 31, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite feature stories of 2020 – the best of KZMU News. Today’s story aired on Monday, May 18th, after the Fiery Furnace Marching Band played their first surprise, socially distant parade for the local community. The band’s music acted like a healing balm to collective worries; something familiar and fun in a time of uncertainty. Original Post: https://www.kzmu.org/kzm...
Best of 2020 – Moab's Black Lives Matter Protest
December 30, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite feature stories of 2020 – the best of KZMU News. This story first aired on Monday, June 8th after hundreds of demonstrators gathered on Main Street, calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. We spoke with them about why they showed up to demonstrate, and changes they want to make personally and within the Moab community. Original Post: https:/...
Best of 2020 – Leasing the Slickrock Bike Trail
December 29, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite feature stories of 2020 – the best of KZMU News. Today we hear a story that aired ‘in the before times,’ back when there were no known COVID-19 cases in the state of Utah. In fact, local and state officials were worrying over a different issue – a proposal to lease parcels overlapping the Slickrock Bike Trail for oil and gas development. This story first aired on...
Best of 2020 – Returning Rapids of Cataract Canyon
December 28, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBThis week, KZMU News reflects back on another year of grassroots, community powered journalism. We’re airing some of our favorite feature stories of 2020 - the best of KZMU News. Today we hear a piece that originally aired recently – on Friday, December 4th. KZMU News worked with the Colorado River Reporting Project at KUNC to report it, and it was broadcast by radio stations across the river basin. It’s about the Returning Rapids of Cataract Canyon, a project led by Moab river runners Mike...
Wednesday December 23, 2020
December 23, 2020 22:31 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBPhotographers, migrating animals, and cultural histories all share a reliance and admiration for one thing: clear, dark, starry skies. But the preservation of dark skies is threatened by development, including growing cities and the infrastructure needed for oil and gas production. Our partners at KSJD report that southeast Utah is just one of the places where advocates say mitigation for light pollution is often ignored. And later, athletes are working to make rock climbing more welcoming to...
Tuesday December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020 20:16 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBNew information about Moab’s water resources coupled with continued growth, climate change and aging infrastructure are weighing on the minds of local officials. City council member Mike Duncan recently made a presentation to the Water Conservation and Drought Management Board called ‘Moving to a Water-Restricted Future.’ We hear his thoughts on the new normal when it comes to water in the desert. Plus, dams throughout the Colorado River watershed create barriers and alter flows that make lif...
Monday December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020 20:41 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBPlans for a 35-mile highway through the Book Cliffs are suspended, after the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition voted to stop their work on an environmental study. Grand County officials have long opposed proposals for the road, raising concerns about the price tag, energy development, and potential harm to the environment. In recent months, both Grand County and a private landowner said they would not relinquish right of ways to build the road. And later, New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haal...
Friday December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020 21:37 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBCongresswoman Deb Haaland of New Mexico has been tapped to lead the Department of the Interior. President-elect Joe Biden’s pick is a historic one – Haaland will be the first ever Indigenous cabinet secretary if she’s confirmed. Plus, all signs point to a dry start to 2021 across much of the Colorado River watershed. And later, three local governments in Colorado have joined the growing rank of lawsuits filed against fossil fuel companies for their role in climate change. Our partners at KOTO...
Thursday December 17, 2020
December 17, 2020 20:24 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBGirls wrestling is officially a sanctioned sport at Grand County High School, after the school board voted unanimously to approve it for two years. That’s good news for 10th grader Marek Relph, who needed the school sanction to compete at tournaments across Utah. Even though she’s competing solo for Grand County at the moment, Relph hopes by the end of her high school career, there will be a full Red Devil girls wrestling team. And later, revenue from oil and gas in Utah hasn’t recovered sinc...
Wednesday December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 22:14 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBIn a firm statement approved last night, the Grand County Commission says Rally on the Rocks cannot hold their 2021 ATV event - period. After negotiations broke down over safety stipulations earlier this year, Rally on the Rocks organizers announced they would move their vendor show over the border to San Juan County but still run trails on public lands within Grand. But county attorney Christina Sloan says that’s not legal. Plus, the company that owns the White Mesa Mill in San Juan County j...
Tuesday December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020 21:08 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBA small celebration was held at the Arroyo Crossing housing development site this weekend. Moab Area Community Land Trust board members cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the completion of the project’s infrastructure, and the beginning of everything ahead – 300 units of affordable housing for locals. Developers like Community Rebuilds and the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah will break ground early next year, bringing a long-held vision to fruition, which includes walkable trails, communi...
Monday December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 23:05 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBPresident Trump’s task force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People has released its first report. It recommends the creation of a centralized database to track cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People, and increased federal funding for local efforts to address the crisis. Plus, our partners speak with the filmmakers behind ‘The Blessing,’ a documentary about a Navajo coal miner struggling with the irreversible destruction of their sacred mountain at the hands of America’s largest c...
Friday December 11, 2020
December 11, 2020 21:25 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBLast week, when a ‘train’ of bright objects were spotted moving briskly across the night sky, Moabites started speculating on social media – UFO? Military activity? Nope. It was Starlink, an ambitious yet controversial satellite constellation project from SpaceX, aiming to provide internet to underserved and rural areas. Scientists say continued plans for Starlink will ‘fundamentally change’ astronomy and the appearance of the night sky for stargazers worldwide. Today on the news, some histor...
Thursday December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020 21:51 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe White Mesa Uranium Mill, near Bears Ears National Monument, has long been the subject of concern from nearby Indigenous residents as well as environmental groups. In a virtual town hall meeting yesterday, members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in White Mesa spoke about contamination to their land, air, and water resources. The town hall was held by a number of grassroots organizations, all seeking to highlight how uranium's legacy disproportionately affects Indigenous communities across th...
Wednesday December 9, 2020
December 09, 2020 19:06 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBOpen auditions for KZMU’s 6th annual radio play will be held virtually this weekend. Writer and director Jenna Whetzel says ‘Choreomania’ is a light hearted comedy, inspired by a different – and stranger – pandemic in the 1500s. Today on the news, we speak with Whetzel about an ‘outbreak of dance,’ and keeping spirits up during a difficult year. Plus, when it comes to gender parity, tribal councils in our region have made more progress than statehouses or U.S. Congress. But as our partners re...
Tuesday December 8, 2020
December 08, 2020 20:56 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MBPublic works points to Moab City's aging infrastructure as the root cause for three water main line breaks last week. Crews worked throughout the night on Thursday to repair the leaks, which erupted near Grand County Middle School, Kane Creek, and 100 South. Last year, Moab City identified over $73 million in capital improvement needs, but due to funding constraints those projects are not yet off the ground. Plus, a coal mine near Paonia, Colorado punched a road and drilling pads on lands co...
Monday December 7, 2020
December 07, 2020 20:53 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBCOVID-19 has disrupted many parts of life in 2020, including holiday festivities. But Moab City and local businesses are keeping certain traditions alive this year – and creating new ones. Plus, the Navajo people have relied on medicine men for spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness for centuries. But as our partners at KJZZ report these ancient healers have been threatened by the pandemic and now they are fighting for survival. Show Notes: Photo: Mayor Emily Niehaus at Moab City'...
Friday December 4, 2020
December 04, 2020 21:57 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThis fall, KZMU News worked with the Colorado River Reporting Project at KUNC to produce a story about the Returning Rapids of Cataract Canyon. Returning Rapids is an effort led by Moab river runners Mike DeHoff and Pete Lefebvre to document changes to the Colorado River as Lake Powell recedes. Our feature story was broadcast by radio stations across the river basin last week. Today we have the extended version for our amazing KZMU listeners. Plus, our Weekly News Reel where we hear first-ha...
Thursday December 3, 2020
December 03, 2020 21:32 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBWhen it comes to social distancing, Americans are not doing a good job – and as our radio partners report, that’s especially true in much of the West. Plus, a massive hemp empire is accused of growing illegal marijuana and sowing violence on the Navajo Nation. Our partners at KDNK speak to reporter Ed Williams about his story in Searchlight New Mexico, which was recently picked up by Rolling Stone. Show Notes: Searchlight New Mexico: Chaos and Cannabis – A Massive Hemp Empire is Accused of...
Wednesday December 2, 2020
December 02, 2020 19:55 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBIn the latest twist to an ever-evolving narrative related to the Utah monolith, Moab slackliners appear to be behind its removal. Andy Lewis and Sylvan Christensen claim they were part of a group who removed the 10-foot metal sculpture on Friday night. In a statement, they attribute their actions to concern over the remote desert ecosystem, which experienced heavy visitation in recent days. Plus, the Grand County Commission awarded over $500,000 in CARES Act funding last night to local organi...
Tuesday December 1, 2020
December 01, 2020 19:45 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBPeople in communities across the nation have found themselves the participants in a fracking experiment. In the small town of Pavillion, Wyoming, such a scenario has played out with a decade-long controversy. Our partners at KHOL spoke with a scientist whose landmark research connects the dots between fracking and its impacts. Plus, states only have a few weeks left to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds. That’s spurring lawmakers in our region to pass major aid deals now. And later, the newl...
Monday November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020 22:19 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAfter capturing global attention, the so-called ‘monolith’ of the Utah desert disappeared over the weekend. It’s existence was first reported last week, after wildlife biologists spotted the 10 foot triangular metal sculpture during a bighorn sheep count. The monolith was widely considered to be an art piece, illegally installed in an area undeveloped for the heavy visitation that followed the release of its coordinates. In recent days, BLM officials say visitors have parked vehicles on nativ...
Friday November 27, 2020
November 27, 2020 20:08 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday we’re jumping right in to our Weekly News Reel, where we hear first-hand from reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in the area. (00:00) First up, Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo. He highlights Grand County’s interest in lobbying the state legislature for changes to Transient Room Tax law, testing local students for COVID-19, and Green River’s mayor spending $17,000 outside of the city’s purchasing policy. (11:00) Next, Maggie McGuire, e...
Thursday November 26, 2020
November 26, 2020 18:56 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBFollowing the racial justice movement of 2020, more Americans are interrogating racism in all aspects of U.S. history. This extends to Thanksgiving, considered by many Indigenous people to symbolize the beginning of genocide, land left, and erasure of culture. Today on the news, we return to our conversation with Adesbah Foguth, a Diné archeologist and former interpretive ranger at Chaco Canyon National Historical Park. Through the Native Power Rangers Instagram account, Adesbah dissects lang...
Wednesday November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020 20:07 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBSan Juan County residents are speaking out against a proposal from the Lisbon Valley Mining Company that they say will irreparably damage drinking water and ruin livelihoods like cattle ranching. Although the Lisbon Valley mine has operated for years with traditional open pit mining, the company is applying for permits on a different process that involves pumping sulfuric acid into the ground through a ring of injection wells. Staff from the Utah Division of Water Quality say this would not i...
Tuesday November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 22:21 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBThere’s been a lot of chatter this year around transportation issues in the Moab area and how to solve them. Elected representatives are working on a number of solutions and some will soon be outlined in the Moab & Spanish Valley Regional Transportation Plan. The Utah Department of Transportation is driving this long-term plan, with input from regional stakeholders like Grand County, Moab City, San Juan County, and state trust lands. But they need more community members to share ideas for saf...
Monday November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020 22:16 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBIn a rare press conference last week, the CDC urged Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving, emphasizing rising case counts and overwhelmed hospitals across the country. Utah continues to experience record-breaking hospitalizations, with over 90 percent of the state’s ICU beds currently occupied. CDC leaders have said social gatherings are driving the recent surge in cases across the country. While health experts are emphasizing the importance of not mixing households, Utah is dropping its r...
Friday November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020 21:12 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToday we jump right in to our Weekly News Reel, hearing first-hand from reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in the area. First up, Times-Independent staff writer Carter Pape starts off with their continued coronavirus coverage. As of Friday morning, Grand County is reporting 70 active COVID-19 cases, and testing is revealing a nearly 21 percent positivity over the past seven days. Next, Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire outlines a few stories from ...
Thursday November 19, 2020
November 19, 2020 21:02 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBWyoming is in a unique position to become a key exporter of wind energy to other states across the West. But talk from state lawmakers about raising taxes on renewables has led some industry experts to speculate that wind developers are losing patience. It’s causing some to wonder if those developers will soon take their business – and tax revenues – elsewhere. Our partners at KHOL report on Wyoming’s wind rush potential. Plus, the Interior Department is facing criticism for putting up barri...
Wednesday November 18, 2020
November 19, 2020 00:04 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Colorado River is critically important to life in the West, serving about 40 million people across seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. Reporter Luke Runyon heads a project entirely focused on issues surrounding this basin, working out of KUNC, the NPR station for northern Colorado. A recent reporting trip brought Luke to Moab, and he stopped by the KZMU studios to talk about this unique reporting project and what’s ahead for the West’s most important resource. Show Notes: Luke R...
Tuesday November 17, 2020
November 17, 2020 20:08 - 9 minutes - 9 MBDuring November and December, thousands of people venture out onto public lands to harvest holiday trees. In the Moab area, people can take trees with a permit on lands managed by the USFS and BLM. We spoke to representatives from both agencies about the permitting process and this generations-old tradition. Plus, our partners at the Mountain West News Bureau speak with a Democratic Senator from Montana about how progressives can win back rural America. Show Notes: Photo Credit: BLM Utah ...
Monday November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020 20:53 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBBy a narrow margin, Colorado voters approved wolf re-introduction for the western portion of the state. Our partners at KDNK spoke to someone on each side of the campaigning efforts about the results and their plans moving forward. Plus, President-elect Joe Biden has promised to restore Bears Ears National Monument as soon as he’s inaugurated. Our radio partners report that would make some people happy, but the monument would not be permanently protected. And later, a new study finds many of ...
Friday November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 21:31 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBAs Utah’s hospitals strain at capacity with COVID-19 patients, mandates from the Governor’s Office and Utah Labor Commission are attempting to bring all residents and workplaces into public health compliance. Face coverings are now mandatory across the state, and there are temporary limitations on casual social gatherings – a big cause of viral spread. Businesses intentionally violating public health orders like ignoring the mask requirement could face closure, fines of $10,000 per day in vio...
Thursday November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020 23:14 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBSeekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center is recording a big uptick in the amount of people seeking their help this year, from hotline calls to emergency shelter and service hours. Comparing the same three month period in 2019 to 2020, the organization saw a 500% increase of high-risk lethality assessments, or people statistically likely to be killed by their intimate partner. In order to better serve domestic violence victims, Seekhaven is focusing on multidisciplinary approaches, bringing...
Wednesday November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020 20:14 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBSix community organizations will be reviewing the Moab City Police Department’s use of force policy in the coming weeks. Chief of Police Bret Edge and Moab City Mayor Emily Niehaus promised a review this June, after protests against police brutality erupted across the country. Representatives from participating organizations say they look forward to an honest conversation with the police department and other community groups about accountability. Plus, 2020 has been a tough year for some of t...
Tuesday November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020 20:41 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBAny advertisement of the Moab area made by the travel council must now include a ‘predominant’ message about responsible recreation. Although travel council staff have focused on topics like sustainability and accessibility in recent advertising campaigns, Grand County’s commission formalized education-based promotion through a resolution last week. Plus, geotagging is playing a significant role in public land popularity, creating a backlash to subsequent crowds. But as our partners report, t...
Monday November 9, 2020
November 09, 2020 20:37 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBUtah is now under a state of emergency over rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. In an attempt to address hospital overcrowding, Governor Gary Herbert issued a series of restrictions, including a statewide mask mandate and temporary pause on casual social gatherings. After-school activities like sports and clubs are also on hold for the immediate future. Said Herbert of the statewide mask mandate, “we cannot afford to debate this issue any longer. Laws are put in place to protect all o...
Friday November 6, 2020
November 06, 2020 21:37 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBToday on the news, we jump right into our Weekly News Reel! where we hear first-hand from reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in this area. First, Times-Independent editor Doug McMurdo has a few highlights from the paper’s current edition including local election results. Then (13:00) we speak with Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire on the latest with the ‘hotspot’ projects, meant to relieve congestion in the Moab area. And finally (21:00), KUER’s K...
Thursday November 5, 2020
November 05, 2020 21:40 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBWhile Grand County’s COVID-19 transmission rates have lowered slightly this week, other Southeastern Utah counties have seen increases. Bradon Bradford, of the Southeastern Utah Health Department, partially attributes big spikes in Carbon County to a resistance around mask wearing, saying the use of masks is not ‘as accepted’ there as it is in Grand. Currently mask wearing is required in 23 ‘high transmission’ counties throughout Utah, including Grand, Carbon, and Emery. And later, engineers ...
Wednesday November 4, 2020
November 04, 2020 19:49 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBToday on the news, a review of local election results – candidates and propositions. It was a close race for Grand County’s At-Large candidates Kevin Walker and Stephen Stocks. But Walker eventually took the seat with 51.7 percent of the popular vote to Stocks’ 48.3 percent. In Grand County’s District 4, Trisha Hedin unseated incumbent Greg Halliday taking over 57 percent of the vote to Halliday’s 42.5 percent. Plus, Grand County will keep its seven member county commission and district seats...